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Lucifer (2000) (New Trades)
Lucifer, Book Two
In this second new LUCIFER edition, the Lightbringer is hard at work on a New Creation outside the bounds of any authority but his own, complete with a new pair of inhabitants for a new Garden of Eden. But as he tries his hand at universe building, back on Earth (and in Hell) schemes and betrayals continue to grow.
And in the tale NIRVANA, a beautiful angel with an ancient score to settle puts out a contract on Lucifer Morningstar. But can the Devil really die?
Collects LUCIFER #14-28 and LUCIFER: NIRVANA.
And in the tale NIRVANA, a beautiful angel with an ancient score to settle puts out a contract on Lucifer Morningstar. But can the Devil really die?
Collects LUCIFER #14-28 and LUCIFER: NIRVANA.
416 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2013
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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.
Since then, he has worked for both DC and Marvel Comics, writing storylines for some of the world's most iconic characters, including X-MEN, FANTASTIC FOUR, LUCIFER and HELLBLAZER. His original screenplay FROST FLOWERS is currently being filmed. Mike has also adapted Neil Gaiman's acclaimed NEVERWHERE into comics.
Somehow, Mike finds time amongst all of this to live with his wife and children in North London. You can read his blog at www.mikecarey.net.
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.
Since then, he has worked for both DC and Marvel Comics, writing storylines for some of the world's most iconic characters, including X-MEN, FANTASTIC FOUR, LUCIFER and HELLBLAZER. His original screenplay FROST FLOWERS is currently being filmed. Mike has also adapted Neil Gaiman's acclaimed NEVERWHERE into comics.
Somehow, Mike finds time amongst all of this to live with his wife and children in North London. You can read his blog at www.mikecarey.net.
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September 19, 2016
Mike Carey knows a lot more about Christian theology than I do, but so does any 7-year-old who routinely attends Sunday school. He’s also a lot smarter than I am, but so is any 7-year-old who intermittently attends any kind of school (even a school of fish).
In my review of Vol. 1 of Lucifer, I noted that I wasn’t well steeped in Sandman lore, so am coming at this series with a gap relative to those familiar with Mr. Gaiman’s magnum opus. Over the course of reading both volumes, I’ve found myself wondering whether and how knowing Sandman better would inform my reading of Lucifer, but, since I don’t, we’ll just evaluate on its own merit.
It’s good. This volume, which features the same mix of self-contained single issues and multistory arcs as its predecessor, is less violent and more focused on building the world and mythology around Lucifer (our titular hero is absent for long stretches; also, I just said “titular”…heh heh (I may not know as much about the Bible, but I can giggle about boobs just as well as any 7-year-old)). Lucifer as a character is dynamic and charismatic, and the story occasionally drags when he’s not around to spark things with his himself-may-care charm. (Side note: do you think Lucifer swaps in personal pronouns for all colloquial expressions that include the word “devil?” “Yes, I’ll have some of the me eggs, please.” “Well, you know what they say—I am in the details.” “That poor guy has had such a run of bad luck, you’d think he’s bemyselfed.” If I were him, I would. But, I digress.)
That said, Carey and art partner Peter Gross (who draws most of the book) are such a skilled storytelling duo that they’re able to spin a compelling yarn even when Lucifer is off having himselfish fun. The only false note in this volume is the concluding yarn, a one-off comic relief caper that doesn’t vibe with the rest of the book (not to say that the book doesn’t have an undercurrent of humor—mostly dark, obviously—running throughout; it does, but when Carey tries to play the comedy broad, it’s jarring and disconcerting).
At 400+ pages, this volume is a monster, but it’s a worthwhile investment of reading time if you’re looking for a slow-burning, complex morality tale with fits and spurts of action and flashes of humor. If you’re not, maybe The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! offers an equally philosophical but more nitrate-filled alternative.
In my review of Vol. 1 of Lucifer, I noted that I wasn’t well steeped in Sandman lore, so am coming at this series with a gap relative to those familiar with Mr. Gaiman’s magnum opus. Over the course of reading both volumes, I’ve found myself wondering whether and how knowing Sandman better would inform my reading of Lucifer, but, since I don’t, we’ll just evaluate on its own merit.
It’s good. This volume, which features the same mix of self-contained single issues and multistory arcs as its predecessor, is less violent and more focused on building the world and mythology around Lucifer (our titular hero is absent for long stretches; also, I just said “titular”…heh heh (I may not know as much about the Bible, but I can giggle about boobs just as well as any 7-year-old)). Lucifer as a character is dynamic and charismatic, and the story occasionally drags when he’s not around to spark things with his himself-may-care charm. (Side note: do you think Lucifer swaps in personal pronouns for all colloquial expressions that include the word “devil?” “Yes, I’ll have some of the me eggs, please.” “Well, you know what they say—I am in the details.” “That poor guy has had such a run of bad luck, you’d think he’s bemyselfed.” If I were him, I would. But, I digress.)
