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Among the dismal array of spin-offs from Neil Gaiman's classic Sandman, Mike Carey's Lucifer shines like the Morningstar, which is only appropriate given he's the hero of Devil in the Gateway. Some might say "antihero": Carey has described him as willing to set fire to the world in order to light his cigarette. But Lucifer has charm, power and really nice suits; in many ways, he's a perfect role model, particularly in the first story here collected, "The Morningstar Option". He moves above the narrative more than within it, detached from any sense of danger not just by his supernatural abilities but also by his talent for a withering quip. Few people could find "RELENT!" written on their wall in blood and muse "A message written in blood. Everyone involved in this drama seems compelled to overact."
Many Lucifer readers recommend the second collection, Children and Monsters, as a better starting point than this volume, but that perhaps assumes a greater familiarity with the material than the new reader is likely to have. Here's where you're reminded why Lucifer quit Hell to run a piano bar in LA, and here's where it begins to become clear why that escape proved unsatisfactory. The introductions to other characters who will loom large in the series are perhaps too leisurely for some tastes, but to others these character-led tales will provide welcome emotional grounding before the Biblical conflicts of later volumes. Similarly, while the series' regular artists had yet to be established at this point, the work here (particularly that of Scott Hampton) is hardly unimpressive. --Alex Sarll
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I have no real knowledge of the comic industry. Nor have I ever read The Sandman series from which Lucifer has sprouted(although I may well get round to it). However, I can say that this first collection of Lucifer is fantastic. It doesn't take long to work out the set up - Lucifer has resigned from Hell etc - and the story draws you in as you try to uncover Lucifer's game. The artwork is very good, I especially like artwork in the first issue in this collection. The dialogue is sharp and witty, with Lucifer himself carrying the best lines of course.
This is engrossing fantasy, written and drawn very well, and leaves you wanting more. Fortunately, the next eight collections are already published...
This is engrossing fantasy, written and drawn very well, and leaves you wanting more. Fortunately, the next eight collections are already published...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This GN is composed of the 3 issue 'Sandman Presents' mini series and the first 4 issues of the ongoing series.
As such it actually contains 3 tales.
The first is drawn by the Scott Hampton, one of comics best artist/painters and his style is very appropriate to the story.
Lucifer (having resigned form Hell during Neil Gaimans run in Sandman) is called upon to sort out a problem on earth. Someone or something is granting peoples wishes and it is causing chaos.
Taking its cue from the Hellblazer series and even Raymond Chandler. Lucifer is the skillful, manipulative decetive and fix-it man. His motive for taking on the job are complex and probably unknowable.
As such it actually contains 3 tales.
The first is drawn by the Scott Hampton, one of comics best artist/painters and his style is very appropriate to the story.
Lucifer (having resigned form Hell during Neil Gaimans run in Sandman) is called upon to sort out a problem on earth. Someone or something is granting peoples wishes and it is causing chaos.
Taking its cue from the Hellblazer series and even Raymond Chandler. Lucifer is the skillful, manipulative decetive and fix-it man. His motive for taking on the job are complex and probably unknowable.
The second story is also 3 issues long and picks up from the 1st. Lucifer is suspicious of the reward he received at the end of previous story and sets out to investigate it by consulting a most unusual tarot deck.
The third is a shorter (1 issue) story about a psychic girl who is investigating the death of her best friend. Lucifer makes only a brief apearance in this story and while it is entertaining enough (and rather like the Deadboy Detectives) it doesn't form an integral part of the previous stories and would probably sit better as the first story in Gods and Monsters (the 2nd volume). Its a minor complaint in some ways, but when packaging up an ongoing series, the makers should really give a bit more thought to organising the chapters into more relevant chunks.
Overall this is a very intriguing story and Lucifer is presented in a fairly believable way. He is highly intelligent, coldhearted, detached , dignified, charming and quite quite evil.
Not quite up there with Sandman or Watchmen, but a very worthwhile read.
Lucifer was one of the great characters in the Sandman series and it's good to see he got his own. For those who have enjoyed Neil Gaimen's interpretation of the universe this will continue to delight.
Definitely the place to start with the books. Do NOT start on Volume 2 (Children and Monsters) until you have read this one. I did, and was struggling to understand the relevance of characters that had appeared.
Lucifer is the ultimate cool guy who never loses control. Rage is for wimps: this guy is pure evil, even when on a Mission from God.
And that is part of the appeal - he is the hero of the book - he is so cool and admirable and just at a point that you are feeling that it would be so good to hang around with this fallen angel, he reminds you exactly why you should hope that you would never want to cross paths with him, and why you should never, ever trust him.
All praise to Mike Carey and the team for taking on this character, paying homage to Neil Gaimen's creation but developing him much further
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I love the Lucifer series of comics and this is fantastic. He's a great character.
It draws you in. Wonderful.
It draws you in. Wonderful.
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Lucifer is a fantastic character, very well defined and detailed. I personally like him better than Dream or Constantine from the Sandman series. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2002
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For those of you who have read Sandman and enjoyed its originatlity and ability to surprise, then you will not be disappointed. Read more
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