Summary
John Constantineis one of the most dangerous characters in the DC Universe — not because of his power or what he can do, but because anyone close to him always ends up dying. There is nothing John fears more than death, and he will do anything to avoid it. But it seems he’ll have to face his fears directly very soon thanks toTheSandman’sfan-favorite character, Death.
John Constantine will face his most terrifying foe yet in the upcomingJohn Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America#11 by Simon Spurrier and Aaron Campbell. John has been dealing with Dream of the Endless for the past year, doing his best to hunt down the missing pouch of sand that Dream wants. But now it seems that Dream isn’t the only Endless that John will have to deal with.
November 20th, 2024
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It’s the end of the long road across America for John Constantine…and it could be the end for more than just his quest to take Dream’s power out of the wrong hands! Constantine may have cheated Death before, but in the end, she always gets her man…
As John reaches the end of his story, he’ll face theone Endless he finds even scarier than Dream.John has spent almost his entire life running from death, andnow he’s about to be confronted by Death of the Endless.
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Death of the Endless Is Finally Coming for John Constantine
First Appearance:The Sandman#8 by Neil Gaiman, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, Robbie Busch, and Todd Klein
When John Constantine dies, he knows that his soul is going to be dragged to Hell. Not only has John personally insulted and made an enemy of the First of the Fallen, who is the ruler of Hell, but he’s also been banned from Heaven. Once John dies, he only has eternal torment waiting for him. Naturally, this state of affairs has caused John to do absolutely everything he can to avoid death, and if there’s a sacrifice that needs to be made for the greater good,John makes sure that he’s never the one paying the price. Unfortunately, Death has finally come for him, and he may not escape this time.
When a man has spent so many years running from Death, it might not be possible for him to finally stop and accept his fate.
Throughout the entire story ofDead in America,John has been slowly dying and desperately trying to find some way to save himself. It seems that he may have failed, and he will finally have to confront his own fear of Death. Thankfully, as far as interpretations of Death go,Death of the Endlessis historically comforting and sweet. There’s no doubther meeting with John will be gentle,but when a man has spent so many years running from Death, it might not be possible for him to finally stop and accept his fate.
John Constantine’s Journey Is Coming to an End
Death of the Endless eventually comes for everyone. She’s the final character that everyone has to meet. She takes this responsibility very seriously and does everything she can to be comforting in those final moments. Death of the Endless isn’t scary; she’s just a beautiful part of nature, just another step in the journey of life. But Constantine is terrified of the idea of finally dying. He’s done everything he can to escape it, even sacrificing his friends. Now, John is out of friends, and he’s out of time, andConstantinewill finally be face to face with the personification of his biggest fear thanks toTheSandman’svery own Death.
John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America#11is available November 20th, 2024 from DC Comics!
John Constantine
John Constantine is a dark, morally complex, supernatural detective from DC Comics. As a chain-smoking, trenchcoat-wearing master of the occult, he battles demons, angels, and magical forces while navigating his own haunted past. He has appeared in comics, live-action films, animated features, TV shows, and the Arrowverse. Known for his cynicism and reluctant heroism, Constantine often sacrifices personal happiness for the greater good.
The Sandman
After his 70-year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. On his arduous journey, Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine, and an all-powerful madman.
