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@blondie666-01.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

Lucifer from my comic on hiatus, *The Gray Show*
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My version of Lucifer draws inspiration from the figure of a fallen king—proud and majestic—closer to an ancient god than a mere rebellious angel. Visually, it incorporates elements of Super Saiyan 4; not because of the anime itself, but due to the visual impact of the color red: a symbol of power, rage, and passion. In this instance, however, he is not covered in fur, but in scales that represent his transformation and resilience, while also alluding to his title of Red Dragon. A heart of fire—the source of all demons— rests upon his chest. His belt features a central pentagram encircled by a chain, symbolizing his eternal imprisonment between Heaven and the Abyss. His primary colors are the three basic hues (red, blue, and yellow); according to occult symbolism, Lucifer represents the union of all lights: the origin of color and forbidden knowledge. He also bears the classic symbols of Lucifer— the triangle, the pentagram, and the inverted cross— marked on his body as part of his very essence. His hair is curly, evoking ancient depictions of the Devil, and his overall appearance recalls a medieval king, harking back to an era when the Devil was more feared, yet Hell was secretly venerated.This design seeks to portray Lucifer not as a monster, but as a proud, tragic, and powerful king, possessing the elegance of Hades and the allure of the forbidden. Furthermore, Lucifer draws inspiration from the figure of Hades; he wears a peacock feather at the back of his hair to symbolize pride, and I used primary colors because kings in art are often depicted wearing them. I am currently looking to tweak the design slightly —adding goat hooves to his boots—; he also has two mouths on his face, just like Vlad. What do you think of the design? Do you think it represents Lucifer well? I chose primary colors because he has historically been depicted that way; red is the most saturated color, as it is the one most strongly associated with him throughout history. His build is quite robust and angular, conveying leadership, solidity, and strength, while his crown features sharp points symbolizing his rebellious and bold nature. His hair is curly—in keeping with traditional artistic depictions—and a dark reddish-brown, allowing it to stand out without overshadowing the other colors. This ties into the concept of Hell being located underground and the tradition of assigning primary colors to leaders or significant figures. Furthermore, Lucifer is the only character in *The Gray Show* with these distinctive traits: curly hair, angel wings (despite being a demon), patches of scales on his body, and that specific crown. His appearance evokes that of a medieval king—an era defined by fear and belief in the Devil—which also reinforces the idea that the realm he ruled, Wrath, resembles the Middle Ages. Moreover, when people imagine a "king," they tend to visualize a medieval monarch. In fact, the design of his wings is inspired by a medieval king's cape, and his crown bears a triangular symbol—a mark he shares only with Vlad. The choice of primary colors also reflects the fact that, in fiction, key figures in a world are sometimes associated with primary colors. I have recently made some minor changes to the design, but, in essence, it remains the same.