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Lucifer Omnibus
Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2
From the pages of The Sandman by Neil Gaiman, the Fallen One continues his own epic journey in the final installment of the omnibus collections featuring Mike Carey's acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated series.
The Fallen One continues his epic journey in this second omnibus collection featuring Mike Carey's acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated series. Lucifer Morningstar has resigned his throne and abandoned his kingdom, and filled his days supervising the business at Lux, Los Angeles's most elite piano bar. After agreeing to complete a task assigned by the Creator Himself, Lucifer's retirement became a thing of the past. The Lord of Hell must team up with unexpected allies in order to not only fulfill the task sent by the Creator, but to stop the universes from collapsing and destroying all creation.
The Devil's hands have been idle long enough.
Collects Lucifer issues #36-75.
The Fallen One continues his epic journey in this second omnibus collection featuring Mike Carey's acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated series. Lucifer Morningstar has resigned his throne and abandoned his kingdom, and filled his days supervising the business at Lux, Los Angeles's most elite piano bar. After agreeing to complete a task assigned by the Creator Himself, Lucifer's retirement became a thing of the past. The Lord of Hell must team up with unexpected allies in order to not only fulfill the task sent by the Creator, but to stop the universes from collapsing and destroying all creation.
The Devil's hands have been idle long enough.
Collects Lucifer issues #36-75.
1040 pages, Hardcover
Published October 7, 2020
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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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March 12, 2024
Bloody brilliant.
End of the review.
Unless you want to know more, that is. Mike Carey’s “Lucifer” is a spin-off of “The Sandman” by Neil Gaiman. Its six-year run comprises 75 issues collected in two omnibuses, totaling over 2000 pages of excellent writing, stunning art, and fantastic characters on fascinating journeys.
Mike Carey knows his craft, and his portrayal of Lucifer awed me. So much so, that I would rank it among my Top 10 comics/graphic novels ever. The story here is complex, following the exploits of the Devil after he renounces the throne of Hell and settles in Los Angeles.
At a certain point in the series, Lucifer “launches” his own Creation, and from there, all hell breaks loose ;) I’d describe the series as a cosmic epic with strong horror underpinnings, skillfully combining myths from various cultures (Christian, Norse, Indigenous). It involves a sentient Tarot pack (Basanos), portals to multiple worlds, Japanese gods, a supernatural war, and much more.
Lucifer Morningstar is a brilliant lead—he cares nothing about people’s opinions of him; he’s confident, goal-oriented, and gifted with unshakable will. He regards most of creation as tools or obstacles to reaching his goals. Interestingly, he rarely deliberately sets out to harm anyone, and he has no interest in human souls. He also doesn’t lie. It’s fascinating, and sometimes terrifying, to watch how he affects those who cross his path.
I confess I felt an uneasy sympathy for the devil. Lucifer has very human motivations (he wants to be free), but he’s also ruthless and selfish. He doesn’t exactly change, but his character arc is still one of the best I’ve ever read. Lucifer wants absolute freedom, and he can never have it; like most of creation, he’s a part of the divine plan and can’t escape that fate, no matter what he does. Or can he?
The beginning of the series contains many character vignettes that, while connected through subplots, move at a slower pace than the rest of the story. Just stick with it and have a little faith in Carey finding his voice. Because when he does, “Lucifer” becomes unputdownable.
The overall tone of the series is hard to define. It combines epic and mythic storylines with one-off horror stories on a very human scale. The two elements work brilliantly together—readers get the sense of cosmic dread and an unfriendly universe, but also a sense of the meaning that we may add to the universe by living in it.
The series is full of thematic layers and appealing character studies. Because it’s so long, we’ll find plenty of various themes, but the most significant ones focus on the idea of fighting temptation, establishing one’s identity, taking responsibility for one’s actions, and forging one’s own path. What makes the series work is its focus on human concerns and their place in cosmic conflict.
The review is already too long, but I’ll add that Peter Gross’s art is simply stunning. It’s so good that other artists’ guest appearances in certain storylines irked me. I just wanted to see the events through his lens. But you can’t always have what you want :)
“Lucifer” is a brilliant graphic novel that perfectly balances human-scale events with cosmic epic. It’s probably more accessible than “The Sandman” and more exciting in terms of action and pacing. It gets my highest recommendation and gets a well-deserved place on my “All-Time-Favorites” list.
