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Lucifer, Vol. 11: Evensong (Lucifer #11)
by
Mike Carey,
Peter Gross , Ryan Kelly , Jon J. Muth , Zander Cannon , Dean Ormston , Aaron Alexovich
From the pages of Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN comes the story of Lucifer Morningstar, the former Lord of Hell who is unexpectedly called back into action after he receives a mission from Heaven.
In this final volume, the war is over and a new order is rising from the ashes. His own fate now decided, Lucifer begins to settle his affairs -- only to discover that he sti
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Published
January 24th 2007
by Vertigo
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I was given this series as a (perhaps questionable) Christmas gift, and I read the whole thing over the following two days. It doesn't do as much with the the philosophical questions as it wants to do, but otherwise an excellent read. I've often bemoaned how comic book writers feel that they can overcome bad writing by giving their superheroes even more powers. This asinine approach to comic writing is common enough that I forget that some stories have omnipotent characters and are still really ...more
I don't really know what I think about this series. Not in a linear, well plotted, concise way. I was left with many impressions, but nothing so concrete as to make any sort of coherent review.
For one, I found myself often confused by the goings on, and was very thankful for the occasional "Story Thus Far" summaries. I spent a great deal of time feeling as though there was some greater symbolism that I just wasn't quite grasping as it went zooming over my head. I hate that wh...more
For one, I found myself often confused by the goings on, and was very thankful for the occasional "Story Thus Far" summaries. I spent a great deal of time feeling as though there was some greater symbolism that I just wasn't quite grasping as it went zooming over my head. I hate that wh...more
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After seventy-five issues of standing (or reading) cheek by jowl with Lucifer Morningstar, the famous fallen angel no one ever wanted to like, here we are to say goodbye. But first we ask, what do our heroes do the day after they saved the world—or the universe, technically speaking—from its doom? In Evensong, Carey successfully wraps up this epic journey with the-first-day-of-the-rest-of-your-life vignettes featuring the important characters in the story.
The chronicles of the Lightb...more
The chronicles of the Lightb...more
"Why do they blame me for all their little failings? They use my name as if I spent my entire day sitting on their shoulders, forcing them to commit acts they would otherwise find repulsive. 'The Devil made me do it.' I have never made one of them do anything. Never. And then they die, and they come here, having transgressed against what they believed to be right. And expect us to fulfill their desire for pain and retribution. I don't make them come here. They talk of me going around and bu...more
Well, I am surprised! This book actually got me to tear up as Elaine was saying her goodbyes and making subtle changes in the universe for her loved ones. The thing I liked most about this ending chapter (and all of Lucifer, really) is that although there were seemingly random stories thrown in, they were all given an 'ending'.
I liked that Lucifer was the third path, the way unseen and usually unthought of. God is duality and Lucifer is the other option, showing that duality is an en...more
I liked that Lucifer was the third path, the way unseen and usually unthought of. God is duality and Lucifer is the other option, showing that duality is an en...more
Halfway through:
Still very much of the awesome, just in an epiloguey way now *sigh*
Finished:
Bliss. A truly fulfilling ending that answers all the right questions and leaves all the right ones unknown. Plenty of laughter and heartache both. Lucifer-love.
Still very much of the awesome, just in an epiloguey way now *sigh*
Finished:
Bliss. A truly fulfilling ending that answers all the right questions and leaves all the right ones unknown. Plenty of laughter and heartache both. Lucifer-love.
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In this final volume, the war is over and a new order is rising from the ashes. His own fate now decided, Lucifer begins to settle his affairs--only to discover that he still has one deadly enemy unaccounted for.
"Lucifer Vol. 11: Evensong" has many things in common with the last book of the Sandman series, "The Sandman Vol. 10: The Wake", in that it occurs after all the action has taken place, and exists mainly to wrap things up. Therefore, it should not be surpr...more
"Lucifer Vol. 11: Evensong" has many things in common with the last book of the Sandman series, "The Sandman Vol. 10: The Wake", in that it occurs after all the action has taken place, and exists mainly to wrap things up. Therefore, it should not be surpr...more
For me, there has always been this beautiful and unspoken relationship between Vertigo's fantasy titles. I feel that whenever a character visits hell, we are looking at the same place, just different parts of it. It doesn't matter who the author or the artist is, there is always just a certain feel to it all. It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't read these different titles, but suffice to say that it feels like all these great authors and artists all got together, many many years ago and f...more
I am going to review the whole series rather than volume by volume.
Lucifer is in many ways a better series than Sandman. There are no references to costumed superheros and rarely any intrusions by characters of other comics. Counterculture does not run rampant. The female characters are as realistic as it gets, and that is a major historical achievement. Lilith is what every feminist would want in a story, and I understand her angst as she carries out revenge against her creator....more
Lucifer is in many ways a better series than Sandman. There are no references to costumed superheros and rarely any intrusions by characters of other comics. Counterculture does not run rampant. The female characters are as realistic as it gets, and that is a major historical achievement. Lilith is what every feminist would want in a story, and I understand her angst as she carries out revenge against her creator....more
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I loved the Lucifer series and was sad to finally finish it. I felt that this was a good ending to a wonderful comic, but was slightly disappointed in the final "story." I don't really know how to put it into words, but it seemed like Carey was just tying up any loose ends that hadn't already been taken care of in Book 10. Not my favorite of the trades, but still well worth reading.
