Lucifer

In this 11-issue DC series from the early 2000s, Mike Carey takes the reins from Neil Gaiman to expand the story of the charming, rebellious Lord of Hell who has abandoned his throne for a life of earthly indulgence and cosmic scheming. With Peter Gross, Michael Wm. Kaluta, and P. Craig Russell bringing lush, atmospheric art to the pages, the series follows Lucifer Morningstar as he orchestrates a grand, centuries-spanning plan that reshapes creation itself. A defining work of mature, philosophical fantasy, it matters for its bold, literary take on a classic character and its intricate exploration of free will, destiny, and the nature of divinity.