Lucifer #5

In "Inferno, Part 1 of 3" from Lucifer #5 (2004), Lucifer arrives in Effrul for his fated duel with Amenadiel—only to be ambushed by assassins loyal to Lord Arux, whose alliance with Amenadiel and Remiel threatens to upend the balance. As Mazikeen races after Susano-O-No–Mikoto, who carries two feathers of Lucifer’s power, the chase leads them to a clockwork castle ruled by Scoria the Artificer, who claims to be Mazikeen’s long-lost husband.

In "Inferno, Part 2 of 4," Lucifer faces a new wave of deadly threats as Lord Arux dispatches the assassin Braid and the unstable cherub Virtus. When Braid falls, his body is claimed by Virtus, turning the tide in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Mazikeen is overpowered by Scoria—only to witness a revelation so profound it pierces the fabric of divine consciousness.

In "Inferno, Part 3 of 4," Lucifer faces a reckoning as he prepares for a fateful duel, aided by Duma in the delicate task of expelling a cherub from his body. Meanwhile, Scoria, having tasted the mind of God, makes a shocking decision—choosing Mazikeen as the vessel for his legacy.

In "Inferno, Part 4 of 4," Lucifer faces off against Amenadiel and Lord Arux in a high-stakes duel that tests his cunning and resolve. As the battle unfolds, Mazikeen strikes down Scoria and Susano-O-No–Mikoto, shattering the enchanted feathers that had bound Lucifer’s power—reclaiming his full glory in the aftermath.