Hellblazer: The Early Days Of John Constantine

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
  • Hello and welcome. This video looks at the creation of John Constantine in Swamp Thing and then the first 40 issues of the ongoing series. Primarily written by Jamie Delano, with fill-in issues by Grant Morrison, Neil Gaiman and Dick Foreman. Published by DC.
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    The Unexplored Medium by William A. Christensen and Mark Seifert. Wizard Magazine #27. November 1993.
    Trail Blazers: Interviews With Jamie Delano And Garth Ennis. Originally published in Bloodsongs #8. 1997.
    tabula-rasa.info/AusComics/He...
    An Interview With Hellblazer Author Jamie Delano by Michael Grunier. The Fantasy Hive. November 21, 2018.
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  • @falgalhutkinsmarzcal3962
    @falgalhutkinsmarzcal3962 Před měsícem +41

    Cue Gene Wilder screaming, "My name is FrankenSTEIN!"

  • @juniorjames7076
    @juniorjames7076 Před měsícem +27

    God I loved the early '90s and the dawn of Vertigo at DC! An electrifying time to be into comics and graphic novels, and this is when newsstands and bookstores like Walden, B'Dalton and Border's began to sell indie published books and Mature titles just like comic specialty shops. Karen Berger does not get enough praise for ushering in this fantastic era. Give this woman her flowers now!!!!

  • @amanzeihedioha
    @amanzeihedioha Před měsícem +16

    Rest in Peace, Comichistorian

  • @jakepalermo9181
    @jakepalermo9181 Před měsícem +18

    Now here's a character who always seems to hit the right notes with whoever's working on him. Guess we got Delano to thank for that.

  • @maxmaxmaxmax647
    @maxmaxmaxmax647 Před měsícem +11

    The first arcs with the deadly sins, still are some of my favourite comics of all time

    • @juniorjames7076
      @juniorjames7076 Před měsícem +2

      God I loved the early '90s and the dawn of Vertigo at DC! An electrifying time to be into comics and graphic novels, and this is when newsstands and bookstores like Walden, B'Dalton and Border's began to sell indie published books and Mature titles just like comic specialty shops. Karen Berger does not get enough praise for ushering in this fantastic era. Give this woman her flowers now!!!!

  • @bufordhighwater9872
    @bufordhighwater9872 Před měsícem +11

    That was very well done. You could have made a 30 minute video covering early Hellblazer and it would still be 30 minutes too short for a real sense of completion. The fact that you covered what you did as well as you did in 15 minutes, is a testament to your skills in editing and writing. Your research is impeccable, your analyses are logical, and your passion bleeds through your work in ways of which most artists can only dream.

  • @rramirez3582
    @rramirez3582 Před měsícem +14

    I cannot wait until you cover the Garth Ennis run. Now I have to go out, find and read all of Jamie Delanos run. Thanks

    • @VuotoPneumaNN
      @VuotoPneumaNN Před měsícem +7

      Imho Delano’s run is way better than Ennis’

    • @paulakroy2635
      @paulakroy2635 Před měsícem +4

      @@VuotoPneumaNNDelano’s is better but Ennis’s run is still great

    • @rramirez3582
      @rramirez3582 Před měsícem

      I believe it

    • @VuotoPneumaNN
      @VuotoPneumaNN Před měsícem +2

      @@paulakroy2635 Yeah, the Ennis run is the best thing he's ever written. More heart and less random edgelord shit than most of his other comics.

    • @paulakroy2635
      @paulakroy2635 Před měsícem

      @@VuotoPneumaNN sara, war stories

  • @bensneb360
    @bensneb360 Před měsícem +2

    Early Hellblazer is some of the best & most underrated art work of all time, something about the heavy shading mixed with bright colors just pops out and is super stylish

  • @JamesHaney
    @JamesHaney Před měsícem +3

    JC has been a Mystic connection between DC’s Heroic side and what would become VERTIGO’s Supernatural/Horror aspect. Moore, Delano, et al, created a deep, extremely Human character, dealing with Powers and Principalities beyond the ken of Mortal men. A roit riot of a character who continues, albeit in mainstream DC continuity again, to reveal the Unseen always at hand.
    A great beginning to the series overview: looking forward to more!🖖♾

  • @ssatva
    @ssatva Před měsícem +2

    I picked up Constantine during the Vertigo run, but somehow got a hold of critical Delano stories like Newcastle. I've been fascinated by Hellblazer but not always able to hold on for all the turns the books take. I'll be fascinated to get an overview of the territory, thank so much!

