Source: comicbinding.com

4. Hellblazer

(Vertigo)

John Constantine has had numerous shots at big-screen success. But not one has been very good at all, which is depressing.

Especially so, because John has some amazing stories under his belt. I wrote about him recently, and I have to say if you like anything you’ve seen of either the film or television versions of Constantine, please go check out Garth Ennis’ run. Dangerous Habits is my favorite Constantine story in a walk, with Royal Blood as a very close second.

And his work through Tainted Love added real depth and tragedy to the character. If you need a primer, in Dangerous Habits, John Constantine gets lung cancer from his constant cigarette smoking, and has to beat it by tricking the Lords of Hell.

It’s maybe the most rad comic of all time, and that includes the comic about a ninja who is also a doctor.