That said, Carey and art partner Peter Gross (who draws most of the book) are such a skilled storytelling duo that they’re able to spin a compelling yarn even when Lucifer is off having himselfish fun. The only false note in this volume is the concluding yarn, a one-off comic relief caper that doesn’t vibe with the rest of the book (not to say that the book doesn’t have an undercurrent of humor—mostly dark, obviously—running throughout; it does, but when Carey tries to play the comedy broad, it’s jarring and disconcerting).
At 400+ pages, this volume is a monster, but it’s a worthwhile investment of reading time if you’re looking for a slow-burning, complex morality tale with fits and spurts of action and flashes of humor. If you’re not, maybe The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! offers an equally philosophical but more nitrate-filled alternative.
April 20, 2018
There's very little bad I can say about an epic tome where Lucifer steals the Demiurgic power to create his own universe and allow anyone to stay there as long as they obey one rule: worship no god.
Of course, when a pack of sentient tarot cards borrowing Destiny's book decides to screw Lucy over by forcing a universe to worship them, culminating in treachery, unexpected hope, sacrifice, and a whole slew of fantastic storytelling and plot, the end of this collection is solid as all hell. Without hell, of course. He's done away with both heaven and hell and wants everyone to live their lives without bending any knee anywhere.
Kinda glorious, actually. Too bad all these jerks have to come in and break all their grudges against poor Lucy. He's still an insufferable twat in his way but he never forgets his debts. Or his ideals. For that, I'm super impressed. :)
Of course, when a pack of sentient tarot cards borrowing Destiny's book decides to screw Lucy over by forcing a universe to worship them, culminating in treachery, unexpected hope, sacrifice, and a whole slew of fantastic storytelling and plot, the end of this collection is solid as all hell. Without hell, of course. He's done away with both heaven and hell and wants everyone to live their lives without bending any knee anywhere.
Kinda glorious, actually. Too bad all these jerks have to come in and break all their grudges against poor Lucy. He's still an insufferable twat in his way but he never forgets his debts. Or his ideals. For that, I'm super impressed. :)
December 1, 2020
This volume continues Lucifer’s adventures on Earth, and in some other, more surprising, places. It’s very dark and bleak. And yet it also provides quite a bit of food for thought.
It also continues a pretty big plot arc, with characters and threads from the previous volumes reappearing. One of those threads, as continued in this book, made me so sad I almost decided to quit the series. But I glanced at a few reviews for Volume Three and decided to keep going once I’ve recovered from reading this.
There are a number of different illustrators for this series, and I’d like to make a shout-out about the one-off issue done by Jon J Muth -- it was just so beautiful to look at, and fit the mood of the story so well. Absolutely, breathlessly wow on every single page.
This is a weird series in that I’m not sure who I’d recommend it to because it is so dark and sad. And yet it is also addictive in its own bleak way.
It also continues a pretty big plot arc, with characters and threads from the previous volumes reappearing. One of those threads, as continued in this book, made me so sad I almost decided to quit the series. But I glanced at a few reviews for Volume Three and decided to keep going once I’ve recovered from reading this.
There are a number of different illustrators for this series, and I’d like to make a shout-out about the one-off issue done by Jon J Muth -- it was just so beautiful to look at, and fit the mood of the story so well. Absolutely, breathlessly wow on every single page.
This is a weird series in that I’m not sure who I’d recommend it to because it is so dark and sad. And yet it is also addictive in its own bleak way.
May 26, 2020
Triptych is a great arc. I like how each issue focuses on one of our main characters Elaine Belloc, Mazikeen, and Lucifer, advancing each of their stories.
A Dalliance with the Damned is much less interesting. Seeing a bunch of demons try and mimic the royalty of medieval Europe was ultimately just as boring as the time period they were mimicking.
The Thunder Sermon is one of my favorite issues so far. It's such a great ending to this story. It really sums up Lucifer in a nutshell.
Nirvana is ultimately somewhat underwhelming. A zealot angel has it out for Lucifer, hiring the Silk Man to go after him. About the most interesting thing in this is that Dream makes an appearance. Jon J. Muth's art is very dreamy but not detailed enough for my tastes.
All the threads laid so far come back to roost in the back half of this book. I love that Lucifer's pride continues to be his Achilles' heel. Carey does such a fantastic job weaving in and out supporting characters and then using them to launch the story off in new directions. Guadium has quickly become my new favorite character.
