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John Constantine, Hellblazer

John Constantine, Hellblazer
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Creation & Design

John Constantine was created by Alan Moore, with the character's design heavily influenced by the musician Sting. He was introduced as a supporting character in 'Swamp Thing' before gaining his own series.

Early Years

Constantine's early stories often revolved around his struggles with the supernatural and his morally ambiguous nature, showcasing his cunning and resourcefulness in dealing with dark forces.

Character Development

Over the years, Constantine has evolved from a supporting character to a complex anti-hero, grappling with his own morality and the consequences of his actions in a world filled with dark magic and supernatural threats.

Cultural Reception

Constantine has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and complexity as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
John Constantine
Aliases:
Hellblazer, The Occult Detective
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League Dark, The Newcastle Crew
Abilities:
Magic, Occult Knowledge, Manipulation
Equipment:
Trench Coat, Cigarettes, Various Magical Artifacts
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
DC May 1984

Saga of the Swamp Thing #25

Saga of the Swamp Thing #25
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1st cameo appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: it is widely accepted that this is the first cameo appearance of John Constantine but the character in question is not identified as such nor does he wear the classic trenchcoat that is seen when Constantine first appears in full, 12 months later, in Swamp Thing #37
DC Jul 1985

Crisis on Infinite Earths #4

Crisis on Infinite Earths #4
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 4
1st appearance of Lady Quark
1st appearance of Doctor Light, Kimiyo Hoshi
1st appearance of Lord Volt
2nd appearance of John Constantine
3rd cameo appearance of the Anti-Monitor, in shadows
Death of the Monitor
DC Jun 1986

Saga of the Swamp Thing #49

Saga of the Swamp Thing #49
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Unofficial cameo team appearance of the Justice League Dark: Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Deadman, Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, Etrigan The Demon, Zatanna, The Spectre, Sargon and Dr. Fate
1st cameo appearance of the Great Evil Beast aka the Great Darkness
DC Vertigo Mar 1990

Hellblazer #27

Hellblazer #27
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Guest writer Neil Gaiman, guest artist Dave McKean - the creative team behind Vertigo's The Sandman
Preview of Clive Barker's Nightbreed
DC Mar 1992 Vol 2

Doom Patrol #53

Doom Patrol #53
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1st appearance of Hellblazer, John Constantine, as a costumed hero, in a dream
Issue imagines the Doom Patrol as if they were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the 1960s
DC Vertigo Feb 1993 Vol 2

Shade the Changing Man #32

Shade the Changing Man #32
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Seven-page promotional insert featuring Death from the Sandman series
AIDS awareness story with Death demonstrating how to properly wear a condom using a banana as a prop
Guest-starring John Constantine who provides the banana
Reprinted as a standalone promotional giveaway
This issue went on-sale one week before Hellblazer #62 and Sandman #46 which also included the insert
DC Vertigo Oct 2008

Hellblazer #247

Hellblazer #247
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To perform a magic ritual that will temporarily hone his abilities, John Constantine uses mortar and pestle to create a fine powder from the bones of Saint Nicholas of Myrna, the inspiration behind Santa Claus
'Looks like its gonna be a White Christmas after all,' says Constantine before using a straw to snort the bone dust of the Saint

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