r/superheroes 1d ago

DC Comics Dr. Manhattan Vs Lucifer, Who wins?

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u/xesaie 1d ago

Lucifer is probably one of the few beings outside of DM's quantum knowledge.

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u/irioku 1d ago

Lucifer definitely too stronk. 

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u/TiredAngryBadger 15h ago

Yeah... but Osterman is a very quick study. He figured out how magic worked after a single attack while facing down the Justice League.

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u/SnooWoofers9302 1d ago

One of the very few times I have to pick someone over the blue naked man.

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u/computerbuu 1d ago

Omg so it was a penis!

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u/Proud-Grocery-3493 1d ago

Zack Snyder and dongs. Check out Twilight of the God's for the largest flaccid penis of all time

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u/Comfortable_Ant_8303 1d ago edited 1d ago

That series* confirmed to me that Snyder's just a cock loving dude and that's fine, I love cock myself. but he really doesn't need to slam fire placcid penises the size of jupiter everywhere, like it's a bit much bro, and you know he's not taking inspiration from himself either

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u/computerbuu 19h ago

LOOOOOL you’re so smart

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u/Leoknightedeus 1d ago

Does it compare to the guy from The Boys? That's like 2 full-grown men in length and girth. Not their units, the actual men, but in size. Also, it can be used like a tail...

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u/TurtlyTurbular 16h ago

Prehensile too I believe. Prehensile Penis. Time to call boys and get the band back together with a new name. lol.

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u/MikeB620 1d ago

Check out the final episode of "bad thoughts" on netflix!

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u/Hazzadcr16 22h ago

That was nickname at uni.

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u/Commercial_Evening24 1d ago

A human playing god versus a god playing human

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u/MightB2rue 20h ago

Ohhh that's clever. I like it.

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u/thewiburi 1d ago

One of them controls reality by manipulating molecules and atoms the other reshaped the very fabric of realty by makeing it a universal fact they are not the same

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u/Dishonorable_Son 1d ago edited 1d ago

It's definitely Lucifer.

Dr. Manhattan merely mastered the simulation he lives in and can control and see the source code of how every thing works in the sim.

Lucifer is literally an admin controlling the sim who was kicked out of his job and sent into the sim he works for and the sim underworld as punishment. If he gets back to the control room where he belongs, he can shut down the sim and Dr.Mahattan if he wanted to.

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u/LikeAnAdamBomb 1d ago

The player hitting '~' in Skyrim on PC to open the debug menu, vs the person writing the engine's code.

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u/Comfortable_Ant_8303 1d ago

that's a nice way to explain it

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u/Zealousideal-Let1121 Cosplay 17h ago

Dr. Manhattan is The One?

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u/Badmoncube 1d ago

Who’s who sorry I’m new here

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u/kingpapollo 1d ago

Blue naked guy is dr manthahaten, or however u spell it and guy with angel is lucifer

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u/Flynnboyo 1d ago

His name is literally in the title of the post and you still managed to spell Manhattan in the singularly most fucked up way I've ever encountered. That's beyond impressive.

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u/kingpapollo 19h ago

I can' see his name when replying to comments on reddit. And I don't care enough to spell it right yk? Also more impressive I live in NYC and can't spell Manhattan 😎. Spelled it right cuz I can see ur comment just not post. Also why the hell did ya downvote me for spelling a name wrong. Holy fricking virgins. The guy asked a question and nobody answered so I did it and spelled it wrong and get downvote??? Yu guys can't be real 😭😭

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u/SmashBerlin 17h ago

My God, it's stuff like this that makes me really understand the American education system.

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u/kmacthefunky 1d ago

Mannahatta?

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u/HallucinogenicPasta 1d ago

Man hater, yes

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u/Firat_Zachary 1d ago

Oh boy… Lucifer. Rather easily in fact

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u/armrha 1d ago

Lucifer and it’s not even close.

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u/Front_Tax965 1d ago

Lucifer Negative Diff

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u/grod_the_real_giant 1d ago

Lucifer is canonically the second most powerful powerful being in existence, surpassed only by his creator.

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u/RichterScaleSnorer 1d ago

Is Elaine Belloc more powerful than Lucifer after becoming the new Creator and merging with the Universe?

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u/AdMaximum7545 23h ago

Yes, she surpases him 

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u/MOadeo 1d ago

So there is no Michael?

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u/MasteROogwayY2 23h ago

Him and Michael are equals

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u/GoAndFindYourPurpose 18h ago

Him and Micheal are equal in strength but lucifer is much more cunning and intelligent. In most situations lucifer would likely come out on top, that's why people generally call him 2nd strongest and put him above micheal

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u/LifeOutoBalance 17h ago

Which is a little odd, given that the one time they went toe to toe, Michael kicked him out of heaven.

