I have to disagree with Light's inclusion on the list
Jack Carter was used as a homage for the Planetary story, In the beginning he was the Anti-Thatcherite era ideals that John Constantine was supposed to represent and at the end he becomes  Spider Jerusalem. It could also be seen as "Vertigo :Then and Now"

Michael Jones, he's vaguely similar, but to call him a clone is kinda pushing it

" Michael Jones, he's vaguely similar, but to call him a clone is kinda pushing it "

" @Silkcuts: This is  tad off topic, but couldn't you see Hugh Laurie playing Michael Jones? "

" @Mr.Q: I believe Jared Stevens was the Constantine rip off one if I recall correctly or at least he was the 'grim and gritty" DR. Fate. Which is nonetheless stupid "

" @Silkcuts: First thing I was thinking when I first read Desolation Jones was "Damn , this guy kinda feels like Hugh Laurie" "

" @Emperor Gonzo Noir said:

" @Mr.Q: I believe Jared Stevens was the Constantine rip off one if I recall correctly or at least he was the 'grim and gritty" DR. Fate. Which is nonetheless stupid "

That makes more sense.  But I need to look into it.  
 
@Emperor Gonzo Noir said:

" @Silkcuts: First thing I was thinking when I first read Desolation Jones was "Damn , this guy kinda feels like Hugh Laurie" "

I just hate Ellis doesn't finishes the 2nd arc. "

" @Mr.Q: I believe Jared Stevens was the Constantine rip off one if I recall correctly or at least he was the 'grim and gritty" DR. Fate. Which is nonetheless stupid "

" @Mr.Q:  Thanks for those pointers. I need to look into them. Spider is making more sense once you pointed out a few things. Same with Doctor Fate. "

Never would have thought Light Yagami fit the Constantine archetype Cal McDonald is weird I just read Criminal Macabre and didn't see it then until now he even looks like him it looks like Tim Bradstreet even did the art.  

the one thing I find interesting here is Constance Johanssen as she appeared before Ellis ever wrote Hellblazer...though I don't know enough about the character to discuss her similarities

What about Pete Wisdom? He's not a magician in a traditional sense, but he often acts as a go between for the Government and the mystic realm of Avalon. He's also British, well-dressed, smokes, and was written by Warren Ellis.  

" What about Pete Wisdom? He's not a magician in a traditional sense, but he often acts as a go between for the Government and the mystic realm of Avalon. He's also British, well-dressed, smokes, and was written by Warren Ellis.   "

" @Silkcuts:   Thanks. You've got a great list here. I think you'd have to argue that Constantine is one of the best characters created in the Modern Age simply based on the fact he's inspired so many clones. People want to write him.   Do you know why Morrison wasn't allowed to use John in Doom Patrol? I never knew that was why he had to create Kipling. That seems to be a running theme like when he had to create Zauriel because they wouldn't let him use Hawkman in the JLA.  "

Sense a large portion of these 'clones' are own by DC it be interesting point to see them form a group or for someone evil run into one another with Constantine mentioning how much they remind him of parts of his life and carrier

Sense a large portion of these 'clones' are own by DC it be interesting point to see them form a group or for someone evil run into one another with Constantine mentioning how much they remind him of parts of his life and carrier

Perhaps the character Trypp from Asylum Press may eventually find his way onto this list?

OH and do you have any more info on the character from Supernatural? An episode or something? You are not speaking of the angel Cassiel I hope who does appear out of nowhere, wears a trenchcoat has issues with the Authorities on High, and uses Hermetic magic to combat various demons, etc.?

@kuonphobos said:

Perhaps the character Trypp from Asylum Press may eventually find his way onto this list?

OH and do you have any more info on the character from Supernatural? An episode or something? You are not speaking of the angel Cassiel I hope who does appear out of nowhere, wears a trenchcoat has issues with the Authorities on High, and uses Hermetic magic to combat various demons, etc.?

Good find with Trypp, you add him to the wiki then he can make the list.

The Supernatural character seems removed from comicvine's wiki... weird.

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... And he is sexy. :]

@ragdollpurps said:

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... And he is sexy. :]

You know what they say about photocopies and how they are never as good as the original. That is why Psylock (not Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock) will never be as beautiful as you, since you came first.

@Silkcuts: You're too sweet, but I could only aspire to be half as strong-willed and resilient as Psylocke. That is what I find to be truly beautiful about her. A beauty I too wish to posses.

@ragdollpurps said:

@Silkcuts: You're too sweet, but I could only aspire to be half as strong-willed and resilient as Psylocke. That is what I find to be truly beautiful about her. A beauty I too wish to posses.

I am comicvine's magick man remember that. The gods give me an insider view of things and trust me your beauty is equalled internally as it is externally. You just need to find it in yourself, because it is there, you can trust me on that.

@Silkcuts: Hehe, well you can trust that I will try hard to live up to your idea of me. If you say it is within me, then I will find it.

@ragdollpurps said:

@Silkcuts: Hehe, well you can trust that I will try hard to live up to your idea of me. If you say it is within me, then I will find it.

It is not an idea, its insiders information.

@Silkcuts: Your insiders seem to know more about me than I do, lol.

@ragdollpurps said:

@Silkcuts: Your insiders seem to know more about me than I do, lol.

I know a lot because of those insiders. And the sparks are in you to grow a fire blazing hot and lovely to keep warm those who are caught in cold. You will find it if you search for it. I am not saying that because I would make you my wifey if I lived near you, what I know and what the gods tell me, the above is true. You can be a bright light if you want to.

@Silkcuts: Then it will be my goal to be the brightest light enthralled by darkness. :]

@ragdollpurps said:

@Silkcuts: Then it will be my goal to be the brightest light enthralled by darkness. :]

Now that is the right answer.

^_^

I'd object to Dresden's inclusion. The only similarities are the snark, habit of standing up to massively powerful entities and the trenchcoat. Two out of those three are fairly standard for heroes of all kinds. Both use magic, of course, but in different ways. Dresden is the more powerful mage. Constantine can pull off some remarkable things, but that's not where his talents really lie.

His real skill is his manipulation of others, something which Dresden can do (and gets progressively better at), but it's something that he really doesn't like, particularly when his friends get involved.Constantine, however, awesome as he is, is famed for neither altruism, nor nobility. He will lie, cheat and manipulate to get what he wants and do it without blinking. He'll do the right thing, eventually, but he won't be particularly nice about it.

Dresden's famed for both altruism and nobility (it gets him into trouble, frequently), and will unhesitatingly do the right thing, no matter what it costs him. That doesn't mean he can't be ruthless, or that he can't and won't go to some nasty places for help/information, but he doesn't do it as casually as Constantine does.

Really, Dresden, with his brand of snark and the way he uses it to put enemies off balance, his lack of luck at life and romance, mistrust from ordinary people and belief in power equalling responsibility owes much more to Spider-Man than he does to Constantine.

Light Yagami's Personality is not even similar to Constantine.