Literally Graphic reviewed John Constantine Hellblazer by Andy Diggle
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4 stars
Reading this I couldn't help but draw some comparisons between it and my brief (very disappointing) foray into the Madam Xanadu comics. Both following similar dark occult plot lines.
Where John Constantine, for all his crusty edges, is a joy to read. The same cannot be said of the otherwise rather beautiful Madam Xanadu comics. I think one of the biggest (and least political) differences between them is that while Constantin's mythos is made up of all traditional parts - his story is original. Madam Xanadu's back story on the other hand wreaks of cliches.
But to go back to the comic at hand. I would commend Andy Diggle (as many other have done so) on a fantastic set of stories. Not only do they portray Constantine in all his anti-hero glory, but they are also original and interesting. Hard hitting and antisocial. I'll certainly be coming back to read …
Reading this I couldn't help but draw some comparisons between it and my brief (very disappointing) foray into the Madam Xanadu comics. Both following similar dark occult plot lines.
Where John Constantine, for all his crusty edges, is a joy to read. The same cannot be said of the otherwise rather beautiful Madam Xanadu comics. I think one of the biggest (and least political) differences between them is that while Constantin's mythos is made up of all traditional parts - his story is original. Madam Xanadu's back story on the other hand wreaks of cliches.
But to go back to the comic at hand. I would commend Andy Diggle (as many other have done so) on a fantastic set of stories. Not only do they portray Constantine in all his anti-hero glory, but they are also original and interesting. Hard hitting and antisocial. I'll certainly be coming back to read the rest in this arc.
The art is also pretty fantastic. A great update on the classic style of the original comics. Just detailed enough to fill the space, with a color scheme that really complemented the mood of the stories.