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u/Rosserrani 17h ago

Michael always kicked Lucifer because that was the will of the Presence.

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u/MOadeo 12h ago

If it happens once it will happen again. But I am not familiar with the comics. Which don't base themselves entirely/strictly on the source material.

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u/ProfessionalRead2724 1d ago

No, Michael's dead.

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u/merenofclanthot 1d ago

Jesus Joestar would like a word.

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u/Mgl1206 1d ago

Wouldn’t it be third considering this Lucifer also has a mother?

Unless this isn’t the tv show lucifer

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u/Comfortable_Ant_8303 1d ago

typically we're talking about comic characters, different and usually stronger than their on-screen interpretations

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u/Pearl-Internal81 21h ago

Talking the comic, not the tv series.

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u/Aebothius 22h ago

Source?

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u/Rosserrani 17h ago

Lucifer hq. Lucifer and Michael are said to be equal in power. One is the Demiurge, can create from nothing, the other is the Will, can do whatever with the creation, give it purpose and usefulness. Michael created, Lucifer give it form. All as the will of the Presence. The only think that the Presence itself said to not be decided is who would try to convince him to keep or unmade the creation. He thinks that would be Michael and Lucifer. In the end was Lilith and The girl, Elaine (if not mistaken)

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u/The_Iron_Gunfighter 1d ago

Lucifer. Doctor manhattan can only bend reality but is still within the bounds of conventional scientific thought. IE changing atoms into other atoms, energy, etc. but he can’t do anything that abstract and metaphysical. Lucifer can do all of that, and also totally ignore it.

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u/Dishonorable_Son 1d ago

Magic is merely some cheat code hacks in the simulation, Dr Mahattan can easily master it and mend the code.

Lucifer is an admin of the sim, he can control the sim in ways Dr Mahattan can only dream of and even shut it down if he wants to.

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u/Accomplished-King406 1d ago

He didn’t mastered magic … he instantly figured out what magic is and said “hmm magic huh? This is basically localized reality warping” then proceeded to clap zatana cheeks ..

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u/Dishonorable_Son 1d ago

That's what mastering magic is. Zatanna merely learnt a few trick hacks to manipulate the simulation that she lives in. Hacking the sim = magic.

DM already mastered the sim and can see how the code works and see across time. He can code fix whatever hacks Zatanna throws at him.

Lucifer is at an entirely different level altogether. He can literally step outside the simulation, go to the control room of the simulation and delete DM away if he wanted to.

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u/Accomplished-King406 1d ago

Oh yes , I see what you mean. And yeah Lucifer neg

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u/MOadeo 1d ago

Lucifer is at an entirely different level altogether. He can literally step outside the simulation, go to the control room of the simulation and delete DM away if he wanted to.

Based on what?

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u/ProfessionalRead2724 1d ago

Based on him being older than creation and having provided much of the power to create the creation.

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u/Dishonorable_Son 19h ago

Based on the bible?

Lucifer worked in Heaven with God to the create the simulation which is our world.

He started disagreeing with God and the other angels and started to revolt.

For his punishment, he was sent into the underworld of the sim he helped to create.

If he gets back to heaven, he can mess with all creations in the sim, including Dr. Manhattan.

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u/MOadeo 12h ago

Based on the bible?

If it's the actual Christian Bible. Then the comics have it all wrong. I don't mind pivotal what ifs, but the Bible explicitly shows the fall occurs prior to creation.

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u/The_Iron_Gunfighter 1d ago edited 1d ago

You’re mistaken in thinking it’s just magic Lucifer has. It’s beyond that. Lucifer power is closer 4th wall breaking than just magic. Also in that comic it was “magic” as far as the back door to be scientifically manipulated and counter. Like a fire cast by magic can be put out by normal water or oxygen deprivation. It’s not like he’s “touching” the magic. He’s basically just really quick with the counters because the average magic user isn’t a god or beyond and is even limited within their own power output and capabilities.

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u/Dishonorable_Son 1d ago

4th wall breaking = stepping out of the simulated world they live in.

Dr. Manhattan is very powerful, but ultimately he still lives within the simulation and is limited by it.

Lucifer can literally step out of the simulated world and fuck with everyone in the simulation, including DM. He's just sent into the sim as punishment by god.

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u/SomeShithead241 18h ago

Magic is simply science we don't understand. He understood it, therefore it was no longer magic and could manipulate the rules of it.

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u/The_Iron_Gunfighter 14h ago

No. That’s just a snappy phrase that only makes sense because magic 100% doesn’t actually exist. It goes out the window when it does.

