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Lucifer (2000) (New Trades)
Lucifer, Book Three
Still weak, with most of his power locked in the feathers stolen by Susano-O-No-Mikoto, Lucifer faces the challenge of single combat to the death with his brother, the angel of the Host Amenadiel. But when victory comes at the sacrifice of another, Lucifer embarks on a voyage that will take him to the depths of his former kingdom and beyond to retrieve their lost soul.
Collects Lucifer #29-45.
Collects Lucifer #29-45.
400 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2013
About the author
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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September 10, 2018
Loved everything about this.
April 21, 2018
I have to admit I've tipped over the edge of just liking this series. I think I've just become a huge fan.
From getting together a dream team to take on the task of saving God's Grandaughter from the halls of silence to having the titans of chaos take over God's power, this book is rich with great stories and epic action.
Wanna see Loki and his brother? Frost giants? The boat of fingernails? Delicious stuff here, as well as a trip through death to meet imprisoned gods. But if that wasn't enough, we get to see the mind of God and see what that knowledge does to his two favorite sons, Michael and Samael. :) Family drama!
I'm super thrilled with these! :)
From getting together a dream team to take on the task of saving God's Grandaughter from the halls of silence to having the titans of chaos take over God's power, this book is rich with great stories and epic action.
Wanna see Loki and his brother? Frost giants? The boat of fingernails? Delicious stuff here, as well as a trip through death to meet imprisoned gods. But if that wasn't enough, we get to see the mind of God and see what that knowledge does to his two favorite sons, Michael and Samael. :) Family drama!
I'm super thrilled with these! :)
September 18, 2017
Book Three of Lucifer collects issues 29-45.
Book Three is perhaps one of the best of the excellent series so far. One of my favorites is the very first one "Inferno". Amandiel of the Thrones had, back in volume 1, challenged Lucifer to mortal combat on the plains of Effrul. The Lightbringer's intellect and sheer cunning are truly wonderful to behold. The way in which Lucifer manipulates the rules, which were stacked against him, is masterful.
But all of these stories are wonderful. They all are intertwined and thus characters who seemed to be secondary do have a part to play in Lucifer's grand plan. This is a cosmic tale of enormous levels and Mike Carey weaves it effortlessly. The story "Bearing Gifts" is a poignant one and I enjoyed it.
The rest of it is brilliant. The Naglfar storyline is excellent. Awesome to see Lucifer go find Loki to cut a deal and what a deal it is. Lucifer enlists, forcibly, Bergelmir (Loki's half-brother) to pilot Naglfar- a ship made of the fingernails of the dead, made to ferry the warriors of Jotunheim during Ragnarok. Lucifer's adventures in Jotunheim are excellent and superbly written.
There is so much more here- from going to the dead lands to rescue Elaine Belloc's soul, to dealing with the spirits of damned angels in the fight to sail past the Gates of Silence, to the final fight in Heaven after God leaves. The ideas here are so unlike any found in most pedestrian comic stories. There is a genius here for stories of such massive scope that few authors would try and then only the truly talented ones such as Gaiman or Moore actually pull off. Add Mike Carey to that list.
A brilliant story, the artwork is quite good throughout even though this series uses multiple artists during the volume. They all are good and work well for the story they illustrate. If you're tired of the same old comic stories and the one dimensional characters-try Lucifer on for size.
Book Three is perhaps one of the best of the excellent series so far. One of my favorites is the very first one "Inferno". Amandiel of the Thrones had, back in volume 1, challenged Lucifer to mortal combat on the plains of Effrul. The Lightbringer's intellect and sheer cunning are truly wonderful to behold. The way in which Lucifer manipulates the rules, which were stacked against him, is masterful.
But all of these stories are wonderful. They all are intertwined and thus characters who seemed to be secondary do have a part to play in Lucifer's grand plan. This is a cosmic tale of enormous levels and Mike Carey weaves it effortlessly. The story "Bearing Gifts" is a poignant one and I enjoyed it.
The rest of it is brilliant. The Naglfar storyline is excellent. Awesome to see Lucifer go find Loki to cut a deal and what a deal it is. Lucifer enlists, forcibly, Bergelmir (Loki's half-brother) to pilot Naglfar- a ship made of the fingernails of the dead, made to ferry the warriors of Jotunheim during Ragnarok. Lucifer's adventures in Jotunheim are excellent and superbly written.
