The History Of John Constantine Hellblazer Part 1

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  • čas přidán 20. 01. 2023
  • Constantine isn't a great mage not even a good one but he might be the best con man in the DC Universe. Don't for get to like and subscribe if you enjoy the video :) #comicbooks #comics #vertigo #vertigocomics #constantine #johnconstantine #swampthing #hellblazer #papamidnight #dccomics #dcuniverse #dc #alanmoore
    also you can follow me on twitter / latverialibrary
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  • @chris0718
    @chris0718 Před rokem +43

    The world needs more Constantine. Thanks

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem +4

      i agree and thank you! its been alot of fun making these videos!

  • @SonOfSassy
    @SonOfSassy Před rokem +25

    I’ve met Alan Moore. Great man. Met him in Northampton in the uk. Smoking a whopping great spliff he was 😂 he really hates the industry. A true artist

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem +5

      no way! thats amazing! i hope one day i get to meet him hes been my hero since i was alittle kid, and yeah he does i still havent watched the watchmen movie and will not because of the disrespect alan was shown

    • @SonOfSassy
      @SonOfSassy Před rokem +3

      @@Latveria_Library I went to a convention up their with my Dad. He was doing a meet and greet. I was in awe. He was friendly but has a real imposing look in his eyes. I’ve never watch the movie but love the novel. Really enjoyed your video aswell. Hope to watch more of your content in the future. Good luck on your journey brother ✌️

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem +3

      @@SonOfSassy im so envious but at the same time i would more than likely be to nervous to say anything lol i was like that when i met jeph loeb almost didnt go up and speak to him lol. but yeah alan moore doesnt want film adaptions of his characters i would be different if he actually didnt create the characters but i hate he has no say in his own creation. and thank you duder its means alot! been having alot of fun making the videos hopefully it will convince some kids to pick up some of these stories :)

  • @tannerkirk4332
    @tannerkirk4332 Před 10 dny

    Nice. Finally some complete storytelling on Constantine. I’ll be viewing the rest

  • @Drifter2025
    @Drifter2025 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Now, this is what the world needs. Being a long time fan since 98'. Thank you for this and keep them coming!

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yeah I was tired of hearing nothing but negativity torwards comics so decided to highlight the positive to counteract it!

  • @me.in.berlin
    @me.in.berlin Před měsícem

    Thanks for the video!

  • @snugglyduck6534
    @snugglyduck6534 Před rokem +15

    It's like in the HBO True Detective series with the Rust character, smoking is related to seeing the other realms since it creates the coal mine effect in the lungs. It's a Maverick thing - Mave = Maven (Scarlet Witch) and Rick = straw (man) so it's all smoke and mirrors that allows you to transcend. Usually someone who chain smokes (ftr chain - chained to the devil) is already a part of a cursed blood line, but we all serve God whether you deny it or not so, it's a thing. And yes, I speak from experience. In the Wizard of Oz, the Wicked Witch lights the Straw Man's arm on fire - a Fire Arm - so our Fire Arm is more effective against the forces of evil than the mankind version.

  • @kallistiX1
    @kallistiX1 Před 5 měsíci +2

    One small detail: Astra was dancing. Dancing to the recorded screams of her father and his cult.

  • @natethelate4553
    @natethelate4553 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It's crazy how hard it is to find long lore videos on dc stuff

  • @foldbjerg
    @foldbjerg Před 9 měsíci +1

    Keep up the good work ! Great content, dont stop

  • @bb4456
    @bb4456 Před 10 měsíci

    Great vídeo,its a good retrospective of the Delano phase

  • @drakoinx
    @drakoinx Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome vid, so confused how this doesn't have way more views

  • @jussiniemi9560
    @jussiniemi9560 Před 9 měsíci

    Great intro to J.C! thank you!

  • @Vinzent48
    @Vinzent48 Před rokem +1

    awesome video my guy keep this up

  • @lordnul1708
    @lordnul1708 Před 11 měsíci +3

    My favorite issue is Critical Mass. It's the culmination of everything he ever worked for after the Newcastle incident.
    And it's objectively better than what Arrowverse did to Astra's character, which can best be summed up as "hard retcons bordering on a full rewrite".

