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John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 1: Original Sins Paperback – March 8, 2011

by Jamie Delano (Author), John Ridgway (Illustrator)
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The very first Hellblazer collection Original Sins is available in a new edition that includes John Constantine’s appearances in Swamp Thing. This is the first of a series of new Hellblazer editions starring Vertigo’s longest running antihero, John Constantine, England’s chain-smoking, low-rent magus.

This first collection is a loosely connected series of tales of John’s early years where Constantine was at his best and at his worst, all at the same time.
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Born in 1954, Jamie Delano has made a diverse, cross-genre contribution to the comic book medium, scripting—over some 25 years—both original works (World Without End, Tainted, Ghostdancing, Hell Eternal, Cruel and Unusual, Territory, Outlaw Nation) and publisher-owned properties (Captain Britain, Dr Who, Night Raven, Hellblazer, Animal Man, Batman, Shadowman). He is currently practicing for retirement, living in semi-rural England with his partner, Sue.

John Ridgway is a British comics artist whose work is immediately distinctive for its unusual realism coupled with a delicate, sketchy pencil line. Ridgway has been responsible for creating the look for a number of series, including Hellblazer, and has worked on iconic characters including Doctor Who and the Incredible Hulk. He was also the artist chosen to depict Judge Dredd without his helmet for the first and only time in the character's history.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vertigo; New edition (March 8, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401230067
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401230067
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.65 x 0.71 x 10.12 inches
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DVF
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow never read any Constantine before, been parts of other comics but not a solo one
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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And it was great. I loved the way it centered on a bunch of different stories in one volume. And holds true with the title original sins. The writing and dialogue and characters are all amazing. The ghosts he has in his life are a great tie in too. I really enjoyed this on so many levels. Funny, sad, mad, upsetting, heroic, cowardly, all of it. And I liked the art and the way the story is also told in 3rd person or whatever its called lol when the main character is in the story but also from his perspective when thinking (what we're reading). Definitely, highly recommend reading this and more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Constantine at his best! (with bonus Swamp Thing!)
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2011
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This new version of the Original Sins TPB includes the first 9 issue of Hellblazer from 1988 along with issues #76-77 of the Swamp Thing. The first nine issues of Hellblazer involve a man named John Constantine who plays a role between heaven and hell and keeps the people safe from their literal demons all while being shunned from those of a higher, heavenly authority. The first issues involve Constantine helping an old friend who ended up releasing a demon named Mnemoth who makes people develop a voracious appetite for that which they covet and they eventually starve from it. Constantine is forced to use his contacts and find the evil beast plaguing the people and coax it right into a trap! Later, after thwarting a bit of demon politics, he meets a woman named Zed who becomes quite the love interest all the while helping him find a lost girl in a sickening kidnapping and then, after heading to the states to check on his old buddy Swamp Thing, encounters a man from `Nam that is still haunted by the mental wounds of war that envelope him. Constantine, hot on the trail of a religious sect, learn that he's not the only one who wants Zed and figures out that the cult has taken her and is using her as a "virgin Mary" of sorts and it's up to him to get her out of her predicament!

In the issues of Swamp Thing, the Swamp Thing possesses Constantine's body to bear a child with Swamp Thing's wife but she is (rightfully) uncomfortable with the whole ordeal and doesn't truly believe it's Alec in Constantine's body and not just Constantine himself playing a devious trick. As she flees to think things through, she encounters the real Constantine back in his own body and learns that he's really out to protect her and bring her back to her love.

These 9 issues of Hellblazer and two issues of Swamp Thing really do a fantastic job of story telling. There are points when you can really tell it's the late 80s (lots of talk about AIDS and politics) but the dialogue really draws you into the story and the art keeps you hooked. This isn't an actiony beat-em-up like other comics but a dark, gritty world of magic and evil where one man walking the spiritual line is the only hope for a chance at normality. This was a truly great read and one I highly recommend to anyone wanting a fantastic comic to flip through. This new edition with the extra issues (not to mention, cover gallery) is a definite plus as well!
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Jacob M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to a Fallen World
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014
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Not too long ago I saw a trailer for an upcoming show called Constantine and I was blown away by how cool it looked. I found out it was based on a comic book called Hellblazer and five minutes of research later I was looking on Amazon for the first book. The premise and protagonist were so brilliant I knew I would love it right away. After reading Volume 1, I'm proud to say that I was right.

