- Paperback: 255 pages
- Publisher: D C Comics (a division of Warner Brothers - A Time Warner Entertainment Co.); illustrated edition edition (30 Oct 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1563890526
- ISBN-13: 978-1563890529
- Product Dimensions: 16.9 x 1.5 x 25.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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These are the first nine stories in a contin uing monthly comic-book series published under the title, He llblazer. They detail the adventures of one John Constantine , an insouciant, somewhat amoral occult dabbler and psychic detective. '
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I own most of the Hellblazer Graphic Novels, and this ranks as my second favourite (so far).
It's a nice, bulky volume, filled with short stories about the psychic anti-hero: John Constantine. Excellent value for money when compared to some of the other titles, which are priced the same but smaller. The stories on offer here range from demonic possessions to religious cults. Plus, you'll discover why it doesn't pay to be John's friend!
If you're new to Constantine, perhaps having recently watched the movie, then my advice is to begin your collection with "HAUNTED" and this one, but if possible, go for "HAUNTED" first as it paves the way for further reading (and it's a TERRIFIC tale of horror, violence and black magic!) - Whatever you do though.... DON'T buy the comic adaptation of the movie as it STINKS! The adaptation is rushed, and the three accompanying Hellblazer stories are simply "tasters" from other graphic novels in the series. You have been warned!
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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Originally created by Alan Moore in Swamp Thing, ever popular Hellblazer was given his own long overdue series.
Ably written by Jamie Delano, a stalwart of British comics, we get to know the Silk Cut smoking, trenchcoat wearing lad from Liverpool as he takes on the fiends of hell.
These first issues bring the character out, he's a con-man a liar and cheat but if no one's looking and no one will hear about it then he's apt to save the world.
No super speed or spider bites here, just an honest rogue with nothing but a little magic and his ample wits to keep him alive.
It is because Hellblazer is so normal that this book is a pleasure to read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this graphic novel is excellent and is a good place to start if you want to get into Hellblazer(obviously). My favourite story in this collection is the last one, since it is very mysterious.
If you enjoy reading stories about the occult, black magic and demons this is the book for you. There is a lot of character development over just 9 issues. Great!
If you enjoy reading stories about the occult, black magic and demons this is the book for you. There is a lot of character development over just 9 issues. Great!
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Classic Tales in the U.K. and U.S.A.
Hellblazer:Original Sins takes a little while to get going but as a bunch of horror tales in the DC universe starring John Constantine(from Swamp Thing) you can't really fault this... Read more
Published 8 months ago by j.r
The beginning is allways the best place to start
Hellblazer seems the perfect mix between an ongoing series, changing writers, artists through out (such as most marvel titles), and a linear story spanning many graphic novels,... Read more
Published on 26 April 2008 by Lee S. Morgan
Content goood.
Great content, contains the stories written in the late 80s, the only down side is the paper is not the high quality glossy stuff of some other Hellblazer comics but is more akin... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2007 by Josh Roberts
Still awesome, meybe more so
I first read these when they came out (was about 14 at the time), but the comics lost somewhere along the wayside. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2006 by Omri S. Suleiman
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