The idea of making a deal with the devil has appeared many times in works of popular culture. These pacts with the Devil can be found in many genres, including: books, music, comics, theater, movies, TV shows and games. When it comes to making a contract with the Devil, they all share the same prevailing desire, a mortal wants some worldly good for their own selfish gain, but in exchange, they must give up their soul for eternity.
Generally when Satan is depicted in these works, he is represented as a red-skinned man with horns or pointed ears on his head, hooves or bird-legs, a forked tail or one with a stinger, and a pitchfork. When trying to blend in or deceive somebody, often he is represented as a plain human being, and, in some instances, only his voice is heard.
The theme enjoyed a large run of popularity in the 20th century. At one point Anthony Boucher, editor of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, "reported that fully 50 percent of his unsolicited submissions consisted of deal-with-the-devil stories or 'formalities of the hereafter', which as often as not involved the Devil".[1]
Deals with the devil in music has been a constant figure in many genres, from classical music to heavy metal.[64]
The Devil of the Marvel Universe, Mephisto has crossed paths and shaken hands with heroes like Dr.Strange and Spider-Man. Here's every deal he made.
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Waits wrote this theatrical piece with legendary underground novelist William S. Burroughs and avant-garde stage director Robert Wilson, based on a 19th-century German fable about a file clerk who makes a deal with the devil.
Others see Bohemian Rhapsody as a variation on the Faust story: a man sells his soul to the devil and Satan returns to demand his due.
Eric Adam's signature brand of soaring vocals take us through a tale of a mortal making good on his deal with the devil by offering up his soul
In The Presence of Enemies Part 1: John Petrucci's lyrics draw heavily from Korean manhwa series Priest, a graphic novel telling the tale of Ivan Isaacs, a fallen priest who sold his soul to the devil
Hayley helps by purchasing some guitar lesson videos featuring Lorenzo, a devilish infomercial star who makes a Faustian bargain with Roger, who doesn't think twice about trading his soul for guitar skills.
The Halloween special (type)cast him as an assistant to the Devil, tempting the innocent Muppets with "fabulous riches and worldwide fame" in exchange for their souls.
As dreams come true, the residents of this building find they've been lured into making, what feels like, a deal with the Devil.
Paige tries to help a man who sold his soul to a demon in exchange for material wealth
Centuries ago, Morgan Pym made a deal with Satan: his soul, in exchange for 10 years with his one true love.
The series' premise allowed for it to go to some dark places; it revolved around an antique dealer who sold his soul to the devil and had to sell cursed antiques.
A romance novelist makes a Faustian deal with the devil for the chance to write an immortal work of literature
He has persuaded members of the public to sign a Faustian pact with him
A man sells his soul to the Devil to save his failing newspaper and gets more than he bargained for.
Cuphead is the story of an adorable cup that makes a deal with the devil, then has to repay a debt by collecting the contracts of the devil's other debtors.
Mobile gamers can now make a deal with the Devil(s) in Devil Maker: Tokyo
Calaca is the main antagonist of Guacamelee. He sold his soul to the devil in order to win a competition.
Carlos Calaca- a rodeo rider who traded his soul to the devil to mend his broken arm.