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I don't know what's more shocking from that article: that John's going to be a kid-aimed cartoon or that DC apparently wanted the production to include "Space Cabbie" in the series.

I guess that John'll probably eat a lot of lollipops instead of smoke, given the intended audience.

That petition was something very stupid, but I have a feeling that it was started as troll-bait. ?

As for the movie itself it probably won't be winning any awards, and I do wish that some of the scenes that were shown in the trailers hadn't been cut (hopefully they'll be restored or included on the DVD) but it was a very fun two-hours.

I think she worked on a Batman spin-off called Gotham Academy just prior to the Punisher stuff that I haven't read.

As for writers? Si Spurrier, David Hine came to mind. And I always did wonder just how a longer Grant Morrison stint on the book might've turned out, as well.

Probably the biggest comics-related surprise of SDCC for me was that Garth Ennis would be working on a Dastardly and Muttley book for DC's Hanna Barbera line. I wonder if it'll tie into the Wacky Races book they're also doing?

On one hand, it's taking place in the same continuity as the lackluster-at-best DC New 52 animated movies and using the same animation styl style + New 52 aesthetic, and Batman is tagging along because of course he had to but on the other hand Matt Ryan back as Constantine.

Out this fall, according to the vid.

Having finally read it, I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. Story was by the numbers, didn't feel all too new reader friendly (it seems to be a big problem with most of the Rebirth books) - if I was a new reader who'd never heard or only had a passing knowledge of Constantine this probably wouldn't have gotten me interested or hooked too badly, and still iffy on John's characterization. I'll probably stick with it for the next few months but it'll have to do a better job at characterization and plotting to keep me invested for the long haul.

I'm guessing that the only thing from the Vertigo Hellblazer that's been definitely restored to NuJohn's history is Delano stuff, given the contradictions to Jenkins' run (unless that demon/editor/writer was really bad at catching up with happenings in John's life - but John's reaction to the Astra mention implies that's not the case...). Seeing the callbacks to the old days was nice at first, but I have to wonder how much longer Big 2 Comics as a whole can continue coasting off on/reusing "the good old days." Over in the Superman line, Dan Jurgen's big new idea for his Rebirth Action Comics storyline is to have Superman fight... Walking Plot DeviceDoomsday again! I wonder how long it is before we see John take on the First or Nergal again in this series?

http://nerdist.com/h...=422727#gallery

Preview of the upcoming Rebirth issue.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/hellblazer-rebirth-series-sees-oliver-moritat-bring-john-constantine-home

New interview with Oliver and Moritat. Filling me with some cautious optimism.

Individual covers + Creative Teams

So the entire New Marvel "Now There and Back Again" lineup just leaked. It seems that Marvel has finally done it, there is no X-Men in sight, unless they're part of what the "Soon" teaser in the link constitutes.

A new 6-issue mini from Aftershock, by Warren and Phil Hester: Shipwreck

http://www.weirdscie...irth-1.html?m=1

Two pages of Hellblazer Rebirth have been revealed (minus the words...)

Chas is back!

THE HELLBLAZER #2

Written by SIMON OLIVER

Art and cover by MORITAT

Variant cover by JOHN CASSADAY

Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.

“THE POISON TRUTH” part 2! No one likes rejection—least of all John Constantine. But even if three’s a crowd, he’s going to find a way to get involved in Swamp Thing’s hunt for Abigail Arcane!

On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

And then there's this:

SIXPACK AND DOGWELDER: HARD-TRAVELIN’ HEROZ #2

Written by GARTH ENNIS

Art by RUSS BRAUN

Cover by STEVE DILLON

Who is Baytor? The answer may be more complex than you think, as the Spectre shows up at Noonan’s bar with

extremely grim intent. Will the locals sell out their mysterious barkeep or stick by him? Meanwhile, John Constantine promises to lead Dogwelder on a journey of discovery—hey, it worked for Swamp Thing, don’t forget.

On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T+

That's when you can tell your takes on John aren't up to snuff, when the John from the freaking video game tie-in comes across as truer to character than either.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/batman-killing-joke-sneak-peak-justice-league-dark-video

According to this little blurb on the BBFC, there will be a 7 1/2 minute preview of a JLD movie included with the upcoming Killing Joke animation.

Given the relatively mediocre output of DC animation recently, this probably isn't too much to be hyped about if this is true, but still I suppose it is nice that it will help expose the JLD characters to a wider audience.

Mystery Inc would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for that meddling Flash!

Why are there two swamp things in that poster?

One is actually Killer Croc, from Suicide Squad. Probably a Jim Lee redesign, to explain why he looks so off!

John, Swampy, Zee, Deadman, and Etrigan in the Rebirth Cast Promo pic.

For whatever reason, John's still wearing the peacoat in this, apparently the artist did not get the memo that the trenchcoat is back unless Olivier and Moritat are playing a very cruel game of bait and switch.

Here's the solicit as well:

“The Poison Truth” part one! London may have recovered from Constantine’s return, but he hasn’t. Mercury hasn’t forgiven him, but she won’t leave him alone, and Swamp Thing is calling in a favor. And all the while, bigger things are brewing...

On Sale 8/24

http://www.dccomics....he-hellblazer-1

Some new artwork for all the books unveiled: http://www.gerardway.com/post/144161604300/a-gentle-roar

so Ted Cruz just dropped out and it looks like the mess that will be Trump v Clinton is getting here sooner and sooner...

Jojo is a very fun anime to watch in groups, especially once the Stands come into the picture.

It's also reminiscent of the cover of the Hellblazer Annual.

That would be an apt metaphor.

http://www.comicbook...bonds-departure

Shelly Bond goes bye-bye. Seems she was actually given the boot, instead of just resigning, based on the statement's wording.

Don't remember if there was an image on the article I pulled it from, but I think that the cover of John smoking from the WonderCon panel will probably be the cover for the solicit.