- Paperback: 168 pages
- Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (24 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184576238X
- ISBN-13: 978-1845762384
- Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 16.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 394,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Exploding from the pages of Neil Gaiman's multi-award winning "Sandman" comes the latest chapter in the former ruler of Hell's extraordinary existence, as Lucifer continues his quest to break free of God's influence and forge his own destiny. Following the shocking events depicted in "Lucifer": The Wolf Beneath the Tree, the Lightbringer's brother, Michael, lies dying at the foot of Yggdrasil, the world-tree. Now, young half-angel Elaine Belloc must come to terms with her newly inherited power, whilst a literally Godless universe continues to unravel...This ninth volume in this acclaimed series weaves multiple narratives into a complex and gripping ongoing story. Warning: Adults Only!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The quality of both art and writing on this series has been exceptionally high and this 9th volume continues that trend.
There is however no point in jumping on board with this volume. If you want to read and enjoy this series fully, start at the beginning.
The four stories in this volume follow hard on the heels of "The Wolf Beneath the Tree".
The first, with art by Marc Hempel is called "The Eight Sin" and returns us to the story of Christopher, the risen dead 'hero' of the Divine Comedy sequence.
"Crux", with art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly (the series regular artists) tells the story of the Lilim and Lilith as they muster for a final assault on heaven.
"The Yahweh Dance", with art by Ronald Wimberly, is an interlude which shows Elaine Belloc trying to master the power of the Demiurge.
"The Breach", again with art by Gross and Kelly rounds off the book with a tale that continues the story of the Lilith, but centres on Jill Presto, who is again pregnant and seeking answers as the child within her womb threatens to destroy her and, perhaps, the whole of creation.
The stories are told in a thrilling and thought provoking way and Mike Carey deals with themes not often, if ever, covered in a comic book before. This series is a must-read for anyone who enjoyed Neil Gaiman's Sandman or Alan Moore's Swampthing.
There is however no point in jumping on board with this volume. If you want to read and enjoy this series fully, start at the beginning.
The four stories in this volume follow hard on the heels of "The Wolf Beneath the Tree".
The first, with art by Marc Hempel is called "The Eight Sin" and returns us to the story of Christopher, the risen dead 'hero' of the Divine Comedy sequence.
"Crux", with art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly (the series regular artists) tells the story of the Lilim and Lilith as they muster for a final assault on heaven.
"The Yahweh Dance", with art by Ronald Wimberly, is an interlude which shows Elaine Belloc trying to master the power of the Demiurge.
"The Breach", again with art by Gross and Kelly rounds off the book with a tale that continues the story of the Lilith, but centres on Jill Presto, who is again pregnant and seeking answers as the child within her womb threatens to destroy her and, perhaps, the whole of creation.
The stories are told in a thrilling and thought provoking way and Mike Carey deals with themes not often, if ever, covered in a comic book before. This series is a must-read for anyone who enjoyed Neil Gaiman's Sandman or Alan Moore's Swampthing.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Along with all the Lucifer series. If you enjoyed the Sandman series, this is a must read.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Hurtling towards the series conclusion
24 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
Hooray for the return of Marc Hempel! I loved his minimalist style from "Sandman: The Kindly Ones," so it was a happy surprise to see his work for "The Eighth Sin," the first story in the "Lucifer: Crux" collection. My other rave would be for "The Yahweh Dance," where we find Elaine Belloc learning to harness her newly acquired demiurgic power under Lucifer's tutelage. In addition to being written as a smart and sassy teenager coming to terms with her semi-divinity, Elaine's appeal, to me, is that she provides a humanizing, compassionate foil to Lucifer's singleminded pursuits.
With regard to the review below, I agree that the stories collected here are setting up the series finale but I'd have to disagree on how "Crux" could have been organized any differently. Including subsequent issues would mean either breaking up the "Morningstar" story arc into two TPBs or putting out a massive TBP that contained all the stories from "Crux" as well as the "Morningstar" story arc. As much as I want to find out what happens next whenever I read "Lucifer," I don't think I could handle "Crux" AND "Morningstar" in the same volume. Likewise, I KNOW I wouldn't be able to handle "Morningstar" split into two TPBs. Can't wait until July when the "Morningstar" TPB comes out!
With regard to the review below, I agree that the stories collected here are setting up the series finale but I'd have to disagree on how "Crux" could have been organized any differently. Including subsequent issues would mean either breaking up the "Morningstar" story arc into two TPBs or putting out a massive TBP that contained all the stories from "Crux" as well as the "Morningstar" story arc. As much as I want to find out what happens next whenever I read "Lucifer," I don't think I could handle "Crux" AND "Morningstar" in the same volume. Likewise, I KNOW I wouldn't be able to handle "Morningstar" split into two TPBs. Can't wait until July when the "Morningstar" TPB comes out!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Doesn't stand up on its own
17 Feb 2006
Format:Paperback
The Lucifer series is set to end at 75 issues and this TPB is essentially the setup for the ending. As a bunch of individual stories its ok. As an integrated whole it is lacking. The book should have included a few more issues to balance the setup with some resolution. Otherwise, why give titles to the books, just call them Issues x-x.
The downward spiral.
6 Dec 2008
Format:Paperback
Mike Carey, Lucifer: Crux (Vertigo, 2006)
God abdicated his throne a couple of volumes back, leading directly to the re-emergence of Fenris and the beginning of the end of both our universe and Lucifer's own creation. There were other repercussions, too, and as Crux opens, we see the first of them; a dying Michael tries to pass his power into Elaine, but the resultant explosion sends both Elaine and Lucifer into another realm entirely, leaving the way clear for the Lilim to attempt to size control of heaven. As if Fenris weren't enough of a problem. While all that's going on, Lucifer's giving Elaine a crash course in how to use her newfound power; she'll need all of it if she's going to hold worlds together in the face of such an assault. Very, very good stuff, this, and well worth your time if you're a Sandman fan (and aren't we all?). ****
God abdicated his throne a couple of volumes back, leading directly to the re-emergence of Fenris and the beginning of the end of both our universe and Lucifer's own creation. There were other repercussions, too, and as Crux opens, we see the first of them; a dying Michael tries to pass his power into Elaine, but the resultant explosion sends both Elaine and Lucifer into another realm entirely, leaving the way clear for the Lilim to attempt to size control of heaven. As if Fenris weren't enough of a problem. While all that's going on, Lucifer's giving Elaine a crash course in how to use her newfound power; she'll need all of it if she's going to hold worlds together in the face of such an assault. Very, very good stuff, this, and well worth your time if you're a Sandman fan (and aren't we all?). ****
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