How Powerful is John Constantine?

Today on Variant, we look at several of John Constantine's most impressive feats to determine how powerful he really is!
Recommended Episode:
Just League Dark: Apokolips War Reaction - • Justice League Dark: A...
Subscribe to the Podcast KZbin Channel:
bit.ly/VariantPodcast
Listen to the Podcast on:
iTunes - bit.ly/VariantThePodcast
Spotify - spoti.fi/2JBCTcV
Google Play - bit.ly/2BZysEt
Stitcher - bit.ly/2N0fTGh
For More Variant Content, Click Here: www.variantcomics.com
- Follow Us on Social Media -
Variant:
Twitter: / variantcomics
Instagram: / variant_official
Facebook: / variantcomics
Arris:
Twitter: / arris_quinones
Instagram: / arrisq
Tim (Producer)
Twitter: / tim_connolly
Instagram: / tim_connolly
Facebook: / thetimconnolly
#Constantine #DC

[@lucasgoad5691]

John Constantine is one character that I wish was more popular. Hes so cool.

[@cuellar4500]

The live action series is awesome

[@pickedceasar1216]

Lucas Goad I feel he's fairly popular but I guess you mean like general public knowledge

[@lucasgoad5691]

@@pickedceasar1216 yeah, like not too mainstream but just to the point where I dont have to describe every little thing about him in order for people to know what I'm talking about.

[@G5.Giotto]

Lucas Goad tbh I think that amount of notoriety suits his character

[@lucasgoad5691]

@@G5.Giotto that is true

[@msrlapin99]

So here's the thing about John Constantine: He knows how to take a losing hand and win with it. That's why he constantly screws over demons; he takes deals and contracts designed to put him on the losing end and manipulates things so he comes up on top. This is a man who beat lung cancer by selling his soul, three times over, to the most powerful demons he could find; the three convened on his death bed, realized that going to war over his soul would be a bloody stalemate, and healed him to avoid the conflict. He got rid of a curse that would kill him if he entered London by amplifying the curse to encompass every current inhabitant of London, forcing higher powers to intervene. It's not that Constantine is unbeatable; it's that he makes sure that beating him isn't worth the price.

[@theoneduke8581]

Matthew Hooper wow, just wow

[@seyidana7209]

His mind is his most powerful tool.

[@msrlapin99]

@@seyidana7209 More like his cojones. Do not EVER play poker with the man.

[@JarethGarza]

He's now my hero. Thank you for the breakdown.

[@AndrewGhosting]

Very well said. Lets not forget him black mailing the Shepard(god) into giving him divine protection lol.

[@benedictjajo]

Satan was so pissed at Constantine that he didn't let him die so that he can make Constantine suffer for as long as possible.

[@arnoldodunwa8459]

he wont still die but his synchronicity wave will divert his suffer to others close to him even time and distance were beggin john lol

[@eddymazzo7777]

Cool story bro😂😂😂😂

[@Icarusbooks]

It wasn't so he could suffer, it's so he could prove John's soul belonged in hell

[@misterbilly3698]

The Devil is a DC character. look it up. They have probably met.

[@johnnythao8793]

Lucifer Morningstar? :D

[@bc9629]

Hes so smart even batman wants his help in apokolips war .

[@donpula6349]

Yeah you know John is another brains like Batman. He's witty, cunning & well-sophisticated. A brilliant tactician & master manipulator. That's why he chosed him. But what why I don't like is that Batsy ordering Zatanna to put a spell on John without his consent. Not cool. Oh well thats the only way to make John as their backup plan & their last hope. They won, but the cost is too great for them to bear.

[@jo1058]

He outsmarted the devil and god himself as far as a I know that's very smart

[@Askld]

He outsmarted batman and everyone else in injustice. Only man to really put a legit fast one over them all even the Gods. I've never seen even Batman so fooled.

[@qurbansaberi479]

when batman wants ur help that means some real shit

[@izanagi2488]

@@Askld Made the entire injustice war do the dirty work for him. Removed Trigon and John disappears to spend time with his daughter.

[@MUISHAGGY572]

In short words, if John is smoking a cigarette he automatically wins.

[@rayymunir4621]

The equivalent of Obi-Wan’s “High Ground”

[@benparrish672]

I wish the pack of Marlboro Reds I smoke daily had that affect on me

[@mca217]

Who wins? Batman with prep time or Constantine with a heater?

[@rainrain2233]

@@mca217 how bout lucifer v batman

[@Evan_doodlearts]

Good to see you again todd

[@D-OveRMinD]

Batman: Unbeatable with prep time. Constantine: Unbeatable, even when caught off guard.

[@Markcus003]

No offense but I kinda buy John shenanigans because he has magic in his side unlike batman.

