The History Of John Constantine Hellblazer Part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @chris0718
    @chris0718 Год назад +58

    The world needs more Constantine. Thanks

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад +4

      i agree and thank you! its been alot of fun making these videos!

    • @coatguy2990
      @coatguy2990 3 месяца назад +1

      We have more than enough Constantins on earth lol. Isn’t honest with others, only interested in himself and doesn’t want to take responsibility for what he’s done. It’s like “local man did this and that” in America. Pretty common even.

    • @gemini8965
      @gemini8965 23 дня назад

      I agree bro no RUclipsr really goes deep into Constantine comics but one of my favorite overall characters in comics in general

  • @SonOfSassy
    @SonOfSassy Год назад +33

    I’ve met Alan Moore. Great man. Met him in Northampton in the uk. Smoking a whopping great spliff he was 😂 he really hates the industry. A true artist

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад +5

      no way! thats amazing! i hope one day i get to meet him hes been my hero since i was alittle kid, and yeah he does i still havent watched the watchmen movie and will not because of the disrespect alan was shown

    • @SonOfSassy
      @SonOfSassy Год назад +3

      @@Latveria_Library I went to a convention up their with my Dad. He was doing a meet and greet. I was in awe. He was friendly but has a real imposing look in his eyes. I’ve never watch the movie but love the novel. Really enjoyed your video aswell. Hope to watch more of your content in the future. Good luck on your journey brother ✌️

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад +3

      @@SonOfSassy im so envious but at the same time i would more than likely be to nervous to say anything lol i was like that when i met jeph loeb almost didnt go up and speak to him lol. but yeah alan moore doesnt want film adaptions of his characters i would be different if he actually didnt create the characters but i hate he has no say in his own creation. and thank you duder its means alot! been having alot of fun making the videos hopefully it will convince some kids to pick up some of these stories :)

  • @Drifter2025
    @Drifter2025 11 месяцев назад +3

    Now, this is what the world needs. Being a long time fan since 98'. Thank you for this and keep them coming!

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah I was tired of hearing nothing but negativity torwards comics so decided to highlight the positive to counteract it!

  • @snugglyduck6534
    @snugglyduck6534 Год назад +18

    It's like in the HBO True Detective series with the Rust character, smoking is related to seeing the other realms since it creates the coal mine effect in the lungs. It's a Maverick thing - Mave = Maven (Scarlet Witch) and Rick = straw (man) so it's all smoke and mirrors that allows you to transcend. Usually someone who chain smokes (ftr chain - chained to the devil) is already a part of a cursed blood line, but we all serve God whether you deny it or not so, it's a thing. And yes, I speak from experience. In the Wizard of Oz, the Wicked Witch lights the Straw Man's arm on fire - a Fire Arm - so our Fire Arm is more effective against the forces of evil than the mankind version.

  • @Shug-Goff
    @Shug-Goff Год назад +10

    Going to pitch it right now for a t.v. show usinc Jamie Delano's run on Hellblazer as a basis - Wriiten and Directed by Shaun Medows ( This is England and Dead Man's Shoes ) John Constantine played by Tim Roth as an older Constantine making his last stand reflecting on his life. Get various actors to play him at different stages of his life. Call it Constantine - Memories of a Hellblazer.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад

      Yoooo! I love this!

    • @coatguy2990
      @coatguy2990 3 месяца назад

      We don’t need more tv shows about “superheroes”. None of the recent ones even understood their characters. They’re all out for money. Stop asking for stuff like this unless you want the story and characters to be ruined.

  • @kallistiX1
    @kallistiX1 9 месяцев назад +4

    One small detail: Astra was dancing. Dancing to the recorded screams of her father and his cult.

  • @lordnul1708
    @lordnul1708 Год назад +4

    My favorite issue is Critical Mass. It's the culmination of everything he ever worked for after the Newcastle incident.
    And it's objectively better than what Arrowverse did to Astra's character, which can best be summed up as "hard retcons bordering on a full rewrite".

  • @natethelate4553
    @natethelate4553 7 месяцев назад +2

    It's crazy how hard it is to find long lore videos on dc stuff

  • @kiedishunt1745
    @kiedishunt1745 3 месяца назад

    He has and always will be my favorite DC character

  • @tannerkirk4332
    @tannerkirk4332 4 месяца назад

    Nice. Finally some complete storytelling on Constantine. I’ll be viewing the rest

  • @weatherby1982
    @weatherby1982 Год назад +8

    i loved the tv show it's a shame they cancelled it.

