Morrigan2575 November 30, 2014 Share November 30, 2014 I hope it's OK to start this thread. I'm interested in reading the comics and need some advice. As of right now I think I'm just going to jump in with Constantine #20 unless this is the middle/end of a story arc. The preview for #20 sounds interesting with Constantine and Earth 2 Constantine in the same title. How about recommendations on past story arcs/trade paperbacks? Link to comment
Wax Lion November 30, 2014 Share November 30, 2014 (edited) I've long been meaning to read Jaime Delano's run, which is where the series begins. I understand the series has taken a couple stories directly from it. "Bad Habits" is a must-read. It just defined the future of the character so much. Personally, I picked it up with Warren Ellis' run which turned out to be a bit of a disaster. Ellis is a good writer, but he did a school shooting story and Columbine happened just before it was due to hit stores. The publisher pulled it and Ellis quit in disgust. IMO, Ellis was still warming up by then so his run never really gets going. Brian Azarello's run is interesting because he breaks all the rules (John goes to the states, he doesn't narrate) and it works pretty well. However, I just reread the Mike Carey and Denise Mina runs. Carey's stuff is great, IMO he takes the concept to a new level while staying within the old rules. Mina's story was just a good creepy scare. I know nothing about the Constantine series. Sadly, it sounds like there's a lot of hatereading from people who just can't give up on the character. Edited November 30, 2014 by Wax Lion Link to comment
Morrigan2575 November 30, 2014 Author Share November 30, 2014 Awesome, thanks for the recommendations. I'll take a look, maybe put a few on my Christmas List. Link to comment
Agent Dark November 30, 2014 Share November 30, 2014 I'd recommend Justice League Dark. The team up of Zatanna, Deadman and Constantine (the New52 version of him anyway) is pretty good. Plus there is some really great artwork. Given those persistent rumours of a Guillermo del Toro helmed Justice League Dark movie in the works, it might be worthwhile to check it out anyway to brush up in DC's supernatural/magical side 1 Link to comment
Fukui San December 1, 2014 Share December 1, 2014 Slight correction: Dangerous Habits, not Bad Habits. And yes, it's crucial. The movie, such as it is, was based on it. All of Garth Ennis' run should be read. Aside from what was mentioned, there's his debut in the Alan Moore Swamp Thing as a supporting character which is great. Can't remember the exact titles. I didn't really like the Azzarello run, haven't read what's come after like Mina and Carey. Link to comment
Bruinsfan December 5, 2014 Share December 5, 2014 (edited) It does seem that the show is taking some plot points from Moore's "American Gothic" Swamp Thing run. The "rising darkness" story thread sounds more like what the Brujeria were doing to pump up supernatural evil across the globe than the more personal stories John was involved in within Hellblazer.. Edited December 5, 2014 by Bruinsfan Link to comment
Morrigan2575 December 6, 2014 Author Share December 6, 2014 I'd recommend Justice League Dark. The team up of Zatanna, Deadman and Constantine (the New52 version of him anyway) is pretty good. Plus there is some really great artwork. Given those persistent rumours of a Guillermo del Toro helmed Justice League Dark movie in the works, it might be worthwhile to check it out anyway to brush up in DC's supernatural/magical sideThanks. I asked my comic book guy about Justice League Dark and Constantine. He said he stopped reading JLD because it got too weird so I didn't bother. Since X-Factor has been canceled I can pick up a replacement title, maybe I'll go with JLD over Constantine. Link to comment
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