[@theoneaboveall6768]

Well batman already plan that the plan would fell he wouldn’t die John was coming back so he had a contingency plan with zatanna and new he was going to prevail. It’s Batman with prep time you will not win. He is the greatest hero that has no power bar none.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@@theoneaboveall6768 prep No, no Its called Plot Armor How else do you explain Bats beating Hulk and Darkseid repeatedly

[@elanadeshina7521]

Old School everything happens because of plot. they are fictional characters.

[@whysoserious6232]

@@ComicBookGuy420 shut up you know nothing

[@godkingeldiablo3520]

Before John was a Wick.. he was a Constantine.

[@RahulPatel-lw4wt]

I honestly prefer Matt Ryan as Constantine

[@davidspinks2598]

Anyone else think of John Wick as a candle?

[@yagnikbose8973]

@@davidspinks2598 ya kinda with the wick of the candle in his name...lmao

[@gunvirsingh3914]

How powerful is Constantine? Well, not powerful enough to get a movie in DCEU with Keanu Reeves....

[@taytoosharma7003]

@@RahulPatel-lw4wt for TV show but for movie Keanu is excellent

[@mmcgillis]

I always liked Constantine. The fact that he shows magic having a darker element and a price to pay. More risks. Unlike other "magical" characters. Its always like "i found this relic, or learned this new spell and banish away the bad guy" while Constantine is like "it was for the greater good...i guess."

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

The man fights demons, gods, aliens, elementals, AND cancer all at once.

[@kikearroniz8447]

He flipped off the devil when he was dying. Badass

[@GrimAhren]

In other words, he is the Chuck Norris of the DC Universe.

[@saudabosultan1180]

GrimAhren i always thought lobo is the chuck norris of dc since he cant die and killed and smashed a fucking city with his bare hands and fucking ate it

[@Pewbs]

cancer arc and prison arc are best arcs in hellblazer periodt.

[@Hazzbazz]

My dude long time no see

[@malikaithehokage0607]

Title-"How Powerful Is John Constantine?" Me-"Yes"

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

Lmao.

[@debapriyodas5234]

😂😂😂LOL

[@campkira]

magic... the most op thing in dc universe....

[@Razer5542]

@@campkira Aside from author powers lol.

[@jgabriellicam8832]

@@campkira In all universes, period.

[@swannyson8609]

"he can create a flame thrower out of a lighter" I mean I got kicked out of secondary school for doing that with a deodorant can soooo

[@coltkillergaming5685]

Alfie Swanson but he didn’t use deodorant

[@bricewisener5970]

flamethrowers are surprisingly easy to make

[@DiViNEReject]

@DRZ fortunately easy to make.

[@celestialbeing985]

@@DiViNEReject easily easy to make

[@GiGaChadAF]

@@bricewisener5970 diabolically easy to male

[@christophermyers6372]

You forgot to mention his most incredible feat that he survived, he got it on with king shark and lived....

[@HighLordoftheBathroom]

Please stop. That was just meant as ajole to lighten up the darkness in JLDAW.

[@christophermyers6372]

@@HighLordoftheBathroom Seemed more like a true statement made in a humurous light. The guy is a bisexual British warlock who got it on with humans and demons alike, not to hard to believe he boinked a humanoid fish.

[@HighLordoftheBathroom]

@@christophermyers6372 It's logically impossible. Plus it WAS a joke because it was only touched on for a brief second, even the scriptwriters confirmed it.

[@christophermyers6372]

@@HighLordoftheBathroom they can confirm it all they want, the moment multiverses were introduced everything became a possibility.

[@HighLordoftheBathroom]

@@christophermyers6372 Dude, if the scriptwriter confirmed it then there's no arguing.

[@eversuperman]

The Constantine show on NBC was underrated as hell and his appearances on Legends of Tomorrow pales in comparison. Bring back Constantine horror!

[@ComicBookGuy420]

The legends appearances are good but yeah him in his solo show, with Chas and Zed was great I was hoping they were gonna go full Spectre with Detective Corrigan

[@FreedomNation]

That's that one downside of Legends. Anytime he starts getting dark the Legends situation makes the goofs. lol.

[@eversuperman]

@@FreedomNation Agreed. Legends is good for what it is, but it's not horror which suites Constantine better. I can't imagine Hellblazer being comfortable crewing with the Legends...

[@eversuperman]

@@ComicBookGuy420 I would have liked some cheap special effects to hint at that, glowing green eyes for a split second, something like that. Full Spectre would probably have been too prohibitive for NBC.

[@pedroalves6425]

From an Hellblazer comic fan and Vertigo collector...it was horrible, as almost all of CW´s output (with some early Arrow episodes as exception). Heck, Constantine outside of Vertigo is horrible, but the tv show was the worst. The actor´s overacting is cringe inducing. As much as Keanu Reeves version differed from the source material, I still find it much much more in tone with the character. Glad when the show was cancelled. This from a guy who has all the trades of the character.

