Released January 1988
Hellblazer #1
Key Issue
Synopsis
John Constantine finally gets his own series in this premiere issue of the now well-loved Hellblazer title, in which he must help quell a terrible, mysterious hunger that is consuming the citizens of New York City. Constantine seeks the help of various friends and contacts after finding his old friend Gary Lester in his bathtub, complaining of withdrawal and covered in bugs. He learns that Gary brought a demon named Mnemoth back with him from a trip to Africa, who was persuaded to unleash it once he returned home. He eventually comes face to face with Mnemoth, and the issue ends with a cliffhanger as Constantine manages to escape, leaving a heroic priest to certain death.
Variants
Synopsis
John Constantine finally gets his own series in this premiere issue of the now well-loved Hellblazer title, in which he must help quell a terrible, mysterious hunger that is consuming the citizens of New York City. Constantine seeks the help of various friends and contacts after finding his old friend Gary Lester in his bathtub, complaining of withdrawal and covered in bugs. He learns that Gary brought a demon named Mnemoth back with him from a trip to Africa, who was persuaded to unleash it once he returned home. He eventually comes face to face with Mnemoth, and the issue ends with a cliffhanger as Constantine manages to escape, leaving a heroic priest to certain death.
Key Facts
- Premiere issue of John Constantine's first ongoing titled series
- 1st appearance of Papa Midnite
Details
- Series
- Hellblazer
- Cover Date
- January 1988
- Pages
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- UPC
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- Cover Price
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- Final Order Cutoff
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Creators
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ArtistDave McKean
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WriterJamie Delano