  • @Shug-Goff
    @Shug-Goff Před rokem +5

    Going to pitch it right now for a t.v. show usinc Jamie Delano's run on Hellblazer as a basis - Wriiten and Directed by Shaun Medows ( This is England and Dead Man's Shoes ) John Constantine played by Tim Roth as an older Constantine making his last stand reflecting on his life. Get various actors to play him at different stages of his life. Call it Constantine - Memories of a Hellblazer.

  • @michaelbraxton137
    @michaelbraxton137 Před rokem

    Great video

  • @s.d4078
    @s.d4078 Před 11 měsíci

    Great story telling.

  • @johnpatrickconiconde8886

    keep it up dude!

  • @meta8671
    @meta8671 Před rokem

    This brings back good memories

  • @drewgilmore9978
    @drewgilmore9978 Před 2 měsíci

    Watching this on John’s bday May 10! Happy birthday, Johnny boy! 🚬

  • @weatherby1982
    @weatherby1982 Před rokem +8

    i loved the tv show it's a shame they cancelled it.

    • @Kevenough
      @Kevenough Před 8 měsíci +2

      Eehh too suave. The John I know is a little...well eglier. Not to putt too fine a point. And not so chipper. Even the actors disposition is too energetic. But maybe I read old John too much.

  • @wolf_quill
    @wolf_quill Před 2 měsíci

    Love this ❤
    Hope to see more. Tho idk if you take requests but i cant find the Darkness comics anywhere and ive read some the lore but theres a lot of spin off series with it thats super obscured. Id be greatful if you could explain the story of Jackie Estacado since hes not as well known deapite his crossovers with batman and super man ❤
    Subbed regardless tho!

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hmmm I've actually never read the darkness by I'm always looking for new stories it's the best part about having this channel lol. I'll try hunt them down and starting reading through them/the spin offs and try to get a video out (although it could be awhile) :)

    • @wolf_quill
      @wolf_quill Před 2 měsíci

      @Latveria_Library no worries ^^ I appreciate it! You're explanation of the lore is very good and I'm excited to see the channel grow

  • @chandisraygor3299
    @chandisraygor3299 Před 2 měsíci

    the views to sub ratio is abysmal man, im sorry you deserve more subs

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah it isn't that big of a deal it's really just a fun hobby, dont get me wrong it would be cool to make a little money but really I just enjoy it :]

  • @greenguy369
    @greenguy369 Před rokem

    😂 I seriously thought my internet was messing up for like half of the video because the long pause after every sentence sounds like the internet buffering.
    Thanks for sharing. I find John Constantine's lore fascinating. But... Not enough yo read the stories to get it.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem +2

      thanks for the feedback! yeah still some what new but i feel im getting better at it with every video

  • @DeLhart4
    @DeLhart4 Před rokem

    New sub

  • @Swampthing86
    @Swampthing86 Před rokem +7

    One of my favorite DC comic book characters. Here's my top 10 DC comic book character list
    1. Swamp Thing/Doctor Alec Holland
    2. Batman/Bruce Wayne
    3. John Constantine
    4. Nightwing/Dick Grayson
    5. Flash/Wally West
    6. Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent
    7. The Sandman/Morpheus
    8. Robin/Damien Wayne
    9. Aquaman/Arthur Curry
    10. Cyborg/Victor Stone

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem

      Are list are very similar lol

    • @Swampthing86
      @Swampthing86 Před rokem

      ​@@Latveria_Library can you show your list? I'm very interested in seeing how your list is similar to mine.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem +1

      @@Swampthing86
      1. Swamp Thing/Doctor Alec Holland
      2. Batman/Bruce Wayne
      3. John Constantine
      4. Nightwing/Dick Grayson
      5. Flash/Wally West
      6. Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent
      7. Animal Man/ Buddy Baker
      8. Robin/Tim Drake
      9. Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent
      10. Cyborg/Victor Stone

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem +1

      its alot harder than i thought to pick a top 10 LOL because there are still so many i love like zatanna, wonder woman, black canary, booster gold, blue beetle/ ted kord, etc

    • @Swampthing86
      @Swampthing86 Před rokem

      @@Latveria_Library I had a hard making my list. It took about an hour. 😁 You've got a great list. Have a great day dude!