  • @VuotoPneumaNN
    @VuotoPneumaNN Před měsícem +2

    The best Hellblazer run. No discussion.

  • @robling1937
    @robling1937 Před měsícem +19

    I'm currently reading Moore's Swamp Thing, and then reading Hellblazer after that. Always love your videos my guy.

    • @jacobbornowsky4013
      @jacobbornowsky4013 Před měsícem

      That’s what I did as well.. and if you’re still interested after that Sandman’s first 30 issues or so has some wonderful Easter eggs set up all the way back in Jaime Delano’s Hellblazer.. it’s worth the pay off

  • @Rjpmccarthy
    @Rjpmccarthy Před měsícem +4

    I hardly ever leave comments on CZcams videos, but SBP asked very nicely, so thank you very much for a fascinating summary of the early history of John Constantine.
    I shall be very grateful to learn more.

  • @ZizouZico
    @ZizouZico Před měsícem +4

    Excellent. Perfect timing for the upcoming omni.

  • @rickytoddbotelho9555
    @rickytoddbotelho9555 Před měsícem +1

    Excellent job. One of the best horror stories I ever read was an issue of this book. Monkeys paw😂❤🐵

  • @ctbinary42
    @ctbinary42 Před měsícem +1

    Absolutely loved this series through all its ups and downs. Hellblazer, Sandman and Swamp Thing will always be the holy trinity of Vertigo

  • @MrPatrickAnonymous
    @MrPatrickAnonymous Před 25 dny +2

    I met John Totleben when I lived in Erie, Pennsylvania, in the 1990s. Such a good guy! He would happily talk about comics, his creative process, and indulge all of a teenager's silly questions. Cheers to you, John!!

  • @CharzaKitsune
    @CharzaKitsune Před měsícem +6

    I was JUST thinking a Hellblazer series of videos from you would be *FANTASTIC*
    And here I am, happy

  • @tsburgos
    @tsburgos Před měsícem +5

    My boy getting his flowers 🎉 You know not how happy you've made me 🥲 As eternal, superb video.

  • @gabrielkuma8220
    @gabrielkuma8220 Před měsícem

    Spanish being my first language, constanTINE always made sense. Great video as always

  • @TheMagnificentMongoSlade

    Hellblazer/Constantine is one of my fav DC series, period.
    Delano really set the stage. Ennis really did a great job, too.

  • @jbwatson9558
    @jbwatson9558 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for exploring one of my favorite Vertigo characters.

  • @rowan9403
    @rowan9403 Před měsícem +2

    Loved this vid, read i think the first 150 issues so looking forward to the rest of this series

  • @bvarsho1
    @bvarsho1 Před 12 dny

    You're right. Delano did set the tone for existential dread. I loved it.

  • @vincentimbesi3947
    @vincentimbesi3947 Před měsícem +2

    Great job. I’m looking forward to you covering the rest of the Constantine run! 👍🏼

  • @CapitalDOOM
    @CapitalDOOM Před měsícem +2

    Can’t wait for the hellblazer omnibus vol 1.

  • @legendmaker694
    @legendmaker694 Před měsícem +2

    There's demand for this type of material!

  • @muriok2474
    @muriok2474 Před měsícem

    John Constantine is one of my favorite underrated dc character

  • @FishMatRetinue
    @FishMatRetinue Před měsícem +2

    This is my favorite channel on CZcams. Definitely the best comic book channel I have come across. The format is great and your taste in material is just what I look for in content. You've informed me of a lot of my favorite books too. I've found many of my pickups from listening to these videos every week. Starman being my favorite so far. Keep doing what you're doing! And thank you for the grade A comic book content! I look forward to what you put out every week!

  • @deepbl4ck
    @deepbl4ck Před měsícem +2

    Side note: Newcastle is Gordon Sumner's (Sting) home town.

  • @badnamebob
    @badnamebob Před měsícem +1

    Good luck man, I really enjoyed the episode!

