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June 1st 2001
by Vertigo
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Paperback, 160 pages
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1563897334
(isbn13: 9781563897337)
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Read in October, 2008
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Read in July, 2008
Mike Carey, Lucifer: Devil in the Gateway (Vertigo, 2001)
Lucifer was always one of the more interesting characters in the Sandman universe, though he didn't get much screen time. Enter Mike Carey (John Constantine: Hellblazer), who takes the threads Gaiman left in Sandman and runs with them. Lucifer, having abdicated his throne, is now the owner of a small bar/club in Los Angeles, playing the piano and mingling with the natives with his longtime companion Mazikeen. That, however, does not st...more
Lucifer was always one of the more interesting characters in the Sandman universe, though he didn't get much screen time. Enter Mike Carey (John Constantine: Hellblazer), who takes the threads Gaiman left in Sandman and runs with them. Lucifer, having abdicated his throne, is now the owner of a small bar/club in Los Angeles, playing the piano and mingling with the natives with his longtime companion Mazikeen. That, however, does not st...more
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Read in December, 2007
recommends it for:
Fans of the Sandman Series
This is the first volume in a graphic novel series spun off from the Sandman Series (written by Neil Gaiman).
The story picks up with Lucifer, who has stepped down from his throne in Hell (see Sandman vol. 4) and is running a piano bar of sorts in Los Angeles. Heaven has observed a building force in the world and cannot (or chooses not to) interfere, so a rather unangelic agent is sent to persuade Lucifer to take care of the problem. Th...more
The story picks up with Lucifer, who has stepped down from his throne in Hell (see Sandman vol. 4) and is running a piano bar of sorts in Los Angeles. Heaven has observed a building force in the world and cannot (or chooses not to) interfere, so a rather unangelic agent is sent to persuade Lucifer to take care of the problem. Th...more
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Read in January, 2008
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Bro (Dave Kurimsky)recommends it for: neil gaiman fans
(my bro gave it to me for my b-day. gaiman's incarnation of lucifer as a piano-bar owner...classic...)
there were three stories and i liked the first one the most. then i got sort of confused (i think because there was a card-playing theme...i am befuddled by cards) i think mike carey did really well with the characterization and there were some amazing representations in the art. it's amazing how much you want to *like* lucifer when you read something like this! but you're reading happi...more
there were three stories and i liked the first one the most. then i got sort of confused (i think because there was a card-playing theme...i am befuddled by cards) i think mike carey did really well with the characterization and there were some amazing representations in the art. it's amazing how much you want to *like* lucifer when you read something like this! but you're reading happi...more
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Read in June, 2008
A worthy graphic novel series. While not so deep as Sandman (which created several of the characters), it's got a lot going on. After resigning his position in hell (part of the Sandman series), Lucifer briefly runs a nightclub, but then creates a universe. Various quests and power struggles contribute the plots; the overall themes have to do with the nature of God (which I've capitalized to mean the one, but there are plenty of other older gods running around the books) and how the role of a...more
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Read in July, 2005
This is volume one of the Lucifer spin-off from Gaiman's Sandman series. I was a little apprehensive about reading a series focusing on one of my favourite characters which wasn't written by Gaiman, but I needn't have worried. This was well-written, and full of Lucifer being cool and witty while running a piano-bar in LA. The artwork is pretty, and I even prefer it to a lot of the artwork that featured in Sandman. The last story felt a little out of place - maybe due to its shortness, and the co...more
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Read in May, 2008
The miniseries that forms the first half of this volume is okay - very much Vertigo-by-numbers. The opening story of the ongoing series that follows is a bit underwhelming and offers nothing we haven't seen before in Hellblazer. It compares very poorly indeed with the barnstorming openers of other Vertigo series - e.g. The Invisibles #1, Preacher #1 or Y: the Last Man #1. I enjoyed the final issue, though, which begins the story of a psychic girl detective. Maybe Mike Carey played it safe in the...more
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Read in November, 2008
I had expected to like this book more. It was talky without being especially profound, often falling to the old comic book error of describing something in detail in the caption which is pictured in the artwork. Carey does a pretty good job in making Lucifer an interesting character, but most of the book focuses on other minor characters who just aren't that interesting. I got the rest of the trades cheaply so I plan on giving the series a few more chances since others' reviews have been most...more
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Read in August, 2007
The incarnation of Lucifer as seen in the Sandman books was my first real "mature comic" from DC as I had gotten into Sandman just before that arc commenced. I'd been interested in how his own book was for the last several years but something kept me from wanting to try it out, mostly fear of it not being as good as I remember the character. Thankfully, Carey pulls it off quite well and handles the atmosphere, pacing and overall way the book works. It just clicks wonderfull.
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This is the first comic series I actually got into and was able to read. In fact, I read not only this book but the second one, Children & Monsters, as well. Both were engrossing as far as plot went and the art was interesting to look at as well. I'm hoping there will be a third book at some point--while Lucifer's plots are mostly taken care of, the many many supporting characters are almost entirely left hanging in the wind.
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I liked this one better than the Preacher graphic novel. Very reminiscent of the Sandman series- in fact, this first in the Lucifer series picks up a thread from one of the Sandman comics (can't remember which Sandman volume at the moment, though...). Takes up some interesting stuff, and leaves off with Lucifer in the perfect position for some fascinating adventures. We'll have to see if he does in the next one.
Read in March, 2008
This series is a nice addition to the Sandman Universe. Carey's writing is very Gaiman-like and the three self-contained stories in this volume are diverse and interesting. I would recommend reading Sandman before picking up this series in order to understand Lucifer's back story. It's not necessary but recommended. Enjoy the creepy dark goodness.
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Read in January, 2008
I'd been meaning to read this for a long time, ever since Lucifer quit Hell in the Sandman. This was good. Maybe not exactly what I was expecting--a little darker, I think. The art keeps changing drastically from one arc to the next, which I disliked. It's intriguing. I think I will read volume 2 soon.
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Read in July, 2007
I thought it was excellent and certainly engrossing enough to prompt me to read the rest of the series. Lucifer is not a sympathetic character but he is very compelling and you want to find out what happens to him. I have yet to read the Sandman series but I'm sure I'll get to it eventually.
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Read in November, 2006
I really love the artwork in the first section of this. It's a very strong beginning to the series; Carey immediately establishes Lucifer as sympathetic, but dangerous -- he keeps his promises and has his own moral code, but it's not one that many of us would recognize.
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Mike Cary is on my new short list of graphic novelists. His interpretation of Gaiman's Lucifer is right on the mark, with a little more edginess than Gaiman writes, a little less fantasy, a little more awkward pain -perfect for the Morningstar.
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A spinoff-of-sorts, this story focuses on the version of Lucifer found in The Sandman. If you like that character, you will love this series. If you like people who are entirely badass, know it, and act accordingly, you will love this series.
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Next to Y the Last Man and Sandman I put this 11 volume set from Mike Carey in my top 5 all time favs. Lucifer has everything I love about comics. A great character, great writing and artwork that you could stare at for days.
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Read in February, 2008
Oh this was fantastic. Anyone who knows me knows I have a thing for a well written devil, and this is most definitely a well written devil.
I am really looking forward to reading the rest of this series now.
I am really looking forward to reading the rest of this series now.
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I adore the Lucifer series. Find myself rooting for the Devil. He's not a nice character, he is the Devil, but he is such a wonderful character. Have 3 or 4 more trade paerbacks to read to finish the series.
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