Chas kramer comic book

I used to love reading this when i was a child, wishing i could somehow get my hands on reprints of the 1940s comics stories so lovingly retold here many of which were long out of print when i read this, especially in maggie thompsons fine essay on. A counterpart of chas chandler, named chas kramer, appeared in the 2005 film adaptation constantine, where he was played by actor shia labeouf. An alternate version of the character also made appearances in. Its central character was the streetwise magician john constantine. Chas is loosely based on the character of chas chandler from the hellblazer comics. Ever since chas died, i have treated lilou kramer as lilou constantine, as my daughter. In the film version, keanu reeves plays john constantine, an abrasive exorcist who once spent several seconds.

Huntoon, the constantine show includes other characters from the hellblazer comic book. John, why would you do that if you know its not my car. This article is about the film, for other usages see. Chas kramer was john constantines driver and student. The movie is loosely based on the hellblazer comic book series published by dc comics.

Frank chas chandler is a close friend and accomplice to rogue mage john. Comics that are submitted to cgc are graded by professional graders on a 10 point scale and then sealed inside a hard plastic cotainer to prevent tampering. Chas chandlerjohn constantine works archive of our own. We have the largest library of xxx pics on the web. Chas chandler comics project gutenberg selfpublishing. Shia labeouf as chas kramer, john constantines driver and student. Frank chas chandler is a close friend and accomplice to rogue mage john constantine. With a screenplay by kevin brodbin and frank cappello, the film is based on dc comics hellblazer. It was released on february 8, 2005 in hong kong, and on february 18, 2005 in the u. Constantine is an american actionhorror film directed by francis lawrence. One of the major differences between the comic book version of chas and the tv version is that the comic version did not possess any superhuman abilities. Frank william chas chandler is a fictional character in the hellblazer series published by dc comics vertigo imprint. Characters from the film constantine, based on the comic book hellblazer.

View comics pics and every kind of comics sex you could want. In the original comics, he is named francis chas chandler. Ritchie simpson appears in the pilot as a metaphysics. Here, chas is still a cab driver, but is more of an apprentice than a best friend. That comic made you feel like promethea actually existed. The rather brilliant website compiling and collating comic books, creator credits and character appearances can come in very useful, as well as allowing people to curate their own comic book. Born francis william chandler, nicknamed chas after the famous jimi hendrix producer. Eric lieb and kris oprisko with art by renato guedes. Smiths cartoonish artwork is inspired by the work of the great walt kelly, and certainly, bone owes a visual heritage to kellys pogo, but bone is a worthy successor to pogo in more than just great artwork, for bone is filled with the same. The movie to constantine we have marcus, an expy of chas kramer asshole, and theres even a club owned by. Keanu reeves stars as the titular antihero john constantine an exorcist and all around enemy of demons the world over. In fact, they took a jab at it in one of the volumes of the series follow the leader.

Constantine film john constantine hellblazer wiki fandom. Chas chandler made his first live appearance in the 2005 film constantine by shia lebeouf, in the 2014 television series. Chas chandler was created by jamie delano and john ridgway, first. Tilda swinton as gabriel, an androgynous, halfbreed angel with a disdain for humanity. Subpages dc extended universe superman appeared in superman 1948 and atom man vs. Francis chas chandler is john constantines partner and oldest friend. A list of actors and actresses from dc comics live action film adaptations that have their own page on tv tropes and the characters they play.

Chas s dead and he wont come back, i know that, i have known that for a very long time now but, even after all this years, i cant be call that name cause lilou had. Here he is portrayed as a youthful sidekick and driver of a stolen taxi cab. Chas is john constantines closest and longest surviving friend, who acts as his sidekick and cab driver. After a long night at a bar, john constantine cast a protection spell on chas chandler so he. It is a spin off from the vertigo series hellblazer, featuring john constantines oldest and closest friend, francis chas chandler. Matt ryan stars as constantine, a british exorcist and occult detective who actively hunts supernatural entities. Chas chandler whos who in comic book movies wikia fandom. Some of the comic styles for example comic text and speech bubbles can be found in the standard book creator options. Dc comics has released solicitation information and images for new comics and products shipping in june 2020. To his millions of admirers we need say no morw than this. He is married to renee chandler, and has a daughter named geraldine. In addition to stomping his boot firmly into the ass of evil.