  • @saturnsetherdragon
    @saturnsetherdragon Před měsícem +3

    I’m super glad you’re covering this on your channel I’ve wanted you to do some videos about Constantine forever now!

  • @dnall499
    @dnall499 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for always pushing out quality content!

  • @DungeonMusings
    @DungeonMusings Před měsícem +3

    Great start to your overview and looking forward to seeing what is to come!

  • @AlienBusDriver1
    @AlienBusDriver1 Před měsícem +2

    I'm sure you already have a bunch on your plate, but if you're covering the entirety of hellblazer you should definitely check out the modern hellblazer series by Simon Spurrier, obviously check it out after you finish this series. But it is really obvious that somebody who loved old school hellblazer wrote that, and managed to carry the spirit forward very well.

  • @lofiwire7917
    @lofiwire7917 Před měsícem +2

    Insta like. Even if its a comic I've never read or care about, you always make it interesting. Thank You for the A+ content.

  • @devinbrizendine7821
    @devinbrizendine7821 Před měsícem +1

    Always nice seeing a new video, and it's always even better when it's on a character that I've been wanting to know more about. Looking forward to the next one, and hopefully some more Constantine videos in the future.

  • @thomasalford8908
    @thomasalford8908 Před měsícem

    Excellent job!

  • @Nebulous8091
    @Nebulous8091 Před měsícem

    Great to see you do this

  • @78deathface
    @78deathface Před měsícem

    Always enjoy your videos

  • @alonsoreyesg
    @alonsoreyesg Před měsícem

    Great video!

  • @antoniopedro7353
    @antoniopedro7353 Před měsícem

    Great material!

  • @darkvlad7743
    @darkvlad7743 Před měsícem

    Great Content 👍🏿

  • @yokainov2433
    @yokainov2433 Před měsícem

    Been waiting for this!!!

  • @asukayukki7568
    @asukayukki7568 Před měsícem

    Great video

  • @pippy6973
    @pippy6973 Před měsícem

    another great video!

  • @Getwright-
    @Getwright- Před měsícem

    Love every video youve ever uploaded. Well done

  • @pauljohnson271
    @pauljohnson271 Před měsícem

    Yay! Keep up the great work!

  • @AdamWasilewskiPRIV
    @AdamWasilewskiPRIV Před měsícem

    Cool video. Thanks!

  • @graefx
    @graefx Před měsícem +1

    I really appreciate the Constatine vs Constanteen preamble. It makes me feel like less of a pedantic ass hole or at least not alone. Looking forward to future installments.

  • @allsoulsrize
    @allsoulsrize Před 18 dny

    Thank you!

  • @joemountains1539
    @joemountains1539 Před měsícem

    Thanks!

  • @karlstegeman4904
    @karlstegeman4904 Před měsícem

    Can’t wait for part 2!!!

  • @TheGeekyAmreeki
    @TheGeekyAmreeki Před měsícem

    Excellent work brother. Keep it up.

  • @nerdfatha
    @nerdfatha Před měsícem

    Fantastic video! I look forward to all the parts!

  • @rogergoza3180
    @rogergoza3180 Před měsícem

    I loved this video keep up the good work

  • @alfredolopez9642
    @alfredolopez9642 Před měsícem

    Ah, Hellblazer!
    What a great series. I completely agree with you, Alan. This was Vertigo's beating heart, and Jaimie Delano's run was the perfect way to start. So much atmosphere and feel in it.
    Many people sing praises for Garth Ennis' run, deservedly so. That run is maybe the greatest in all of Hellblazer but, without Delano's very solid foundation, Ennis' wouldn't exist. Jaime walked so that Garth could run.
    Sad to see such an influential comic book series end. The newest iteration (John Constantine: Hellblazer) can't touch the legacy it's predecessor left.
    Great video as always Overlord. I hope your channel gets the views it deserves. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @carloscrecelius9597
    @carloscrecelius9597 Před měsícem +2

    Great work, as usual. This is my favorite comic content channel.

  • @abrax_7
    @abrax_7 Před měsícem +1

    Very good commentary, thank you.

  • @regan9851
    @regan9851 Před měsícem

    Go for it dude 😊

  • @GregBlackmanMusic
    @GregBlackmanMusic Před měsícem

    Great video. Subscribed and looking forward to watching more.

