I love the Black Label books. And them coming in deluxe sizes is cool since they're so much bigger and nice to read. BUT they're a real fucking bitch to find a spot for them since they're so big lol.

Anyway, Hellblazer is back. In fact there's a current one running which I hear is amazing. But this is a 3 issue special by Tom Taylor. You know, the guy who's writing some of the best stuff at DC (Dceased, Suicide Squad, Injustice, ect...) and so he gives us a new story with John.

Now this book is extremely accessible. This is important, since if you never read Hellblazer, you can jump in and enjoy. The opening shots are haunting but work in favor to show who John is. The brutalness of this series (blood/cursing/violence) works in it's favor. Basically, this is where John BELONGS, and he needs to be rated M all the time.

The story here is the loss of a childhood friend and the two who were with him after now have to pay the consequences. The threat feels scary, the mystery is intriguing, and the humor is perfect. This is a near perfect first issue. Go check it out. A 5 out of 5.