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[Reuben]

So, 2 issues (and 1 festive short story) into Milligan's run, what does everyone think?


We started to discuss Hellblazer on G.W. Wilson's forum, where I was somewhat lukewarm about the first issue. Since then the art has grown on me a bit and the second half of this issue has won me over storywise. And digs at crypto-Tory Tony Blair always get bonus points in my book, despite being somewhat untopical now.
It must be tough to take over this title after 250 issues, as you can't help feeling that every story has already been told (like most superhero titles on the market), I mean it's not like you can send Constantine into outer space to fight space aliens is it.

I reckon I will continue to buy this book until Milligan leaves or until I join the ranks of the long term unemployed (or get lynched for my views on Brave Jade Goody, our nation's new Diana), which ever comes first.

My inner fanboy is secretly quite pleased that Simon Bisley will soon be doing the covers, his first Vertigo covers since Doom Patrol I think(?), I was a big big fan of his when I was a teenager.

My only major grumble about Hellblazer at the moment is that it seems a bit of a short read.

I'd love to see Brett Ewins draw an issue, but sadly that would never be possible.

[kingmob]

I liked # 250´s story, it was pretty coo, I´m waiting for the full story and I agree it will be a great run, his plans seem great, Peter is a fantastic writer and I always wanted him on HB, and now we can see what he´ll do, which I think great things.
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[NathanBethell]

I liked the first two issues. I can't claim to have the history with the character that others here have: the first issue of Hellblazer I read was Diggle's first on the book. Despite my best intentions, I've been lax in picking up paperbacks to fill in my knowledge.

I think what I liked the most was how the abortion was handled; it's a topic that even the most well-meaning writers can have difficulty with, and I'd imagine the horror genre might increase the temptation to handle the subject with a certain judgmental attitude. But I think Peter nailed it here, or at least handled the subject in as positive a fashion as the horror genre allows.

[joshsapien]

[Reuben]

[joshsapien]

oh, yeah, it was why would that not be possible. i love his work and would like to see more of it myself. i never knew that about the breakdown and deadlines.
maybe Peter could convince Glyn Dillon to do some more comic work? i loved the work he did on Shade.

-josh

[Duncan Falconer]

Ah, shit. I got Strange Days presents Johnny Nemo #2 as a gift just a couple weeks ago, did not know that. Bad Company!

Damn.

Hellblazer's warming up now; I think - you know, I'm not sure I like the art a great deal, but it's hard to differentiate between... I find the premise's intro and usage actually somewhat physically aggravating, you know? John C doesn't seem overbothered, but it - they - the scabs, they are something I'd find deeply agitating. Some proper horror chops dropped this ish with fucked up abortion babies... anyone remember the Notional Man from Peter's brief, excellent run on Animal Man?
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[Reuben]

I believe Glyn Dillon doesn't do comics work anymore either which is also a shame. I think he now works for Zombie Flesh Eaters studio which work with Jaime Hewlett on his Gorillaz stuff

[Reuben]

About 5 years ago Brett Ewins did put together a collection of short strips called THE DARK GLOBE. Guest writers included Alan Grant and some bloke called Milligan. The only time I saw a copy I didn't have any money on me, so couldn't get it. I do remember that the reproduction of Ewins art wasn't particularly good though.

[kingmob]

Duncan Fegredo is one of the artists that I´d like to see on HB. I think He and Peter have something when they work together, I know it will be Impossible due his Hellboy´s commitment but would be awesome.
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[Reuben]

[joe.distort]

short story=the awesome.

first proper issue of the run made me wish i could read it all at once, so i will be getting it in trade.
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[Aidan]

[kingmob]

[Reuben]

Nice to see Bisley back at Vertigo: HELLBLAZER 256 cover