    • @Kevenough
      @Kevenough Год назад +2

      Eehh too suave. The John I know is a little...well eglier. Not to putt too fine a point. And not so chipper. Even the actors disposition is too energetic. But maybe I read old John too much.

  • @Swampthing86
    @Swampthing86 Год назад +7

    One of my favorite DC comic book characters. Here's my top 10 DC comic book character list
    1. Swamp Thing/Doctor Alec Holland
    2. Batman/Bruce Wayne
    3. John Constantine
    4. Nightwing/Dick Grayson
    5. Flash/Wally West
    6. Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent
    7. The Sandman/Morpheus
    8. Robin/Damien Wayne
    9. Aquaman/Arthur Curry
    10. Cyborg/Victor Stone

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад

      Are list are very similar lol

    • @Swampthing86
      @Swampthing86 Год назад

      ​@@Latveria_Library can you show your list? I'm very interested in seeing how your list is similar to mine.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад +1

      @@Swampthing86
      1. Swamp Thing/Doctor Alec Holland
      2. Batman/Bruce Wayne
      3. John Constantine
      4. Nightwing/Dick Grayson
      5. Flash/Wally West
      6. Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent
      7. Animal Man/ Buddy Baker
      8. Robin/Tim Drake
      9. Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent
      10. Cyborg/Victor Stone

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад +1

      its alot harder than i thought to pick a top 10 LOL because there are still so many i love like zatanna, wonder woman, black canary, booster gold, blue beetle/ ted kord, etc

    • @Swampthing86
      @Swampthing86 Год назад

      @@Latveria_Library I had a hard making my list. It took about an hour. 😁 You've got a great list. Have a great day dude!

  • @foldbjerg
    @foldbjerg Год назад +1

    Keep up the good work ! Great content, dont stop

  • @drakoinx
    @drakoinx 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome vid, so confused how this doesn't have way more views

  • @jptcnde01
    @jptcnde01 Год назад +4

    keep it up dude!

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад

      thank you for the support its genuinely appreciated!

  • @Vinzent48
    @Vinzent48 Год назад +1

    awesome video my guy keep this up

  • @jussiniemi9560
    @jussiniemi9560 Год назад

    Great intro to J.C! thank you!

  • @meta8671
    @meta8671 Год назад

    This brings back good memories

  • @drewgilmore9978
    @drewgilmore9978 6 месяцев назад

    Watching this on John’s bday May 10! Happy birthday, Johnny boy! 🚬

  • @me.in.berlin
    @me.in.berlin 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video!

  • @Swampthing71
    @Swampthing71 Месяц назад

    My top 10 DC characters of all time
    1. Batman/Bruce Wayne
    2. John Constantine
    3. Green Arrow/Oliver Queen
    4. Shazam/Billy Batson
    5. Swamp Thing/Dr. Alec Holland
    6. Green Lantern/Hal Jordan
    7. Robin/Damien Wayne
    8. Superboy/Conner Kent/Kon-El
    9. Blue Beetle/Jaime Reyes
    10. Peacemaker/Christopher Smith
    My top 10 Marvel characters
    1. Deadpool/Wade Wilson
    2. Wolverine/James Howlett/Logan
    3. Thor Odinson
    4. Spider-Man/Peter Parker
    5. The Punisher/Frank Castle
    6. Captain America/Steve Rogers
    7. Spider-Man/Miles Morales
    8. Iron Man/Tony Stark
    9. Blade/Eric Brooks
    10. Black Panther/Prince T'Challa

  • @chandisraygor3299
    @chandisraygor3299 7 месяцев назад

    the views to sub ratio is abysmal man, im sorry you deserve more subs

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  7 месяцев назад

      Yeah it isn't that big of a deal it's really just a fun hobby, dont get me wrong it would be cool to make a little money but really I just enjoy it :]

  • @wolf_quill
    @wolf_quill 6 месяцев назад

    Love this ❤
    Hope to see more. Tho idk if you take requests but i cant find the Darkness comics anywhere and ive read some the lore but theres a lot of spin off series with it thats super obscured. Id be greatful if you could explain the story of Jackie Estacado since hes not as well known deapite his crossovers with batman and super man ❤
    Subbed regardless tho!

