He is known for his endless cynicism, deadpan snarking, ruthless cunning, and constant chain smoking, but is also a passionate humanist driven by a heartfelt desire to do some good in his life. One of the most iconic dc comics characters to be featured in both the main dc universe and his own vertigo comics title is john constantine, the hellblazer. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. The character was originally created by alan moore, john totleben and steve bissette as a supporting character to swamp thing in the saga. As the centerpiece for one of comics largest and longestrunning cast. Being a fan of dc comics and war comics i greatly enjoyed seeing the mix of those 2 in this. John constantine has just been named the one true magelord of all england. Constantine is a magician, occult detective, and con man stationed in london. Theres never been a comics character like john constantine, dc comics. In 1993, at the launch of dcs vertigo comics imprint, hellblazer was made an. Its primary characters are batman, superman and wonder woman, but in the 1980s as a result of its hiring of british and irish writers like alan moore, neil gaiman, grant morrison, jamie delano and garth ennis, it began to publish books that were increasingly.
His gritty and brutal attitude makes him recognizable as a cynical, foulmouthed, chainsmoking antihero. What constantine learns in this first issue will shake the very foundations of the new 52. List of dc comics characters superhero wiki fandom. John constantine is a fictional antihero, appearing in comic books published by dc comics and its alternative imprint vertigo. Originally a supporting character in the pages of dc comics swamp. Characters from the movie and tv show both titled constantine, featuring the character john constantine from dc comics. Based on the wildly popular comic book character from dc comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult, john constantine matt ryan is armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and a wickedly naughty wit. Initially created as a supporting character for swamp thing, the occult magician and con artists escapades were eventually relegated to their own continuity as part of dcs mature readers publishing imprint vertigo. Since then, dc has spawned thousands of heroes and villains across countless comics, tv series, movies, and video games. Encircled by a wreath of cigarette smoke, sorcery and shame, john constantine wields the dark arts to save his soul, as well as the earth itself. Her luck turned in 1785 when king george asked her to retrieve pandora.
Set during ww2 batwoman, wonder woman, mara and many others are asked to join forces. Constantine is a former ongoing comic book series published by dc comics, which started in march 20. John constantine disambiguation dc database fandom. Dc comics is an american comic book and related media company. When he was a child, he first began to experiment with magic when somebody told him about a spell that would make him a powerful magician.
We are a forfans, byfans site devoted to bringing you all the latest information on dc and vertigo titles, movies, tv shows and more. Because of his long stint as a vertigo universe character, he appeared exclusively in his own series hellblazer for many years during which he aged. John constantine reading order comic book reading orders. The daughter of lord and lady constantine, she was orphaned at a young age when her parents were hanged for treason. See more ideas about comic book covers, constantine comic and hellblazer comic. Hes maybe a bit above the average in terms of his magical ability if you include all magic users not just the big ones, but hes not really special there. Lucifer samael morningstar is a fictional character appearing primarily as a supporting character in the comic book series the sandman and as the title character of a spinoff. John constantine makes his way to arrow this week played again by constantine star matt ryan and its a great episode.
Characters from the dc comics arrowverse wiki fandom. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder. Constantine is unusual among comic book characters in that he has aged in. Because of his long stint as a vertigo universe character, he appeared exclusively in his own series hellblazer for many years during which he aged in real time. Constantine comic read constantine comic online in high.
While they have the same source material, theyre otherwise unrelated. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Constantine is a former ongoing comic book series published by dc comics, which started in. Dates helmet 25 colombia, designer, comics,illustration good art and fuck the world constantine and the helmet. Vertigo books were removed from the actions of the rest of the dc. Dc comics is an american comic book publisher and producer of media content.
Though various depictions of luciferthe biblical fallen angel and devil of christianityhave been presented by dc comics in their run, this interpretation by neil gaiman debuted in the sandman vol. The secret history and uncertain future of comics character john. Characters from the film constantine, based on the comic book hellblazer. Aug 23, 2015 constantinehellraiser comic book covers. Constantine is a television series and a modern retelling of the dc comics series hellblazer. Stripped of her title, she was forced to live in poverty, raising mouse as an unwed mother.
This book follows elseworld takes on various dc female characters during wwii. The character was originally created by alan moore, john totleben and steve bissette as a supporting character to. It features british magician john constantine reestablished into the dc universe, and replaces the former vertigo comics title hellblazer, which ended with its 300th issue after 25 years, in february 20. The debate surrounding john constantines first appearance medium. John constantine is an occult detective and professional sorcerer from liverpool, england. Drawing dc comics helm of nabu and john constantine. If youre dealing with trouble that skews a bit supernatural, youd better get yourself to the expert.
Also, with bisexuality existing on a spectrum, certain characters on this list are likely to fall under the term pansexual, too. John constantine isnt known for his glowing personality, but when it comes to the occult, hes the. Evolution of john constantine in cartoons and tv youtube. Various superpowered women end up involved in the war both on and off the battlefield. Constantine brings dc comics character to prime time.
John constantine is a fictional character and superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics and its alternative imprint vertigo. On may 8, 2015, the series was officially cancelled. John constantine john constantine hellblazer wiki fandom. Clark kentkalelsuperman lois lane jimmy olsen lana lang batman. For the movie version played by keanu reeves, see john constantine film character.
A abin, fcfcfcftcytfcyftytccf,,, hi guy like and subscribe, athena, arkillo. John constantine, the british occult detective known as hellblazer, may not wear spandex, but certainly qualifies as a superhero. Actor matt ryan played the eponymous lead character, john constantine. John constantine is the star of the comic book hellblazer. After constantine, five dc comics characters who should. Readers are encouraged to join our growing community of fans. The series ran for one season of thirteen episodes from october 24, 2014, until february, 2015. For the tv version played by matt ryan, see john constantine tv character john constantine b. But through it all, a select few have emerged as the best of the best.
His violent and antisocial attitude makes him a formidable antihero, and hes known for doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Dc comics hellblazer after returning to liverpool, john constantine is thrust back into the world of the occult when his longtime friend and mentor is murdered and sent to hell by a former pupil. Lady johanna constantine 17601859 is an 18th century aristocrat and adventurer, an ancestor of john constantine. The following is a list of individual characters from the dc universe or its multiverse. John constantine isnt known for his glowing personality, but when it comes to the occult, hes the best investigator there is. What a great twist on some of dcs female characters.
Entertainment part of time warner since 1969, dc is one of the worlds largest english language publishers of comic books. Thieving, lying, shagging and allying himself with a major enemy in order to fight a greater threat. When he was a child, he first began to experiment with magic when somebody told him about a spell that would make him a powerful. Dc comics is a major american comic book publisher and, alongside its main rival, marvel comics, one of the big two. For characters from the constantine tv show also based on hellblazer, see arrowverse. When dc relaunched their entire line in september 2011, it included a new team comic book titled justice league dark which featured the magical characters of the dcu.
John constantine, the hellblazer, is a workingclass magician, occult detective and a goldentongued con man. John constantine and amanda waller we have not yet seen any indication she is as ruthless and. For his dc comics counterpart, introduced in 2011, see john constantine dc character. Fans of the dc comics constantine will quibble that the comic book hero in the series is not a chain smoker as he is on the page, and network broadcast and standards drones have seen to it. Please feel free to share the characters ive missed in the comments section below.
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