A Dalliance with the Damned is much less interesting. Seeing a bunch of demons try and mimic the royalty of medieval Europe was ultimately just as boring as the time period they were mimicking.
The Thunder Sermon is one of my favorite issues so far. It's such a great ending to this story. It really sums up Lucifer in a nutshell.
Nirvana is ultimately somewhat underwhelming. A zealot angel has it out for Lucifer, hiring the Silk Man to go after him. About the most interesting thing in this is that Dream makes an appearance. Jon J. Muth's art is very dreamy but not detailed enough for my tastes.
All the threads laid so far come back to roost in the back half of this book. I love that Lucifer's pride continues to be his Achilles' heel. Carey does such a fantastic job weaving in and out supporting characters and then using them to launch the story off in new directions. Guadium has quickly become my new favorite character.
September 14, 2017
Book Two of Lucifer collects issues 14-28.
At the end of the last volume, Lucifer has created his own universe and passed the one law- NO worship of any kind. Meanwhile, Mazikeen, has gone to her family- the Lilim (Lilth's spawn). As she rises to become their war leader, Lucifer is trying to deal with humanities need for worship.
The Adam and Eve he creates for his new world are perfect example of human beings almost perverse need to worship something greater, as well as punish themselves for imagined sins. I rather thought it was interesting that God's representative essentially says:
"Anything done out of love for the maker is sanctified. Renounce your will. Renounce desire. Accept his yoke..and be free." Which says volumes about the truth behind religion.
There is much else going on here-this is an epic tale of cosmic level consequences. Elaine Beloc travels to Hell and is rescued by an Angel; The Aaro Jin plot to try to take some of the Morningstar's power for himself; but the best one was the Dalliance with the Damned- Lucifer goes back to Hell for a ball, only to find certain die-hards want his return. It's a shame they didn't bother to ask him first. There is so much going on here that this is merely the tip.
Once again we are treated to immensely powerful beings all attempting to gain control in Lucifer's absence. Through it all the Lightbringer shows that it is his intellect that sets him apart and not just his power. The best part about Lucifer is his calm demeanor in the face of all his tribulations. The Lord of Hell does not pout and scream like a Southern Baptist preacher. His polite, courteous manner and dignified bearing often makes others (both the forces of Good and Evil) underestimate him. That is a terrible mistake-just ask God.
The artwork is much the same as Vol one. It truly does work for this series and I have no complaints. But I must point out the artist for the Nirvana story (Jon Muth) has a beautiful style. It is like a painting-I wished he had done more of the art.
The sheer scope of these stories, all of which are intertwined, is a measure of Carey's genius. The collection of various gods/demons from various myths is superbly done- one that is rarely matched by few other comic writers with only Mignola and Gaiman coming to mind. I wish I could say more about the individual stories but that would ruin the plot. This is well worth the time for anyone who enjoys well written stories of cosmic level beings and events. Join me in rooting for the ultimate rebel- Lucifer.
At the end of the last volume, Lucifer has created his own universe and passed the one law- NO worship of any kind. Meanwhile, Mazikeen, has gone to her family- the Lilim (Lilth's spawn). As she rises to become their war leader, Lucifer is trying to deal with humanities need for worship.
The Adam and Eve he creates for his new world are perfect example of human beings almost perverse need to worship something greater, as well as punish themselves for imagined sins. I rather thought it was interesting that God's representative essentially says:
"Anything done out of love for the maker is sanctified. Renounce your will. Renounce desire. Accept his yoke..and be free." Which says volumes about the truth behind religion.
There is much else going on here-this is an epic tale of cosmic level consequences. Elaine Beloc travels to Hell and is rescued by an Angel; The Aaro Jin plot to try to take some of the Morningstar's power for himself; but the best one was the Dalliance with the Damned- Lucifer goes back to Hell for a ball, only to find certain die-hards want his return. It's a shame they didn't bother to ask him first. There is so much going on here that this is merely the tip.
Once again we are treated to immensely powerful beings all attempting to gain control in Lucifer's absence. Through it all the Lightbringer shows that it is his intellect that sets him apart and not just his power. The best part about Lucifer is his calm demeanor in the face of all his tribulations. The Lord of Hell does not pout and scream like a Southern Baptist preacher. His polite, courteous manner and dignified bearing often makes others (both the forces of Good and Evil) underestimate him. That is a terrible mistake-just ask God.
The artwork is much the same as Vol one. It truly does work for this series and I have no complaints. But I must point out the artist for the Nirvana story (Jon Muth) has a beautiful style. It is like a painting-I wished he had done more of the art.
