John Constantine, Hellblazer: Stations of the Cross

In this 2006 one-shot from DC, writer Mike Carey delivers a standalone John Constantine tale that distills the essence of the Hellblazer mythos. With art by a trio of series regulars—Leonardo Manco, Marcelo Frusin, and Steve Dillon—the issue offers a grim, character-driven detour through Constantine's world of supernatural bargains and moral compromises. It stands as a concise, potent entry in the long-running Vertigo series, showcasing the gritty, street-level horror that defined the character's legacy.