[@BeatLounge]

He nailed both of the JL dark parts, shame the tv show was canceled..

[@maizen1403]

Relax, we have incoming HBO Justice League Dark

[@hindsightpov4218]

Fortunately for Matt Ryan he continued to be Constantine on other projects.

[@praveenvijeyakumar741]

He became a permanent cast member of DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and he continues to be amazing as John Constantine.

[@campkira]

tv show is hard.. but magic.. he just don't play fair... superman is weaker than him...

[@StergiosMekras]

@@praveenvijeyakumar741 The impressive thing there is that he's awesome as Constantine even if the rest of the show is mostly trash.

[@Razer5542]

Constantine is literally walking plot armor.. The dude is straight up broken.

[@adriancruz5418]

Yeah, but he's lazy and likes to drink booze lol

[@69khz48]

Adrian Cruz . That makes him more swag

[@RedShadowAMV]

Yea plot armour is one of his pwoers i believe

[@darakushitatamashi8837]

@@RedShadowAMV yes it is, i don't remember how it is called but basically he ends up everywhere there he needs to be even if he doesn't want to

[@rylansiwicki8247]

@@darakushitatamashi8837 I believe it's the synchronicity wave

[@sleepytwiggaming]

John wick was also Constantine.... he’s bad ass for sure

[@Razer5542]

It was a enjoyable movie back then and keanu did a decent performance on how Constantine would be if depowered a bit.. But in terms of Constantine's actual power, it felt kind of lacking.. Maybe because it was a older movie.

[@Bart-tk9um]

Razer i think they were going more with horror vibe with that film instead of “let’s kick the frick out of some demons with mad powers” vibe

[@xaylink2221]

He s sexy

[@Nesto38]

@@Razer5542 Also keep in mind that in the movie, Constantine was past his prime. There were some references to it in the movie.

[@ernestoglesby5342]

Only Matt Ryan IS Constantine.

[@FRISHR]

He’s so powerful that he’s immune to lung cancer and alcohol poisoning.

[@arthurcurry2003]

He’s not immune. He tricked the devil into taking his lung cancer away.

[@BatalionHunter]

didn't he sell his soul to 3 equally powerful demons? so that when they met as the cancer was about to kill him they realized that his soul was not worth going to war over so instead they cured his cancer so they didn't have to fulfill their end of the contract they signed with him

[@notsoberoveranalyzer8264]

Oh I just thought that he chose the blood trait of the Irish

[@rcrc9943]

Not immune he gridlocked his death by three different demons who would have had to fight it out over his soul

[@lordofthecries7478]

WALTER WHITE would like a word

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

If he's in Injustice 3 his super move should be forming a magic pentagram around his opponent that he tosses his cigarette onto the salt of the pentagram igniting it with flames from hell.

[@luisaguirre6043]

Somebody hire this guy

[@benparrish672]

SOLD!

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

Appreciate it everyone.

[@7BlankOut7]

Well the thing is if i recall correctly is that he took his daughter and ran away ( maybe to a different universe)cause of injustice events

[@yessir4938]

There’s a leak about him being in injustice 3

[@Jon_Zeku]

When Batman comes to you for help, that means you’re one of the most dangerous people on the planet. Period.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@Bruce Wayne he isn't dumb enough to trust John People who trust John inevitably end up dead

[@urbanmasque]

@Bruce Wayne trust is not something the have between them

[@donpula6349]

@@ComicBookGuy420 John is a cursed man. Those around him died. Few people knew about him especially Chas, Zed & Zatanna.

[@PeachDragon_]

@Jason Todd batman does not trust Constantine, even Constantine doesn't trust himself, batman respects Constantine

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@@donpula6349 John also has a who gives a f*ck attitude to the mortality of those around him at times

[@jaefizz1862]

John is the only character Batman goes to when he can’t figure something out. Absolutely love it

[@lotusgal313]

Constantine is so underrated. It’s amazing that he’s starting to get more recognition with the most recent central roles he’s had in dc movies and even joined the cast of the hit show Legends of Tomorrow. The fact that he’s nearly without fear contributes to the fact that he’s so dang powerful. He needs more recognition in the DC world

[@gadguard]

The only thing missing is him killing everyone he loves, and friends to get a razor thin win. There is always a price to pay; are you willing to pay it.

[@Razer5542]

@Studio Autio And strange is a doctor fate ripoff.. Doesn't matter tho, i'd pick Constantine over strange everyday.

[@Troll_vs.]

@Studio Autio how are they even remotely the same

[@gadielphilip]

Dr.Strange: I'm the sorcerer supreme Constantine: Am I a joke to you.

[@space1734]

Dr Fate is the sorcerer supreme in the DC Universe. Constantine is a low tier magician compared to other DC magic characters.

[@campkira]

@@space1734 true but he is smart and con man....with magic can do any deal to get away....