End of the review.
Unless you want to know more, that is. Mike Carey’s “Lucifer” is a spin-off of “The Sandman” by Neil Gaiman. Its six-year run comprises 75 issues collected in two omnibuses, totaling over 2000 pages of excellent writing, stunning art, and fantastic characters on fascinating journeys.
Mike Carey knows his craft, and his portrayal of Lucifer awed me. So much so, that I would rank it among my Top 10 comics/graphic novels ever. The story here is complex, following the exploits of the Devil after he renounces the throne of Hell and settles in Los Angeles.
At a certain point in the series, Lucifer “launches” his own Creation, and from there, all hell breaks loose ;) I’d describe the series as a cosmic epic with strong horror underpinnings, skillfully combining myths from various cultures (Christian, Norse, Indigenous). It involves a sentient Tarot pack (Basanos), portals to multiple worlds, Japanese gods, a supernatural war, and much more.
Lucifer Morningstar is a brilliant lead—he cares nothing about people’s opinions of him; he’s confident, goal-oriented, and gifted with unshakable will. He regards most of creation as tools or obstacles to reaching his goals. Interestingly, he rarely deliberately sets out to harm anyone, and he has no interest in human souls. He also doesn’t lie. It’s fascinating, and sometimes terrifying, to watch how he affects those who cross his path.
I confess I felt an uneasy sympathy for the devil. Lucifer has very human motivations (he wants to be free), but he’s also ruthless and selfish. He doesn’t exactly change, but his character arc is still one of the best I’ve ever read. Lucifer wants absolute freedom, and he can never have it; like most of creation, he’s a part of the divine plan and can’t escape that fate, no matter what he does. Or can he?
The beginning of the series contains many character vignettes that, while connected through subplots, move at a slower pace than the rest of the story. Just stick with it and have a little faith in Carey finding his voice. Because when he does, “Lucifer” becomes unputdownable.
The overall tone of the series is hard to define. It combines epic and mythic storylines with one-off horror stories on a very human scale. The two elements work brilliantly together—readers get the sense of cosmic dread and an unfriendly universe, but also a sense of the meaning that we may add to the universe by living in it.
The series is full of thematic layers and appealing character studies. Because it’s so long, we’ll find plenty of various themes, but the most significant ones focus on the idea of fighting temptation, establishing one’s identity, taking responsibility for one’s actions, and forging one’s own path. What makes the series work is its focus on human concerns and their place in cosmic conflict.
The review is already too long, but I’ll add that Peter Gross’s art is simply stunning. It’s so good that other artists’ guest appearances in certain storylines irked me. I just wanted to see the events through his lens. But you can’t always have what you want :)
“Lucifer” is a brilliant graphic novel that perfectly balances human-scale events with cosmic epic. It’s probably more accessible than “The Sandman” and more exciting in terms of action and pacing. It gets my highest recommendation and gets a well-deserved place on my “All-Time-Favorites” list.
August 18, 2024
(Zero spoiler review) 4.5/5
A slow start (but then again, so did the first). It might have been a slightly slower burn than said opening omnibus before things really got going here, but once they did, it was normal (and exceptional) service resumed, with Mike Carey and company turning in a truly momentous and memorable conclusion to one of the finest stories to fill the annals of comic storytelling. Truth be told, I could niggle a bit more than omnibus one, with the rotating guest artists rarely meeting my expectations, nor did Gross or Kelly ever truly recapture the brilliance of their art in the opening offering, but when Carey weaves everything together so sublimely, with more meaningful and emotional endings than The Return of the King, those small annoyances fall by the wayside.
Stories this outstanding are so few and far between and should rightly be treasured. The only issue I had with reading it is now that it is done, I can no longer read it again for the first time.
Better than Sandman? You better believe it is. Essential reading. 4.5/5
OmniBen.