There is so much more here- from going to the dead lands to rescue Elaine Belloc's soul, to dealing with the spirits of damned angels in the fight to sail past the Gates of Silence, to the final fight in Heaven after God leaves. The ideas here are so unlike any found in most pedestrian comic stories. There is a genius here for stories of such massive scope that few authors would try and then only the truly talented ones such as Gaiman or Moore actually pull off. Add Mike Carey to that list.
A brilliant story, the artwork is quite good throughout even though this series uses multiple artists during the volume. They all are good and work well for the story they illustrate. If you're tired of the same old comic stories and the one dimensional characters-try Lucifer on for size.
September 10, 2018
We see the intelligent, calculative part of Lucifer in this book. Mazikeen's strong, powerful and decisive side is seen. She too isn't far behind Lucifer when it comes to quick and strategic battle plans. Her observational skills are extraordinary. Gaudium and Spera have won my heart. Gaudium with his humour (uncalled for at times) and Spera with her crush on an angel. The plot has progressed and many questions remained unanswered. So, onto the 4th book for answers. I can't discuss much without giving away the plot.
September 7, 2023
I want to call it childish but with a lot of charm, from the plot to the art it is not that serious but Cary has a way with words, the dialogue is really great and you get lost in the story after a few issues. It's just so playful and creative, and every story telling decision feels solid.. I could have seen this go on as long as fables.
I wanted to add that Zime’Etnu is a freaking cool character! How did DC / Vertigo never give her a solo title, it boggles the mind.
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
I wanted to add that Zime’Etnu is a freaking cool character! How did DC / Vertigo never give her a solo title, it boggles the mind.
5.0 out of 5.0 stars
January 2, 2018
This book is a more transitional book in Lucifer's plan.
Something big happens, which changes reality and all of the decisions that now need to be made.
Still the best series i've read in a long time.
Something big happens, which changes reality and all of the decisions that now need to be made.
Still the best series i've read in a long time.
January 13, 2019
So what do you do on a Sunday afternoon - in my case it would seem read another instalment of the Lucifer graphic novel series. Not that I intended to but after doing hat eternally wrong thing to do - yes read the first half dozen pages I was hooked and needed to read more.
So here I am, the better part of a day later and I have finished the next in the series.
Now I always find it hard to comment about a book series as with my no spoiler rule its even harder to pass comment with out running the risk of letting something slip from an earlier instalment so here goes.
This book though just as much fun and just as creatively illustrated as the two earlier volumes was not quite as good in my eye. First you have the fact that the story kicks right off but not in a way you would feel flows from the ending of the previous book. True the entire series was originally serialised in comic book format so in fact every issue followed on perfectly from the previous one week in week out so any shift in story or focus was less jarring. However having had several months between issues it was a bit of jolt to start with.
Then there is the fact that even though you have several self contained stories there is an over arching story here too and this book feels as though we are mid season as it were with lots going on but all of it really is just bridging between the set up and the conclusion.
Now that is all a bit of a critical commentary of the book - there is a lot going on for it as it helps flesh out characters I am sure we are going to see a lot more of and the pace does not let up. So for me a great Sunday afternoon read but I know there is better to come
So here I am, the better part of a day later and I have finished the next in the series.
Now I always find it hard to comment about a book series as with my no spoiler rule its even harder to pass comment with out running the risk of letting something slip from an earlier instalment so here goes.
This book though just as much fun and just as creatively illustrated as the two earlier volumes was not quite as good in my eye. First you have the fact that the story kicks right off but not in a way you would feel flows from the ending of the previous book. True the entire series was originally serialised in comic book format so in fact every issue followed on perfectly from the previous one week in week out so any shift in story or focus was less jarring. However having had several months between issues it was a bit of jolt to start with.
Then there is the fact that even though you have several self contained stories there is an over arching story here too and this book feels as though we are mid season as it were with lots going on but all of it really is just bridging between the set up and the conclusion.
Now that is all a bit of a critical commentary of the book - there is a lot going on for it as it helps flesh out characters I am sure we are going to see a lot more of and the pace does not let up. So for me a great Sunday afternoon read but I know there is better to come
April 22, 2021
This installment was just as gripping in a sort-of-awful-way as the previous two collections. And while the story line is still as dark as ever, it actually felt less bleak to me.