[@Watch-0w1]

Let say Constantine is best tactician of the magic world. He magic Batman

[@raquel6198]

Constantine >>>>> doctor str

[@rendblackhand8488]

Magic batman

[@Panyc333]

John Constantine is probably one of my favorite comic book characters.

[@Damianpreist]

John is very underrated and deserves so much more praise

[@iPhoneeditor]

If you read Hellblazer he starts off with a fair amount of knowledge of the occult and knows how to do a few things with the right set ups but his real power was in his quick wit, charm, ability to influence others, and his sheer dumb luck (which has since becomes a power called synchronicity wave traveling if I recall correctly which is basically luck manipulation). He's a depressed drunk, an occult detective, a swindler, and always gets into trouble or has trouble find him. He was pretty much a regular human with regular human weaknesses who could do extraordinary things but he and anyone who can call him a friend often suffered greatly because of his actions. His power has scaled WAY up over the years to ludicrous proportions which I don't think is for the better, there's not really much reason for him to be so powerful and I think giving him such crazy power really detracts from who he is as a character. Also bonus fact: John Constantine knows all the entrances and exits to both heaven and hell and effectively blackmailed God to not send him to hell as he would cause even more problems if he was there.

[@LaddRusso91]

Glad you wrote this, cuz I read some of Hellblazer and loved Constantine, but this video made him seem like a completely different character. I guess this is the new Constantine?

[@sergiomartinez8692]

Absolutely, old Vertigo Hellblazer was cool af. After New 52 this John is just a wannabe mature Doctor Strange.

[@belland_dog8235]

@@sergiomartinez8692 Not even close, but nice try.

[@theobserver314]

Rick Sanchez basically, with extra steps.

[@smarty1268]

i actually like that hed powerful makes him alot cooler too

[@KaneshaDi]

A friend of mine thinks John Constantine is the coolest. He likes everything about John, from his powers to his attitude and I do have to agree that yes, John is a bad-ass. I know some people like Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, but I personally prefer Matt Ryan. Not only just because he looks like John Constantine and is British. But because his portrayal is closer to the comics.

[@notme1892]

I agree completely

[@taytoosharma7003]

Why do everything has to be similar with comics ? I think Constantine 2005 was actually great portrayal of John Constantine

[@KaneshaDi]

@@taytoosharma7003 I did mention that there are people who did like Keanu Reeves as John Constantine. However, I also pointed out that, I, myself prefer Matt Ryan's performance because is it closer to the comics. That is solely my preference.

[@melkor9121]

Totally agreed.

[@Brejan]

I don't know, Ryan always feels like a guy doing a very good cosplay of Constantine, but that's all. There's none of the edge, none of John the bastard to him. But that may not really be his fault. Pretty much no adaptation ever wrote Constantine like he really was in the comics. The dirt, grit, sex and politics always get smoothed over for a four-quadrant friendly adaptation. Even in comics John hasn't really been himself since the original Hellblazer title ended.

[@ajalferez5927]

The Shazam part was mentioned in this video. But something happened earlier in that issue that was cooler: He voluntarily stayed inside Enchantress' circle long enough for her to reveal her plan, and then step out of it like it was nothing, while declaring that no magical circle could hold him.

[@kingofthemultiverseforever893]

I like what they did with him on Legends of Tomorrow and that they kinda brought back the Astra storyline with season 5 but I really wish they would continue his tv show. And I don't know what other people think but if Matt Ryan doesn't play Constantine I'm not interested.

[@bloodsknight]

Matt Ryan plays Constantine so well, I also would just lose all interest if someone else played him. His version is so accurate to the comics and really does give justice to Constantine's character. I see so many people wanting Keanu Reeve's version to return but his portrayal just didn't feel right to me personally, not to mention he looks nothing like him and is not British either.

[@RahulPatel-lw4wt]

@@bloodsknight and the movie felt like he was more like a horror movie and didn't use magic

[@bloodsknight]

@@RahulPatel-lw4wt yeah you're totally right bro

[@notme1892]

I agree completely

[@ComicBookGuy420]

I like Keanu's acting But he is nothing like Constantine

[@nickklauber504]

John Constantine literally went straight to S Tier in my DC characters list

[@luigigx1172]

Nick Klauber same man but after watching this video he went from S tier to S+ tier

[@FeedMeSalt]

You should watch Rob. Comics explained for aLOT more of this stuff.

[@luigigx1172]

FeedMeSalt okay ^_^

[@lekop2412]

If you really want to be mind blown by the power of some characters watch Webcamparrot. Trust me he is the best power scaler. Ah and btw Constantine is faster then the flash. He rides the synchronicity wave and yeahh that is.. just watch Webcamparrot's video on him....

[@lekop2412]

This Video is imo bad because it left out soooooooooo many abilities and feats from him...

[@lunarscorpio3987]

When John Constantine outwit Batman in Injustice, I swear, I freaking whimpered.