The sheer scope of these stories, all of which are intertwined, is a measure of Carey's genius. The collection of various gods/demons from various myths is superbly done- one that is rarely matched by few other comic writers with only Mignola and Gaiman coming to mind. I wish I could say more about the individual stories but that would ruin the plot. This is well worth the time for anyone who enjoys well written stories of cosmic level beings and events. Join me in rooting for the ultimate rebel- Lucifer.
July 1, 2020
A worthy spin-off for neil gaiman's sandman as this continues to hold my attention and leaves me wondering what comes next. It isn't as poetic as Sandman was.. but it has a pretty cool plot and story, which makes this equally fun to read.
But I find myself again comparing it to Sandman, which is inevitable (i guess) and on that note it will lack a bit of soul or the love to detail you came to expect, this was written with a more grande scale in mind and also comes across as harsher.
Still a solid 4.0 out of 5.0 stars
But I find myself again comparing it to Sandman, which is inevitable (i guess) and on that note it will lack a bit of soul or the love to detail you came to expect, this was written with a more grande scale in mind and also comes across as harsher.
Still a solid 4.0 out of 5.0 stars
October 19, 2017
A fantastic follow up on the story of Lucifer.
This series is so much better than I could have imagined, especially after reading the sandman.
I’m really looking forward to the following story and how all of this unfolds.
This series is so much better than I could have imagined, especially after reading the sandman.
I’m really looking forward to the following story and how all of this unfolds.
December 13, 2021
Lucifer is hard at work on his New Creation outside the bounds of any authority but his own, and everyone is welcome as long as they follow his only rule: Worship no God. As he's building this new universe determined to prove that he can do better than his Father, back on Earth (and Heaven, and Hell), all sorts of factions are scheming to claim a piece (or all) of it as their own. Will the Fallen fall again?
This book continues the storyline of the first—as someone who came to Lucifer from Sandman, where the separate arcs don't really have an obvious, continuous storyline running through them, but rather add up to something larger when taken together, this was quite a change to me: The scope and scale is greater, and often felt overwhelming. Despite the interconnected stories, Book Two feels even more fragmented than the first, being made up entirely of single- or three-issue arcs: It collects Triptych (3 interlinked, but freestanding issues), Nirvana (single issue), A Dalliance with the Damned (3 issues), The Thunder Sermon (single issue), Paradiso (3 issues), The Writing on the Wall (single issue), Purgatorio (3 issues), and Breaking & Entering (single issue).
I had an easier time with this volume, but I don't think it's due to the plot being any clearer or less bizarre... rather that I've decided that I'm in for the long haul anyway, so I'm leaning back and rolling with it. I finished some issues having no idea what the hell had just happened—for instance, Nirvana brought back the gorgeous painted artwork I so loved from the Morningstar Option, but I have no earthly clue what that was all about. The stories collected here focus more on world-building (pun intended) than action compared to the previous one, and as a result I found it less violent and dark. There are several cameos from Sandman throughout, including Death and Daniel, but I don't think having read Sandman is a prerequisite that offers any helpful context to make more sense of Lucifer's story. The single-issue stories included in this book could definitely be considered filler, but I tended to enjoy them more than the longer arcs, especially the ending of The Thunder Sermon, and the somewhat jarring comic relief provided by fallen cherub Gaudium and his sister in the final story—since I can't help but keep drawing Sandman comparisons, their banter reminded me of Merv Pumpkinhead and Matthew the Raven. Lucifer is absent and engaged elsewhere throughout many of these stories, coming in and out of the narrative similarly to Morpheus in Sandman—he may be the titular character, but the focus often shifts elsewhere, and I have to admit that I found my interest flagging a little when the ultimate rebel was gone for too long. He's more of a cold, calculating asshole than he was portrayed as in Sandman, but I can't help but love his character anyway, especially the strength of his convictions, cunning, and calm demeanor even when he's forced into a corner. I have no idea where Carey is going with this narrative, but I am determined to find out.
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My other Lucifer reviews:
01: Book One · ★★
02: Book Two · ★★
03: Book Three · ★★
04: Book Four · ★★
05: Book Five · ★★★
This book continues the storyline of the first—as someone who came to Lucifer from Sandman, where the separate arcs don't really have an obvious, continuous storyline running through them, but rather add up to something larger when taken together, this was quite a change to me: The scope and scale is greater, and often felt overwhelming. Despite the interconnected stories, Book Two feels even more fragmented than the first, being made up entirely of single- or three-issue arcs: It collects Triptych (3 interlinked, but freestanding issues), Nirvana (single issue), A Dalliance with the Damned (3 issues), The Thunder Sermon (single issue), Paradiso (3 issues), The Writing on the Wall (single issue), Purgatorio (3 issues), and Breaking & Entering (single issue).
