John Constantine, Hellblazer
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
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Saga of the Swamp Thing #25
DC
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1984
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Vol. 1
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
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 Sampler #3
DC
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1984
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Vol. 1
Preview of John Constantine from Swamp Thing #37
Saga of the Swamp Thing #37
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer
[September 2022 - Warner Bros. announced Keanu Reeves will reprise the role of Constantine in a sequel film]
1st appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer
[September 2022 - Warner Bros. announced Keanu Reeves will reprise the role of Constantine in a sequel film]
Crisis on Infinite Earths #4
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
"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
"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
Saga of the Swamp Thing #38
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of John Constantine
Retitled 'Swamp Thing' without 'Saga of the' - numbering continues
3rd appearance of John Constantine
Retitled 'Swamp Thing' without 'Saga of the' - numbering continues
Saga of the Swamp Thing #49
DC
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1986
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Vol. 1
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
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
Who's Who: Update '87 #3
DC
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1987
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer
Saga of the Swamp Thing #67
DC
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1987
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Vol. 1
Six-page preview of John Constantine's first solo title, Hellblazer #1 (1988)
Six-page preview of John Constantine's first solo title, Hellblazer #1 (1988)
Hellblazer #1
DC Vertigo
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1988
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of John Constantine's first ongoing titled series
1st appearance of Papa Midnite
Premiere issue of John Constantine's first ongoing titled series
1st appearance of Papa Midnite
Hellblazer #27
DC Vertigo
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1990
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Vol. 1
Guest writer Neil Gaiman, guest artist Dave McKean - the creative team behind Vertigo's The Sandman
Preview of Clive Barker's Nightbreed
Guest writer Neil Gaiman, guest artist Dave McKean - the creative team behind Vertigo's The Sandman
Preview of Clive Barker's Nightbreed
Hellblazer #41
DC Vertigo
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1991
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Vol. 1
Revealed that John Constantine has lung cancer
First U.S. published work in comics by Garth Ennis
Revealed that John Constantine has lung cancer
First U.S. published work in comics by Garth Ennis
Doom Patrol #53
DC
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1992
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Vol. 2
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
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
Shade the Changing Man #32
DC Vertigo
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1993
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Vol. 2
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
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
Constantine: The Official Movie Adaptation
DC Vertigo
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2005
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Vol. 1
64-page official adaptation of the 2005 film starring Keanu Reeves based on the comic book series Hellblazer
64-page official adaptation of the 2005 film starring Keanu Reeves based on the comic book series Hellblazer
Hellblazer #247
DC Vertigo
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2008
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
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
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
Justice League Dark #1
DC
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2011
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Justice League Dark: Hellblazer, Shade the Changing Man, Madame Xanadu, Deadman, Zatanna
1st team appearance of Justice League Dark: Hellblazer, Shade the Changing Man, Madame Xanadu, Deadman, Zatanna
Hellblazer #300
DC Vertigo
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2013
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Vol. 1
Final issue, series ran from 1988 - 2013
Variant cover art by Ming Doyle
Non-Key
One-shot issue introducing John Constantine, Hellblazer into ‘The Sandman Universe’ title
One-shot issue introducing John Constantine, Hellblazer into ‘The Sandman Universe’ title
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