  • @MadDogRyan
    @MadDogRyan Před 3 měsíci +1

    The original hellblazer run is still favorite American comic series of all time. If you like constanien read the dresden files novel series you will love it

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh hell yeah those are some books I've always wanted to read but never got around to it I've heard nothing but good things

  • @ringokageyama6439
    @ringokageyama6439 Před rokem +1

    Are you going to cover Constantine other exploits like when The Sandman was retrieving his equipment (bag of sand) or The Books of Magic

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem +1

      yeah but i want to do seperate videos for the sandman and justice league dark stuff part 2 (which im currently working on) is just hellblazer stories then i going to put all over it in a playlist

  • @Drifter2025
    @Drifter2025 Před 6 měsíci

    Waaaay better than the movie!

  • @jasonbean2764
    @jasonbean2764 Před rokem +1

    I became familiar with John when he bounced into Swamp Thing, or Saga Of The, as it was then known.
    I don't know much since the 1980's.
    Please share.:)

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem

      i go into the first couple issues of hellblazer in this video but ill get to working on part 2 soon! thank you for watching :)

  • @AG-en5y
    @AG-en5y Před 4 měsíci

    ❤❤❤

  • @traeandrepowell9348
    @traeandrepowell9348 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @missskabls2247
    @missskabls2247 Před měsícem

    👍🏾

  • @franklinblunt69
    @franklinblunt69 Před rokem +1

    There's some open & unresolved plot matters include chronologic & involved with SOTST. I realize vampires aren't really involved (considering all else encountered & must comprehend if ever while accompanying the Hellblazer😁), but that was too brief an encounter & quickly dispatched the prince of darkness & that coven, beside exploring possible depth although mebbe already another franchise I'm unaware. But with that, I'm trying to recall the chronology when did Constantine blood get altered in relation to involvement with Abby & else (I'm reserving explicit details to not spoil anybody yet start with Hellblazer)? Had to be prior cause that would be an influence upon what's "exchanged" being a bodily fluid (like blood components) beside I'm at a loss about how their involvement happened at all? I'm further unaware of their children & the Alec & Abby saga although aware of the mage's progeny,😈👿😈 ... Still those events happened either issue 8 & 10, really near in time & serial, but unsure whether there was any revision or juggling universes happening else part of suspense. Mebbe this discussion could provide insight😁

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem

      yeah i go over more with the cult and the green in my avatars of the dc universe video also i really hate spoiling to much i want to give enough to get people interested so they will pick up these stories and read them in full so maybe they will fall in love with them like i did maybe ill go alittle more in depth in future videos thank you for the advice! are you talking about in issue 12 when nergal injects john with his blood? because thats after the alec and abby cross over i dont want to spoil

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem

      also i feel like that is more of a swamp thing story so i was saving it for my eventual swamp thing video since hes my favorite character and thats a major plot point for him

