Have A Very Hellblazer Hallowe’en

October 22, 2014 | Andrea | Comments (0)

Demons and exorcisms and nightmares, oh my! Premiering Friday on NBC and Global is Constantine, this fall's third TV show adapted from a DC Comics series. Based on the long-running horror title Hellblazer, the show is named after the sardonic sorcerer John Constantine, an antihero who battles the forces of hell with his wits and knowledge of the occult.
Viewers will likely see depictions of events from early in the comics' run. Those first stories, written by Jamie Delano and originally published in the late 80s and early 90s, are collected in the following five graphic novels.

Hellblazer - Original SinsHellblazer - The Devil You KnowHellblazer - The Fear MachineHellblazer - The Family ManHellblazer - Rare Cuts
   

Original Sins

This volume collects the first nine issues of Hellblazer.

The Devil You Know

Includes the special miniseries "The Horrorist."

The Fear Machine

Constantine becomes embroiled in the machinations of a secret society.

The Family Man

Constantine hunts a serial killer while wrestling with his own inner demons.

Rare Cuts

Compiles various origin stories plus other out-of-sequence issues.

If you find these stories not to your taste, keep in mind that many other writers and artists have taken on the iconic character, among them Garth Ennis and Mike Carey. Try out their work, or check out the first volume of the new Constantine comics, which replaced the Hellblazer title early last year. And remember — the show may air on primetime network television, but the horror comic series is suggested for adults. Reader discretion is advised!

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