After an incident at a bar, chas, along with 47 others were killed. Born in england, he is a cab driver with intimate knowledge of the streets of london. According to our friends at ksite,at least three named characters are already being cast for nbcs upcoming constantine pilot, in addition to john constantine, himself. A version of the character, named chas kramer, also appeared in the 2005 film constantine where he was played by actor shia labeouf. Born francis william chandler, but nicknamed chas after the famous bassist for the animals. Supernatural exorcist and demonologist john constantine helps a policewoman prove her sisters death was not a suicide, but something more. Hellblazer also known as john constantine, hellblazer was a contemporary horror comic book series, originally published by dc comics, and subsequently by the vertigo imprint since march 1993, when the imprint was introduced. Chas chandler is a fictional cab driver and a supporting character featured in comic books published by dc comics. Dec 21, 2016 it is one of the best all ages comic book series that there is in the comic book world. Dcs june 2020 comics have zombie superheroes, new justice. Constantine was released in the united states and canada on february 18, 2005, and in hong kong on february 8, 2005. Chas was portrayed by shia labeouf in the 2005 motion picture and appears in all media associated with said film.

You can add panels, stickers, fun backgrounds and comic text using these new styles. Papa midnitemovie character constantine wiki fandom. Everyone at sergio bonelli editore and by extension, tiziano sclavi, author of the comic book didnt want to have to do with the movie because it was an in name only adaptation. Don thompsons and dick lupoffs 1973 the comic book book is even finer than the book that precedes this, the 1970 all in color for a dime. Hi nora the film is based on a series of dc comic books that have gone by the titles of constantine and hellblazer at different times. Footage of shia labeouf from the 2012 movie the company you keep is used so he can reprise his role of chas kramer from the 2005 movie, and the footage of alexandra daddario fan cast as dc. For information about the comic book incarnation, see chas chandler. Aug 10, 2011 for daily dose of comic book and movie silliness, click on the site that says what it does in the title. Chaz kramer is a character from the constantine film that appeared in the comic book adaption. This makes him an extremely useful companion in constantines supernatural adventures. Chas chandler headhunters horror house wiki fandom. Aug 06, 2019 originally created by alan moore in one of his swamp thing comic book stories, john constantine is a dark and cynical character that has garnered the attention of a lot of fans over the years.

If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Chas returns to the dc universe in the comic book the hellblazer. The character appeared in the 2005 feature film constantine where he was identified as chas kramer. The series ran for five issues, which is now collected in. Chas the knowledge is a comic book limited series, written by simon oliver, with artwork by goran sudzuka, and cover art by glenn fabry.

He also managed the band slade and jimi hendrix, about whom he was regularly interviewed until his death in 1996. Constantine is a 2005 american action horror film directed by francis lawrence. Francis william chas chandler is a fictional english cab driver and a supporting character featured in the hellblazer multimedia franchise. Written by simon oliver art by goran sudzuka cover by glenn fabry cab driver francis chas chandler leads an unremarkable existence. Aug 23, 2017 watch in 360 the inside of a nuclear reactor from the size of an atom with virtual reality duration. Seen this theory floated around before, but now i think it has to be true. Papa midnite is a former witchdoctor who once fought against the forces of hell. He also appeared in the main dc universe, appearing in comics such as constantine an earth 2 version of him. To kickstart this new endeavor in bringing beloved video game stories and characters to life on the big screen, disney decided to make a super mario bros. Chas chandler and 44 related entities entities finder. Right, john, you did tell me to move it, but if you would have told me there was a three hundred pound mirror you were dropping with a pissedoff demon, i would have moved it further, john.