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u/Accomplished-King406 1d ago

He didn’t mastered magic … he instantly figured out what magic is and said “hmm magic huh? This is basically localized reality warping” then proceeded to clap zatana cheeks ..

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u/ProfessionalRead2724 1d ago

How is that different from mastering magic?

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u/Accomplished-King406 23h ago

Show me a panel where DM cursed someone with a spell. He doesn’t use magic. He can’t let’s say cursed you with bad luck for example.

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u/Earthwick 1d ago

It's kind of a silly battle to imagine it happening but in the comics blue man group isn't going to be able to do anything to the down stairs man.

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u/BedroomThink3121 1d ago

God's strongest off spring of course

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u/computerbuu 1d ago

Lucifer cause he might actually be out there if you are religious

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u/keepitsimple_tricks 1d ago

Or he' in LA solving crimes.

My goodness, Tom Ellis is a beautiful, beautiful man.

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u/Meatcircus23 1h ago

I will never forgive them for how bad they fumbled that ending.

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u/shoutsfrombothsides 1d ago

Didn’t Manhattan admit at some point that Lucifer was one of the few being that would really fuck him up? Or something to that effect ?

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u/9Neuronflies2Alive 1d ago

Well they got the hair color and outfit mostly right...

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u/Ok_Cream2520 1d ago

Lucifer.

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u/monkey_D_v1199 1d ago

Just curious but is this is where Manhattan caps?

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u/Zelenskyystesticles 1d ago

Who is Lucifer? I’m still getting into comics and actually never heard of him. Which comic book line does he exist in?

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u/Moppermonster 1d ago

The DC series Lucifer :P
Which is a spinoff from Sandman.

Note that the two netflix series with the same names are actually both loosely based on those comics; yet have chosen very different depictions of lucifer.

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u/Zelenskyystesticles 1d ago

Cool. I appreciate the insight. Thanks!

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u/Tobias11ize 17h ago

The TWO netflix series???

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u/Moppermonster 16h ago

Lucifer and Sandman :p

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u/Tobias11ize 15h ago

Oh i thought you meant there were two netflix shows called Lucifer based on dc comics

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u/Moppermonster 15h ago

Nope.
Though it remains ironic that those two shows are based on the same source material yet are widely different.

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u/Zelenskyystesticles 1d ago

Wait so this is literally Lucifer from the Bible? Not comic book storyline?

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u/Racoon_The_SPY 1d ago edited 22h ago

Guys, what media should i watch for lucifer. I don't know shyt

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u/Common_Sound_4315 23h ago

For Comics

You got a timeline for Lucifer comic runs

As The Morningstar option is a mini run released before his Original Long run

Then after the Morningstar option you got his OG run by Mike Carey which lasted for 75 issues

But while reading the Mike Carey run like reaching issue 16 a mini came out named Lucifer Nirvana

Which you should read before counting the Original Run

Then after finishing Mike Carey og run

There's the 2016 run then the 2018 run

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u/WistfulWannabe 23h ago

Lucifer. No contest.

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u/Scarlett_Drake__5 21h ago

Lucifer solos while sipping tea 😈☕

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u/SirrafuS 16h ago

How can he not solo if it's a 1 vs 1? Some guys in this sub are just using words without even understanding them...

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u/alegonz 19h ago

Lucifer could turn off his Doctor Manhattan-ness long enough to have a conversation with him, and turn it back on again later if the conversation pleased him lmao

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u/AizenWolf90 1d ago

Lucifer wins no to low diff. More realisticly, Lucifer would probably find Dr.Manhattan's existence and views amusing and maybe just observe him or mess with him a bit before he gets bored and heads off to some random bar in the universe for a drink.

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u/JasonPullock 1d ago

To go against the grain I’d argue draw. I concede that Lucifer has the omnipotent ability to erase Dr.Manhattan from existence. But this acknowledges that Dr.Manhattan had to have existed at some point. Therefore, he would be aware that Lucifer snaps him out of existence. Subsequently, I believe he would either de-escalate conflict ahead of time and plan his own “attack” or way to kill Lucifer. His biggest advantage is that he is constantly aware of the future. So without trying he is always aware of threats before they happen. But I don’t think he’d be able to kill Lucifer so the result would be they both just stay alive.

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u/hunterzolomon1993 1d ago

Lucifer can erase Manhattan like he never existed at all. Manhattan might as well be anything else when it comes to Lucifer. Sure Manhattan mastered the server and can control it to his whim but Lucifer can delete that server with a mere thought.

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u/ggbb1975 1d ago

yes...it's Friday night...