Stunning, gorgeous, visually dynamic. I'm really sad I've finished these comics. I love Carey's interpretation of the Morningstar and now I've finished reading them I can totally see where Supernatural's Lucifer hails from.
Now I need a new comic series to entertain myself with, ho hum.
Now I need a new comic series to entertain myself with, ho hum.
In conjunction with Paradise Lost, founded a philosophy in my life. This particular volume had some excellent points on children and their parents, and established some interesting ideas that still plague me about the possibility of becoming your own creator. LCL.
Finally! I've started reading the last book in my favorite series.
eta. After waiting for more than a year, I didn't want Lucifer to end - and more, I didn't want it to end this way. Evensong is anticlimactic and nearly unsatisfactory. One could argue that Carey could've continued writing, and then we'd have Lucifer book 55 or something - but what would be the point of that? I'm almost tempted to reread all the books, just to relive the wonder of such incredible writing; and to find ...more
eta. After waiting for more than a year, I didn't want Lucifer to end - and more, I didn't want it to end this way. Evensong is anticlimactic and nearly unsatisfactory. One could argue that Carey could've continued writing, and then we'd have Lucifer book 55 or something - but what would be the point of that? I'm almost tempted to reread all the books, just to relive the wonder of such incredible writing; and to find ...more
I felt like this book fell kind of flat after the 9 and 10 were so dynamic. I don't know if thats just because it was the wrap-up or it was actually flat but that was my take on it.
Perfect wrap-up; Lucifer and Elaine locking up their lives behind them. The only reason it didn't quite make the five stars of the rest of the series is a poor judgement on flow. The very last story is a one-off that seems out of sequence, and thus takes away a little from the gravity of the ending.
This is the final installment of the Lucifer series. I'm a HUGE fan of Neil Gaiman's Sandman series and the Lucifer series was just as entertaining.
Overall, this was just an outstanding series. Yes, it had its ups and downs, but in the end it was well worth reading.
There are eleven parts to this, so I listed this one to stand for all of them. The whole thing is brilliant.
Wraps up events and characters nicely. I continue to wonder what happens to Lucifer.
Mike Carey, Lucifer: Evensong (Vertigo, 2007)
The war in Heaven is over. Lucifer and Elaine have averted the worst, but at what cost? With the strength of the overall series, Evensong felt a bit like a letdown; too many loose ends were tied up too quickly, and too neatly, to be comfortable. That said, though, it's impossible to really call it bad; Lucifer is a series that stands almost as high as the original Sandman from which it spun off, and it's a remarkable accomplishment. The en...more
The war in Heaven is over. Lucifer and Elaine have averted the worst, but at what cost? With the strength of the overall series, Evensong felt a bit like a letdown; too many loose ends were tied up too quickly, and too neatly, to be comfortable. That said, though, it's impossible to really call it bad; Lucifer is a series that stands almost as high as the original Sandman from which it spun off, and it's a remarkable accomplishment. The en...more
I would not say I was blown away by Book 10, but it was my favorite of the series, so I was expecting, or at least hoping, to be blown away by the final book. I would not say I was blown away, though I have no complaints. The series is finished and I am happy that I will not have to wait forever for the ending to be published. For a series that started out rather rocky with me, these books and the characters have stuck with me more than most others. I wish I owned all of the books as I would enj...more
A nice wrap-up to the series, although it does feel a bit short. I like that Elaine's stories are lighter in tone, befitting her youth and the beginning of her reign. There's a maudlin quality as well, as she abandons her humanity in service to her duties, but it's fun to read about her flirting with the switchglass boy and having a last girl's night out.
As for Lucifer, I love his eternal defiance. My only wish is that we had a greater sense of what his future holds.
As for Lucifer, I love his eternal defiance. My only wish is that we had a greater sense of what his future holds.
For my review go to http://vforvertigo.blogspot.com and listen to Episode 49.
I'm sorry this series is over, it was a fantastic read.
The story ended with some ambigious pieces and hints of other storylines that could develop, but honestly, I can't imagine it happening without Lucifer.
He was such a brilliant character that I have no idea how this could be continued without him.
Yes, I have mad love for this devil.
The story ended with some ambigious pieces and hints of other storylines that could develop, but honestly, I can't imagine it happening without Lucifer.
He was such a brilliant character that I have no idea how this could be continued without him.
Yes, I have mad love for this devil.
What a way to end a series, all the lose ends are tied up and your left saying, "come on, you can write another 30 issues can't you? WE NEED MORE!"
Ah, finally the end of the Lucifer Morningstar series. It was a bittersweet ending, but a good one. Damn I'm going to miss him.
By the end of this series I grew to love these books almost as much as I love Gaiman's Sandman.
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Mike Carey was born in Liverpool in 1959. He worked as a teacher for fifteen years, before starting to write comics. When he started to receive regular commissions from DC Comics, he gave up the day job.
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“Yahweh: You've been unhappy because you've desired things that cannot be.
Lucifer: That's what desire IS. The need for what we can't have. The need for what's readily available is called greed.”
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Lucifer: That's what desire IS. The need for what we can't have. The need for what's readily available is called greed.”
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