Hellblazer tells the story of John Constantine; a cynical, foul-mouthed, chain-smoking, Liverpudlian magician, con-man, and occult detective who protects humanity from black magic and demons. Despite being a master sorcerer, he rarely ever uses magic. This is because unlike most people, John understand the dangers of his art. He chooses to only use magic as a last resort, instead relying on his talent for manipulation to get himself out of bad situations. Batman may be the world's greatest detective, but John Constantine is the world's greatest con-man. This talent makes him a very morally ambiguous character. He'll save hundreds of people, but manipulate and use them in order to do it. He's not a hero and he doesn't try to be, he's just a guy making a living doing what he does best. Unfortunately this living has been the death of several close friends who continue to haunt him years later. John Constantine is a brilliant character. Despite being morally ambiguous you can't help but love him and hope he wins. Even if you don't like the story, Hellblazer is worth reading just because of its protagonist.

This book contains the first nine issues of the comic, referred to as the Original Sins arc. The story is very episodic, the issues being only loosely connected to each other. Together they serve as an excellent introduction to the world of Hellblazer. It's a bleak world full of demons and fools who would sell their souls just for a taste of magic and the chaos that comes with it. It's a world where the good guys don't always win, and even when they do it isn't always a happy ending. In one chapter, an entire town is torn apart while John watches in horror. Another shows a demon that could easily end civilization, and to stop it John has to do something horrible. Of course Hellblazer isn't all depressing. There is actually a lot of humor, usually provided by the cynical protagonist. Not only that, but when John does win, it's usually by completely outsmarting his enemies. There is a lot of variety in the chapters, something I really appreciated. They aren't the greatest stories I've ever read, but they were still very enjoyable. Jamie Delano's writing is excellent; it's obvious why people consider him the definitive Hellblazer author.

The artwork by John Ridgway was great as well. While I waited for the book to be delivered to my house I read the first few pages on my kindle and, to be honest, I really didn't like it. However once I actually got the book and started reading, I began to appreciate the art a lot more. Personally, I think it suits the world of Hellblazer very well and I'm going to be a bit disappointed when I finish Ridgway's run. Unfortunately I'm sure a lot of people aren't going to like the artwork as it hasn't aged nearly as well as other comic from the 80's.

This book also contains two issues of Swamp Thing, the series John Constantine first appeared in. I'm not very familiar with Swamp Thing, but the two issues were entertaining enough and extra content like this is always great

The book itself is good quality. The cover art is done by Jim Lee and looks awesome while also giving people who haven't read it a good idea of what's inside. The pages are average-quality and nothing special, something I've come to expect from Vertigo after reading a couple other books of theirs. The book was in perfect condition when it arrived, however the packaging wasn't the best I've seen and it looked like it could have easily been ruined on the trip. No harm was done of course, but I think they could have put more effort into making it secure.

Overall John Constantine, Hellblazer Volume 1 was excellent. The main character is fantastic. So fantastic that after I finished reading the book I immediately wanted to buy Volume 2 just to see more of him. The story and artwork, while not the best I have ever seen, are both enjoyable and you get a lot of content for a low price (I've paid the same for comics that were half as long). Like most comics from Vertigo, Hellblazer is not for kids. It's a horror-mystery story full of disturbing monsters, morally-questionable characters, and other adult content. Personally I'd recommend it for ages 15 or older, but that's just me. If you're a fan of horror, detective-fiction, or stories involving the occult and supernatural, then you owe it to yourself to read John Constantine, Hellblazer.
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Jim Werden
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting.
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2023
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Krishnandu Dasgupta
5.0 out of 5 stars The book that started it all
Reviewed in India on February 23, 2023
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This is where it all began (almost). Jamie Delano's take on John Constantine is gritty, cunning and as definitive as it can be. All the stories are really awesome, and the 2 issue Swamp Thing crossover is also good. Regarding the physical quality, the pages are really better than the other ones that I have, this could be because I received new DC Black Label edition of the book. Delivery was also prompt, and no corner got folded (sigh). Overall, 10/5.
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Krishnandu Dasgupta
5.0 out of 5 stars The book that started it all
Reviewed in India on February 23, 2023
This is where it all began (almost). Jamie Delano's take on John Constantine is gritty, cunning and as definitive as it can be. All the stories are really awesome, and the 2 issue Swamp Thing crossover is also good. Regarding the physical quality, the pages are really better than the other ones that I have, this could be because I received new DC Black Label edition of the book. Delivery was also prompt, and no corner got folded (sigh). Overall, 10/5.
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Tempestas
5.0 out of 5 stars And so it begins.....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2022
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This really is where it all started. The Swamp Thing appearances were just a prelude.

