Constantine
The text exclusively details 'Section 8,' a fictional comic book team from DC Comics created by Garth Ennis and featuring characters like Sixpack, Dogwelder, and Bueno Excellente. While John Constantine is mentioned, he appears strictly as a guest character in the 2016 limited series 'Sixpack and Dogwelder: Hard-Travellin' Heroz,' where he assists Section 8 on a mission to save the world by traveling to Sirius. No details regarding his role as an ICA handler, his appearance in 'Hitman: Absolution,' or his status within that specific franchise are present in the source.
- Character
- Constantine
- Affiliation
- International Contract Agency (ICA)
- First Appearance
- Hitman: Absolution
- Role
- Handler / Field Operative
- Status
- Active
Lore & Background
The only appearance of John Constantine described is within DC Comics history. In the 2016 series 'Sixpack and Dogwelder: Hard-Travellin' Heroz,' he joins Section 8 on a mission to prevent a world-ending collision between Sirius A and its dwarf companion, Sirius B. This storyline features other DC characters like the Spectre and involves new Section 8 members Baytor and Guts. The text notes that the team saves the world with Constantine's help before Dogwelder is sacrificed during the process of welding the stars together. No narrative details exist in this source regarding Hitman game plots or ICA operations.
In Their Own Story
According to the source, John Constantine appears specifically in the 2016 limited series 'Sixpack and Dogwelder: Hard-Travellin' Heroz.' In this story, he aids Section 8 in a critical mission to stop a catastrophic collision between Sirius A and Sirius B. The team travels to the Dog Star, where they utilize Constantine's abilities alongside new recruits Baytor and Guts. During the climax of this event, the newly-replaced Dogwelder is sacrificed to weld the stars together, saving the universe. The source also mentions that during their previous encounter with Lobo in the 'Ace of Killers' storyline, Section 8 received help from Bueno Excellente, but Constantine was not involved in that specific instance. There are no story elements in the text describing Constantine's interactions with Agent 47 or his actions within a video game setting.
Reader's Guide
The source provides no guide for playing as or interacting with a 'Constantine' character in Hitman, nor does it define his status as an ICA operative. The only factual data available regarding John Constantine is his participation in the DC Comics event 'Sixpack and Dogwelder: Hard-Travellin' Heroz' (2016). In this context, he functions as an ally to Section 8 rather than a handler for an assassin. His role is limited to assisting the team in their cosmic mission involving Sirius. The text does not describe his attire, equipment, or any tactical decisions made by him outside of this specific comic book narrative.
Did You Know?
- John Constantine appeared in the 2016 limited series 'Sixpack and Dogwelder: Hard-Travellin' Heroz' alongside Section 8.
- In his comic book appearance, Constantine helped Section 8 travel to Sirius A and Sirius B to prevent a world-ending collision.
- The source mentions that the original Dogwelder was condemned to Hell after death, while other dead members of Section 8 were sent to Limbo.
- Section 8 first appeared in 'Hitman #18' in September 1997, created by writer Garth Ennis.
- James Gunn considered including Dogwelder in 'The Suicide Squad' film but decided against it, though fans petitioned for his inclusion.
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