The complications in the DMC lore, etc.

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 The complications in the DMC lore, etc.

Alright, as we know, there are some plotholes and complications in DMC and so, with the help of deepsink ai, I managed to put it in a nice way where everything makes sense.


Yes, the *Devil May Cry* franchise includes several light novels that expand the series' lore. Below is a detailed overview of the key novels, their connections to the games, and their canonicity status:
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#1. Devil May Cry (Volumes 1 & 2)  
Authors: Shinya Goikeda (writer), with involvement from series creator Hideki Kamiya.  
Illustrators: Shiro Miwa (Vol. 1), Yuuchi Kosumi (Vol. 2) .  
Timeline:  
- Volume 1: Acts as a prequel to *Devil May Cry 1*, spanning from Dante’s early days under the alias **Tony Redgrave** to the opening of his shop, Devil May Cry. Key events include Dante’s partnership with mercenary Grue, his rivalry with the bandaged swordsman **Gilver** (later revealed to resemble Vergil), and the creation of his iconic guns **Ebony & Ivory** by Nell Goldstein (Nico’s grandmother) .  
- Volume 2: Bridges *Devil May Cry 1* and *Devil May Cry 2*, featuring Dante teaming up with **Beryl** to combat the demonic statue **Beastheads** (resembling Cerberus) and facing a parallel world version of Mundus .  

Canonicity:  
- Initially considered non-canon after *Devil May Cry 3* contradicted Gilver’s identity as Vergil. However, *Devil May Cry 5* retconned Gilver as an **Angelo prototype** created by Mundus, partially restoring the novel’s canonicity .  
- Elements like Dante’s alias "Tony Redgrave" and Nell Goldstein’s role are confirmed canon .  
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#2. Devil May Cry 4: Deadly Fortune
Author: Bingo Morihashi (lead writer of *DMC4*) .  
Content: A two-volume novelization of *Devil May Cry 4*, expanding on Nero’s backstory, including his adoption by Credo and Kyrie’s family. It adds scenes cut from the game due to production constraints .  
Canonicity: Officially published by Capcom. While deviations from the game are considered non-canon, supplementary material (e.g., Nero’s origins) is accepted as part of the timeline .  
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#3. Devil May Cry 5: Before the Nightmare
Role: A prologue to Devil May Cry 5, reconciling older lore (e.g., confirming the events of the first novel with retcons) and setting up the game’s plot .  
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#Key Notes on Canonicity  
- Capcom’s Authority: Only Capcom officially decides canon, often retroactively adjusting older material (e.g., Gilver’s identity) .  
- Semi-Canon Works: Novels like Devil May Cry (Vol. 1) are classified as "semi-canon" due to partial contradictions, while *Deadly Fortune* and *Before the Nightmare* are treated as extensions of game lore .  
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#Publication Details 
- Japanese Releases: Published by Kadokawa Shoten (2002–2003) .  
- English Translations: Localized by Tokyopop in 2006 .  

For deeper exploration, refer to the [Devil May Cry Wiki](https://devilmaycry.fandom.com) or the novels’ [Goodreads listings](https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/devil-may-cry).

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