[@silencia08]

what did he do in Injustice?

[@RyuukishinoKain]

@@silencia08 he basically flipped the table. People in the Superman side are basically so OP, that it is impossible for Batman to ever win. So Constantine simply manipulating the strongest 2 to destroy each other (and also some others from both and neutral sides), making it more plausible for Batman to win the war. But in the end, Constantine actually had predicted everything from the start, and he not only manipulating the biggest 2 but also Batman, Superman, Luthor and basically everyone for his own gain. He left in the end and making Bruce looks like teen in his first breakup, but not without putting some idea in Batman's head that will create another chain of events.

[@maddiemartir5663]

One of most underrated DC character, honestly I love John Constantine.

[@_CatBug_]

John is like Batman without the martial arts, money and morals. His plans consist of redirects, blackmails and magic hacks

[@MrRinre]

More like Batman with magic.

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

I feel if Aquaman ever turned evil, Constantine would just steal the staff of Moses and use it to fight the trident.

[@69khz48]

He’d prolly use it as a phone recorder to record himself clap up aquaman

[@imbangmaynn5705]

So basically a magical batman, a guy who relies on his wits, tussles with world ending threats, always does the unexpected and just 100% pure unadulterated BADASS Omg dis got 666 likes😳

[@shauk1906]

And he is literally blessed with luck😆

[@RyuukishinoKain]

@@shauk1906 He IS the Luck.

[@Pearg0ld]

Triclops: more like pure unadulterated ego

[@adricasinills3814]

Team four star Vegeta reference

[@shalucard107]

He actually outsmarted batman and the only one who figured out john's plan was the detective monkey but it was already too late and John had jumped dimensions lol.

[@adia4789]

Hellblazer is actually the series that got me into comics. It’s just so enjoyable to follow I love the character design and his personality so much

[@Door3234]

Could you help me out see I don’t know what hellblazer I should read I’m looking for the three hundred issue one so is that the one with the red almost 3D title or the flat colour one I have the first volume of the flat colour one it’s called marks of woe is that the one that run I need

[@ComicBookGuy420]

​@@Door3234 Hellblazer #1 Start there

[@muhammadsoleh4725]

If you read Dceased comic, he's one of those who survive

[@donpula6349]

True till he sacrificed himself to stop Trigon & Zatanna was devastated seeing on the ground dead.

[@codyk5796]

How'd I read the title as, How Powerful is John Quarentine

[@mrsigmagrinder8737]

He has the power to imprison Billions.

[@hindsightpov4218]

Codeo Rodeo That’s understandable. We all have that on our minds.

[@scoot7091]

yes

[@lunahetfield]

Codeo Rodeo LOOOOOOOOOOL im dying

[@selfdeprecatingprick1018]

Read the title again

[@JasonTMays]

I feel so vindicated, I remember some of my marvel friends being like who in DC can go one on one with Thanos...and I was like, my guy Constantine.

[@claytonnixon3427]

People are so quick to forget about Doctor Manhattan.

[@b-17theflyingfortress]

Title-"How powerful is John Constantine" Me: Powerful enough to withstand a shark's *D*

[@paulrazvan6156]

He got a bj from King Shark

[@alaskanzombie9075]

Three words Worse Hickey Ever

[@SynthApprentice]

@@paulrazvan6156 John was the bottom, not the top.

[@brahimcherfia8943]

I'm living at a city in Algeria north African named : "Constantine" (the oldest city at the place) so you can imagine why I love that character

[@thisismetv_]

JL: Dark was totally awesome.

[@smhgaming3259]

Apkolipse war is the sequel

[@tutumazibuko2510]

No it wasn't, and neither was the sequel

[@sushilbhandari4068]

Best DC animated movie ever

[@xrinnegan]

ThisIsMetv yes seeing them fight like they ACTUALLY MEAN IT , they are finally doing what they needed to do , MAKE IT MORE MATURE , I like seeing the seriousness , and the cutting in half and watching the superheroes use their full power

[@shadowknight1509]

@@tutumazibuko2510 why do you think that

[@ComicBookGuy420]

He's a normal bloke Who knows how to access god like power My favorite part from Hellblazer was only a little thing, but it sums him up pretty well He ran out of Tobacco so he took a pinch off Swamp Thing and started rolling a cigarette🤣

[@FeedMeSalt]

He's not normal, He was born favoured by fate, If he is needed to be somewhere he WILL be there. He beat cheating demons at poker to win a house outside of creation. He got himself banned from any afterlife so when the universe ends only the house and John will remain. He's essentially got Plot armor as a birth power. I'm pretty sure he tried to kill himself with a six shooter once and after he landed 5 clicks in a row he put in the final bullet, The gun broke. It's hilarious sometimes. Even if he succeeded though he would just come back.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@@FeedMeSalt And at the end of the day He just wants a cigarette A tumble And a pint What's more normal than that Btw his power is Synchronicity The power to be in the right place at the right time His true power in the original Hellblazer comics was being able to con people, demons angels etc to gain power How he gained most of his powers relics etc was rigged games of chance He won the house in a game of cards ect The problem is the characters been rectconned too many times He has demons blood His powers were passed down by family He killed his brother to gain them Touched by fate ect Originally he didn't even throw fireballs or anything of the sort but was more of a journeyman magician

