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John Constantine: Hellblazer (Single Issues)
John Constantine: Hellblazer #7
How are all those poor British fishermen supposed to keep the French out of their waters? By summoning an ancient merwoman, perhaps? Of course, there’s the little matter of what to do with her once she’s served her purpose…and what to do about this John Constantine fellow who’s come sniffing around to find her himself…
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23 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2020
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July 3, 2020
I’m not a fan of the hapless maiden trope, but at least they’re deconstructing it brutally. I’d say this is a strong 3.5, given I really appreciated the run not letting up on all the ways Brexit Britain’s atmosphere is dark as hell. I hope Freddie bites it in the next issue.
June 27, 2020
We're only 7 issues in, but this is proving to be worthy of comparison to the original Hellblazer run.
July 21, 2020
Good start to new story
You can see where it’s going (once the big reveal comes) and the politics are a little on the nose (and arguably simplistic), that aside this is a great reversal of a traditional story form. This run of Constantine turns a degree of self examination on post-Brexit Britain through various archetypal frame works, Blake, the NHS and now sea folklore, with the latter feeling the best fit for it. However a series that leans too heavily on its politics risks being defied by the strength of those, you have to also account for the hollowing out of caused by neoliberalism. Much like with Trump in America, you have to have f***ed up badly to get beaten by the like of Farage. That aside the story is well told, beautifully illustrated and grim.
You can see where it’s going (once the big reveal comes) and the politics are a little on the nose (and arguably simplistic), that aside this is a great reversal of a traditional story form. This run of Constantine turns a degree of self examination on post-Brexit Britain through various archetypal frame works, Blake, the NHS and now sea folklore, with the latter feeling the best fit for it. However a series that leans too heavily on its politics risks being defied by the strength of those, you have to also account for the hollowing out of caused by neoliberalism. Much like with Trump in America, you have to have f***ed up badly to get beaten by the like of Farage. That aside the story is well told, beautifully illustrated and grim.
July 2, 2020
Can't find the words- great issue. Great testimony for not binge reading. I want this one to settle a while before diving into the next issue.
March 15, 2021
Damn, that was fucked up.
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April 4, 2022
Mermaid
February 5, 2024
I want that man swimming with the fishes or so help me I'll skin him myself
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