A slow start (but then again, so did the first). It might have been a slightly slower burn than said opening omnibus before things really got going here, but once they did, it was normal (and exceptional) service resumed, with Mike Carey and company turning in a truly momentous and memorable conclusion to one of the finest stories to fill the annals of comic storytelling. Truth be told, I could niggle a bit more than omnibus one, with the rotating guest artists rarely meeting my expectations, nor did Gross or Kelly ever truly recapture the brilliance of their art in the opening offering, but when Carey weaves everything together so sublimely, with more meaningful and emotional endings than The Return of the King, those small annoyances fall by the wayside.
Stories this outstanding are so few and far between and should rightly be treasured. The only issue I had with reading it is now that it is done, I can no longer read it again for the first time.
Better than Sandman? You better believe it is. Essential reading. 4.5/5
OmniBen.
December 13, 2020
"Naglfar", the story that leads off v2, is one of Carey's most evocative, and one that best reveals Lucifer's character, even if he's offscreen for the majority of the story.
After that, Lucifer wavers for a bit, as Carey advanced past his original outline and tells some stories about the consequences of God's departure that feel less central to our core cast.
However, as we approach the back 25 issues, Lucifer again goes from strength to strength. We have an increasing number of plotlines about an increasing number of characters all dovetailing together in a rather magnificent way. Jill Presto, Lucifer, Elaine, Mazikeen, Gaudium, Rachel, the Stichglass kid, and countless others all get their moment in the sun as part of a carefully intertwined story.
This is one of the masterpieces of modern fantasy, and it totally sticks the landing: though Lucifer's finale in #75 is totally appropriate, it's Elaine's in #74 that wrecks you.
A wonderful, wonderful comic.
After that, Lucifer wavers for a bit, as Carey advanced past his original outline and tells some stories about the consequences of God's departure that feel less central to our core cast.
However, as we approach the back 25 issues, Lucifer again goes from strength to strength. We have an increasing number of plotlines about an increasing number of characters all dovetailing together in a rather magnificent way. Jill Presto, Lucifer, Elaine, Mazikeen, Gaudium, Rachel, the Stichglass kid, and countless others all get their moment in the sun as part of a carefully intertwined story.
This is one of the masterpieces of modern fantasy, and it totally sticks the landing: though Lucifer's finale in #75 is totally appropriate, it's Elaine's in #74 that wrecks you.
A wonderful, wonderful comic.
June 10, 2022
Un digno final para Lucifer Morninstar. Y esta mucho mejor que el volumen 1, ahora si viene el plato fuerte.
Después de los acontecimientos del volumen 1 donde murieron varios personajes y múltiples deidades de diferentes panteones estan inquietas, ahora le toca a Lucifer dar el siguiente gran paso en su plan para conseguir la libertad que tanto anhela fuera de la omnisciencia de Dios.
Todo en este libro es maravilloso, los personajes, el guion, los enfrentamientos entre las huestes de diferentes reinos, los giros en la trama, etc. La verdad es que Mike Carey se lució dandole vida a su version de Lucifer siempre respetando las pautas que Neil Gaiman dejo puestas para el personaje y creo que la serie tuvo un final bastante digno.
Fue un viaje bastante largo pero que valio la pena si te gusta el universo de The Sandman...
Después de los acontecimientos del volumen 1 donde murieron varios personajes y múltiples deidades de diferentes panteones estan inquietas, ahora le toca a Lucifer dar el siguiente gran paso en su plan para conseguir la libertad que tanto anhela fuera de la omnisciencia de Dios.
Todo en este libro es maravilloso, los personajes, el guion, los enfrentamientos entre las huestes de diferentes reinos, los giros en la trama, etc. La verdad es que Mike Carey se lució dandole vida a su version de Lucifer siempre respetando las pautas que Neil Gaiman dejo puestas para el personaje y creo que la serie tuvo un final bastante digno.
Fue un viaje bastante largo pero que valio la pena si te gusta el universo de The Sandman...
February 12, 2022
I definitely enjoyed this omnibus better then the first. The first is the build up, but the 2nd is the escalation. Very well done, and remember, it is not the same thing as the trash show on Netflix.
June 14, 2021
Criminally underated comic, every ones who loves comics reads Sandman, but alot of people sleep on this one. Its from the pages of Sandman and nearly as good.
