Is Constantine based on a comic?

Is Constantine based on a comic?

Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, Constantine tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man who has literally been to hell and back.

Is Constantine part of DC Comics?

John Constantine (/ˈkɒnstənˌtaɪn/) is an antihero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Constantine first appeared in The Saga of Swamp Thing #), and was created by Alan Moore, Rick Veitch, Steve Bissette, and John Totleben.

Is the Constantine movie canon?

In the 2005 movie Constantine, Keanu Reeves played the role of the supernatural detective John Constantine, part of the DC franchise. ... The inclusion in the comic accepts that the movie's timeline/world is canon within the DC comics.

How many Constantine comics are there?

John Constantine Graphic Novel Series Book Series (11 Books)

What earth is Keanu Reeves Constantine?

DC Canon The 2005 movie Constantine has become a cult favorite since its release - and Keanu Reeves' version of the Hellblazer just became DC canon.

Is Keanu Reeves playing Constantine DC?

Constantine was based on DC Comics' Hellblazer series, with Reeves playing John Constantine, a Los Angeles occult detective who can communicate with half-angels and half-demons.

Where should I start with Constantine comics?

John Constantine, Hellblazer, Vol.

• Original Sins. Collects: Hellblazer #1 to #9, Swamp Thing #76 to #77. ...
• The Devil You Know. ...
• The Fear Machine. ...
• The Family Man. ...
• Dangerous Habits. ...
• Bloodlines. ...
• Tainted Love. ...
• Rake at the Gates of Hell.

Who is the actor in the movie Constantine?

• Based on the DC/Vertigo comic book Hellblazer and written by Kevin Brodbin, Mark Bomback and Frank Capello, Constantine tells the story of irreverent supernatural detective John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), who has literally been to hell and back.

When did John Constantine first appear in comics?

• The character of John Constantine was introduced by comic book writer/creator Alan Moore while writing the Swamp Thing, first appearing there in June 1985. In 1988, the character was given his own comic book title, Hellblazer, published by DC Comics. The "Dangerous Habits" story arc was written by Garth Ennis in 1991.

Is the Constantine movie by Keanu Reeves canon?

• The next age of John Constantine, the Hellblazer has just begun in the DC Universe. And to restart the hero's story, it's taking every single story and version of the hero into account... and that includes Keanu Reeves' portrayal in the 2005 movie Constantine, making it an official part of DC Comics canon.

Is there going to be a Constantine 2?

• If Peter Stormare is correct, and Constantine 2 is now happening, it can only be assumed that somebody, somewhere has secured the rights to the character from DC and Vertigo Comics. Will it be Lawrence? We don't know. When Will The Movie Be Released?