John Constantine, Hellblazer Volume 16 The Wild Card

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After his epic journey through the American heartland, John Constantine is coming home to England. Believed to be dead, Constantine needs to set the record straight with the last surviving members of his family. Then, in Red Sepulchre, John has walked into the middle of an ugly range war between rival groups of magicians. Like it or not, he's going to have to choose a side--and it would help if he knew which faction wants him dead. Later, after an ambiguous tip-off from a dead informant, John takes steps to protect himself against a demonic attack. But when the ambush comes from an unexpected direction, his magic defenses fail him, and the only thing he has to fall back on is his knowledge of darkest London. Collects JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER #175-188.After his epic journey through the American heartland, John Constantine is coming home to England. Believed to be dead, Constantine needs to set the record straight with the last surviving members of his family. Then, in Red Sepulchre, John has walked into the middle of an ugly range war between rival groups of magicians. Like it or not, he's going to have to choose a side--and it would help if he knew which faction wants him dead. Later, after an ambiguous tip-off from a dead informant, John takes steps to protect himself against a demonic attack. But when the ambush comes from an unexpected direction, his magic defenses fail him, and the only thing he has to fall back on is his knowledge of darkest London. Collects JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER #175-188.
Writer Mike Carey, best known for his work on Vertigo's LUCIFER and HELLBLAZER, has made his mark in comics. aBorn in Liverpool, England, Carey worked as a teacher for fifteen years before gaining regular work writing for several independent companies. In 1999 he wrote the Sandman spinoff miniseries SANDMAN PRESENTS- LUCIFER. aThis led to the LUCIFER solo title which earned him a nomination for the 2001 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards - Best Writer. The Fourth Rail said of his work, Carey gives the characters in all of the stories believable motivations and characterization. His additional Vertigo projects have included FAKER and CROSSING MIDNIGHT. In 2007, he helped DC launch the Minx line of graphic novels for teen girls with the REGIFTERS. aBeyond DC, Carey was also recognized for his work on Marvel's X-MEN titles. aHe makes his home in London with his wife, Lin, and his children, Davey, Ben and Louise.