Constantine fans and future writers owe Jamie Delano a big debt of gratitude. He laid the foundation of John the anti-hero, the self-described "nasty piece of work" who walks his path alone. Read "A Feast of Friends" (stupidly dumbed down in the TV series. Such a waste of the superb Matt Ryan's talents) to find out why you wouldn't want to walk it with him. "Ghosts in the Machine" reveals how he got another staple, his dose of demon blood. "Waiting for the Man" (again bowdlerised for the TV) introduces Zed.

These are good, gritty, unsentimental Constantine stories, enhanced by John Ridgeway's art and fairly decent colouring.

A great start to the Hellblazer collection. If you like these you'll definitely want more. JC is addictive!
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Nicolas
5.0 out of 5 stars Humour noir, folie, culpabilité et instinct de survie
Reviewed in France on August 18, 2017
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Ceci est la réédition de 2011 des comics de 1988, d'où le "new edition" parfois apparent, ne pas confondre cependant avec le reboot de 2017 qui porte la mention "Rebirth".
Ne soyez donc pas surpris de trouver des dessins à la colorisation "old-school" d'époque en ouvrant le tome, ça n'enlève assurément rien au charme de la série. Cela peu surprendre et la mise en page est à de rares occasions un peu maladroite, mais c'est bien tout ce qu'on peu lui reprocher. C'est sombre, gore, profond avec une bonne dose d'humour noir british, et absent de toute niaiserie gratuite ce qu'on pouvait espérer au vue du sujet. Les histoires sont bien écrites et intéressantes. N'hésitez pas et plongé sans hésitation dans l'univers de John Constantine, c'est un deal que l'on ne peut pas refuser!
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Vinícius Correia
5.0 out of 5 stars Hellblazer é sensacional!
Reviewed in Brazil on January 15, 2017
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Como a Panini é lenta para fazer reimpressões de materiais esgotados, preferi comprar essa versão importada. Não me decepcionei.

A capa é cartonada, idêntica a uma capa de mangá, e o papel é brite de alta gramatura. Na minha opinião, é o papel perfeito para publicações que foram originalmente lançadas entre 1981-1993. As cores combinam mais e o cheiro nos traz nostalgia.

A leitura é fácil, só é preciso ter cuidado em algumas gírias e expressões. Algumas palavras são escritas do modo em que são faladas. Ex: Luv = Love, An' = And, G'Night = Good night.

As histórias são incrivelmente bem escritas, o enredo te prende mesmo. Quer conhecer o John Constantine? Quer ler boas aventuras cheias de horror? Quer melhorar seu Inglês? Esse é o material certo para você.
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Vinícius Correia
5.0 out of 5 stars Hellblazer é sensacional!
Reviewed in Brazil on January 15, 2017
Como a Panini é lenta para fazer reimpressões de materiais esgotados, preferi comprar essa versão importada. Não me decepcionei.

A capa é cartonada, idêntica a uma capa de mangá, e o papel é brite de alta gramatura. Na minha opinião, é o papel perfeito para publicações que foram originalmente lançadas entre 1981-1993. As cores combinam mais e o cheiro nos traz nostalgia.

A leitura é fácil, só é preciso ter cuidado em algumas gírias e expressões. Algumas palavras são escritas do modo em que são faladas. Ex: Luv = Love, An' = And, G'Night = Good night.

As histórias são incrivelmente bem escritas, o enredo te prende mesmo. Quer conhecer o John Constantine? Quer ler boas aventuras cheias de horror? Quer melhorar seu Inglês? Esse é o material certo para você.
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