March 12, 2023
This wasn't the lightning in a bottle that I expected given Lucifer's role in The Sandman. Major spoilers to follow.
A lot happens in this book, and after a journey through all of creation (literally and figuratively), things end in more of a fizzle than a bang. I won't say I was happy with the ending but I enjoyed the ride, and the conclusion was at least fitting for the character. However dissatisfying the end of Lucifer's story might be, I understood the decision from a creative standpoint and it was still worth the read.
A lot happens in this book, and after a journey through all of creation (literally and figuratively), things end in more of a fizzle than a bang. I won't say I was happy with the ending but I enjoyed the ride, and the conclusion was at least fitting for the character. However dissatisfying the end of Lucifer's story might be, I understood the decision from a creative standpoint and it was still worth the read.
November 11, 2022
Part two of this amazing Lucifer Omnibus, this huge book collects the sandman spin-off series Lucifer issues 36-75 the thrilling conclusion to the amazing spin-off series Lucifer comics. This book focuses on Lucifer Morningstar who after being trapped in hell for billions of years leaves and goes to live in LA running a piano bar named Lux. His version of retirement from Hell crossover from
The sandman series . Unfortunately trouble arises and he’s called to help save the world. I loved reading this book, I loved the return of Lilith and her complicated relationship with her daughter Mazikeen, her vengeance against Yayweh and his angels, attacking the silver city with new demons she created with the angel sandalphon I loved that Lucifer helped his niece Elaine Belloc save the cosmos by taking over as the new creator with the previous knowledge , Lucifer guilty for killing her father Michael although he wasn’t in control of himself when it happened, makes Mazikeen the light bringer, lucifer closes down Hell and gives Morpheus the key tired of hell, tired of being blamed by humans for their bad behaviour he never made them do anything. He meets up with his father one last time refusing his offer to merge so they can finally understand one another before he flies off into
The void. I loved reading this book because Lucifer Morningstar and Mazikeen were a few of my top favourites so I was happy to learn that there was a spin-off series about them. I loved the storyline’s, I absolutely loved the breathtakingly beautiful artwork. This book was highly entertaining and enjoyable book to read I definitely recommend reading this book. This huge omnibus is a wonderful collectors item.
The sandman series . Unfortunately trouble arises and he’s called to help save the world. I loved reading this book, I loved the return of Lilith and her complicated relationship with her daughter Mazikeen, her vengeance against Yayweh and his angels, attacking the silver city with new demons she created with the angel sandalphon I loved that Lucifer helped his niece Elaine Belloc save the cosmos by taking over as the new creator with the previous knowledge , Lucifer guilty for killing her father Michael although he wasn’t in control of himself when it happened, makes Mazikeen the light bringer, lucifer closes down Hell and gives Morpheus the key tired of hell, tired of being blamed by humans for their bad behaviour he never made them do anything. He meets up with his father one last time refusing his offer to merge so they can finally understand one another before he flies off into
The void. I loved reading this book because Lucifer Morningstar and Mazikeen were a few of my top favourites so I was happy to learn that there was a spin-off series about them. I loved the storyline’s, I absolutely loved the breathtakingly beautiful artwork. This book was highly entertaining and enjoyable book to read I definitely recommend reading this book. This huge omnibus is a wonderful collectors item.
August 24, 2025
Like the previous volume, I feel that the best stories were the one-issue tales involving side-characters or some of the main characters on solo-quests. I think some of the pseudo-psychology went over my head even more than before hence my lower rating for the Lucifer finale.
Perhaps this was meant to be read slowly. It was originally published monthly, and that might have hidden a lot of the repetition and Lucifer's amazing plot armour. It seems Lucifer was stripped of all his powers and made vulnerable a dozen times. And yet each time he has retained just enough power to triumph against his foes after being "mostly dead" for a few beats. It also didn't help me that his abilities are never defined and seemed to change to suit the needs of the story.
A good series, but to me, not the great series that so many others have heaped praise onto.