  • @MrReekred
    @MrReekred Před měsícem

    Great video. More of Constantine please.

  • @Mr_Quimper
    @Mr_Quimper Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for this. You reminded me to pre-order the Hellblazer: Jamie Delano: Omnibus.

  • @hidrogu10000
    @hidrogu10000 Před měsícem +1

    Love the vídeo, hope to see more of It in the future

  • @pacotorres5968
    @pacotorres5968 Před měsícem

    Thanks man for finally landing on hellblazer!

  • @EnglishTheif
    @EnglishTheif Před měsícem

    Great video! I hope it does well

  • @Sadman1972
    @Sadman1972 Před měsícem

    Loved this series

  • @shidiwen9329
    @shidiwen9329 Před měsícem

    Looking forward to the second video.

  • @mathewsimoes2962
    @mathewsimoes2962 Před měsícem

    I only discovered your channel a few weeks ago and have been watching many of your videos since. Excellent and insightful content. And I’m excited to see more of these Hellblazer videos.

  • @foolofshadows
    @foolofshadows Před měsícem

    Thoroughly enjoying the depth and insight of your work, and would devour as many episodes as you could produce about John Constantine.

  • @emanuelcruzcarrasco4277
    @emanuelcruzcarrasco4277 Před měsícem

    Hope you can complete your project, good vid.

  • @Brian_Boru
    @Brian_Boru Před měsícem

    You are doing fine work here, Allan. Long may it continue.

  • @RodrigoFarias-vc1nm
    @RodrigoFarias-vc1nm Před měsícem

    First time commenting. This channel is f*cking awesome.

  • @paulmiller996
    @paulmiller996 Před měsícem

    excellent

  • @JENIFFERSTONE
    @JENIFFERSTONE Před měsícem

    I suscribed because i loved your vertigo vids, i was really hoping you would make a constantine video im really glad

  • @donbarr1
    @donbarr1 Před měsícem

    Great stuff. Always loved the books but also wondered about sales

  • @russellsmith1605
    @russellsmith1605 Před měsícem

    Loved this video! I've never read Hellblazer, and this serves as a wonderfully insightful intro! Looking forward to future installments!

  • @basscot17
    @basscot17 Před měsícem

    Just shared the video in a Hellblazer group on the socials, hope you get the most views!! Great video once again

  • @Categoryonegames
    @Categoryonegames Před měsícem

    I can't wait to see the rest of your series covering Constantine. I've owned this series two different times 1-300 and haven't read it either time, sigh. I'm excited to see what I've missed.

  • @GerardEarley
    @GerardEarley Před měsícem

    Great video, i've not read them since their original publication but I might give them another go now...

  • @aidan_fig4048
    @aidan_fig4048 Před měsícem

    I love your videos man. If you’re starting a hellblazer series I’m there!

  • @generaldethhead9461
    @generaldethhead9461 Před měsícem

    The best!!!

  • @GNARGNARHEAD
    @GNARGNARHEAD Před měsícem

    oh that was awesome, looking forward to hearing more about Constantine. some of that early art reminded me of the movie American Pop

  • @unrulysimian3897
    @unrulysimian3897 Před měsícem

    Was wondering when you’d get around to John. The usual EXCELLENT breakdown.

  • @onboardnavvy7105
    @onboardnavvy7105 Před měsícem

    As a Brit (and a Londoner, although fair play to Delano for shifting JC's childhood towards Liverpool), I was so happy about Hellblazer nailing the UK's sense of place and culture (Daphne Moon and Ross's wedding were still in the future, but even then I'd learnt to tailor my expectations). Thank you for an amazing 15 minute summation (could be longer etc) for something close to my heart.

    • @VuotoPneumaNN
      @VuotoPneumaNN Před měsícem

      "Daphne Moon and Ross's wedding"? What the hell are you talking about?

  • @1966Heath
    @1966Heath Před měsícem

    Man, thank you for taking the time and effort to pronounce his name correctly. I know it’s not that important but as a hardcore fan of ole’ John since the beginning, the “TEEN” thing just gets on my nerves so much, haha. Also, yeah, Moore may have technically created the character but I think we owe Delano a lot more for really fleshing Constantine out and making him feel like a real human.

