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The John Constantine Hellblazer Sale

Fri, 03/22/2013 - 12:51pm | Kevin Mahadeo

John Constantine: chain-smoker, wise-cracker, all around jerk—and the one person who would do anything, sacrifice anyone, to save the world from evil.

A dabbler in magic since his younger days, Constantine vowed mastery over the dark arts and the demonic and deadly creatures that seek to abuse its power. Although skilled in the occult, like any good illusionist, the master magician knows the true power of deception and his most powerful ability is bluffing his way out of trouble by relying on subterfuge and sleight of hand, whether that trouble be dark forces, tortured souls, or even just jilted lovers. From demons and angels to corrupt humans and the devil himself, Constantine has faced countless battles throughout his long career chronicled in the pages of the HELLBLAZER.

Since its launch in 1988, HELLBLAZER was a staple of the Vertigo line until the series’ conclusion last month with issue #300. To celebrate the series’ momentous run and the launch of CONSTANTINE as part of the DC Universe, DC Comics Digital is holding a special JOHN CONSTANTINE HELLBLAZER SALE!

Now you can get the entire HELLBLAZER series—all 300 issues featuring the work of such writers as Jamie Delano, Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis, Brian Azzarello, Mike Carey and more—for only 99 cents each!

The 7-Day sale begins today in the DC Comics Digital Store!

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Damon Lindelof Talks SWEET TOOTH Finale With Jeff Lemire

Tue, 01/15/2013 - 1:33pm | Pamela Mullin

Recently, Damon Lindelof, the co-creator of LOST and co-writer of films like Star Trek and Prometheus, had a chance to talk with Eisner-nominated writer/artist Jeff Lemire and discuss the finale of SWEET TOOTH.

During the interview, the pair enjoyed an in-depth discussion covering the overarching themes of the series while reflecting on the life of the main character, Gus.

Head on over to Comic Book Resources to read part one and part two of the interview and make sure to check out SWEET TOOTH #40, in stores now!

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DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Dan DiDio on the conclusion of HELLBLAZER

Thu, 11/08/2012 - 1:31pm | Dan DiDio

"We're supremely proud of Vertigo's HELLBLAZER, one of the most critically-acclaimed series we've published. Issue #300 concludes this chapter of Constantine’s epic, smoke-filled story in style and with the energy, talent and creativity fans have come to expect from Peter Milligan, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini. And no one should worry that John is going to hang-up his trenchcoat - he lives on in March, in the pages of the all-new DC Comics New 52 ongoing series, CONSTANTINE, by writer Robert Venditti and artist Renato Guedes." - Dan DiDio, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher

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DC Comics unveils latest addition to The New 52 - CONSTANTINE

Thu, 11/08/2012 - 6:30am | Pamela Mullin

John Constantine has been a constant presence in the pages of DC Comics, having first appeared in SWAMP THING in the 1980s and up through his current adventures in the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK, ANIMAL MAN and SWORD OF SORCERY.

Now, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS announced this morning that the chain-smoking British occult detective will headline his own ongoing comic book series as part of DC Comics-The New 52.

Launching in March 2013, CONSTANTINE will be written by upcoming DEMON KNIGHTS writer and New York Times bestselling author of The Homeland Directive and the sci-fi graphic novel series The Surrogates, Robert Venditti, with incredible art by Renato Guedes (SUPERMAN).

"Few characters in comics are as complex and entertaining as John Constantine, and I'm finding him to be every bit as enjoyable to write as he is to read," says Venditti. "It's my goal to have the new CONSTANTINE series be equal parts familiarity and surprise. This will be the Constantine we all know and love, but facing new and unexpected challenges from both inside and out."

HELLBLAZER, Vertigo's longest-running series which currently headlines John Constantine, will end with issue #300 in February. John Constantine has escaped, cheated, narrowly avoided and even reversed death on multiple occasions. Now, in the conclusion of “Death and Cigarettes,” longtime writer Peter Milligan and artists Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini will test whether he’s got one more second chance in him, giving him the bloody best sendoff he deserves.