For characters from the constantine tv show also based on hellblazer, see arrowverse. Constantine headhunters holosuite wiki fandom powered by. Goyer for nbc, featuring the dc comics character john constantine. Francis william chas chandler is a fictional character in the hellblazer series published by. Bryan james chas chandler was an english musician, record producer and manager, best known as the original bassist in the animals. Hollywood has been making comic book movies for decades, but it wasnt until the 90s that studios developed a fascination for video game adaptations. After swearing an oath of neutrality unless one side should tip the balance of power he opened a nightclub to serve as neutral meeting ground for both sides of the war between heaven and hell. A great memorable quote from the constantine movie on chas chandler. Constantine pilot casting at least four named characters. Constantine and his protegedriver, chas kramer, go to the bar owned by papa. Rebirth is a digital comic book published by idw publishing. In fact, they took a jab at it in one of the volumes of the series. This version starred keanu reeves as john constantine, and reimagined the eponymous character as american.

When youre through checking out these solicitations for new releases, be sure to visit cbrs dc comics forum, batman forum, superman forum or wonder woman forum to discuss these titles and products with fellow readers and fans dc comics solicitations last six months. Constantine nbc, 2014 is an american television series developed by daniel cerone and david s. Rebirth that was part of the dc rebirth, a relaunch to return famous dc stories. Let your readers know what your topic is about and add some. Movies you didnt know had postcredits scenes screenrant. With keanu reeves, rachel weisz, djimon hounsou, shia labeouf. Kramer has a strong interest in the occult and helps constantine whenever possible in order to gain knowledge and experience from him. First introduced on the big screen thanks to keanu reeves, the character was quickly integrated into various dc comics stories, including the justice. The roots of their friendship can be traced back to the late sixties, when a sixteenyearold john constantine arrived on the streets of london for the second time in his young life, with nothing to his name but an overly sarcastic sense of. Chas has a hot date, but is worried about his performance, constantine has a novel idea to sort him out. Rachel weisz, shia labeouf, tilda swinton, pruitt taylor vince, djimon hounsou, gavin rossdale, and peter stormare costar. Francis william chas chandler is a fictional character in the hellblazer series published by dc comics and its vertigo imprint. Chas appears as a supporting character in year 3 of the injustice. The comic serves as a prequel to the first saw film as well as the saw franchise as a whole and focuses on the early life of john kramer and the events that eventually made him become the infamous jigsaw killer.

Please follow one of the disambiguation links below or search to find the page you were looking for if it is not listed. Jun 17, 2014 now, the show still gives chas some powers that he doesnt have in the comic books, but the good news is hes still around to bail constantine out of trouble every week. Jan 01, 2011 adam osterweil is my teacher for english and even before i was in his class i read this book. Sep, 2017 even though the actor is best known for his role in michael bays transformers series and the do it video, he took a supporting role in 2005 as chas kramer, in constantine. Rebirth that was part of the dc rebirth, a relaunch to return famous dc stories and characters into the revised continuity that began with the new 52. Hellblazer presents chas the knowledge 2008 comic books. Chas chandler john constantine hellblazer wiki fandom. Chas kramer was a taxi driver, johns friend, and personal chauffeur, as well as an aspiring demon hunter whose life was cut short by the archangel gabriel. I first came to admire animal man in the series 52 dc comics did a few years back not to be confused with the new 52s animal man which i have yet to read. The only other comic book that came close and succeeded using the fourth wall that ive read before was alan moores book promethea. Im not sure about the comic book mythos, or the tv series. A version of chas given the last name kramer appears in the 2005 constantine film, played by shia lebeouf. Bryan james chas chandler 18 december 1938 17 july 1996 was an english musician, record producer and manager, best known as the original bassist in the animals.

Constantine pilot casting at least four named characters already. This article is a disambiguation page for chas chandler the following is a gallery of links to pages that might share the same title. Constantine is a 2005 american occult detective film directed by francis lawrence, in his featurelength directorial debut, and starring keanu reeves as john constantine. In the mexican countryside, a scavenger named manuel finds a.