  • @jamilfrost6217
    @jamilfrost6217 Před měsícem +4

    I love that you actually give a deep and critical analysis on these vertigo titles and comics in general. Have you ever thought of discussing about Y the last man?

    • @paulakroy2635
      @paulakroy2635 Před měsícem +2

      He’s stated that he plans to cover all vertigo titles eventually

  • @TheSkaOreo
    @TheSkaOreo Před měsícem +1

    Nice!

    • @TheSkaOreo
      @TheSkaOreo Před měsícem

      lol. Guess I’m on team “teen” then.

    • @Sorrelhas
      @Sorrelhas Před měsícem

      Nice >:]

  • @leonidasnoble6939
    @leonidasnoble6939 Před měsícem

    Always a thrill when you drop a video. Even more so when it's a title I'm familiar with. And, lose my mind when it's a favorite.
    More Hellblazer/Vertigo, please.
    Wouldn't mind some reviews of the losted titles and companies that went out of business in the ’80s. Surprised more haven't found their way back. Probably more have than I know. VIVAT!

  • @terribled
    @terribled Před měsícem

    Reread my tpb's so many times in the late 90's and early 00's. I have considered many times filling in the run, but I never find back issues or trades in my area.
    I agree that Delano gave John a relatability that few writers captured following. Plus Newcastle is a prime example how to script a flashback story that actually contains tension, since we really didn't know what had happened until issue 11. Sure we knew John survived, but the how and why were a terrible revelation that shed so much light onto the man John had become.

  • @luisteodoro4222
    @luisteodoro4222 Před měsícem

    Great video
    i'm reading all of the Vertigo issues, now there's only the Peter Milligan's run left
    i hope you keep making videos

    • @ishotmyboss
      @ishotmyboss Před měsícem

      Those are the worst. He screws everything up.

  • @Akstergrind
    @Akstergrind Před měsícem

    FINALLY, an American person who can pronounce JC's name correctly! I met Jamie Delano a few years back, and he said how much the constant mispronunciation irked him, so it's great that you respect the book enough to bother taking it into account!
    This was a really excellent insight into the Jamie Delano years! Is there any possibility of you covering the subsequent writers' eras? I'd be very interested to see what you thought of Ennis's run, Mike Carey's and even my least favourite, Brian Azzarello's nasty little run on the title!

  • @thevasic
    @thevasic Před měsícem

    Great Video...looking forward to the Ennis/Dillon era!

    • @paulakroy2635
      @paulakroy2635 Před měsícem

      I think the first run is great. The second run is terrible. That said Ennis wrote Constantine in Dogwelder and it’s a really funny parody of what Constantine has become

  • @porassrivastava8242
    @porassrivastava8242 Před měsícem +1

    OMG MY FAV CHANNEL IS DOING MY FAV RUN AAAAAAAA

  • @TheoAndHisPedals
    @TheoAndHisPedals Před měsícem

    I just finished up the original run and on the whole I found it incredibly enjoyable.
    By the end I did start to tire a bit of the endless cycle of “Constantine is a dick, gets his mates killed but changes a bit when he finds a woman but then she dies” but I did like the fact that by the end he does seem like a much older man.

  • @Jason-ro7of
    @Jason-ro7of Před měsícem

    Please continue the hellblazer project.

  • @graemekcunningham9878
    @graemekcunningham9878 Před měsícem

    loved Hellblazer!

  • @fengusburnt
    @fengusburnt Před měsícem

    Hell yeah! Very excited for discussion of the last third or so of Constaintine. I don't know anyone else who's read those comics and have never gotten to discuss them. Also it's been more than a decade since I read those comics.

    • @ishotmyboss
      @ishotmyboss Před měsícem

      I've read almost everything. John is my favorite comic character of all time.

    • @TitularHeroine
      @TitularHeroine Před měsícem

      ​@@ishotmybossOh, for.... All this time when I've seen you comment, I'd been reading your user name as "is hot my boss". Like... Huh, okay...
      I finally got it. 😂😂😂

  • @3L_B4R7O
    @3L_B4R7O Před měsícem

    Nice

  • @ComicBookPhil
    @ComicBookPhil Před měsícem

    More Hellblazer yeeee 🔥🔥🔥