Constantine: The Hellblazer # 1 2015 NM-

Constantine: The Hellblazer # 1, released on June 10, 2015, was a creative relaunch by writers James Tynion IV and Ming Doyle with artist Riley Rossmo. It aimed to return John Constantine to his gritty, amoral, and horror-centric roots while acknowledging his bisexual identity more overtly than previous mainstream DC titles. 

The story begins with a striking image of a naked, blood-soaked John Constantine in a high-end clothing store, using magic to "persuade" the clerk to let him leave with a new suit for free. 

• The Seduction: John visits a coffee shop and flirts with a muscular barista named Oliver, only to be interrupted by a demon named Blythe, a former lover with whom he has a complicated history.
• The Mission: Blythe recruits John to deal with an "infestation" in her new venture—a nine-level nightclub in New York City modeled after Dante's Inferno.
• The Twist: John discovers that Blythe's goal was not just to clear an infestation, but to eliminate her demon business partner, Haluk, so she could take full control of the club and the souls it collects.
• The Outcome: During an exorcism ritual, John intentionally fumbles the final words, leading Blythe to complete the incantation herself. This triggers a loophole that drags both Haluk and Blythe back to Hell. 

Key Revelations and Characters 

• A New Threat: The issue ends on a dark note when the ghost of John's old friend Gary Lester appears, warning John that his personal "ghosts" (the manifestations of his past failures) are being murdered by a mysterious supernatural serial killer.
• John Constantine: Portrayed as a "magical con man" who is openly bisexual and deeply morally gray.
• Blythe: A manipulative succubus-style demon and one of John's primary antagonists in the early series.
• Gary Lester: A recurring spirit from original Hellblazer lore who serves as John's conscience. 

This 2015 series was part of the "DC You" initiative, which prioritized diverse storytelling and character-driven narratives over strict continuity. It is highly regarded for its Riley Rossmo art style, which used distinctive, raw aesthetics to emphasize the horror elements of Constantine's world.