One of two launch titles for the Vertigo Crime imprint, noted novelist Ian Rankin's original graphic novel “Dark Entries” is set to debut in August from the mature readers division of DC Comics. Written by Rankin, the Scottish author most famous for his Inspector Rebus series of mysteries, with art by Werther Dell'Edera, “Dark Entries” places “Hellblazer” star John Constantine in the role of supernatural detective. CBR News caught up with Rankin to discuss “Dark Entries,” the character of John Constantine, and writing for comics.

In “Dark Entries,” Constantine finds himself in a reality television show that seems to be haunted by forces beyond the program's intended purpose of scaring the housemates. Somewhere in the house, there is also an unfathomable prize for the one lucky contestant who can find it.

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