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Lucifer (2000) (Single Issues)
Lucifer #1
At the end of SANDMAN LUCIFER, Lucifer was left in possession of a "letter of passage" from God, a passport to any realm the bearer desires. Is the letter what it seems...or just the latest move in a subtle game designed to remove him from the face of Creation?
22 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2000
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Mike Carey
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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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July 25, 2016
So weird. I love it.
I've read parts of Sandman, but, I don't think I got far enough to meet Lucifer in them. Mike Carey did a good job adapting this character from the original series. It's just great that he left a little bit of Gaiman with how he writes.
I have watched the first episode of the tv show, which is why I'm curious to know how the graphic novels were. They're surprisingly different, both physical and storywise. I believe the first episode dealt more with Lucifer's backstory, while this first issue, dealt more about the effects of Lucifer leaving hell.
The illustrations we okay. I can't say I'm a big fan of it, though.
Overall, I really enjoyed it and would be looking forward to more issues.
I've read parts of Sandman, but, I don't think I got far enough to meet Lucifer in them. Mike Carey did a good job adapting this character from the original series. It's just great that he left a little bit of Gaiman with how he writes.
I have watched the first episode of the tv show, which is why I'm curious to know how the graphic novels were. They're surprisingly different, both physical and storywise. I believe the first episode dealt more with Lucifer's backstory, while this first issue, dealt more about the effects of Lucifer leaving hell.
The illustrations we okay. I can't say I'm a big fan of it, though.
Overall, I really enjoyed it and would be looking forward to more issues.
January 5, 2021
"He is no longer the Lord of Hell. He is no longer the Agent of Heaven. Even his name Lucifer, the Lightbringer, describes a function from which he has resigned. He has escaped from providence. He has breakfasted on Omelette and Sliced Pastourma. And now he folds the letter -- which is so searingly BLANK it seems to leave a hole in the air where it was.
A blank letter, a gift for completing a task - could it be Lucifer's passport to freedom or just another means to extend his tortured existence? Lucifer goes to Truth Teller of sorts to get a 6 card that may reveal the future to him, so he can act. The writing is very Gaiman-esque, with gorgeous turns of phrase like "I don't think anyone has TRIED before to scale the fortress of truth by building a seige tower of Banalities," uttered by Lucifer. The dialogue is crisp yet profound, hinting at the mysteries yet to be revealed, or solved. A good start to the series!
A blank letter, a gift for completing a task - could it be Lucifer's passport to freedom or just another means to extend his tortured existence? Lucifer goes to Truth Teller of sorts to get a 6 card that may reveal the future to him, so he can act. The writing is very Gaiman-esque, with gorgeous turns of phrase like "I don't think anyone has TRIED before to scale the fortress of truth by building a seige tower of Banalities," uttered by Lucifer. The dialogue is crisp yet profound, hinting at the mysteries yet to be revealed, or solved. A good start to the series!
January 13, 2025
I feel lost.
I admit that it's been some time since I've read the original sandman comics, and lucifer was never my main focus, I'll give it some time to immerse me in this story before deciding if i'll continue or i'll drop it. though there's some tarots elemnts, and i love tarot cards!
I admit that it's been some time since I've read the original sandman comics, and lucifer was never my main focus, I'll give it some time to immerse me in this story before deciding if i'll continue or i'll drop it. though there's some tarots elemnts, and i love tarot cards!
November 8, 2019
Mazikeen is, somehow, even more incomprehensible. Very annoying.
January 2, 2022
I’m lost but I’ll get there.
June 15, 2024
Re-read of lucifer. Cracking art and storyline 👍🏻
January 26, 2026
This at least lets readers know this is a more adult book.
April 21, 2026
Not the best start. Hope the next issues are better
August 2, 2015
Meleos, a demon deck, entrails, trading Lucifer's wings for a million souls.
January 8, 2017
I didn't give this a low rating isn't because I thought the comic was bad. I just felt like I didn't understand what was going on a lot of the time, and the story itself wasn't really my thing.
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