I had an easier time with this volume, but I don't think it's due to the plot being any clearer or less bizarre... rather that I've decided that I'm in for the long haul anyway, so I'm leaning back and rolling with it. I finished some issues having no idea what the hell had just happened—for instance, Nirvana brought back the gorgeous painted artwork I so loved from the Morningstar Option, but I have no earthly clue what that was all about. The stories collected here focus more on world-building (pun intended) than action compared to the previous one, and as a result I found it less violent and dark. There are several cameos from Sandman throughout, including Death and Daniel, but I don't think having read Sandman is a prerequisite that offers any helpful context to make more sense of Lucifer's story. The single-issue stories included in this book could definitely be considered filler, but I tended to enjoy them more than the longer arcs, especially the ending of The Thunder Sermon, and the somewhat jarring comic relief provided by fallen cherub Gaudium and his sister in the final story—since I can't help but keep drawing Sandman comparisons, their banter reminded me of Merv Pumpkinhead and Matthew the Raven. Lucifer is absent and engaged elsewhere throughout many of these stories, coming in and out of the narrative similarly to Morpheus in Sandman—he may be the titular character, but the focus often shifts elsewhere, and I have to admit that I found my interest flagging a little when the ultimate rebel was gone for too long. He's more of a cold, calculating asshole than he was portrayed as in Sandman, but I can't help but love his character anyway, especially the strength of his convictions, cunning, and calm demeanor even when he's forced into a corner. I have no idea where Carey is going with this narrative, but I am determined to find out.
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My other Lucifer reviews:
01: Book One · ★★
02: Book Two · ★★
03: Book Three · ★★
04: Book Four · ★★
05: Book Five · ★★★
September 5, 2018
I love graphic novels! Quick to read. Lovely art. Perfect illustration of hell. This one was a major page turner. If you have read Sandman, then you know who the lady is on the cover. If you don't know her, please read Sandman. Trust me, you won't regret it.
There are many beautiful quotes, which I shall edit into this when I get time.
This book is darker than the first in the series. More endearing and more heart breaking too. The book is basically about the fact that, when you are the devil, you have and make more enemies than you can count. I came to love Maze more. A new side to Michael is revealed and one can get a bit frustrated with God in this book.
(No insult or anything to the followers out there. No reading this doesn't make me "any" worshipper. Currently I worship Michael Fassbender. Thank you 😁)
Recommend to all fantasy and supernatural lovers.
There are many beautiful quotes, which I shall edit into this when I get time.
This book is darker than the first in the series. More endearing and more heart breaking too. The book is basically about the fact that, when you are the devil, you have and make more enemies than you can count. I came to love Maze more. A new side to Michael is revealed and one can get a bit frustrated with God in this book.
(No insult or anything to the followers out there. No reading this doesn't make me "any" worshipper. Currently I worship Michael Fassbender. Thank you 😁)
Recommend to all fantasy and supernatural lovers.
March 31, 2016
I liked this one better than the first book but so far I don't understand why so many people are so extremely enthusiastic about this series. Mike Carey doesn't give me a reason to care about the main character. The read is still fascinating enough to keep me wanting more...
September 5, 2018
And so the story of Lucifer continues. Now this is an almost perfect continuation of the story from the first volume so trying to comment about it without spoilers is going to be a challenge (going forward talking about the next one after that and so on will be a real challenge oh joy).
However the story digresses even further from the TV show so please do not expect anything of a connection apart from a few names.
However the story is still fascinating and incredibly inventive - I really would love to pick the brains of the storyline writers and see where on earth (or hell) they get them from.
However you can see that there is a longer story line being played out - I know you can read ahead and see what th promo material says about future volumes but even reading this one in insolation you can see there are plots and manoeuvrings going on that lead to something i am sure a lot lot bigger.
So for me I think the real fan boy moment was when Death made her entrance - come on i am not giving away any spoilers as they have her on the cover (and also in the the additional artwork at the end of the book to) it just does a nice job of tying her in with the Sandman universe.
So where does the story go next- to be honest I have not got a clue and for that is something exciting. Now lets clear down some of my other books before I go looking for the third instalment
However the story digresses even further from the TV show so please do not expect anything of a connection apart from a few names.
However the story is still fascinating and incredibly inventive - I really would love to pick the brains of the storyline writers and see where on earth (or hell) they get them from.
However you can see that there is a longer story line being played out - I know you can read ahead and see what th promo material says about future volumes but even reading this one in insolation you can see there are plots and manoeuvrings going on that lead to something i am sure a lot lot bigger.
So for me I think the real fan boy moment was when Death made her entrance - come on i am not giving away any spoilers as they have her on the cover (and also in the the additional artwork at the end of the book to) it just does a nice job of tying her in with the Sandman universe.
