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Hellblazer (Single Issues) #11, 27, 41, 63, 120, 146, 229 &
John Constantine, Hellblazer: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 30 years of one of DC Vertigo's most enduring and controversial characters in Hellblazer: A Celebration of 30 Years, an anthology graphic novel featuring his best tales to date! Plus, a forward written by worldwide musical icon, Sting!
When all the chips are down and everything's on the line, what would you do to ensure you come out on top? What would you be willing to sacrifice? For occult detective John Constantine, the only thing more difficult than answering that question almost every single day is living with his decision. Whether it's due to a sense of self-loathing, a resistance to any sort of authority or a deeply hidden desire to do what's right, Constantine is willing to make the hard choices...so that no one else has to.
All of these facets of John Constantine's character have made him one of the most popular in graphic literature since 1988. Hellblazer: A Celebration of 30 Years collects some of the antihero's best stories from some of the greatest writers in his history, including Alan Moore, Garth Ennis, Brian Azzarello, Paul Jenkins, Jamie Delano and more. Collects Saga of the Swamp Thing #37, John Constantine, Hellblazer #11, #27, #41, #63, #120, #146, #229 and #240.
When all the chips are down and everything's on the line, what would you do to ensure you come out on top? What would you be willing to sacrifice? For occult detective John Constantine, the only thing more difficult than answering that question almost every single day is living with his decision. Whether it's due to a sense of self-loathing, a resistance to any sort of authority or a deeply hidden desire to do what's right, Constantine is willing to make the hard choices...so that no one else has to.
All of these facets of John Constantine's character have made him one of the most popular in graphic literature since 1988. Hellblazer: A Celebration of 30 Years collects some of the antihero's best stories from some of the greatest writers in his history, including Alan Moore, Garth Ennis, Brian Azzarello, Paul Jenkins, Jamie Delano and more. Collects Saga of the Swamp Thing #37, John Constantine, Hellblazer #11, #27, #41, #63, #120, #146, #229 and #240.
272 pages, Hardcover
Published November 13, 2018
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Alan Moore
1,578 books21.6k followersAlan Moore is an English writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. He has also written a novel, Voice of the Fire, and performs "workings" (one-off performance art/spoken word pieces) with The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels, some of which have been released on CD.
As a comics writer, Moore is notable for being one of the first writers to apply literary and formalist sensibilities to the mainstream of the medium. As well as including challenging subject matter and adult themes, he brings a wide range of influences to his work, from the literary–authors such as William S. Burroughs, Thomas Pynchon, Robert Anton Wilson and Iain Sinclair; New Wave science fiction writers such as Michael Moorcock; horror writers such as Clive Barker; to the cinematic–filmmakers such as Nicolas Roeg. Influences within comics include Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kirby and Bryan Talbot.
As a comics writer, Moore is notable for being one of the first writers to apply literary and formalist sensibilities to the mainstream of the medium. As well as including challenging subject matter and adult themes, he brings a wide range of influences to his work, from the literary–authors such as William S. Burroughs, Thomas Pynchon, Robert Anton Wilson and Iain Sinclair; New Wave science fiction writers such as Michael Moorcock; horror writers such as Clive Barker; to the cinematic–filmmakers such as Nicolas Roeg. Influences within comics include Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kirby and Bryan Talbot.
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December 1, 2018
Some of the best Constantine comics by some of my favorite writers and artists
July 11, 2022
En este recopilatorio acompañaremos a John Constantine por diversos sucesos extraños a lo largo de los años.
Este es mi primer contacto con Hellblazer. Éstos cómics se editaron durante los años 80 y, a parte de tener un estilo de dibujo muy ochentero, todo su ambiente rezuma a esos años.
He de decir que estos cómics son, con diferencia, lo más oscuro y bizarro que he leído de DC.
Los dibujos tienen colores oscuros, lúgubres y reflejan, con diferencia lo peor de la sociedad: drogas, monstruos imposibles, pobreza, muerte, sangre, vómitos, enfermedad, suciedad en las calles y seres humanos, etc.