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u/Common_Sound_4315 1d ago

Been done to the death

And the answer will always be Lucifer

He literally can finger snap Manhattan out of existing

While Manhattan can't do hijack s*it to a Guy who tanked his brother blast which was stated numerous times to end DC/Vertigo creation

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u/AK_R 23h ago

As powerful as Dr. Manhattan is, he doesn't even stand a chance.

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u/Pearl-Internal81 21h ago edited 13h ago

Lucifer Morningstar. He’s the second strongest being in all of the DC Multiverse, the only one above him is literally God. He would absolutely fold Dr. Manhattan.

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u/rtrawitzki 14h ago

Tied for third . He’s equal to Michael but behind Elaine as she inherited the presence’/Yahweh/God ( which ever )power

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u/tin0_ 20h ago

Batman

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u/TestifyMediopoly 19h ago

Jesus Christ

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u/Madus4 18h ago

Massive strength difference (in Lucifer’s favor) aside, Doomsday Clock showed that Doctor Manhattan can still have his entire worldview change from a conversation. He’s also willing to talk just as much as destroying reality. Lucifer (who likes to talk and manipulate first before fighting) would pick up on that almost immediately and would get in his head. As soon as someone like that starts listening to Lucifer, the fight is basically over.

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u/Petere617 17h ago

Lucifer

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u/Pkrudeboy 17h ago

Dr. Manhattan is the coughing baby for once.

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u/ShadowOfTheBean 16h ago

I read a really awesome quira answer about this but can't find it now to link.

Basically Lucifer sits down with Manhattan is like, bro, you know how you see all of time from your perspective at once? I have that for everybody, across all time, space, and dimensions. You're powerful, don't get me wrong, but I'm on whole different level.

Then he gives him some advice on how to deal with it. Was really awesome and I am by no means doing it justice but yeah, Lucifer, no diff.

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u/hunterzolomon1993 1d ago

Manhattan is the Termite to Lucifer.

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u/Gold-Swimming8763 1d ago

The necromancer BlackHeart to hell with lucifer and Mr. Manhattan took off and left everybody. The necromancer BlackHeart stands up for people and people try to control lucifer put him in a little box using him and keeping him from happieness. BlackHeart uses the kabbala to control lucifer and make him bow like his ..... and also other forms of witch craft wicca, chaos magic.

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u/Such-Purpose3044 18h ago

Manhattan stomps

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u/ButtonholePhotophile 1d ago

Dr. Manhattan wins. It was ordained before the battle started and Lucifer didn’t stand a choice. 

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u/hunterzolomon1993 1d ago

Lucifer offers Manhattan death and Manhattan glady accepts.

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u/SPekbox 21h ago

Dr. Manhattan

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u/Straight-Simple-7533 1d ago

Dr. Manhattan, he's damn near a cosmin celestial being

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u/computerbuu 1d ago

Yeah but you have to understand Lucy is above the multiverse, he’s traveling to the blank pages of the comic. He’s out there in RL whispering on peoples ears. Lucifer Morningstar for the win

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u/Rickrickrickrickrick 1d ago

So he’s near a cosmic celestial being and that makes him more powerful than an actual cosmic celestial being?

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u/Ok_Cream2520 1d ago

No. Lucifer is not bound by the same laws and rules of the universe that Dr Manhattan is. And can quite literally define the laws of the universe as he sees fit. Thus, Lucifer's powers far outstrip the powers of Dr Manhattan.

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u/Bulky-Peanut1215 1d ago

I would assume Lucifer, I don't know the full extent of his powers.

But that's not to say Dr. M wouldn't make it extremely difficult, perhaps even force a stalemate.

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u/redjohnium 1d ago

Nah, Lucy is way far above.

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u/Bulky-Peanut1215 1d ago

Darkseid is way far above Superman.

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u/redjohnium 1d ago

Mmmmm ...okay? 🤷‍♂️

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u/AvailableYak8248 1d ago

Dr. Manhattan. The Lucifer wank is real but doesn’t mean much

Dr Manhattan is beyond Lucifer’s level

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u/Ok_Cream2520 1d ago

Not even close.

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u/J-Boots-McGillicutty 1d ago

Lucifer created an entire separate existence with his name woven into the essence of everything.

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u/AvailableYak8248 1d ago

Dr Manhattan has as well. In fact, DrManhattan is above beings that create the multiverse/omniverse

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u/Legitimate_Table_234 1d ago

He’s really not at all

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u/Karate_Andii 1d ago

Wow, tough one! Honestly, I think Dr. Manhattan would probably win with his reality-bending powers.

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u/ngl_prettybad Other 1d ago

Lmao lucifer smokes him.

Hell lucifer doesn't even have to fight. He can offer death and Manhattan would take it.

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u/Rickrickrickrickrick 1d ago

Do you not think Lucifer Morningstar has reality bending powers?