Hellblazer #262 - Vertigo

Peter Milligan does a fantastic job with this character. I really like the feel that he gives to John. Not to mention the Simon Bisley cover, and the Giuseppe Camuncoli art. Anyways, last issue John arrived in Mumbai and was almost immediately attacked by some sort of demon. In the beginning of this issue, on of John's old associates comes to his aid, Sadhu. Well . . that is to say . . he showed up, and the demon left. We find out the the demon was actually once Colonel Burke of the White Hussars. 'He is an evil and callous old bugger, his head full of racism and sexual vileness.' Apparently he put him in a dark place, after the colonel did some unspeakable things to a Dalit many years ago. There he festered and grew terrible until a Bollywood producer got a Fakir to release him. Like the demon, the producer also lusts after young Indian women. Anyways, this issue is mostly about John and Sadhu trying to set a trap for him, and bringing us the story of the Bollywood producer. Sadhu promises to help John with Phoebe once they vanquish the demon. Like I said, I think Peter is doing a great job here. I really dig his stories. And I love the humor and ego that he writes into John's character. I hear there's talk of another Hellblazer movie. If so, I hope Peter at least consults on it, if he doesn't write it. This is a great series. You should really pick it up . . if you aren't.