Hellblazer (1988) comic books 2006
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Issue #214
Hellblazer (1988) #214Published Jan 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet Part 1 of the 2-part "R.S.V.P." John Constantine's back in London to see some old friends, only to realize all his friends are dead (or worse). After a less-than- memorable encounter with one of his last living mates, Constantine realizes he has an addiction to the black arts, and sets out to kick his habit. But what does a mysterious "magic convention" have to do with his decision? On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #215
Hellblazer (1988) #215Published Feb 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Critically acclaimed writer Mike Carey concludes his three-year Hellblazer run with a tale that leaves John Constantine ready to construct a new life after literally torching the debris of his old one. But he's got one last trick to play, and he's chosen the magicians of London's Tate Club to be his ill-fated audience. On sale December 21 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #216
Hellblazer (1988) #216Published Mar 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Greg Lauren. "A writer of stunning talent and accomplishment." ? Publishers Weekly "Fearless." ? GQ "Intense." ? The New York Times Now, award-winning novelist Denise Mina (Garnethill, Deception, Field of Blood), one of the hottest rising talents in 21st-century fiction, takes over Vertigo's longest-running title with the 7-part story "Empathy is the Enemy." Mina and ongoing artist Leonardo Manco open one of the most haunting chapters yet in John Constantine's macabre career. Constantine, still brooding over his recent ordeal, meets Chris Cole, an ordinary bloke who made the mistake of messing with a "harmless" bit of magic. He looks to Constantine to pull him out from the nightmare. But when Cole drops the name of an infamous Scottish occultist, Constantine realizes the nightmare is just getting under way ? and he's about to plunge in. Wrapped in the unique look of acclaimed painter Greg Lauren's eerie covers, the new era of HELLBLAZER is sure to become an overnight legend. On sale January 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #217
Hellblazer (1988) #217Published Apr 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco. Cover by Greg Lauren. Part 2 of the 7-part story "Empathy is the Enemy," written by award-winning novelist Denise Mina (Garnethill, Deception, Field of Blood). Constantine discovers he's cursed with empathy for his fellow man, as the multi-layered tale races forward. Headed toward Scotland with his newfound mate Cole, Constantine senses that he's on a Sunday drive taking him to his own doom. A carload of demons disguised as street toughs could make John's trip even quicker. On sale February 15 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #218
Hellblazer (1988) #218Published May 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Greg Lauren Part 3 of the 7-part story "Empathy is the Enemy," written by acclaimed author Denise Mina. On the highway to Glasgow, John encounters a forgotten acquaintance from his troubled youth. Coincidence, or a set up engineered by a shadowy sect rooted in nine centuries of Scottish mysticism? Constantine senses that the end of this road may be too dark even for him. On sale March 22 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #219
Hellblazer (1988) #219Published Jun 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Greg Lauren Part 4 of the 7-part story "Empathy is the Enemy," written by acclaimed author Denise Mina. John Constantine and his new acquaintance, Chris Cole, arrive in Glasgow, hoping to get answers from the mysterious Steve Evans as to why they were summoned to Scotland in the first place. But after a quick visit to Cole's apartment, Constantine soon realizes that he's caught in a trap. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.75.
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Issue #220
Hellblazer (1988) #220Published Jul 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Denise Mina Art and cover by Leonardo Manco. Part 5 of acclaimed novelist Denise Mina's startling 7-part tale "Empathy is the Enemy" brings Constantine face to face with Cole's ex-wife Charlie. But when he follows her to the house where she lives, he finds a strange and frightening surprise that will only draw him closer to Steve Evans' trap. On sale May 24? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #221
Hellblazer (1988) #221Published Aug 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.99
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Written by Denise Mina. Art by Leonardo Manco. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Novelist Denise Mina's debut story "Empathy is the Enemy" nears its climax in an issue featuring a cover by artist Lee Bermejo (LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL). Constantine searches for his missing companion, Chris Cole, and finds a trail of secrets that leads straight to Steve Evans ? and Constantine's own death. Mina "works wonders" with this tale, says Entertainment Weekly. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #222
Hellblazer (1988) #222Published Sep 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Denise Mina. Art by Leonardo Manco. Cover by Lee Bermejo. The mindbending conclusion of Denise Mina's "Empathy is the Enemy." Inside the mansion of the Oransay Contingent, Constantine comes face to face with Steve Evans, who reveals the magical significance of Glasgow's Park Circus. But to make it work, he must manipulate the newly empathic Constantine into a horrifying sacrifice. 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #223
Hellblazer (1988) #223Published Oct 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$3.00
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Written by Denise Mina. Art by Cristiano Cucina. Cover by Lee Bermejo. "Mina's vivid slang and pervasive dread work wonders for grown-up comics." ?Entertainment Weekly A stand-alone story from John Constantine's recent past finds him repaying a debt to a fellow magus who's dying ? along with the city of London itself. The killer? A terror that at first seems supernatural in origin, but turns out to be all too realistic in this memorable story from the mind of Denise Mina, guest-illustrated by Cristiano Cucina. ? 32 pg, FC, ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #224
Hellblazer (1988) #224Published Nov 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.50
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Written by Denise Mina Art by Leonardo Manco. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Part 1 of the 5-part story "The Red Right Hand," written by novelist Denise Mina. Steve Evans' dream of universal empathy proves to be hell on Earth for Glasgow, where he finds there's far more pain to go around than he'd ever imagined. Glaswegians are tearing each other apart, and now Evans needs John Constantine's help to stop the carnage. Too bad he just buried Constantine alive. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #225
Hellblazer (1988) #225Published Dec 2006 by DC/Vertigo.$2.60
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Written by Denise Mina. Art by Leonardo Manco. Cover by Lee Bermejo Part 2 of Denise Mina's 5-part "The Red Right Hand." Constantine finds that reunions with old friends aren't all they're cracked up to be. But his new friends only lead him into more trouble as Chris Cole, tormented by the ghost of his murdered wife, rejoins John on a mission to save the city of Glasgow ? or kill everyone still living there. ? 32 pg, FC ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.
