Lucifer #28

Lucifer issue 28, published by DC Comics under the Vertigo imprint in 2002, is a pivotal installment in Mike Carey’s critically acclaimed run on the series. The issue continues the complex existential narrative of Lucifer Morningstar, who has abandoned his role as the ruler of Hell to operate a piano bar in Los Angeles. This specific story arc, titled 'The Divine Comedy,' explores theological themes and the rebellion against celestial authority, distancing itself from traditional superhero tropes to focus on mythological drama.

The interior art for this issue was primarily handled by Dean Ormston, whose moody, atmospheric style was a defining aesthetic for this period of the series. Ormston’s work was chosen to complement Carey’s dense, literary approach to the character’s struggle against his father, Yahweh. Upon release, the series was highly regarded by critics for its intellectual depth and consistent world-building, cementing Vertigo’s reputation for producing sophisticated graphic literature during the early 2000s.