So where does the story go next- to be honest I have not got a clue and for that is something exciting. Now lets clear down some of my other books before I go looking for the third instalment
April 12, 2014
This is where a lot of the seemingly disconnected stories in the first book really start to come together in a very involving storyline, which largely revolves around Lucifer making his own universe and the varied factions that oppose and support him. The art by Peter Gross is pretty good, though not as sharp as in The Unwritten. Dean Ormston's issues are standouts, usually providing a brief interlude between multi-issue story arcs. A big step forward for this series--has me looking forward to what comes next.
May 19, 2014
Most of this is as strong as the first book, and Carey keeps on raising the stakes of the story in surprising ways, but there's a (very lengthy) subplot that I thought wasn't just disappointing but kind of gross, where a bunch of demons pretending to be European aristocrats get involved with a human spirit in hell. For some reason, whenever Carey writes demon characters, as opposed to other kinds of monsters, I find them boring and the whole thing becomes more generically "Vertigo comic with tits and swears, heh heh"; in this case there's a major character whose entire personality is that she's super slutty and kinky, and the other demons never get tired of talking about this, and it's got a weirdly juvenile Piers Anthony vibe. I'm not sure what Carey had in mind there, but it didn't work for me at all (especially since I still don't like Peter Gross's art and even less so when he's trying to draw Sexy; it helps if I squint and pretend that they got the other Books of Magic illustrator I liked, Peter Snejbjerg). However, the rest of the book is great.
October 17, 2013
Oh Lucifer, you rascally devil, you. This second volume chronicles his continuing attempts to govern his own Creation after procuring the ability to create one in the first volume. He meets with varying success, but is always entertaining, and Mike Carey's constant shifting of storytelling perspective keeps every story in this volume fresh and new, whilst contributing to the overall narrative very well. More, please.
November 6, 2022
Lucifer Book 2 collects issues 14-28 and Nirvana of the DC Vertigo series written by Mike Carey with art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Dean Ormston, and Jon Muth.
Lucifer has created a new realm outside of God’s control and invites anybody to live in this realm as long as they do not bow down to any higher power. But Lucifer’s pride may be his undoing when an angel put out a contract on his life.
The story is picking up on Lucifer with a fantastic supporting cast of characters that weave in and out of the story taking it to new levels. There is a ton of mythology is these books and it feels like an epic fantasy tale.
Lucifer has created a new realm outside of God’s control and invites anybody to live in this realm as long as they do not bow down to any higher power. But Lucifer’s pride may be his undoing when an angel put out a contract on his life.
The story is picking up on Lucifer with a fantastic supporting cast of characters that weave in and out of the story taking it to new levels. There is a ton of mythology is these books and it feels like an epic fantasy tale.
November 12, 2022
Great volume, I liked it a lot. Definitely worth reading =)
May 1, 2014
This volume ups the ante even more than the first. Lucifer now has his own dimension and he becomes its creator. And things go wrong, in many and spectacular ways, both due to his actions, and to the actions of others he has briefly touched. All the pieces interact in unexpected ways, and the climax is astounding and unexpected. The story doesn't end here; lots of pieces are in play, even ones that have been taken off the board, and how that works is even more inspired.
April 2, 2016
I love how Carey plays with conventional Christian mythology. Once again though, I think this series is failing to live up to its full potential, whatever that may be, but it's still really fun and more often than not, thought provoking. It's worth reading this collection just to see Lucifer make his own Garden of Eden and gives one rule to his creations: worship no one, even me.
January 8, 2017
4 1/4 stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 8, 2021
WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO READ THIS AFTER SANDMAN!?!
May 17, 2017
In this collection, Lucifer is tired of our universe and creates his own - with the restriction that no worship is allowed in his own creation. This social experiment goes well until some of the characters introduced in Book One (or rather, the collection of The Morningstar Option #1-3 and Lucifer #1-13) hear of it. Book Two is a great continuation and gives more story and depth to all characters that were introduced in Book One, while keeping the new characters to a minimum.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 15, 2019
Všechno, co od Vertigo comicsu chci. Zvlášť poslední část se dvěma demon/cherubs je absolutně skvělá.
July 2, 2021
A very slow start, hence the lower rating, but I started to get more invested in the story after about the halfway point. I'm not sure that i'll continue with the series, though.
October 27, 2021
Reading Challenge 2021: library book, fantasy
April 10, 2025
4.2 (biblio) I was surprised by how much I stories and the exploration of its lore. Very good writing. I am looking forward to more of this!
April 15, 2018
While a fresh world and its new people are being tested in another universe, one of my favourite characters, Gaudium, enters the story in the old world. Also much enjoyed the beautifully drawn side arc Nirvana.
