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Comic Book 101 – Constantine

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Cheers mate

You think of comic books, and you immediately flash to capes, tights and female heroes wearing leather jackets over tight spandex thanks to an awkward design phase from the 1990s. But comics are so, so much more than that. You’ve got a side of the medium that is all colourful and high in action. Then you’ve got another side, a darker reflection for more mature audiences where actions have consequences and there isn’t always a happy ending. And that’s the side where you’ll find John Constantine, the Hellblazer.

Here’s another great comic book character that people are only still becoming familiar with. John Constantine has been around for decades, and barring a mediocre film starring Keanu Reeves, he has been a character that people aren’t exactly familiar with.

But when you list his achievements, you’ll wonder why you haven’t heard more about him. He’s the guy who tricked the devil from claiming his soul, pissed off the first off the fallen and tricked him into drinking holy beer before slashing his face open just so that he could save the soul of his best friend.

He’s got a devilish side to him, but he fights for neither heaven nor hell as he weaves his way in and out of complex schemes and machinations. But above all that, he’s a blue-collar mage who doesn’t stand for nonsense, and he’s most likely the one comic book character that would gladly have a beer with you.

And to me, that makes for one hell of a great comic book hero.

Last Updated: August 5, 2014

28 Comments

  1. I came close to getting into them – then decided with my obssessive personality it was NOT a good idea! But maybe with the iPad; pity Comixology app is now owned by Amazon (?) and taken everything “offsite.” Was cool app with easy to get comics – now its a mess!

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    • The D

      August 6, 2014 at 07:22

      I wouldn’t even bother. You can pick up several Constantine trades, for cheap right now as it is. Which is awesome, because you get a great read and something that you can properly own.

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  2. CAE9872

    August 5, 2014 at 14:45

    I came close to getting into them – then decided with my obssessive personality it was NOT a good idea! But maybe with the iPad; pity Comixology app is now owned by Amazon (?) and taken everything “offsite.” Was cool app with easy to get comics – now its a mess!

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    • The D

      August 6, 2014 at 07:22

      I wouldn’t even bother. You can pick up several Constantine trades, for cheap right now as it is. Which is awesome, because you get a great read and something that you can properly own.

      Reply

  3. Hammersteyn

    August 5, 2014 at 14:52

    Best part about the Constantine movie? Other than Gavin Rossdale, Shia LaBeouf dies.

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    • Rince

      August 5, 2014 at 15:01

      THIS!

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    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      August 6, 2014 at 08:08

      You just won my nomination for Batman of the Month!

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      • Hammersteyn

        August 6, 2014 at 08:17

        😀

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  4. Hammersteyn

    August 5, 2014 at 14:52

    Best part about the Constantine movie? Other than Gavin Rossdale, Shia LaBeouf dies.

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    • Rince

      August 5, 2014 at 15:01

      THIS!

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    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      August 6, 2014 at 08:08

      You just won my nomination for Batman of the Month!

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      • Hammersteyn

        August 6, 2014 at 08:17

        😀

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  5. UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

    August 5, 2014 at 14:53

    *Hellblazer

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  6. UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

    August 5, 2014 at 14:53

    *Hellblazer

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  7. Jonah Cash

    August 5, 2014 at 15:19

    I have a shameful secret….. I actually like the Constantine movie and have watched it at least 20-25 times!!! I know….. sorry world…..

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    • Norm

      August 5, 2014 at 15:45

      Same here

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    • CAE9872

      August 5, 2014 at 15:54

      You are not alone – although I haven’t watched it THAT many times! You must like Keanu Reeves like A LOT!

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      • Jonah Cash

        August 5, 2014 at 16:36

        Don’t really like him, but he works perfectly in this movie…
        I do like him more than Tom Cruise and Pierce Brosnan!!!

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      August 5, 2014 at 16:00

      I enjoyed it too.

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    • Hammersteyn

      August 6, 2014 at 08:19

      Liked it as well.

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  8. Jonah Cash

    August 5, 2014 at 15:19

    I have a shameful secret….. I actually like the Constantine movie and have watched it at least 20-25 times!!! I know….. sorry world…..

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    • Norm

      August 5, 2014 at 15:45

      Same here

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    • CAE9872

      August 5, 2014 at 15:54

      You are not alone – although I haven’t watched it THAT many times! You must like Keanu Reeves like A LOT!

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      • Jonah Cash

        August 5, 2014 at 16:36

        Don’t really like him, but he works perfectly in this movie…
        I do like him more than Tom Cruise and Pierce Brosnan!!!

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      August 5, 2014 at 16:00

      I enjoyed it too.

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    • Hammersteyn

      August 6, 2014 at 08:19

      Liked it as well.

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  9. Johan du Preez

    August 5, 2014 at 15:30

    Cheers Gavin for the review Il pick this one up this weekend from readers den 🙂

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  10. Johan du Preez

    August 5, 2014 at 15:30

    Cheers Gavin for the review Il pick this one up this weekend from readers den 🙂

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