John Constantine, Hellblazer - V24 - Sectioned (2...
We rarely see John this powerless. Stripped of his trench coat and cigarettes, he has to rely on pure grit.
The core of this collection, the "Sectioned" arc, features a John Constantine who has finally snapped. Locked away in a high-security ward, he is haunted by his past failures and the literal ghosts of those he’s let down. Is it a demonic plot, or has the "laughing magician" truly lost his mind? Why It Works John Constantine, Hellblazer v24 - Sectioned (2...
Sectioned is a dark, uncomfortable, and essential read for fans of the late-era Vertigo run. It proves that even after 200+ issues, there are still new ways to make John Constantine suffer. We rarely see John this powerless
Should the tone be or analytical and critical ? Locked away in a high-security ward, he is
John Constantine has been through a lot, but Sectioned takes the occult detective to a place even he can’t charm his way out of: a psychiatric ward. Collecting issues #267–275, this volume finds Peter Milligan putting John through a psychological wringer that questions his very grip on reality. The Premise
The volume also includes the "City of Demons" story, where John faces a brutal reminder of his connection to London. It’s a classic urban horror tale that balances out the more internal, psychological horror of the main arc. The Verdict
Giuseppe Camuncoli’s gritty, distorted visuals perfectly capture the claustrophobia of the asylum.