June 25, 2015
If you ever read a few of my reviews, it is a good chance Mike Carey has come up, and it is a good chance that I have stated that he is "the most underrated writer in comics".
Lucifer is where he made it to the big time.
It seems like someone working at my local Library really wanted me to get into this series. Almost every single Lucifer Trade is stocked on their shelves. Unfortunately, they had the first trade, then the last three trades before the end of the series. There was a huge gap, for a long time, until someone rectified it with this massive collection. I read this, and now I have the other trades to look forward to.
Here I am talking about myself instead of talking about the content of this story. I guess that is because it is such an enigma of a story, that it is hard to review it with a simple paragraph. This story is epic in Scope, covering the greatest anti-hero of all time as he builds his own version of reality. that would be the core of the story, should be rewarded for its own ambition. Lucifer attempts to make his version of reality, and the entire collection of stories focuses on how he deals with the many forces that try to prevent him from being God # 2.
Lucifer isn't even the star of this book. His actions effect every single character, but instead, he is more of a catalyst as opposed to a protagonist. There is no true protagonist in this book, instead we get a full cast of characters who get caught in the crossfires of those who wish to tear down Lucifer's new reality.
Carey's writing is superb, as usual. This book certainly feels like a true Vertigo title of old, like Sandman and Hellblazer. I think the key sign that it fits in with those greats is not the fact that it stars or references many Vertigo characters, like Death, Destiny and even lucifer himself. Instead, it is the fact that every issue can focus on a separate character, and tell a story using a different genre, and a completely different style of narration, and yet it still clearly reflects the personality of the title character, with every issue.
Bravo
Lucifer is where he made it to the big time.
It seems like someone working at my local Library really wanted me to get into this series. Almost every single Lucifer Trade is stocked on their shelves. Unfortunately, they had the first trade, then the last three trades before the end of the series. There was a huge gap, for a long time, until someone rectified it with this massive collection. I read this, and now I have the other trades to look forward to.
Here I am talking about myself instead of talking about the content of this story. I guess that is because it is such an enigma of a story, that it is hard to review it with a simple paragraph. This story is epic in Scope, covering the greatest anti-hero of all time as he builds his own version of reality. that would be the core of the story, should be rewarded for its own ambition. Lucifer attempts to make his version of reality, and the entire collection of stories focuses on how he deals with the many forces that try to prevent him from being God # 2.
Lucifer isn't even the star of this book. His actions effect every single character, but instead, he is more of a catalyst as opposed to a protagonist. There is no true protagonist in this book, instead we get a full cast of characters who get caught in the crossfires of those who wish to tear down Lucifer's new reality.
Carey's writing is superb, as usual. This book certainly feels like a true Vertigo title of old, like Sandman and Hellblazer. I think the key sign that it fits in with those greats is not the fact that it stars or references many Vertigo characters, like Death, Destiny and even lucifer himself. Instead, it is the fact that every issue can focus on a separate character, and tell a story using a different genre, and a completely different style of narration, and yet it still clearly reflects the personality of the title character, with every issue.
Bravo
June 14, 2016
The first volume of Lucifer was so different from anything I’d encountered in graphic novels before, that I was immediately hooked. Lucifer is powerful, enigmatic, and arrogant. Which suits the fallen angel perfectly. At the end of the first volume, Lucifer was given the means to create his own universe – formed of his will and separate from God’s. In Book 2, everyone wants a piece of it!
The stories in this volume jump around among many players, all of which are being moved into position for an elaborate game of chess that all comes together at the end. This can be challengin to follow, and occasionally frustrating as you leave a particularly interesting tale to jump elsewhere. But, the way it all comes together is very satisfying. The book opens with Mazikeen, who is desperate to restore her face. Desperate enough to go to the Children of Lilith, from who she is cast out. From there readers see Lucifer’s new Eden, jump to Elaine the daughter of Archangel Michael, and take a sojourn in hell itself. Each story is mostly self-contained, but with threads that tangle into other stories.
Lucifer’s primary antagonist throughout is not God, but the Basanos – a Tarot deck with consciousness, and a thirst to rule Lucifer’s new world. The resulting confrontation will change Lucifer, and force him to return to God’s realm to deal with the fallout.
Overall, thus volume is significantly darker in tone than the first book, with even more visceral violence and disturbing imagery. Lucifer is no hero, but is never less than interesting. What does he want? Does he even know? Recommended, but not for the squeamish!
The stories in this volume jump around among many players, all of which are being moved into position for an elaborate game of chess that all comes together at the end. This can be challengin to follow, and occasionally frustrating as you leave a particularly interesting tale to jump elsewhere. But, the way it all comes together is very satisfying. The book opens with Mazikeen, who is desperate to restore her face. Desperate enough to go to the Children of Lilith, from who she is cast out. From there readers see Lucifer’s new Eden, jump to Elaine the daughter of Archangel Michael, and take a sojourn in hell itself. Each story is mostly self-contained, but with threads that tangle into other stories.
