Lucifer (DC)
Lucifer is a comic character who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Lucifer Samael Morningstar was one of the first Angels that had been created by the Presence. After eventually leading a rebellion and starting a war in Heaven, Lucifer was defeated in battle by his brother, Michael, and was banished to Hell alongside the other rebel angels. (Lucifer v3 #1)
Lucifer ultimately came to expel all the demons and damned souls from Hell before closing Hell's gates and handing over the key to Hell to Dream of the Endless. Eventually, control of Hell was handed over to two angels, Duma (the angel of silence) and Remiel ("set over those who rise"), while Lucifer simply retired to Earth, initially to Perth, Western Australia. (Sandman v2 #28)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version o reality was created with a different history of events.
At one point during Lucifer's reign over Hell, it had come to his attention that Etrigan the Demon had begun attempting to climb up the ranks of Hell, killing many powerful demons. As Lucifer pondered what he would do about this, he was visited by his son, the powerful sorcerer, Merlin. Merlin suggested a solution to the problem that would benefit both of them. Lucifer accepted his offer and sent Etrigan to Earth, where Merlin was able to bond him to Jason Blood. (Demon Knights v1 #0)
Overview
Personality and attributes
He claimed almost every being in the universe cowered at his approach. (Lucifer v3 #18)
Powers and abilities
He possessed an understanding of the workings of the universe on a cosmic scale. (DC Universe Presents v1 #4)
It was noted that he was able to travel throughout realms at will. (Lucifer v1 #5)
Notes
- Lucifer was created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg where he made his first appearance in Sandman v2 #4 (April, 1989).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
- In Lucifer, Lucifer appeared in the setting of the live-action television series where he was portrayed by actor Tom Ellis.
Films
- In Constantine, Lucifer appeared in the setting of the 2005 live-action film where he was portrayed by actor Peter Stormare.
Audio Books
Appearances
- Sandman v2: (1989)
- Lucifer v1:
- Demon Knights v1:
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