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Issue: John Constantine, Hellblazer #1
Publication Date: May 2011
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Issues: #1 of 23 Issues
Title: Original Sins
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Suggested for Mature Readers
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 03/02/2011
Volume: 1
Pages: 308
ISBN: 9781401230067
UPC/EAN: 978140123006751999
Price: $22.99 CAD
$19.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: Suggested for Mature Readers
Content Items: 36 (15 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Collects Hellblazer (DC, 1988 series) #1-9 and Swamp Thing (DC, 1985 series) #76-77. Also exists in an edition for which the Canadian price is $23.99.

Third printing available September 26, 2012; fourth printing available May 22, 2013; fifth printing available November 27, 2013; seventh printing available March 11, 2015; eighth printing available July 18, 2018; and ninth printing available April 10, 2019 (per comiclist.com).
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock:  
Binding: softcover
Publishing Format: Collected edition
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
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reprinted from some/all another Issue.
reprinted 25 times from Content Items in other Issues.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Original Sins

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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John Constantine, Hellblazer: Original Sins

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title page.
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Credits

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Indicia

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hellblazer

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ? (logo)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hunger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Henry Wambach (first appearance, death); Gino (first appearance); Mrs. M (first appearance, also in flashback); Gary Lester (first appearance, also in flashback); Ali (first appearance); The British Boys [Kenny (first appearance); Wayne (first appearance)]; Chas Chandler (first appearance); Zed (first appearance, cameo); A Dinkan Shaman (first appearance); Papa Midnite (first appearance); Emma (ghost); Eddie (first appearance, death); Mnemoth (first appearance)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #1 published January 1988
was Hunger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 40
Disclose Notes: Part 1 of 2. First John Constantine solo story after his appearances in Swamp Thing series. His previous appearance was in Swamp Thing (DC, 1985 series) #67.

This story marks the beginning of Jamie Delano run in the series.
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A Feast of Friends

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Papa Midnite; Gary Lester (death); Sister Anne-Marie (ghost); Frank North (ghost); Benjamin Cox (ghost); Emma (ghost); Mnemoth
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #2 published February 1988
was A Feast of Friends [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Part 2 of 2.
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Going for It

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine (also in flashback); Roger Randall (first appearance, death); Rodney Bubosganglia (first appearance); Bella Donna (first appearance); Ray Monde (first appearance, flashback); Blathoxi (first appearance); Belial
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #3 published March 1988
was Going for It [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
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Waiting for the Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Gemma Masters (first appearance); Harry (first appearance); Chas Chandler; The British Boys [Kenny; Wayne]; Zed (full appearance); Cheryl Masters (first appearance); Tony Masters (first appearance); Elder Martin (first appearance); The Man (first appearance, death)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #4 published April 1988
was Waiting for the Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
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When Johnny Comes Marching Home

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Lieutenant Frank Ross (first appearance, also in flashback); Craig Anders (first appearance, death); Willy Anders (first appearance, death); Nancy (first appearance, death)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #5 published May 1988
was When Johnny Comes Marching Home [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
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Extreme Prejudice

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): John Constantine; The British Boys [Kenny; Wayne; Col (first appearance); Keef (first appearance)]; Ali; Nergal (first apperance); Zed; Chas Chandler; Ray Monde
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #6 published June 1988
was Extreme Prejudice [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Resurrection Crusade; Damnation Army
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Ghosts in the Machine

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Ritchie Simpson (first appearance); Ray Monde (death); Zed; Frank North (ghost); Gary Lester (ghost); Emma (ghost); Sister Anne-Marie (ghost); Benjamin Cox (ghost); Elder Martin
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #7 published July 1988
was Ghosts in the Machine [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
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Intensive Care

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Zed; Elder Martín; Roger Huntoon; Ritchie Simpson (flashback); Swamp Thing (cameo); Nergal
Synopsis: Constantine makes a deal with Negral to try to stop the Resurrection Crusade.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #8 published August 1988
was Intensive Care [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 26
Disclose Notes: Swamp Thing cameo appears to tie in with Swamp Thing (DC, 1985 series) #75. The original page 8 are reformated in two pages, and the pages 21, 22 and 23 are changed.
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Shot to Hell

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Mad Hettie (first appearance); Sister Anne-Marie (ghost); Benjamin Cox (ghost); Ray Monde (ghost); Frank North (ghost); Emma (ghost); Gary Lester (ghost); Zed; Swamp Thing
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #9 published September 1988
was Shot to Hell [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Swamp Thing appearance ties in with Swamp Thing (DC, 1985 series) #76.
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L'Adoration de la Terre

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Swamp Thing; John Constantine; Demon [Etrigan]; Phantom Stranger; Abigail Cable; The Sprout; Chester Williams; Lizabeth Tremayne; Matthew Cable; Anton Arcane (in hell); a demon; Funky Flashman; Mighty Mouse; Mrs. MacGuire
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #76 published September 1988
was L'Adoration de la Terre [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Story is continued from Hellblazer #9 and continued in #10.
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Infernal Triangles

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Swamp Thing; John Constantine; Abigail Cable; Chester Williams; Lizabeth Tremayne
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #77 published October 1988
was Infernal Triangles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Story is continued from Hellblazer #10.
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Hellblazer #1 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #1 published January 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hellblazer #2 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Papa Midnite
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #2 published February 1988
was Midnite's [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hellblazer #3 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #3 published March 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hellblazer #4 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Gemma Masters
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #4 published April 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hellblazer #5 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #5 published May 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hellblazer #6 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #6 published June 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hellblazer #7 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Richie Simpson
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #7 published July 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hellblazer #8 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #8 published August 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hellblazer #9 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): John Constantine
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #9 published September 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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L'Adoration de la Terre

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): Abigail Cable; John Constantine
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #76 published September 1988
was L'Adoration de la Terre [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Swamp Thing #77 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror
Character(s): John Constantine; Abigail Cable; Swamp Thing
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #77 published October 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Faces on the Street

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): John Constantine (photo)
First Line: He has been variously described as:...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #1 published January 1988
was Faces on the Street [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Face to Face with John Constantine

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #2 published February 1988
was Face to Face with John Constantine [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Venus of the Hardsell

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHellblazer #4 published April 1988
was Venus of the Hardsell [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: One-page image of a broken copy of Muchous Membrane's "Venus of the hardsell" single with printed lyrics as well as a note from John to Satchmo Hawkins appologizing for not showing up to a planned interview.
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[untitled]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: In my opinion,...
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagHellblazer #8 published August 1988
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Psychiatric reports on John Constantine from Ravenscar Mental Asylum.
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Peter Milligan

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): John Constantine
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Peter Milligan's Hellblazer books.
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Welcome to a Fallen World...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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