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WARNING : Potential Spoilers For Batman / Dylan Dog # 2!John Constantinehas help oneself save the DC Universe on more than one occasion , especially when it come to supernatural menace , given his expertise in the occult . However , kill undead creatures and play a joke on fiend into piddle deals does n’t pay the bills . Therefore , Constantine has a rather amusing side fizgig to append his income , one that ’s far from heroic .
Batman / Dylan Dog#2 by Roberto Recchioni , Werther Dell’Edera , Gigi Cavenago , and Giovanna Niro examine Batman dispatch his Modern crime - fighting partner , Nightmare Investigator Dylan Dog , on a mission to find John Constantine and derive access to Hell . However , it ’s quickly revealed that this is n’t the first showdown between Dog and Constantine .
As introductions are exchanged , Dylan reminds John of their late get together when he arrested the warlock for " lewd Acts of the Apostles in populace . " This sparks a conversation about how Dylan has transition from being a cop to enteringConstantine ’s crease of piece of work , which John humorously delineate as scamming " soft touch . "
John Constantine Admits That He Pays the Bill’s by Scamming “Suckers”
When Dylan first discover that he is n’t the pig that John remembers and now deals in the supernatural , John asks if this makes them confrere now , whichDog affirm by labeling himself as a Nightmare Investigatorand Constantine as a warlock . However , this is n’t exactly what John was getting at when he referred to them as “ colleagues ” and clarify his question by asking,“But we scam the same uninitiated suckers , right-hand ? ” This question reveals what John sees as his true problem and how he pays the bills , even if scamming “ sucker ” is a far watchword from saving the DCU .
Batman / Dylan Dog#2 may finally see Constantine take ownership of his con creative person way , but John ’s scamming and trickery are nothing new and are a long - established part of his character .
Given the context of the conversation , Constantine ’s brand of scamming inclination towards the supernatural . Meaning , John is n’t belike swipe course credit card information ; rather , he ’s exploiting those who hold beliefs in the occult . It ’s an idealistic side hustle for him , give his expertise in all thing supernatural . Thus , even though he ’s engaging in deceit , it ’s done in a manner that rings true to believer . Furthermore , working almost for himself give him the flexibleness he requires , especially since he ofttimes needs to cannonball along off at a moment ’s notification to confront various threats to the DC Universe .
John Constantine is much cursed , as every single acquaintance he ’s had has somehow died over the long time — but now John is breaking the tradition .
Constantine’s Con-Artist Ways Are an Integral Part of His Character
Batman / Dylan Dog#2 may eventually see Constantine taking ownership of his inmate artist way , butJohn ’s scamming and guile are nothing Modern and are a long - establish part of his characterthat is seen throughout various interpretations in cartoon strip and animated movies alike . know among peers and adversaries alike as a deceitful , smooth - talker , this trait , albeit problematic , has endear him to many lover . For those eager to delve further into this facet ofJohn Constantine , exploring Si Spurrier and Aaron Campbell’sJohn Constantine , Hellblazer : Dead in America#1 is extremely recommended .
Batman / Dylan Dog # 2is available now from DC Comics !
BATMAN / DYLAN DOG # 2 ( 2024 )
John Constantine is a dark , morally complex , supernatural detective from DC Comics . As a chain - smoke , trenchcoat - wearing master of the occult , he battles demons , angels , and magical forces while navigate his own haunted yesteryear . He has appeared in comics , springy - action films , animate feature film , TV show , and the Arrowverse . Known for his cynicism and loath heroism , Constantine often give personal felicity for the bang-up good .
