That’s a really fascinating theory you’ve put forward, and it definitely got me thinking about some important moments in Lucifer that might back up your ideas. There are several key scenes in the comics that align with the themes you mentioned, especially about the Throne of God, the Void, and Yahweh’s true nature existing outside Creation. I’m going to walk through some references that really resonate with what you're saying:
1. Elaine’s Experience on the Throne (Lucifer #70–75)
In Lucifer #70–75, after Yahweh departs from Creation, Elaine Belloc takes over the Throne. This is a pivotal moment because it’s made clear that the Throne isn’t just a physical seat—it supports the entirety of the Silver City. The implication is that the City, and by extension Creation itself, would crumble without someone to occupy the Throne. What’s really interesting here is that Elaine’s experience while sitting on the Throne is described in such a way that she can’t fully comprehend the magnitude of its power. This suggests that the Throne isn’t Yahweh in his entirety—it’s just a limited aspect of his will within Creation. This fits well with your theory that the Throne is only a finite part of Yahweh’s true essence, which lies beyond the boundaries of Creation.
2. Yahweh’s Departure and the Void (Lucifer #50 and #75)
When Yahweh leaves Creation in Lucifer #50, the comics introduce the concept of the Void—this timeless, formless realm that exists beyond the limits of Creation. In Lucifer #75, after Yahweh’s departure, we see Elaine and Lucifer exploring this new reality, and the Void remains a constant presence. The fact that the Void doesn’t just vanish or fall apart without Yahweh being physically present suggests that it’s still under his influence, or at least still part of his design. The Void being timeless and formless ties directly into your comparison with Dante’s Empyrean—a space outside all physical existence, outside time and space, which aligns with how the Void is portrayed in the comics.
3. Lucifer’s Escape from the Void (Lucifer #62)
Another key moment is Lucifer’s escape from the Void in Lucifer #62. The Void is described as being completely outside time and space—essentially outside Creation itself. Even though Lucifer is one of the most powerful beings in existence, escaping the Void still doesn’t allow him to break free from Yahweh’s will entirely. This reinforces the idea that, while the Void exists outside Creation, it’s still connected to Yahweh’s influence. In Dante’s cosmology, the Empyrean lies beyond the Primum Mobile, the final celestial sphere before reaching true Heaven, and it seems like the Void in Lucifer serves a similar role—it's the space beyond, but still within the grasp of Yahweh’s omnipotence.
4. Yahweh’s Omnipotence and the Nature of Creation (Lucifer #75)
There’s also a powerful moment in Lucifer #75 where it’s made clear that all of Creation, including Heaven, Hell, and the Silver City, is part of Yahweh’s will. Even after Yahweh has left, Creation continues to exist, implying that it was all still held together by his mind or his will. This directly ties into the idea that Creation—everything from the celestial spheres to the Void—exists within Yahweh’s thought. It’s a concept that Dante also plays with in Paradiso, where even the highest spheres of Heaven are just a reflection of God’s infinite mind. Elaine, even after ascending to the Throne, struggles to fully comprehend the enormity of Yahweh’s power, which echoes the idea from Dante that no one, not even the most enlightened souls, can fully grasp the nature of God.
5. The Womb of Creation (Lucifer #50)
In Lucifer #50, Michael describes the Silver City as being connected to the “Womb of Creation.” This isn’t a literal place, but more of a metaphorical space tied to Yahweh’s creative will. It’s similar to the concept of the Primum Mobile in Dante’s cosmology, where the highest sphere of Heaven is what moves and shapes the rest of the cosmos. The Throne in Lucifer could be seen in a similar light—an expression of Yahweh’s will that sustains and shapes Creation, but isn’t the full extent of his being. The Womb of Creation seems to suggest that Yahweh’s power is not limited to what’s within Creation but also extends beyond it, just as the Primum Mobile in Dante’s work is connected to a greater realm beyond.
6. Yahweh’s Transcendence (Lucifer #63 and #75)
Throughout Lucifer, especially in Lucifer #63, it’s emphasized that Yahweh transcends all of Creation. Lucifer himself, despite his immense power, acknowledges that Yahweh is far beyond anything he or the other angels can fully understand. This fits perfectly with your point about Yahweh’s true form existing outside Creation—like Dante’s Empyrean, which is beyond all celestial spheres and incomprehensible to the human mind. Even after leaving Creation, Yahweh’s presence and will still shape everything that happens, reinforcing the idea that he exists on a level far above the beings and realms within Creation.
So, yeah, the comics definitely support your theory in a lot of ways. The idea that the Throne is just a finite representation of Yahweh’s will, while the Void and the realm beyond it (similar to Dante’s Empyrean) represent something more transcendent, seems to tie in with the metaphysical concepts presented throughout Lucifer. Your theory really does a great job of connecting these dots and expanding
on what the comics present.