    • @franklinblunt69
      @franklinblunt69 Před rokem

      Thx, it seems your presenting some background from Swamp Thing then crossing over with early intro especially around the cause in confronting the Damnation Army that continues past initial Hellblazer issue. Also, prolly need clarify Constantine mostly based in England & Papa Midnite in New York City so they aren't really involved that much, but there's substantial character insight or enough to provide, albeit briefly, a relatively stark moral distinction & comparison about ethic, action, & purpose involving or invoking magic, sorcery, & witchcraft between Midnite & Constantine, compared with the ambiguity gray & murky aspects that will get often presented so beside aging, we are presented wisdom through all the encounters, also supposed to be a virtue but another aspect which introduces ambiguity & risk in attaining or enduring experience & means (grolimoire, lost Gospels, myth, ...) that knowledge, skill, & capability, such as controlling moral hazards of absolute power & corruption. Anyway, early issues reflect upon Constantine's youth, even with Gaz (Gary Lester), so there's another aspect involving maturity, forced by tragedy, loss, & heartbreak, earned through selfless gallantry, sacrifice, & heroic conquest, ... although Constantine was then a rather cruel prankster (nature or nurture) yet develops into the laughing mage, dry sarcastic enlightening incisive irking & irritating the Hell out of nearly everything, even putting the the First of the Fallen in his place, while rationalizing better cause for protecting the Universe in all it's chaotic dysfunctional glory. He's not really an heretic, sacrilegious, iconoclast, or apolitical beside expresses thought about history & current events in mortal human & immortal condition, society & policy, progress better or worse,. Hope you're able follow that stream or glean something. I thought about seeing if any interest was online about Hellblazer so appreciate your presentation & response.

  • @sierra7202
    @sierra7202 Před rokem

    Is there a second part.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem

      I'm working on it now :) it might be awhile because I'm rereading through hellblazer to prepare

  • @zionleach3001
    @zionleach3001 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm a fan of contemporary fantasy and occult detective comics. But characters like Constantine and Cal McDonald are kinda like most modern super heroes. Not allowed a ounce of happiness.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před 2 měsíci

      Ehh most of the time yes but it's kind of his on fault for the most part but I will say he does get a few happy moments throughout the series at the of Garth ennis run hes really in a good place

    • @zionleach3001
      @zionleach3001 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Latveria_Library Yeah he is a con-man. I mean summoning a demon to fight another demon isn't exactly a GOOD idea.

  • @justinmagee2203
    @justinmagee2203 Před rokem

    Funny how only he ends up on top

  • @The_preserver_x16
    @The_preserver_x16 Před 7 měsíci

    How does this have 31k likes yet 16k views?

  • @postpunk5967
    @postpunk5967 Před rokem +1

    I never liked Constantine Vertigo, I prefer Constantine DC for one reason: Zatanna.
    Epiphany Greaves, Kit Ryan, Dani Wright and others there was no one in Hellblazer that you were rooting to end up with he. That wasn't the mechanics of the story.
    Zatanna is the only person who can get around Constantine's "curse", which means she can marry John without/with no problems!
    I love JohnZee deeply. There are no other comic book ship that I like as much as I like Zatanna & Constantine.
    Harley Quinn #29: Zatanna is fucking her John Constantine on Prime Earth, no alternate universes hahaha
    Forever JohnZee

  • @jalenikezeue4114
    @jalenikezeue4114 Před rokem

    I am sorry But John cannot Be trusted he has a history of not just Backstabbing his Enemies But also his Allies And He's a con Artist how can the fans like a character like Him

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem +2

      i think thats part of what makes him likeable, its rare to see a main character in a comic series thats like that and he feels much more realistic than most :)

    • @jalenikezeue4114
      @jalenikezeue4114 Před rokem

      @@Latveria_Library OK don't Me Wrong I like John But I can't ignore his flaws doesn't his methods make you Question His sense of morality

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem +1

      @@jalenikezeue4114 oh of course he isnt a good person whatsoever hes more of a con man than a mage i go over alittle bit of that in this video towards the end but i do think he regrets alot of what he has done in the past and tries to do better but ultimately he falls back into his same old ways and the cycle continues

    • @jalenikezeue4114
      @jalenikezeue4114 Před rokem

      @@Latveria_Library Can john control the Elements

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Před rokem

      @@jalenikezeue4114 can he? i havent read anything where he controls the elements but its not suprising he dabbles alittle in all types of magic but hes master of none

  • @justinmagee2203
    @justinmagee2203 Před rokem

    John con sux

  • @AdemNBTR
    @AdemNBTR Před 11 měsíci +1

    Always been a fan of the more “edgy” stuff of either Marvel & DC. It’s a shame that stuff like this doesn’t get enough love in live action.
    Will check more of your content since ironically I was looking for John’s content on here and found yours.