When you think of comics, you usually think of bulky superheroes flying around, showing off their awesome might. But not all comic book characters are based on traditional superpowers. Some rely on magic, like John Constantine.

The DC character got his start in “Swamp Thing” comics, though he’d prove to be popular enough to have his own series. And from there, John Constantine’s elaborate origins were sketched out. But how familiar are you with his story? Have you been plunged into the depths of his tragic tale? This is John Constantine’s entire backstory explained.

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