Reviews

John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 2: The Best Version of You by Simon Spurrier

wedgelovespizza's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

michaelmac316's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

4.5

brandonadaniels's review

5.0

Spurrier’s run is easily the best since the Hellblazer Vertigo Days, but I’d argue it’s the best since Mike Carey’s run. The end feels a bit rushed, but from what I understand, the run was cut a bit short, which is an unbelievable travesty. I’ve seen something about a new Hellblazer-like book coming from Spurrier in the near future, so hope isn’t totally lost.

not_o_kate's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Toxic friendship, Violence, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Animal cruelty, and Gore

Moderate: Xenophobia, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Death of parent and Forced institutionalization

bicanthropus's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Stunning conclusion to the short run. There were some twists I saw coming, and others that caught me completely by surprise

such as Noah being his son

.  Absolutely incredible reflection on John as a character and how while he’s a hero, darkness lingers around him. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Murder, Sexual content, Suicide, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Pedophilia

Minor: Abandonment and Xenophobia

eideticmoose's review

4.0

1. How dare you bait me into thinking they were dead?

duncan_mcguire's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

howiedoowinfam's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

betogzz's review

5.0

Lo mejor de Hellblazer en años, el clasico Constantine regresó y duro poco. Espero renueven esta serie con los mismos artistas.

kaumlaut's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75