Mazikeen
comic book character
Mazikeen is a character who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is one of the Lilim, a child of Lilith. She first appeared in The Sandman (vol. 2) #22 (December 1990), and was created by Neil Gaiman and Kelley Jones. Her name comes from the term "Mazzikin", invisible demons which can create minor annoyances or greater dangers according to Jewish mythology.
Mazikeen appeared in the television series Lucifer (2016–2021), portrayed by Lesley-Ann Brandt, and in the drama series The Sandman (2022), portrayed by Cassie Clare.
Fictional character biography
In the comic book series Lucifer, Mazikeen is a devoted ally and lover to Lucifer Morningstar. She has also been the war leader of the lilim, a race of warriors descended from Lilith that have been exiled. A great warrior and admired leader, Mazikeen is a prominent character in the Lucifer comics. She has the appearance of a human female with long bluish-black hair.
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