[@guibreve1733]

That's the bloody Constantine's way of dealing with problems lol

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@@guibreve1733 a cigarette A tumble And a pint Yeah mine too🤣

[@selfdeprecatingprick1018]

Can’t seem to understand the first sentences in your comment but I agree

[@lott_discordia6223]

Good content. I enjoyed the show. Thank you.

[@IftiAlam1999]

Constantine wearing Helmet of Fate? HOLY SMOKES MATE.

[@adamgardiner5869]

Part of why i love this character is he's so powerful, but in his earlier stories he's a tortured soul, tragic and his own worst enemy. Very relatable.

[@doctorsam5771]

I don't know if anyone's said it before but Constantine is pretty much on Batman's level with prep time. The guy is such a smart-ass that it's ridiculous. Not book smart like Terrific or Luthor but street smart.

[@hummingbirdcity]

He's a conman.

[@bryanlam3412]

4:34 I think every single comic book confuses the word "kill" with the word "sleep". I mean, you can't blame them; kill and sleep are two *very* similar and *very* tough words. One of my favorite aspects of Constantine is that he is such a powerful sorcerer/magician and one I believe is what makes him so popular, is that he constantly chooses to use brain over brawn, defeating overpowered characters. "He's like *bloody* Batman, but better. 10/10 character." -me

[@doge7114]

Lmao so true

[@noway9081]

I don't know if it is cannon anymore but I liked the idea that John Constantine is powerful because he's one of the fundamental pillars of the DC magical universe. He is the laughing magician, the joker character who will be there at the end of the universe. He is the only one willing to throw himself on the synchronicity highway (basically the magical roulette wheel of chance) and not be ultimately destroyed because he is destined to survive when everybody else dies. Thing is though, just being destined to survive doesn't make him powerful because just surviving doesn't mean you win every fight, can't get hurt, can't fail utterly or be able to save anyone but yourself. Guaranteed survival doesn't make you powerful, it just means you have to live through and with the outcome of everything good or bad. You feel every painful hit, get scared, fail people all the time, and know that if you take any friends along for ride, you may be responsible for their death and have to tell their family. Even worse, he is addicted to the thrill of magic. He is a drug addict who will never OD but will continue to hurt and ruin the lives of those who get close to him. Friends, teammates, enemies, anyone who gets near him can be destroyed while he will survive, bruised and broken but alive. That's why Constantine is so terrifying.

[@umbraheart1]

I’ve always wanted to see a cross over between Constantine and preacher be fun to read

[@ComicBookGuy420]

I think he and Cassidy would have a right old time

[@seb24789]

Can we throw Harry Dresden in there?

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@@seb24789 I think John would fit right into Harry's world, especially with Kincaid Waiting impatiently for Peace Talks

[@umbraheart1]

Old School agreed lol

[@ralphventura7642]

That scene on City of Demons where I really thought He could open Hell loose on earth was f*cking amazing.

[@Comixknowledge30]

I love seeing Constantine on Legends of Tomorrow. Matt Ryan both does the voice and live action of John Constantine.

[@christopherhugle8473]

Keep up the great work on your channel 👍 keep hustling

[@alexstrang9334]

I prefer his old school vertigo run the character was more grounded and he only used magic as a last resort

[@danziker]

This new Constantine needs a Ravenscar Dosis...

[@Contevent]

I also do, but I think they made a fine job in the DC universe. While they upped his magical prowesses, they kept the fact that what makes him win isn't pwer but wit, bluff, and the willingness to sacrifice things for victory. Once you get used to him throwing spells around, his DC version is quite endearing. And healthier. Even as a chain smoking, drunken, magic addict, backstabbing, depression on legs, he's more good hearted than his vertigo version. At least in the animated films. For example, Vertigo Constantine happily surround himself with useful people he'll manipulate and sacrifice. DC Constantine tries to avoid that as much as possible, caring a bit more for people and keeping them at a reasonable distance because he knows they'll die if they stick around. He'll still sacrifice them though, but he'll try other solutions first.

[@donaldtusk2678]

So 2005 Constantine

[@ComicBookGuy420]

Yep And just his utter lack of anything resembling a care factor Swamp Thing used tobacco as an avatar to appear to john So john took a pinch of swamp thing for a smoke🤣

[@zackmhuntr25]

They have to buff his magic powers to keep up with the freaks in the DC universe.

[@DavidA-sy5vp]

The thing I know him for is the time he met lucifer.

