In a Hellblaze of Glory (Part 2)

This is the continuation of The Panel Biter's Top 5 Greatest Things About Constantine. If you wish to fully enjoy this List, I'd suggest you check out Part 1. Now, on with The Panel Biter's Top 5 Greatest Things About Constantine!

#2. The Potential

In a show that deals with the paranormal side of the DC Universe, the possibilities of what characters could've appeared on this show are almost endless. I've already mentioned The Spectre and Dr. Fate, but what about the death-defying phantom known as Deadman? Swamp Thing, protector of the Earth's life-force? Zatanna Zatara the magician, Amethyst of Gemworld, Etrigan the Demon, The Phantom Stranger, DC's version of Frankenstein, heck even Detective Chimp could've worked on this show! In the comics, John would eventually lead a team of magical characters called Justice League Dark, a formation like that on TV would defiantly call for a made-for-TV movie of something.

#1. The Loyalty

The complaint I give a lot of comic book shows/movies is their lack of respect for the source material they are based off. Not only does the Constantine show do justice to the Hellblazer comics, but it downright uses it's issues like first drafts! Many episodes of Constantine have plots based right off of early Hellblazer stories, with only minor tweaks. Plus, just look at John Constantine on the cover above and tell me Matt Ryan (the actor who portrays John in the show) doesn't look like Constantine ripped straight off the comic. This show matches up so well with the comic that after seeing the first few episodes I went out and bought the first volume of the book and felt no confusion. It's best quality of sticking to it's roots went sadly overlooked while shows like Gotham-which bastardizes it's established characters-continue to live on. Bloody hell.

Constantine ran for thirteen episodes, so if this list peaked your curiosity it's easy to just marathon the whole show. It's unknown as to whether this show is truly dead or if it will live on somewhere else, but what's certain is that this show is a diamond in a coal mine. Sticking to it's source, showing off great effects and bringing life to the characters of Hellblazer, Constantine is easily one of the greatest comic book shows there is. Thanks for reading, RIP Johnny boy.

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