Nick

Nick
Vital statistics
Occupation	Ruler of Hell (Resigned)
Alias	Satan Devil
Race	Demon
Gender	Male
Status	Alive (Institutionalized)
Relatives
Location	New York City, New York
First Appearance	Universe # 1

Nick is the human identity used by the original sovereign of Hell after he abandoned his infernal throne to live out the rest of his days on Earth in resignation for Armageddon. Known by numerous names - with Satan, Lucifer, and the Devil being just a few of them - this demon monarch has existed since at least the time when mankind finally became the dominant race on the planet.

Despite his namesake, Nick - at least according to his own account - was never an angel who was cast out of Heaven nor has he even met God face to face; he’s simply another hellspawn who was the first to understand the true nature of the Underworld’s economy of souls during the early days of Creation and thus secured his supremacy within the afterlife.

He was first introduced in the Universe limited series where he recruits Tom Judge in freeing Jackie Estacado from damnation - likely in hopes of using the Darkness as a pawn at the end of days much like the Rapture - and guiding Tom through Hell.

Biography

The religious stories of Lucifer and the Devil are all based on Nick. Contrary to religious belief, Nick has never met God and there was no war in heaven. Nick came into being with the rest of his species roughly a few millennia before man "split from the monkeys."

Nick capitalized on his insight into the universe and started hoarding human souls to increase his power. Subsequently, he became the most powerful demon and, by infernal law, the king of both hell and demonkind.

Universe

At some point, Nick left hell and took on human form in order to live on earth. He met with Tom Judge at a Starbucks Coffee and informed him of his responsibilities as the new bearer of the Rapture and his role in the coming Armageddon. He gave him a written letter to give to Jackie Estacado in hell along with a warning to stay away from the Conductor.

Powers and Abilities

Nick's true form.

Powers

• Demonic Physiology: Nick is a demon elder of vast power. He is said to be the most powerful of all demons.
  • Immortality: Nick is immortal and ancient. He is said to be as old as time itself.
    • Healing Factor: Nick can recover preternaturally fast.
      • Immunity: Nick is exempt form all diseases and infection.
      • Super Durability: Nick can withstand extreme physical trauma and recover quickly with no lasting damage.
  • Shapeshifting: He can transform from his true form into his human form at will.
  • Super Strength: Because of his supreme demonic rank and level of power, it can be asserted that Nick is stronger than most, if not all, demons.
  • Flight: His wings provide self-propelled flight.
• Demonic Metaphysiology: Nick's mental and psionic abilities are similarly powerful.
  • Occult Intelligence: Nick is highly intelligent. He is a business man and is highly involved in Hell's economy. He has knowledge regarding the supernatural and the Thirteen Artifacts. 
  • Clairvoyance: Nick possesses supernatural senses that allow him to perceive things that humans cannot. He can see demons in their true form even while they are in a human disguise. He can also see through dimensional barriers, such as being able to see into the gates of Hell even while on Earth.
    • Precognition: Nick can see into and know the future of anyone he comes into contact with. He can also predict the weather.
    • Telepathy: Nick was able to read Tom's mind.
  • Soul Consumption: Nick gains power by consuming human souls.
  • Teleportation: Nick can teleport from Hell to Earth and back again. He can also take passengers.