A perfect start to a brand new solo series, we can't wait to see what else is in store for John Constantine. Read Full Review

With its second issue, Hellblazer improbably stakes a claim for being the title that reflects the ethos of the Rebirth initiative the most effectively by finding ways to call back to the virtues of the titles most iconic stories while remaining fresh and relevant to the world it finds itself in now. Read Full Review

When you have a character as cherished and with a back catalog so large as John Constantine, you owe it to the fans to put out a spectacular book, and that is exactly what DC and Oliver have done. Hopefully this is just the first great issue in what turns out to be a phenomenal series. Read Full Review

While I personally don't think that the grandeur of storytelling and literary, social, and political heft of the original series will ever be achieved again in a Constantine starring book, The Hellblazer looks to be perhaps the closest we will get to the glory that was Vertigo's Hellblazer. Read Full Review

I'm looking forward to seeing where Oliver takes the title. Hellblazer has tremendous potential and it could be a big sleeper hit for DC. Read Full Review

The Hellblazer was a welcome return to form for Constantine, and the story grabbed me from jump. Even with the art issues, that Im sure will be solved quickly, I have no doubt that this will be one of the stronger of the new DC titles. Read Full Review

Now that John is safely in London, he's in debt (as usual) to the Swamp Thing (as usual.) To make good on a promise, John connects his old Swampy pal with another frenemy that we met in the Rebirth issue. Plus: an alternate take on world history. All that, and it's rendered expertly by Moritat and colored divinely by Andre Szymanowicz. Now who could ask for more? Read Full Review

After some fits and starts with the "New 52" and a return to form as he stalked New York, The Hellblazer #1 continues to move John Constantine back to a place where readers want him; on the streets and pulling fast ones on those more powerful than him. Simon Oliver, Moritat, and Andre Szymanowicz strike a nice balance between what came before and what lies ahead from the trench-coated magus with a focus on character, slick pencils, and moody colors. Things may be quiet for now, but it is only a matter of time before the dam breaks and John Constantine is standing where he always it, at the center of the whole bloody mess. Read Full Review

Overall, this is a pretty fun book. The dynamic between Constantine and Swamp Thing is hilarious, there's some interesting plot set up and the art is fantastic. I have a couple of issues but I still recommend reading the issue. Read Full Review

Hellblazer #1 is good but not great, but it's a first issue. It had an almost impossible-level of work to do, and the fact that it pulls most of it off makes me happy. Read Full Review

So far, The Hellblazer doesn't boast the most compelling conflict John Constantine has ever faced. The series is smaller in scope than its predecessor and in no real hurry to tip its hand to readers. Luckily, the strong characterization makes it an enjoyable read all the same. It doesn't hurt that Moritat's distinctive art style is such an ideal match for the series. Given time and room to grow, this book could easily become something special. Read Full Review

With an ending that could be described as theological and also doesn't connect to the Constantine/Swamp Thing/Mercury plot line at all,Hellblazer#1 has shown itself that it is a comic that both reveres the comic and character's past while also treating its main character with the irreverence and disdain he kind of deserves. Simon Oliver, Moritat, and Andre Szymanowicz seem to be playing the long con inHellblazer, and hopefully it pays off without skimping on the stellar characterization of Constantine and his not-so-merry band of brothers. (And a sister.) Read Full Review

Simon Oliver " of British decent, I'm happy to say " is on writing chores, and he's bringing some R-rated naughtiness back to the Trenchcoated One. I applaud his willingness to toss in the errant fuck or shit, even if DC makes letterer Sal Cipriano cover them up with skulls and pentagrams. There's even some mild nudity to be found here (some Constantine side-fanny can be seen), which simply has to push that T+ rating to the literal brink. And Moritat brings some Heavy Metal-esque cartooning might to the proceedings (his Swamp Thing is a thing of beauty); every character has their own body type and character, which gives The Hellblazer a look and feel of its very own. Oliver and Moritat snuck some Vertigo into the DCU. I suppose that's the best we're gonna get. Read Full Review

Alongside the good writing from Oliver, you have some excellent artwork from Moritat which paints in dulled greys and browns, dark greens, emphasising the washed out, stained world of John Constantine in impressive fashion. Hellblazer, much like the ‘rock star magician' theatrics one character describes Constantine as imbuing, has a style and chic all of its own and though I'm lacking historical context, there was enough in this issue to make me want to discover more about these characters and this story. A definite improvement over the Rebirth issue – consider me in for the ride. Read Full Review

Moritat's art style isn't my favorite but it's clean, simple and consistent throughout the issue. As far as a first issue goes, the setup was acceptable but I wasn't blown away by the writing. I enjoy crossovers like anyone else, but the writing feels a little lazy using that and a flashback to set the stage. But hey, this is the first issue and I need to be patient. Hopefully Oliver will pleasantly surprise me. Read Full Review

This issue is not void of appeal. Swamp Things appearance does bring life to the series and his interaction with Constantine made for some great laughs. Including Swamp Thing ensuring that he did not need Constantines help to have sex once again. For a first issue there is not much setup to get excited about. Hopefully with Simon Oliver getting more time with the character he can better develop what this series is going to be about. If things dont improve soon I can see this being another forgotten installment for the character of Hellblazer. Read Full Review

I've read a number of the DC Rebirth titles.  Hellblazer is the only one that I'm not all that impressed with.  It has nothing exciting or overly interesting going on in it.  The most intriguing elements have nothing to do with the main character.  John Constantine's hey-day was when he was off in his own little world in the more mature Vertigo line.  Maybe the DC Universe with its capes and tights is just not the right place for him. Read Full Review

The Hellblazer #1 ends with John Constantine cursing in infuriating emoticons, breaking the fourth wall to talk to the reader, and a little part of me dying inside. Read Full Review

It's going to take something really special to keep me on-board, which is sad because I really like the character and the world which he inhabited in the Vertigo series. It should never have moved from Vertigo, and until they move it back, you aren't going to get another decent Hellblazer series. If you're buying this book, prepare to be spoon fed a PG-rated, not really John Constantine, John Constantine. Read Full Review

Dark, gritty and strangely unique when compared to DC's other Rebirth titles. Not having experienced any previous Hellblazer runs as of yet, I can say that this book promises an interesting storyline which is rooted in a series of important, and real, historical events. Where this will end up is going is anyone's guess - but the mix of Constantine and Swamp Thing again is unsurprisingly charismatic; and overall I'm enjoying the feel of the series so far. Are they holding back on the adult themes - somewhat - but aside from filtered out swear-word or two, which doesn't really bother me, it seems like they still have the freedom to tell what could be a gripping story. Of course, at this point the series could very easily fall flat on it's face... but for now I'm very interested in what they've got left to come. more

I like John Constantine as a character, but nothing happened in this issue. No story was pushed forward, no reason for some of the characters to participate. This comic just felt underwhelming.

The Swampy parts were the most interesting, the rest? Meh, didn't care at all.