HELLBLAZER #291

Review by: MattD

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Written by Peter Milligan
Pencilled by Gael Bertrand
Inked by Gael Bertrand
Cover by Simon Bisley

Size: 32 pages
Price: 2.99

I see why this is officially the epilogue to “Another Season in Hell” but truthfully it’s more of a standalone story. A really good one. Constantine assembles a simple enough plan to take down his evil twin, puts it into action, and succeeds. Sometimes it’s nice to just watch the hero win. Sometimes it’s what they and the reader need. And it always feels good to have a major plot thread like this finally reach its resolution. Gemma is seemingly shuffled off the board for the time being, after being an integral part of the cast for a long stretch, and it feels not just right but good to see her go. First, of course, we get to see her torture the shit out of her own personal demon, and that feels just as good as her departure. Gael Bertrand really knocks out the artwork during Gemma’s attack, and actually did a pretty fantastic job all over. At first his style was a bit jarring, but once I settled in it felt totally fitting. In a story about luring out a demon, Bertrand makes everyone looks a bit demonic, which sets a nice mood. Peter Milligan continues to tell wonderful tales of dark magic and violence and the Constantine clan, offering up a done-in-one story that still has major significance for the larger series.

Story: 5 - Excellent
Art: 5 - Excellent

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