Okay Jeff, I know you listen to one of the same podcasts as I (iFanboy) and I think they are pretty spot on, normally. Normally. But Josh couldn't be more wrong with his thoughts on Constantine #1. I mean, I have no issues with him not enjoying the book, but this comic is in no way related to the tv show like he is trying to say it is. This John is almost a spitting image of Vertigo Constantine, especially when you compare it to the Nu52 version. And while I thought the show did a good job of coming close to what it means to be Constantine, it was also on network tv and they just couldn't do what needed to be done.
When Josh relates this book to that tv show, even though this book is on DC proper, it is just wrong. Again, I have no problem with his opinion on not liking it, that's cool, but I really disagree with why he says he didn't like it. Not that he wasn't honest, but I just think he has gotten them too close together. Plus, the bi-sexual aspect of Constantine, which is what he is, kinda bothered Josh I feel and that also didn't help.
Now not saying this book should be something you try, especially if the bi-sexual aspects bothers you (there is NO bi-sexual sex or anything, John just makes a couple of remarks about a good looking guy) I just don't want you to think you shouldn't try it for some of the reasons that Josh stated or sounded like he was trying to state, that the show is bad and this comic is the same ... bad.
The show and the comic are both decent , in my opinion, but this comic blows that show away and is not close to being like what that show was. It is just good. Not as grand as the old Vertigo series, obviously, but pretty damn close.
Okay, back to listening to their show!!!