It's classic Constantine, lulling bystanders into doing what he needs, but also having that extra edge in his pocket to make the process just a little bit easier. Doyle and Tynion have a mixture of magic and persuasive wit in Constantine's dialogue, talking about the darker parts of the world and how it's best to just look away from the nastiness lest you get sucked in. In many ways, the opening three-page sequence sums up the entire first issue, as we see Constantine covered in blood and wearing nothing but a pair of socks, talking to a startled clothing store clerk in order to get a new outfit. While Ming Doyle, James Tynion IV,and Riley Rossmo don't descend to the depths of the "Suggested For Mature Readers"-branded series published by Vertigo, there's still a lot to enjoy here. John Constantine kicks off his third series - cheekily merging the titles of his two previous comics - with "Constantine: The Hellblazer" #1.
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