[@donpula6349]

Yeah & that happened on Earth 666 in Crisis in infinite Earths Part 3.

[@Beerbottles123]

He did meet Lucifer at some point but not in any comic. John did say there were too much 'blood underneath the bridge' between. After Lucifer left hell, one of the first thing he did is to send John a postcard from Perth.

[@George-mi4fk]

he meet lucifer in latest run of lucifer . he was invited even to feast table

[@Razer5542]

They also made that scene in the anti monitor thing in the arrow verse show, to bad it sucked so much..

[@cristianalmora4180]

Thank you for this episode, need this during quarantine. Love Constantine

[@sci-fyherocomicsmovies8736]

You never let us down!!! This was an amazing video!!!

[@krundjust_krund8664]

John Constantine's genius is what Batman's preparation 'power' actually look like.

[@chuckie1269]

So basically its like batman who has power right?

[@donpula6349]

They're both brainy characters. Batman is a master tactician, intelligent, resourceful & master interrogator. But always believed of the honor code. While John on the other is a witty, cunning & well-sophisticated. He's another brilliant tactician but master manipulator & trickster. These 2 were equal to each other except their methods were quite different, because John is a nasty piece of work. Fighting dirty. John is pesimistic.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

​@@chuckie1269 nah, Constantine's morality is vastly different to Batman, also he usually doesn't have the excessive power you'd think, but he knows where to get the power, usually by making deals

[@soulsociety3218]

Batman might be the smartest hero but when hes working with constantine he always listens to him

[@jaysonparena4278]

this has been vvery informative and done constantine great justice! I've always though constantine to be cool when Keanu played him...at that I didn't know he was a DC character..but now all this exposure for the character is just too good. :)

[@TonyBrent]

Awesome content!

[@Matt_Underwood]

Lol been searching for this type of video for ages. Love Constantine, he's my favorite DC character

[@ashwin8347]

You missed the part when he actually made superman fall on his knees by just uttering a word.

[@jerseyvoid3123]

One of my favorite moments, that's what I bring up when people talk about Superman being over powered. They don't know he is weak against magic not just kryptonite.

@@jerseyvoid3123 how about psychic powers? If you could control his mind youd have a big hammer to hit things with

[@okthen3397]

Been waiting for this one

[@serotoneeder]

It's always a pleasure to see content like this

[@shamartTM]

My friend: what's John Constantine like? Me: Basically he's like if Sterling Archer had Doctor Strange's powers My friend: oh.. Me: yeah

[@Never_heart]

Shit that is actually a really good explanation

[@RayleighSilvers]

He's a combination of The Question and Doctor Strange.

[@jashardwallington]

🤔 you kno what your right😳

[@ComicBookGuy420]

That's a rather offbeat, but accurate description The only thing is, Archer doesn't really care if anyone gets hurt John agonized over Astra for decades

[@YouScareMe1]

@Dami Classic Doctor Strange most definitely but Current Doctor Strange can lose to Constantine.

[@saljpal3]

I hope we see Constantine in Young Justice.

[@dougb4801]

Great video as always! Constantine has always been one of my favorites. You should do a video covering The Sandman, another fun character.

[@JetsMind]

Didn't know much bout Constantine so tysm for making this video

[@watashiwa_oak]

Constantine is basically like the British version of Batman with no silly suit, no need for prep time, and magic. Come of think he’s like Sherlock Holmes too but with blond hair and magic.

[@donpula6349]

John is a brainy like Batman. In the orginal comics he always depend on his wits before he faced his foes. Magic is his secondary. John is witty, cunning & well-sophisticated. A brilliant tactician, a master manipulator & tricker. He did all this to either friend or foe. Like everyone said: "Careful what you whished for".

[@donpula6349]

Don't forget he's persimistic, he can see everything whats worst when observes people, demons or everyone. He's a well prepared guy you can count on.

[@larryhansen6870]

One of my favorite characters

[@donpula6349]

Me too.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

Hellblazer original🤘

[@larryhansen6870]

Haha my kinda people lol such an underrated character.

[@NickHairston]

This channel is so underrated. It deserves more subscribers.

[@dannyboy5531]

Cool vid, the spell rupple thingy was one of my favorites XD Definitely my favorite comic bokk charecter, i also have the tree tattooed on me.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

Titans Tomorrow needs to be adapted to an animated film.

[@the_well-known_stranger2275]

Mr.Wolfchamp 1999 But they have to use Tim Drake for it, it’s one of his defining stories.

[@George-mi4fk]

definitely 4G needs to happen. conner superman , tim and damian as batmans bart as flash and cass as wonderwoman

[@josevigil4233]

Don't forget his synchronicity ability! That's his most important magical power.

[@Skorpys365]

I just wanted to say that I really like your intro, it was very well made. 🙂

[@tontoace7]

Awesome stuff.

