What do you do when a long-running comic universe ends and years later, fans long for it? Revisit. Return. Resurrect. And so often, these can be cash grabs. But in these two cases, Ultimate Spider-Man and John Constantine: Hellblazer, the attempt to carry on these legacies is full of nuance, informed by years of storytelling from predecessors, contemporaries, and bold ideasmiths. Join Nico, TK, and guest Jake as they examine Jon Hickman’s reimagined Ultimate Universe before turning a pessimistic, dark eye towards Constantine (an incredible book – just John is a big ol wanker).

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