

While Lucifer had previously appeared in various stereotypical guises in earlier DC Comics books, Gaiman's version was premised on English poet and prose writer John Milton's Paradise Lost. In the earlier related series The Sandman, written by Neil Gaiman, Lucifer abandoned his lordship over Hell. English actress Gwendoline Christie portrays a version in the Netflix television series The Sandman (2022). Ellis also made a cameo as the character in the Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths (2020).

An alternate version is played by Welsh actor Tom Ellis in the television series Lucifer (2016–2021). Lucifer made his live-action debut in the 2005 film Constantine, played by Swedish actor Peter Stormare. Two angels, a human, and briefly Superman have taken his place as ruler of Hell. Lucifer also appears as a supporting character in issues of The Demon, The Spectre, and other DC Universe comics. The spin-off series Lucifer (2000–2006) written by Mike Carey depicts his adventures on Earth, Heaven, and in the various other realms of his family's creations and in uncreated voids after abandoning Hell in The Sandman. Lucifer appears primarily as a supporting character in The Sandman and as the protagonist of the spin-off Lucifer. Though various versions of the Devil have been presented by DC Comics, this interpretation by Neil Gaiman debuted in The Sandman #4 in 1989. He is an adaptation of Lucifer-the Biblical fallen angel and devil of Christianity-and is one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe. Lucifer Samael Morningstar is a character who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Lucifer Morningstar, The Lightbringer, Satan, The Lord of Lies, The Devil, The Prince of the East, The Morningstar, The Sun Lighter of God, The Adversary, Old Scratch
