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Hellblazer original sins6/4/2023 ![]() ![]() This is not a series that shies away from tough subjects either: the Thatcher politics in the late 80’s, the horrors of the Vietnam war, and AIDS. He will screw his friends to save a thousand people, and he will screw a thousand people to save his own neck. Constantine is a gambler and a con-man, meaning he knows more often than not that he is risking everything on blind luck. This isn’t a superhero thriller where he saves the world and gets the girl. What I really like about this series is how grounded it is. It all starts when he meets a girl named Zed when Constantine’s niece is kidnapped. Hellblazer: Original Sins is a collection of loosely connected stories, and early on seeds are planted for Constantine to investigate the Resurrection Crusaders and the Damnation Army. What happened at Newcastle? And, while we do learn a little about that here, that’s not this story. Part of what makes him such an interesting character is not the magic (or rather lack thereof,) or the demons he fights, but his mysterious backstory. Gets us into the mood and what better comic to read for Halloween than Hellblazer? Hellblazer: Original Sins collects the first 9 issues and shows us John Constantine in his early days, but this isn’t an origin story. It’s that time of year where we want to be scared. Halloween is the perfect time of year to dive into your favourite horror films or books. Letterers: Annie Halfacree, Todd Klein, & John Costanza ![]()
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