También comentar que estos cómics tenían muchísimo más texto del que suelen tener y, la mayoría de ese texto era sin sentido, es decir, solo contribuye a crear una mayor sensación de confusión en la lectura.
La verdad es que entre el estilo de dibujo, los argumentos de las historias y el texto han creado una obra muy rara y que te deja mal cuerpo tras leerla.
Lo recomiendo a personas mayores de 18 años que disfruten con los cómics bizarros y oscuros.
Este es mi primer contacto con Hellblazer. Éstos cómics se editaron durante los años 80 y, a parte de tener un estilo de dibujo muy ochentero, todo su ambiente rezuma a esos años.
He de decir que estos cómics son, con diferencia, lo más oscuro y bizarro que he leído de DC.
Los dibujos tienen colores oscuros, lúgubres y reflejan, con diferencia lo peor de la sociedad: drogas, monstruos imposibles, pobreza, muerte, sangre, vómitos, enfermedad, suciedad en las calles y seres humanos, etc.
También comentar que estos cómics tenían muchísimo más texto del que suelen tener y, la mayoría de ese texto era sin sentido, es decir, solo contribuye a crear una mayor sensación de confusión en la lectura.
La verdad es que entre el estilo de dibujo, los argumentos de las historias y el texto han creado una obra muy rara y que te deja mal cuerpo tras leerla.
Lo recomiendo a personas mayores de 18 años que disfruten con los cómics bizarros y oscuros.
December 3, 2018
Very good cross section of the Hellblazer over a 30 year span. Various writers' and artists' takes on John Constantine. Recommended
September 28, 2020
This was a weird read but a pretty good pick for a newbie to Hellblazer comics. It has a lot of 1st issues of iconic Hellblazer runs with some interstitial explanatory essays/notes. Kind of like an appetizer platter for Hellblazer. A lot of truly unhinged content. Also Sting wrote the introduction (because Constantine's lewk is based on Sting) but Sting wrote it in character as Constantine, I guess, but at first I was like, whoa Sting what the FUCK?
it's interesting what a product of its time the earlier issues are. Like a frankly startling amount of talking about AIDS and AIDS testing for a supernatural comic. In a good way? Like a little dated but not offensive. Constantine will do some dumb-ass shit with demons but he won't have unprotected sex, and good for him.
it's interesting what a product of its time the earlier issues are. Like a frankly startling amount of talking about AIDS and AIDS testing for a supernatural comic. In a good way? Like a little dated but not offensive. Constantine will do some dumb-ass shit with demons but he won't have unprotected sex, and good for him.
February 18, 2019
The best were: Hard Times Pt 1 Brian Azxarello and Richard Corben, Desperately Seeking Something Paul Jenkins and Sean Philips, and Hold Me Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean.
Ironically, the Alan Moore and Jamie Delano stories and art were the weekest of the anothology
Ironically, the Alan Moore and Jamie Delano stories and art were the weekest of the anothology
August 13, 2023
perfecto para iniciarse con hellblazer como carta de presentación de los diferentes guionistas/dibujantes y transmitir la inmensidad del universo constantine, lo he disfrutado como cuando leía comics de niña ❤️🩹
December 10, 2018
Sting wrote the introduction, so there is that.
March 25, 2019
3.5 stars. The timeline is super cool.
November 9, 2020
a bit of a mixed bag - the historical timeline at the end of the collection is nice
May 19, 2021
A nice overview of Constantine from his first appearance through the main highlights of his career.
dnf
July 6, 2023I think choosing this comic as my first read of this type was an error, it's too dark and it does not start from the very beginning of the story. I did not enjoy it.
September 26, 2023
No ładny ładny, ale chujowy tak poza tym
March 19, 2024
It was cool
October 31, 2024
The official Constantine timeline dating everything back to THE BEGINNING OF TIME is the sexiest thing I’ve ever read
March 5, 2025
God, I love this absolute wet cat of a man.
April 23, 2022
This book is a celebration for one of DC’s most interesting characters. It highlights important moments in the history of Constantine in addition to an overview from several writers.
Darkness and melancholy are reoccurring themes that give so much depth to any story.
Darkness and melancholy are reoccurring themes that give so much depth to any story.
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