I was a little let down by And with the exit of both .
But I’m definitely in for the next two volumes to finish the epic tale. I cannot guess where it will go next.
I’m struck, as always, by the sheer depth and brilliance of Mike Carey’s imagination and creativity. He never fails to keep me on my toes while I’m reading, and hanging on to every detail, because almost all of them turn out to be important.
I can’t really recommend this series to the squeamish or faint of heart, as it’s testing my limits and tolerances for sure. And I definitely don’t recommend it for the depths of winter! But I am admiring the ride I’m taking.
I was a little let down by And with the exit of both .
But I’m definitely in for the next two volumes to finish the epic tale. I cannot guess where it will go next.
I’m struck, as always, by the sheer depth and brilliance of Mike Carey’s imagination and creativity. He never fails to keep me on my toes while I’m reading, and hanging on to every detail, because almost all of them turn out to be important.
I can’t really recommend this series to the squeamish or faint of heart, as it’s testing my limits and tolerances for sure. And I definitely don’t recommend it for the depths of winter! But I am admiring the ride I’m taking.
December 14, 2021
Promises kept and debts repaid—how many rules are you willing to bend or manipulate in order to keep your word? This volume picks up with the four-part Inferno, which wraps up the reversed Dantesque triptych of story arcs begun in Book Two, and continues by collecting Bearing Gifts (single issue), Come to Judgment (2 issues), Naglfar (5 issues), Sisters of Mercy (single issue), Brothers in Arms (3 issues), and Neutral Ground (single issue).
While I'm not loving Lucifer as much as I hoped I would (it doesn't hold a candle to Sandman, which was kind of a given from the start, but it's hard for me to stop holding it to that standard), I think this is where Carey truly hit his stride. The storyline has become a lot less tangled, with seemingly secondary, even insignificant strands of stories from previous issues finally weaving together to slowly form a rather epic tapestry—even though the reader can only in part surmise what it will depict once done. There's a pervasive opacity about this series that I find hard to penetrate, and combined with the fact that everything about Carey's ideas is pretty out there, it still leaves plenty to unpack.
We begin with a duel to the death won through someone's sacrifice, and to make it right, Lucifer borrows the mythical Norse ship made from dead men's fingernails from Loki, and assembles an odd crew to sail to a place beyond Heaven on a search for a lost soul. Cue a whole lot of daddy issues and sibling rivalry as God up and leaves His Creation, leaving a brooding Michael and a forlorn Host of Heaven behind in the Silver City, which is promptly stormed... by two Titans pretending to be lost brothers of the Endless, bringing in some Greek mythology and yet another Sandman cross-over for good measure. The narrative may be more straight-forward, but a lot of it feels like it's merely a bridge between past events and what's yet to come; a bit of a transitional volume setting up for the next chapter.
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My other Lucifer reviews:
01: Book One · ★★
02: Book Two · ★★
03: Book Three · ★★
04: Book Four · ★★
05: Book Five · ★★★
While I'm not loving Lucifer as much as I hoped I would (it doesn't hold a candle to Sandman, which was kind of a given from the start, but it's hard for me to stop holding it to that standard), I think this is where Carey truly hit his stride. The storyline has become a lot less tangled, with seemingly secondary, even insignificant strands of stories from previous issues finally weaving together to slowly form a rather epic tapestry—even though the reader can only in part surmise what it will depict once done. There's a pervasive opacity about this series that I find hard to penetrate, and combined with the fact that everything about Carey's ideas is pretty out there, it still leaves plenty to unpack.
We begin with a duel to the death won through someone's sacrifice, and to make it right, Lucifer borrows the mythical Norse ship made from dead men's fingernails from Loki, and assembles an odd crew to sail to a place beyond Heaven on a search for a lost soul. Cue a whole lot of daddy issues and sibling rivalry as God up and leaves His Creation, leaving a brooding Michael and a forlorn Host of Heaven behind in the Silver City, which is promptly stormed... by two Titans pretending to be lost brothers of the Endless, bringing in some Greek mythology and yet another Sandman cross-over for good measure. The narrative may be more straight-forward, but a lot of it feels like it's merely a bridge between past events and what's yet to come; a bit of a transitional volume setting up for the next chapter.
