In the wake of October's The Sandman Universe Presents: Hellblazer #1, John Constantine is loose in our world again- and unfortunately for Tim Hunter, he's convinced the only way for the human race to survive is if Tim is taken off the board. But from where Tim's standing, he's the only one with the power to save us all. Who's right? Who's wrong? And is there room in London for the both of them? The scribes of Books of Magic and John Constantine, Hellblazer square off to tell both sides of the tale in a unique, innovative issue!
If you've never read a John Constantine or Tim Hunter comic before, this is a surprisingly accessible one and a solid issue of this series for the long-time fans. Read Full Review
Some of the story details aren't fleshed out as well as they could be, but this is a comics craft masterclass. Read Full Review
Tom Fowler's art is brilliant in this issue. Not only do the characters look amazing, but the drama and tension of the story are amplified in the art with Fowler using close up shots and cramming the characters into a small space to increase the danger. Read Full Review
An insightful look at two complicated and essentially flawed characters, which offers a glimmer of hope that both have the chance of redemption, while also remembering that both have the potential for great heights of betterment as much as horrific tragedy and doom. Read Full Review
Books of Magic #14 is the best issue of the series. This collaboration between regular writer Kat Howard and line mastermind Simon Spurrier concludes a month of John Constantine cameos by giving the blue collar mage his biggest guest role yet. Read Full Review
This issue was a bit of a challenge with the two-strip storyline playing out that Howard and Spurrier put together since they have to weave and blend right. It does it right for the most part but in terms of reading it I kept being distracted by looking forward to the next piece and making sure I was moving the right way to take it in. Read Full Review
Writers Kat Howard and Simon Spurrier structure this story to reflect both Constantine and Tim's perspective. This gives readers a fuller understanding of each character's motivations and perspectives in the midst of shared experiences. Read Full Review
I am not sure what is happening here. There is some timey wimey craziness happening. Constantine is clearly part of the Sandman Universe now and so we are going to have to deal with the new reality of that (or in this case the old reality as John is bringing the past back). I have really loved this series so far and I worry for the future of it. In Kat Howard I will trust (as long as she gets to have full control of this book again) and I will reserve my final judgment. Every book has a bumpy issue now and again. This just may be Books of Magic's speed bump. Read Full Review
Constantine. Nuff said.
I kind of struggled with this one, possibly because I am too dumb for comics.
This was good. Probably the best of John Constantine's cameos, just by virtue of being the largest one so far. I can't say I really care about what's going to happen with Tim, though, so it's hard to get invested.
The concept was cool, Constantine was great and the it was a good read except how Tim Hunter is written. He just seems like more of a brat who clumsily manages to work powerful magic. And why John suddenly decided to let him go and Tim shrugged off the murder attempt, it makes little sense.
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