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hmmm I've actually never read the darkness by I'm always looking for new stories it's the best part about having this channel lol. I'll try hunt them down and starting reading through them/the spin offs and try to get a video out (although it could be awhile) :)

    • @wolf_quill
      @wolf_quill 6 месяцев назад

      @Latveria_Library no worries ^^ I appreciate it! You're explanation of the lore is very good and I'm excited to see the channel grow

  • @greenguy369
    @greenguy369 Год назад

    😂 I seriously thought my internet was messing up for like half of the video because the long pause after every sentence sounds like the internet buffering.
    Thanks for sharing. I find John Constantine's lore fascinating. But... Not enough yo read the stories to get it.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад +2

      thanks for the feedback! yeah still some what new but i feel im getting better at it with every video

  • @Drifter2025
    @Drifter2025 11 месяцев назад

    Waaaay better than the movie!

  • @michaelbraxton137
    @michaelbraxton137 Год назад

    Great video

  • @ringokageyama6439
    @ringokageyama6439 Год назад +1

    Are you going to cover Constantine other exploits like when The Sandman was retrieving his equipment (bag of sand) or The Books of Magic

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад +1

      yeah but i want to do seperate videos for the sandman and justice league dark stuff part 2 (which im currently working on) is just hellblazer stories then i going to put all over it in a playlist

  • @s.d4078
    @s.d4078 Год назад

    Great story telling.

  • @jasonbean2764
    @jasonbean2764 Год назад +1

    I became familiar with John when he bounced into Swamp Thing, or Saga Of The, as it was then known.
    I don't know much since the 1980's.
    Please share.:)

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад

      i go into the first couple issues of hellblazer in this video but ill get to working on part 2 soon! thank you for watching :)

  • @franklinblunt69
    @franklinblunt69 Год назад +1

    There's some open & unresolved plot matters include chronologic & involved with SOTST. I realize vampires aren't really involved (considering all else encountered & must comprehend if ever while accompanying the Hellblazer😁), but that was too brief an encounter & quickly dispatched the prince of darkness & that coven, beside exploring possible depth although mebbe already another franchise I'm unaware. But with that, I'm trying to recall the chronology when did Constantine blood get altered in relation to involvement with Abby & else (I'm reserving explicit details to not spoil anybody yet start with Hellblazer)? Had to be prior cause that would be an influence upon what's "exchanged" being a bodily fluid (like blood components) beside I'm at a loss about how their involvement happened at all? I'm further unaware of their children & the Alec & Abby saga although aware of the mage's progeny,😈👿😈 ... Still those events happened either issue 8 & 10, really near in time & serial, but unsure whether there was any revision or juggling universes happening else part of suspense. Mebbe this discussion could provide insight😁

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад

      yeah i go over more with the cult and the green in my avatars of the dc universe video also i really hate spoiling to much i want to give enough to get people interested so they will pick up these stories and read them in full so maybe they will fall in love with them like i did maybe ill go alittle more in depth in future videos thank you for the advice! are you talking about in issue 12 when nergal injects john with his blood? because thats after the alec and abby cross over i dont want to spoil

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад

      also i feel like that is more of a swamp thing story so i was saving it for my eventual swamp thing video since hes my favorite character and thats a major plot point for him

    • @franklinblunt69
      @franklinblunt69 Год назад

      Thx, it seems your presenting some background from Swamp Thing then crossing over with early intro especially around the cause in confronting the Damnation Army that continues past initial Hellblazer issue. Also, prolly need clarify Constantine mostly based in England & Papa Midnite in New York City so they aren't really involved that much, but there's substantial character insight or enough to provide, albeit briefly, a relatively stark moral distinction & comparison about ethic, action, & purpose involving or invoking magic, sorcery, & witchcraft between Midnite & Constantine, compared with the ambiguity gray & murky aspects that will get often presented so beside aging, we are presented wisdom through all the encounters, also supposed to be a virtue but another aspect which introduces ambiguity & risk in attaining or enduring experience & means (grolimoire, lost Gospels, myth, ...) that knowledge, skill, & capability, such as controlling moral hazards of absolute power & corruption. Anyway, early issues reflect upon Constantine's youth, even with Gaz (Gary Lester), so there's another aspect involving maturity, forced by tragedy, loss, & heartbreak, earned through selfless gallantry, sacrifice, & heroic conquest, ... although Constantine was then a rather cruel prankster (nature or nurture) yet develops into the laughing mage, dry sarcastic enlightening incisive irking & irritating the Hell out of nearly everything, even putting the the First of the Fallen in his place, while rationalizing better cause for protecting the Universe in all it's chaotic dysfunctional glory. He's not really an heretic, sacrilegious, iconoclast, or apolitical beside expresses thought about history & current events in mortal human & immortal condition, society & policy, progress better or worse,. Hope you're able follow that stream or glean something. I thought about seeing if any interest was online about Hellblazer so appreciate your presentation & response.