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My other Lucifer reviews:
01: Book One · ★★
02: Book Two · ★★
03: Book Three · ★★
04: Book Four · ★★
05: Book Five · ★★★
November 6, 2016
In this middle volume of Mike Carey's Lucifer, the pace lags a little, with so many things to set up, and so many to settle. But the wondrousness of it never ceases.
May 21, 2014
While an atheist, I find this story, essentially the graphic novel adventures of Milton's Lucifer, quite compelling and it moves at a galloping pace, though it is not always as clear as I might like it, and that is perhaps saying something, given my penchant for opacity. While it depicts a strange and dark series of adventures guaranteed to entertain a wide audience, it does develop themes of morality, predestination, liberty, and, of course, divinity in a compelling fashion not normally encountered in series such as this.
Lucifer is an excellent character and definitely; this is definitely a rebel angel I can give credence to. Given the toll of millenia enthralled to predestination despite his best efforts, he has grown to despise his relatively infinite power, which makes the story much more entertaining, as he tends to rely on his wits, though in one arc Carey does deploy the "loss of power" trope that remains a perennial motif in comics - and he deploys it effectively. He also has excellent dialogue; some of his quips are worthy of being collected as 'maxims' if the author didn't swipe them from someone else:"Well, belief is meant to be be a great consolation - take it with you when you go."
I look forward to finishing the entire series and will be sorely tempted to purchase the smaller trade editions.
Lucifer is an excellent character and definitely; this is definitely a rebel angel I can give credence to. Given the toll of millenia enthralled to predestination despite his best efforts, he has grown to despise his relatively infinite power, which makes the story much more entertaining, as he tends to rely on his wits, though in one arc Carey does deploy the "loss of power" trope that remains a perennial motif in comics - and he deploys it effectively. He also has excellent dialogue; some of his quips are worthy of being collected as 'maxims' if the author didn't swipe them from someone else:"Well, belief is meant to be be a great consolation - take it with you when you go."
I look forward to finishing the entire series and will be sorely tempted to purchase the smaller trade editions.
March 27, 2018
The battle for Lucifer's newly made realm continues, with losses on all sides. More characters are added or return, more mythology is explored, and more blood is spilled.
I'm still interested in the mystery, but a lot of the art and choices about how to portray the female characters are...distracting. As in, why are 99% of the angels white and male presenting? Why was the only angel who uses sex as a bargaining chip female presenting? Why are there basically no women in hell? Why do all women "pose for the camera" when they're in a sexual (or not) situation? To only mention a few things.
Will likely continue this, if only because I'm curious where the plot is going, but the art and framing is just...weird. And not in a good, interesting way.
I'm still interested in the mystery, but a lot of the art and choices about how to portray the female characters are...distracting. As in, why are 99% of the angels white and male presenting? Why was the only angel who uses sex as a bargaining chip female presenting? Why are there basically no women in hell? Why do all women "pose for the camera" when they're in a sexual (or not) situation? To only mention a few things.
Will likely continue this, if only because I'm curious where the plot is going, but the art and framing is just...weird. And not in a good, interesting way.
April 4, 2017
Hmm de hmmmm...
Still continues to be interesting and well done, although not up to Sandman standards, which I really can't avoid holding this to.
Still continues to be interesting and well done, although not up to Sandman standards, which I really can't avoid holding this to.
August 5, 2019
Another great gem by Carey.
November 6, 2022
Lucifer Book 3 collects issues 29-45 of the DC Vertigo series written by Mike Carey with art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Dean Ormston, Craig Hamilton, David Hahn, and Ted Naifeh.
Lucifer has successfully defended his creation from the forces of Heaven and other enemies. But victory has come at great consequences as the Morningstar is the weakest he has ever been. And he must compete in a duel against one of Heaven’s greatest generals.
This book continues to become more and more epic with each passing arc. The character growth and motivations in extraordinary as the story weaves through the mythology of creation.
Lucifer has successfully defended his creation from the forces of Heaven and other enemies. But victory has come at great consequences as the Morningstar is the weakest he has ever been. And he must compete in a duel against one of Heaven’s greatest generals.
