The Hellblazer #1

The Hellblazer (Single Issues)

by Simon Oliver (Writer), Moritat (Illustrator)

“The Poison Truth” part one!

London may have recovered from Constantine’s return, but he hasn’t. Mercury hasn’t forgiven him, but she won’t leave him alone, and Swamp Thing is calling in a favor. And all the while, bigger things are brewing...

Genres: Comics, Comics Manga, Graphic Novels

26 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 24, 2016

About the author

Simon Oliver was hatched in South London in 1969. Since that date he has consistently strived for mediocrity in a number of fields of employment, from cooking at the legendary Hacienda Club of Manchester in the late 1980's, scuba diving instructor in the planet's more tropical climes, to a career as a camera assistant in Hollywood. With such a spotty and heterogeneous employment record is seemed only fitting that the comic book would industry welcome him with open arms in 2005 for his writing debut in THE EXTERMINATORS.

Reviews

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you liked the TV show, you will enjoy this quite a bit!

[mike andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Constantine works with the Swamp Thing

[Dr Rashmit Mishra · Rating 2 out of 5]

I said it last week and I am gonna repeat it again, DC just leave Constantine to Vertigo

the story telling here appeared to be even more confusing than the rebirth issue with the art have very nice backgrounds and colours but the sketches expressions seems to be at odd to the story and dialogue

meanwhile the beginning of a new arc is always tough but this seems promising and yet barely anything substantial happened, not to re emphasize that the narration is simply confusing

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really impressed so far with the storyline.I see good things ahead and it never hurts to have The Elemental Avatar in your first issue.

[Letande D'Argon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty much the same thing with the "pilot" issue. The beginning of the "next big thing", a little crossover with Swamp Thing and a nice writing by Simon Oliver. Unfortunately, Moritat is still there, so, it looks awful. Also, this issue is like a prologue for the upcoming story, so, it's not the most exciting thing ever. But it's cute.

[Marisa Carpico · Rating 3 out of 5]

Messier than last time in terms of narrative, but still does a great job with Constantine's personality. The framing device is intriguing, but maybe should have been saved for another time. Feels too disconnected from the rest of what's going on. Understand that Oliver had to explain everything that happened last time, but there's something disappointing in clearing up all the mysteries so quickly.

[Siona Adams · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kinda boring tbh. I may drop this because I honestly don't have much to say about it. It wasn't bad, but it just was... pointless.

Edit (9/15/16): I have to cut back on my comics so I'm dropping this title from my pull list. I may pick up the trade if I hear good things about the run eventually, but I'm not sure.

[Brendan · Rating 3 out of 5]

DC should leave Constantine alone for the next ten years and bring him back into the fold. I feel he is only still around because they are making a Justice League Dark movie. This book is just empty.

[Unai · Rating 3 out of 5]

No me convence el dibujo y sigo queriendo otra cosa... pero bueno, tengo debilidad y seguiré.