[@alexman378]

Quite honestly, his main power is basically his knowledge. The more knowledgeable he is over the magic and what he fights, the more powerful he becomes.

[@donpula6349]

Very true, in the original comic John is a brainy character. he's witty, cunning & well sophisticated. Always depending his wits before facing his foes. A brilliant tactician, a master manipulator & a trickster. A persimistic man who observed everyone & everything. A well prepared guy. Thats why he's the most dangerous non superpowered Human to all of them either friend or foe. People who turned to hate him before, now turned to fear.

[@cptpropane]

That's what I like in both Constantine and Bats - they're extremely badass but still humane with their flaws and their inability to always (like in 100%) win. Both make mistakes, both lose the people they love, both suffer a lot and both make decisions which their friends or teammates wouldn't approve. Also I really like the style in which our Johnny boy almost kills himself with all that booze and cigs all the time while easily dealing with extremely powerful beings like First of the Fallen or King of Vampires

[@donpula6349]

Yeah very true, both brilliant tacticians but different methods. 1. Batman is cunning, resourceful & driven. He's a master interrogator & martial prowess, but always keeping his code of honor by not killing. 2. John Constantine is witty, cunning & well-sophisticated. He's a master manipulator & a trickster. He's a nasty piece of work with a cynical attitude & pessimistic. He knew the worst is coming so all he to do is to outsmart your foe by fighting dirty.

[@MikeBrown-bs7qu]

The movie was amazing. And keep up the great work with the shows. You guys do a great job.

[@RogerVerdu]

yours had become my favorite comics channel

[@theobserver314]

Constantine is the definition of a Mad Lad.

[@verzangel2106]

John Constantine is the type of guy to put a magazine in a revolver, but it actually works.

[@knotenoslavename3246]

I've watched it five times...not bored yet!

[@ThaWaverunner]

Always nice to see underrated characters get their shine!

[@noahjones3955]

Everyone always leaves out the fact that he made the presence do what he wanted one time

[@Aspiedog]

I loved and will always love John Constantine, One of my Favorite characters in DC

[@FranciscoRamirez-fn2np]

So john has literal fate armor fatter than even plot armor. I need more of this guy.

[@HighLordoftheBathroom]

Well, he conned God into giving him divine protection.

[@ElvaanRanger]

Movie was craaaaaazy loved it great vid friend

[@Spyder7223]

Constantine is underrated, but I like him that way, he's one of the powerhouses of the DC universe. His sliver tounge and magic abilities make him a threat to any person in the justice league, hell any person in the DC universe.

[@Damianpreist]

He has so much Charisma he could get over as any form or shape as long as he has his personality

[@scottybasp]

before watching I just want to thank you for making this video because after watching the new movie, I was asking myself about Constantine's power level the whole time and I have no one to talk to about this. Thanks! thumbs up!

[@captainunderpantsmyass]

I've watched this video tonnes of times and i can't stop watching it cos i'm just in love with john constantine

[@WarmLillie]

Constantine powerful guy, Or should I something more like him... He is only bloody powerful magician

[@antonakesson]

The embodiment of mankinds evil, Blight, one of the creatures the Presence can't eliminate. Could you do a deepdive in the gods of DC, cause that is a rabbit hole if nothing else. Also a video on characters the equal or even eclipses the Presence in power would be cool. Even a video on the various characters that deafeted the Presence could be cool.

[@trerobinson6179]

Video Request!!! History/Origins and How Powerful? Darkseid! Would love it... Love the rest tho! Keep it up!

[@deoxyribomorph99]

I honestly like in the earlier Hellblazer comics where he wasn't as powerful, and he had to rely on his wit to get by. Made him more of a grounded character.

[@byakugan641]

Imagine a character that cannot be killed because the character know how to escape from afterlife

[@ismailshah8154]

CW does not do Constantine’s character any justice. It is kinda upsetting.

[@Troll_vs.]

Not at all the closest is the small cameo cross over with lucifer. Showing how deep his contacts run

[@ismailshah8154]

SubOptimal Sage that was pretty sick I have to say but i mean he is kinda weak recently and isn’t as cynical but I do agree with you and still love the Constantine character in the cw shows

[@landonsmith6235]

I agree. Matt Ryans a perfect person to play hum but they could write his character so much better

[@bloodsknight]

It really is upsetting, I do appreciate them adding him to Legends though. It doesn't work that well since it's a Pg-13 show but having more Constantine content, in general, is pretty nice. I really want another Constantine movie, but I'd want Matt Ryan to play Constantine, a lot of people want Keanu's version back but I feel like no one does the character as much justice as Matt. But a good movie, with at least an R rating, would be so sick.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

It's better than nothing

[@arnoldodunwa8459]

john with synchronicity wave is beyond omega level

[@KeyoUFP]

John Constantine is my favorite DC character. I loved the new movie, thank you for the videos guys! Loved it!