This book continues to become more and more epic with each passing arc. The character growth and motivations in extraordinary as the story weaves through the mythology of creation.
November 12, 2022
I liked this arc! Lucifer is a beautiful series, I'm happy to discover it!
May 15, 2016
Lucifer is pretty great. I mean, it's no Sandman, but when you run out of Sandmans to read you have to make do with something that is also pretty great just not the ultimate best thing ever which is what Sandman is. You know how I feel.
May 20, 2017
In the third volume, Lucifer dives deeper into all kinds of mythologies - first by kidnapping the Norse ship Naglfar, and later by solving a conflict with the titans. It's a nice volume, but I feel like in this one there was a lots of noise for very little actual storyline.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2020
Mike Carey píše Lucifera skvěle. Za těch skoro 400 stránek jsem se ani jednou nenudil a moc se mi líbí s jakou lehkostí se tenhle díl rouhá a rochní se v tom. Menší mínus je, že se střídaj kreslíři a občas je to bída s nouzí. Trošku větší mínus je, že Carey skvěle buduje strukturu příběhu, napíná čtenáře jak kšandy jenom aby závěr byl uplně antiklimatickej. Stane se to tu několikrát a ještě vždycky takovou lacinou scénáristickou berličkoj ve stylu: Lucifer něco nemůže udělat, stojí na tom celej příběh, jen aby nakonec Lucifer přišel a stejně to udělal a jenom hloupě odůvodnil proč to vlastně šlo.
Kdyby byl schopnej dotáhnout příběh do konce, kterej nedělá ze čtenáře tak trošku blbečka, tak by to bylo na jasnejch pět.
Kdyby byl schopnej dotáhnout příběh do konce, kterej nedělá ze čtenáře tak trošku blbečka, tak by to bylo na jasnejch pět.
May 9, 2022
This is a continuation book, which makes it hard to review. I know the author and artists who slaved away at it for years and years deserve more from me, bad me.
I loved a lot of the smaller story arcs; Lucifer defeating Amendiel in the duel was glorious and I loved the incorporation of Norse mythology into the overall story arcs. When Lucifer tricks, Loki's brother Bergelmir into giving him the Naglfar the Norse ship made from dead men's fingernails... awesome stuff, and even better when Mazikeen becomes captain of it for it's strange journey.
Anyway, I enjoyed it thoroughly and went straight on to the #4
I loved a lot of the smaller story arcs; Lucifer defeating Amendiel in the duel was glorious and I loved the incorporation of Norse mythology into the overall story arcs. When Lucifer tricks, Loki's brother Bergelmir into giving him the Naglfar the Norse ship made from dead men's fingernails... awesome stuff, and even better when Mazikeen becomes captain of it for it's strange journey.
Anyway, I enjoyed it thoroughly and went straight on to the #4
June 10, 2020
In this book there are several perfect Lucifer stories, and several good ones. The resolution with The Duke of Gly, the conflict with Amandiel; spectacular. Michael and Samael entering the mind of Yaweh; sublime. But with some, like the Titans, I wish it was more thoroughly explored. They never really stop being a joke, even when they're God.
Perhaps I still want Lucifer to be Sandman when I should be content with it being Lucifer, but I sometimes I see what this comic could be and I'm left wanting. I wish it didn't undercut itself with jokes and feel so 2005.
Even still, when Lucifer is great - it's great. Absolutely worth reading.
Perhaps I still want Lucifer to be Sandman when I should be content with it being Lucifer, but I sometimes I see what this comic could be and I'm left wanting. I wish it didn't undercut itself with jokes and feel so 2005.
Even still, when Lucifer is great - it's great. Absolutely worth reading.
May 31, 2023
Feels like Sandman lite. The world-building isn’t doing it for me and I struggled to get through this volume. This is my third try on the series and I think it’ll be my last. Carey just isn’t as a strong a storyteller as Gaiman, which is fine in his own stories like Unwritten, but in Gaiman’s sandbox I just found myself comparing Lucifer to Sandman and finding the former lacking.
September 8, 2019
story's just getting more and more interesting...