Perhaps this was meant to be read slowly. It was originally published monthly, and that might have hidden a lot of the repetition and Lucifer's amazing plot armour. It seems Lucifer was stripped of all his powers and made vulnerable a dozen times. And yet each time he has retained just enough power to triumph against his foes after being "mostly dead" for a few beats. It also didn't help me that his abilities are never defined and seemed to change to suit the needs of the story.
A good series, but to me, not the great series that so many others have heaped praise onto.
April 1, 2021
One of the greatest series in the medium. If it wasn't undermined by it's legendary origins in The Sandman there is no doubt this series would recieve more acclaim. That aside, this is so much more than a simple 'spin-off', it's a journey of legendary scale with the largest collateral damage and stakes I have ever witnessed.
So so so so so good. I may not be able to recommend it to everyone due to the content, but it will forever be a favorite.
5/5 stars.
So so so so so good. I may not be able to recommend it to everyone due to the content, but it will forever be a favorite.
5/5 stars.
January 16, 2023
They said volume 2 was a lot better than volume 1. Nope, still much of the same drivel. The art is boring, the fonts are hard to read, the storyline is dense. Too many characters, too many themes, too much. I see others like it, I wonder if they’ve actually read this or if they’re simply tagging along because it’s the almighty Sandman mythos. Not for me…even though I forced myself to read this and completely gave away 8 hours of my life on these two Omnibus volumes.
November 28, 2022
What a fantastic collection! That ending.....just WOW. I loved it so much. I need to explore other series for a little while, but I would love to find the other comics that some reviewers of this Omnibus have mentioned being left out. Not because I was left unsatisfied, but because I would love to have more of Lucifer.
July 2, 2023
Spin-off de Sandman, que cuenta la historia del ángel caído Lucifer, que tras pedirle a Morfeo que le amputara sus alas y custodiara las llaves del infierno, ahora regenta un piano bar en Los ángeles. Me he llevado una grata sorpresa con la escritura de Mike Carey. Una serie que merece mucho más reconocimiento.
December 28, 2023
Another great volume. Stories do not come bigger as the stories told in this volume, an excellent read. The art by Peter Gross is mindblowing as well, liked it much better than some of the other art. On the one hand it is great to find out how the story ends, but it is sad the story concluded for now. Lucifer is definitely one of those series I will read again some years from now.
January 21, 2021
The second half of Mike Carey's Lucifer run did not disappointment and he absolutely nails the ending. Taking a bit of a break to read something light and then moving onto the Books of Magic Omnibus.
May 18, 2021
YUP LOVED IT. A wonderful second half to an already impressive series.
May 19, 2021
Genuinely one of the best comic series I've ever read. Idk which I like more, the Sandman or this
January 31, 2022
I found the ending very sad, but thought provoking.
May 23, 2022
not trash .
March 16, 2023
This series is among the best and most fascinating storytelling I’ve ever read, regardless of the medium.
August 8, 2025
More great storytelling. A bit much talking towards the end, but it's worth listening to.
September 7, 2025
Great finale to the series.
December 28, 2025
Second time through on this one. Lucifer is proud, certainly, and unforgiving. But Mike Carey does a really great job of making us empathize with Lucifer and root for him to accomplish his goals.
February 17, 2021
This includes Lucifer 36-85 as well as the House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No! It's an amusing tale of how Gaudium tries to be Lucifer's representative, and promises 4 strangers something in exchange for their souls. A hilarious addition.
December 24, 2025
(This review covers the complete series)
A smart, carefully layered spin-off from The Sandman that carves out its own identity, the series follows Lucifer Morningstar as he walks away from Hell to forge a path of his own. The story mixes cosmic fantasy, personal conflict, and philosophical depth, drawing on myth and theology without losing focus on character. The writing is slow-burning and thoughtful, and the rotating artists keep the tone consistent, anchoring the story in a world of both grandeur and quiet menace.
A smart, carefully layered spin-off from The Sandman that carves out its own identity, the series follows Lucifer Morningstar as he walks away from Hell to forge a path of his own. The story mixes cosmic fantasy, personal conflict, and philosophical depth, drawing on myth and theology without losing focus on character. The writing is slow-burning and thoughtful, and the rotating artists keep the tone consistent, anchoring the story in a world of both grandeur and quiet menace.
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