In Lucifer, when the title character takes a break from ruling Hell, folks can find him managing the nightclub Lux in Los Angeles. In an interesting twist of events, Lucifer Morningstar even becomes a consultant for the LAPD. Unfortunately, the responsible of divinity will catch up with the Prince of Hell, involving him and his new friends in various supernatural shenanigans.
Despite fans having mixed opinions about the show's procedural format, they do enjoy Lucifer's nods to its DC Comics counterpart. Eagle-eyed fans can spot the following easter eggs well-hidden throughout the show.
10 Blond Lucifer
One of the first things a curious viewer of Lucifer might do is search for the original comics. And it would be a surprise for them to realize that Tom Ellis's dashingly handsome and charismatic in the show has black hair, instead of the comic's blond protagonist inspired by the late David Bowie.
Even the show knows fans of the comics won't let the blond element slide – so they inserted it into the show. When Lucifer descended into quite the stereotypical edgy Satanic cult, its doorman questioned Lucifer's hair color, not necessarily his formerly-divine origins.
9 Lux Itself
In the series, Lucifer's club Lux has quite the regal appearance for the nightclub. In addition to its amazing lighting and expensive selection of liquors, Lux boasts a remarkable central piano and a chandelier the shape of a tree.
Observant fans will notice that Lux in the television series has a faithful resemblance to Lux in the comics. Though the series wasn't able to copy comics Lux's more "royal" appearance, it did have some nods to certain elements. These include the tree-like chandelier being a nod to Yggdrasil, the Norse Tree of Life, and the piano that Lucifer loved to use.
8 God Himself
While "Dear Old Dad" takes a vessel in his appearance in the television series, even God's own Creator took time to make his presence known in Lucifer. In the "Once Upon A Time" Episode in Season 3, God made a little change in the timeline to see how things would go for Samael and the rest of humanity. In the new timeline, LAPD Officer John Decker never dies, meaning his daughter Chloe continues her acting career instead of pursuing detective work.
However, fans may feel even more giddy when they realize that God's voice actor is none other than Neil Gaiman himself. Comics fans know Gaiman as the acclaimed writer of series such as the The Sandman. It's this series and other Gaiman works that introduced some more metaphysical aspects of the DC Universe and its Black Label imprint.
7 Amenadiel's Heart
Much of Lucifer's tension involves the sibling drama between Lucifer and the rest of his Archangel brothers, particularly Amenadiel, who was sent to retrieve the Prince of Hell off Earth and back to his throne. Amenadiel makes his presence known as early as the first episode. In response, an irritated Lucifer tells Amenadiel how he looks forward to "eating his heart" one of these days.
As fans may realize, Amenadiel becomes an integral part of Lucifer's inner circle during his stay on Earth. However, in the comics, Amenadiel and Lucifer never settle their rivalry peacefully. Their continued animosity ends in a fight to the death. Through his personal brand of trickery, Lucifer gains the upper hand – after which he tears Amenadiel's heart and eats it.
6 Wings Relate To Identity
Fans of the show will know that all angels in Lucifer have wings of different, albeit still realistic, colors. However, keen fans might realize that some wings resemble those of real birds. For instance, while Lucifer takes on the usual angelic depiction of white wings, Remiel's wings resemble that of the peregrine falcon's. Meanwhile, Amenadiel's wings have a dark grey color to them,
Interestingly, the show's depiction of angel wings mirrors that of the comics. In the comics, a prominent angel such as Raphael has wings resembling those of a peacock. Gaiman's depiction of each angel's unique wings is a skillful indicator of each angel's identity.
5 Mazikeen's Signature Mask
Thanks to Mazikeen, Lucifer has had a more pleasant stay on Earth during his retirement. Ever the devoted lover and loyal ally, Mazikeen manages Lux on Lucifer's behalf while acting as his lieutenant. Unfortunately, Mazikeen got dragged further into Lucifer's mess the more he got acquainted to Detective Decker and her family.
While Mazikeen retains that signature tough attitude in the comics, she does lack one crucial element: her mask. In the comics, the left part of her face is permanently disfigured. While she initially wanted it changed back, she instead decided to wear a white mask to blend in with the crowd. Mazikeen in the show also has a demonic side to her face, but she purposefully disguises it with flesh instead of a mask.
4 Superpowered Kids
With the adorable Charlie Martin, Team Lucifer now has stronger ties to their new life as humans, angels, and demons. Charlie is known as a Nephalem - a child of an angel (Amenadiel), and a mortal (Linda Martin). Theoretically, Charlie should possess some part of Amenadiel's powers as an angel. Furthermore, he would likely earn the attention of both Heaven and Hell due to his potential.
The comics also showcase the relevance of a new generation. In the comics, the human Elaine Belloc is revealed to be the daughter of Michael, Lucifer's brother. However, Elaine also inherited Michael's powers of the Demiurge. When the archangel died, Elaine became his successor, with her uncle Lucifer as a guardian of sorts.
3 The Space Vagina
When the conflict between the universe's Mom and Dad threatened to affect the present reality, Lucifer used the coveted Flaming Sword to cut through the fabric of spacetime itself. As a result, Lucifer forced the Goddess into the emptiness of the Void. In classic Lucifer fashion, he of course called this empty reality the Space Vagina.
Interestingly, the Space Vagina has quite a relevant role in the comics. Albeit not called by the same name, Lucifer managed to bargain his way into creating "a second universe" through a pact with Amenadiel. In this universe, Lucifer became his own version of God for a short while.
2 Messy Divine Politics
In an ideal world, Lucifer stays as the King of Hell, God manages Heaven, and the two sides fight for humanity's presence in their divine domains. Sadly, neither the television series nor the comics featured these happy circumstances. In both media, Lucifer abandons his post in Hell and enjoyed his retirement on Earth. Sadly, divine business keeps on messing with his newfound life. The Prince of Hell often deals with coups, upset lieutenants, and the messy bureaucracy of both Heaven and Hell.
In the comics, things get much messier. For instance, Lucifer gets to become God in his own universe. Likewise, Mazikeen temporarily rules Hell on Lucifer's behalf. In a shocking twist, even God abdicates the throne in Heaven.
1 The Devil Made Me Do It
Despite the huge number of thematic differences between the television series and the comics, the former did take Lucifer Morningstar's sheer charisma and multi-layered personality from the source material. These qualities reflect in the show's Lucifer struggling to hide his complex psychology beneath his "cool" persona.
The comics did such a great job with Lucifer's depiction that the show lifted a monologue from the comics. Fans might remember Lucifer's iconic "the Devil made me do it" monologue to psychologist Linda Carter in the first season. This monologue actually came from a conversation in the comics between Lucifer and Dream, one of the Endless.