  • @DeLhart4
    @DeLhart4 Год назад

    New sub

  • @robertkirkland8052
    @robertkirkland8052 4 месяца назад

    i really wish there wasn't huge pauses every sentence.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  4 месяца назад

      @@robertkirkland8052 yeah I'm sorry about that I've gotten better with reading/editing since this, eventually I want to rerecord this first part but thank you for watching anyways :)

    • @robertkirkland8052
      @robertkirkland8052 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Latveria_Library since you were so polite I must apologize for the rudeness of my comment. My advice would be to try doing a few takes and listen back to determine which one you think is best.
      Keep working at it buddy, you will improve with practice.

  • @AdemNBTR
    @AdemNBTR Год назад +1

    Always been a fan of the more “edgy” stuff of either Marvel & DC. It’s a shame that stuff like this doesn’t get enough love in live action.
    Will check more of your content since ironically I was looking for John’s content on here and found yours.

  • @MadDogRyan
    @MadDogRyan 8 месяцев назад +1

    The original hellblazer run is still favorite American comic series of all time. If you like constanien read the dresden files novel series you will love it

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  8 месяцев назад +1

      Oh hell yeah those are some books I've always wanted to read but never got around to it I've heard nothing but good things

  • @zionleach3001
    @zionleach3001 7 месяцев назад

    I'm a fan of contemporary fantasy and occult detective comics. But characters like Constantine and Cal McDonald are kinda like most modern super heroes. Not allowed a ounce of happiness.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  7 месяцев назад

      Ehh most of the time yes but it's kind of his on fault for the most part but I will say he does get a few happy moments throughout the series at the of Garth ennis run hes really in a good place

    • @zionleach3001
      @zionleach3001 7 месяцев назад

      @@Latveria_Library Yeah he is a con-man. I mean summoning a demon to fight another demon isn't exactly a GOOD idea.

  • @AG-en5y
    @AG-en5y 9 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @traeandrepowell9348
    @traeandrepowell9348 7 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @missskabls2247
    @missskabls2247 5 месяцев назад

    👍🏾

  • @sierra7202
    @sierra7202 Год назад

    Is there a second part.

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад

      I'm working on it now :) it might be awhile because I'm rereading through hellblazer to prepare

  • @postpunk5967
    @postpunk5967 Год назад +1

    I never liked Constantine Vertigo, I prefer Constantine DC for one reason: Zatanna.
    Epiphany Greaves, Kit Ryan, Dani Wright and others there was no one in Hellblazer that you were rooting to end up with he. That wasn't the mechanics of the story.
    Zatanna is the only person who can get around Constantine's "curse", which means she can marry John without/with no problems!
    I love JohnZee deeply. There are no other comic book ship that I like as much as I like Zatanna & Constantine.
    Harley Quinn #29: Zatanna is fucking her John Constantine on Prime Earth, no alternate universes hahaha
    Forever JohnZee

  • @justinmagee2203
    @justinmagee2203 Год назад

    Funny how only he ends up on top

  • @R0D18
    @R0D18 Месяц назад

    The pauses are atrocious

  • @S_Warden
    @S_Warden Год назад

    How does this have 31k likes yet 16k views?

  • @jalenikezeue4114
    @jalenikezeue4114 Год назад

    I am sorry But John cannot Be trusted he has a history of not just Backstabbing his Enemies But also his Allies And He's a con Artist how can the fans like a character like Him

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад +2

      i think thats part of what makes him likeable, its rare to see a main character in a comic series thats like that and he feels much more realistic than most :)

    • @jalenikezeue4114
      @jalenikezeue4114 Год назад

      @@Latveria_Library OK don't Me Wrong I like John But I can't ignore his flaws doesn't his methods make you Question His sense of morality

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад +1

      @@jalenikezeue4114 oh of course he isnt a good person whatsoever hes more of a con man than a mage i go over alittle bit of that in this video towards the end but i do think he regrets alot of what he has done in the past and tries to do better but ultimately he falls back into his same old ways and the cycle continues

    • @jalenikezeue4114
      @jalenikezeue4114 Год назад

      @@Latveria_Library Can john control the Elements

    • @Latveria_Library
      @Latveria_Library  Год назад

      @@jalenikezeue4114 can he? i havent read anything where he controls the elements but its not suprising he dabbles alittle in all types of magic but hes master of none

  • @justinmagee2203
    @justinmagee2203 Год назад

    John con sux