John Constantine Hellblazer #26

In John Constantine Hellblazer #26, John Constantine narrowly escapes Patterson’s torment with help from George, but his brother Dez isn’t so lucky. After a night of passion, Gabriel learns Julie was actually Ellie—and she tears out his heart. As punishment, God banishes Gabriel to Earth, where Constantine strikes a deal: in exchange for Gabriel’s wings, he’ll give him a chance to survive. Written by Garth Ennis and Mauricio Matamoros, with art by Steve Dillon and colors by Tom Ziuko, this issue delivers a haunting, high-stakes confrontation. The cover, by Glenn Fabry, captures the moment’s grim intensity.