Lucifer’s primary antagonist throughout is not God, but the Basanos – a Tarot deck with consciousness, and a thirst to rule Lucifer’s new world. The resulting confrontation will change Lucifer, and force him to return to God’s realm to deal with the fallout.
Overall, thus volume is significantly darker in tone than the first book, with even more visceral violence and disturbing imagery. Lucifer is no hero, but is never less than interesting. What does he want? Does he even know? Recommended, but not for the squeamish!
March 31, 2018
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Seguindo a saga de Lucifer, no segundo volume temos 2 arcos de história. O primeiro é uma espécie de continuação direta do primeiro, onde Lucifer resolve fazer uso do prêmio a que teve direito ao fazer o trabalho sujo que o Céu solicitou. A segunda história é uma questão de resolver a situação entre Lucifer e Amenediel, um anjo bem conhecido para quem assiste o seriado.
Aqui comecei a ter algumas questões com a saga de Lucifer. O principal problema é que não é Sandman e não é Gaiman. Isso no sentido de que, diferentemente do mundo trabalhado em Sandman, em que você tem diversos panteões possíveis que vivem juntos de alguma forma muito doida, mas que funciona, aqui o mundo é criação quase exata do que está na Bíblia.
Não gostei. Não só porque achei preconceituoso com todas as outras religiões que de qualquer forma continuam presentes através dos seus deuses ao longo dessa saga, mas achei que foge do que foi apresentado inicialmente e que funciona tão bem em Sandman. Heresia pura! Sacanagem com todo o trabalho feito por Gaiman até então. Imperdoável.
Outro problema é que por causa do que mencionei anteriormente, as histórias parecem rasas, sem aquela profundidade e a quantidade de referências do trabalho de Gaiman. Ficou pobre. E justamente com um personagem tão cheio de potencial como Lucifer. É quase triste de ver.
Já vou para os volumes seguintes desanimada.
Seguindo a saga de Lucifer, no segundo volume temos 2 arcos de história. O primeiro é uma espécie de continuação direta do primeiro, onde Lucifer resolve fazer uso do prêmio a que teve direito ao fazer o trabalho sujo que o Céu solicitou. A segunda história é uma questão de resolver a situação entre Lucifer e Amenediel, um anjo bem conhecido para quem assiste o seriado.
Aqui comecei a ter algumas questões com a saga de Lucifer. O principal problema é que não é Sandman e não é Gaiman. Isso no sentido de que, diferentemente do mundo trabalhado em Sandman, em que você tem diversos panteões possíveis que vivem juntos de alguma forma muito doida, mas que funciona, aqui o mundo é criação quase exata do que está na Bíblia.
Não gostei. Não só porque achei preconceituoso com todas as outras religiões que de qualquer forma continuam presentes através dos seus deuses ao longo dessa saga, mas achei que foge do que foi apresentado inicialmente e que funciona tão bem em Sandman. Heresia pura! Sacanagem com todo o trabalho feito por Gaiman até então. Imperdoável.
Outro problema é que por causa do que mencionei anteriormente, as histórias parecem rasas, sem aquela profundidade e a quantidade de referências do trabalho de Gaiman. Ficou pobre. E justamente com um personagem tão cheio de potencial como Lucifer. É quase triste de ver.
Já vou para os volumes seguintes desanimada.
May 12, 2014
Lucifer's creation experiment becomes a battleground as old foes and old friends turn up in unexpected roles. Mazikeen comes into her own as war leader of the Lilim. Teenage angel Ellain Belloc makes a choice you are going to see coming a mile away. Meanwhile, the Archangel Michael begins to feel sympathy for the devil.
Personally, I find Lucifer to be an easier character to follow than Morpheus, which is probably why I am getting through these books so much faster than I did the Sandman series. The cynical take on Christian duality is nothing new, but it is executed so well here! I am mildly disappointed (but not surprised) that Lucifer's creation is basically a mirror of Yaweh's, and I find myself hoping to see more of what lies outside either one. Mazikeen is by far the best character in Book 2. I also really enjoy Michael's story arc.
Personally, I find Lucifer to be an easier character to follow than Morpheus, which is probably why I am getting through these books so much faster than I did the Sandman series. The cynical take on Christian duality is nothing new, but it is executed so well here! I am mildly disappointed (but not surprised) that Lucifer's creation is basically a mirror of Yaweh's, and I find myself hoping to see more of what lies outside either one. Mazikeen is by far the best character in Book 2. I also really enjoy Michael's story arc.
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