Two versions of John Constantine are appearing in the pages of DC, which could potentially provide fodder for a 'Justice League Dark' movie or even a streaming show
line. This iteration of Constantine is a mature, ages 17+ iteration of the character that continues the trials and tribulations of the character popularized in Vertigo’s 300-issue series that ran from 1988 to 2013. These separate iterations of Constantine, equally beloved in their own way, showcase the flexibility of one DC’s most enduring non-superhero characters.is innately tied to the larger DC Universe, with the character battling alongside Wonder Woman, Detective Chimp and Man-Bat.
takes the character back to his roots as he is once again drawn into a search for Swamp Thing and Abagail Arcane.is intimately tied to the U.K., reflecting the real-world and aging in real time. The socio-political concerns ofdrove the horror elements for the books 300-issue run, tackling subjects ranging from nationalism, police brutality, homosexuality, poverty and religion.
While both books are firmly set within the world of horror, the way in which these horrors are handled are obviously different.has personal stakes that lead to world-ending consequences, and the immediate perils are those faced by our lead heroes.on the other hand operates on a smaller scale. Constantine’s choices don’t necessitate the end of the world, but they do promise death for those he cares about and underprivileged.
is centered on the working class perception of magic, and how it makes ordinary lives all the harder. There isn’t one version that’s better than another, but when it comes to a film adaptation is there a more successful approach? has become a cult-favorite over time but its major deviations from the comics, including the fact that lead Keanu Reeves is not British, didn’t lead to a successful franchise launch.
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