May 29, 2014
Lucifer's problems get ever bigger as he attempts to sort out a debt he owes, as well as a threat to Heaven, and numerous other little bits and pieces that, left unchecked, would bring about the end of the world as we know it. The usual, then. This volume is just as much fun as the preceding ones, setting the stage for the final volume conclusion, and keeping you entertained throughout. Great stuff, it's easy to see why this is lauded as one of Vertigo's best publications.
November 4, 2016
Since I didn't have Vol 4 yet, I was slightly confused, but ultimately, it didn't ruin things. Crazy setups and sets. Interesting as usual. Also? Lucifer is sexy AF. And I love Mazikeen. That is all.
January 10, 2017
Another thing I like about this series is how there are multiple, seemingly separate, story lines in place, and when they convene it makes absolute sense that they are connected.
February 18, 2018
Each volume keeps getting better and better. The art is great, especially the cover art. Amazing story telling, and I hope they reveal the third person who can rule Heaven.
January 5, 2016
After about a thousand pages, this series really starts to come together.
September 16, 2020
"Most of the loose threads created from the first two books are tied up nicely in this book but it just didn't leave me wanting to read more. I'm satisfied in leaving the series here, even though I know there are more books available. It no longer has that "pull" for me"
2 Stars.
Pros: Most of the loose threads created by the previous books (Elaine Belloc, the Child of the Basanos that was growing in Jill Presto, etc, etc, etc, were more or less wrapped up, which is why I don't feel bad putting this series down.
Cons: Lucifer can never, ever, ever be beaten. I understand, he's the Father of Lies but how time and time again he always has some last trap to spring, it just got old and predictable.
Full Review:
Lucifer and Amenadiel finally have their long awaited duel. Lucifer goes on a quest with Mazikeen et al to rescue the soul of Elaine Belloc, the half human, half angel who helped him in a previous book. Michael and Lucifer learn what God's plan was for them all along and both take the news in different ways. And finally, in the Cosmos that Lucifer created, life goes on. Even with God disappearing for a time and Hell being ruled by Angels, life, as we know it, continues.
Though it had a few interesting stories in the end it all came down to the same thing. Lucifer always wins. He always has a card up his sleeve, another rabbit to pull out of his hat and he will never ever be defeated. I had a feeling that was going to happen but by the end of this book, I was done with it. It was an interesting series when I first started it but it doesn't pique my interest anymore. I am okay with putting it away.
2 Stars.
Pros: Most of the loose threads created by the previous books (Elaine Belloc, the Child of the Basanos that was growing in Jill Presto, etc, etc, etc, were more or less wrapped up, which is why I don't feel bad putting this series down.
Cons: Lucifer can never, ever, ever be beaten. I understand, he's the Father of Lies but how time and time again he always has some last trap to spring, it just got old and predictable.
Full Review:
Lucifer and Amenadiel finally have their long awaited duel. Lucifer goes on a quest with Mazikeen et al to rescue the soul of Elaine Belloc, the half human, half angel who helped him in a previous book. Michael and Lucifer learn what God's plan was for them all along and both take the news in different ways. And finally, in the Cosmos that Lucifer created, life goes on. Even with God disappearing for a time and Hell being ruled by Angels, life, as we know it, continues.
Though it had a few interesting stories in the end it all came down to the same thing. Lucifer always wins. He always has a card up his sleeve, another rabbit to pull out of his hat and he will never ever be defeated. I had a feeling that was going to happen but by the end of this book, I was done with it. It was an interesting series when I first started it but it doesn't pique my interest anymore. I am okay with putting it away.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 10, 2019
For sure this is the clearest view we have gotten on Lucifer's character so far. Aside from his usual contriving and scheming, this story also subtly shows the love he has for Mazikeen, the arrogance that so defines him, and his immense strategic insight. However it is his loneliness that shines through the most. In the very few loving gestures towards Mazikeen, but also in the conversations with Uriel and Duma, where somehow he touches all of them, but still remains miles away. They are no match for Lucifer. He is too intelligent, too powerful and he never lets his self-control slip. Only Michael can ever be his equal, the only sparring partner that can hold is own when faced against him. The only one who can understand him, though the Archeon will probably never admit to that. As Lucifer says himself, "Brother, if you can find no mirror in my face, than where in all the worlds will you see yourself?" and the same doubtlessly is valid the other way around... looking forward to reading vol 4 soon...
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