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unladylike's review against another edition
3.0
This is definitely not one of the best Hellblazer books, but it IS a true Hellblazer book. I say this having read and owned more Hellblazer sequentially than any other comic (by sheer volume at least: Vols. 1-14).
John Constantine is one of the greatest scumbag protagonists I've ever known. If we met, I would probably hatefuck him, and he would most likely lie to and use me.
The final issue in this trade is by far the most fun. It's the recovery issue after the main arc, and showcases a series of panels that each have their own Ghostbusters-montage-style scene.
As for that main arc, it really didn't do it for me. I want to see more of Georgie, more Ahmes, and more Oliver. I'm sure we haven't seen the last of Gaz. I know Mucous Membrane is integral to the original canon, but some reviews led me to believe this would be another of the many current comics featuring a rock/pop band, and I'm really glad John's band only serves as background and stage dressing here.
John Constantine is one of the greatest scumbag protagonists I've ever known. If we met, I would probably hatefuck him, and he would most likely lie to and use me.
The final issue in this trade is by far the most fun. It's the recovery issue after the main arc, and showcases a series of panels that each have their own Ghostbusters-montage-style scene.
As for that main arc, it really didn't do it for me. I want to see more of Georgie, more Ahmes, and more Oliver. I'm sure we haven't seen the last of Gaz. I know Mucous Membrane is integral to the original canon, but some reviews led me to believe this would be another of the many current comics featuring a rock/pop band, and I'm really glad John's band only serves as background and stage dressing here.
brandonadaniels's review against another edition
3.0
One of the better post Vertigo Constantine books. Constantine definitely feels a little off here, a little too young and a different kind of witty than usual, but it wasn’t too hard to get used to. I liked the art for the most part, but combined with the irreverent characterization of Constantine, it undercut the stakes of the first story. It worked well for the amusing final chapter.
lordcheez's review against another edition
4.0
Cool start to the series, nice Welcome to Night Vale reference
kitanda's review
dark
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kacibookishkingdom's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel was well written and the art was very interesting... I wasn't a fan of the art at first but it grew on me the more I read.
fairytalefreak's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
renatasnacks's review against another edition
3.0
this was fine? I feel like I'm coming to understand that I like the Legends of Tomorrow version of Constantine better than the comics version which is like, way grittier and less goofy. And obv some folks are into grit! But not me.
But I loved the montage of him handling responses to his KregList ad for "Very Handsome Exorcist, Will Solve Spookiest Problems" and then getting called to exorcise a raccoon. Incredible, would love a whole book of that nonsense!!
But I loved the montage of him handling responses to his KregList ad for "Very Handsome Exorcist, Will Solve Spookiest Problems" and then getting called to exorcise a raccoon. Incredible, would love a whole book of that nonsense!!