Phineus Beam, Mage for Hire
Phineus was created by Barry Linck, it can be read on its own website
Welcome back! This blog focuses on the oldest series I have researched thus far. Phineus has been ongoing since 1991, so there's a LOT to cover here. The blog encompasses the entire webcomic's run, spinoffs included. With that being said, let's begin.
Background
"Eat plasma death, calamari breath!"
The year was 1980. The Empire Strikes Back just hit theaters, Pac-Man took the world by storm, and a teen from Pittsburgh named Phineus Beam developed magic powers out of nowhere. He wasn't sure how he received them, but it was a dream come true for the jedi-loving kid. He could shoot plasma out of his hands, turn invisible, and even fly! He kept his newfound abilities a secret from his parents until they walked in on him flying around his room.
It's the 80's so of course Phin's parents concluded he was possessed and tried to have him exorcised. During which, a mysterious priest intervenes and reveals that Phin is in fact a wizard. Young Phineus is not just any wizard, but an adept capable of performing magic with no limits. In order to learn how to use his powers for good, he is sent to the secret mystical Fourier College as its youngest freshman. There, Phineus was exposed to the world of the supernatural. He studied magic, befriended werewolves, and fought evildoers who threatened the campus. He even had to disprove the murder of his then girlfriend with the help of an ex-superhero named Sara, who'd eventually become his wife.
After six years in college, Phineus would graduate as a full-fledged mage and wed Sara the same year. The two would go on to run a paranormal investigation agency together. Their jobs are to research supernatural happenings and deal with them accordingly—often leading to action-packed fights. The Beams have fought the likes of dragons, vampires, aliens, and way more, all the while carrying the energy of working class hometown heroes. Phineus would eventually start working for the magic council as the protector of Cleveland.
Tensions would rise when the question of having a kid comes into the equation. While Sara wants one, Phineus is hesitant due to the dangerous lives both lead. Eventually he'd come around to the idea, having two daughters with Sara.
A lot weighed on Phin's psyche over the years. He had to save the world on multiple occasions, fought an actual god, he was betrayed by his mentor and best friend, and his loved ones were marked by an eldritch horror. Still, becoming parents' have led the Beams' lives in new directions. Both would become professors at Fourier College to teach a new generation of mages and heroes, his daughters included.
That would be a suitable conclusion for the valiant mage for hire… if not for the dark future laid out for him in recent issues. There, Phin has become a full-on villain after outliving his wife. After experiencing magical corruptions, he's become as much of a threat as the very monsters he faces, sustaining his own immortality by sucking the life out of versions of him from other realities. The only hope of defeating him is his own daughters.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves, as there are still plenty more adventures to be had with Phineus before the doomsday clock strikes.
Experience and Intelligence
Phin has over 30 years of experience as a wizard, so to call him a seasoned fighter is an understatement. The man is practically a monster magnet, so he's dealt with a wide variety of enemies. He's tangled with the likes of zombie hordes, skeletal bank robbers, mischievous hobgoblins, demon lords, you name it. Hell, he's even fought time traveling nazis and literal dinosaurs! Then there are the most powerful adversaries he's faced, which range from his college necromancer rival Rotwang, to the Great Jaguar Paw Hasaw Ka'an K'awil, to a monolith that mind controlled an entire town, to the Hindu goddess of destruction Kali, to Lovecraftian eldritch horrors like Nyarlathotep. His adventures have led him and Sara to various parts of the world, including Hollow Earth itself, where lots of supernatural beings originate from.
As for his intelligence, he's a paranormal investigator and cryptozoologist, so he has lots of knowledge regarding creatures thought to be imaginary. He's so well versed in the world of the weird and magic that he's qualified to be a college professor on the matter.
Phin has over 30 years of experience as a wizard, so to call him a seasoned fighter is an understatement. The man is practically a monster magnet, so he's dealt with a wide variety of enemies. He's tangled with the likes of zombie hordes, skeletal bank robbers, mischievous hobgoblins, demon lords, you name it. Hell, he's even fought time traveling nazis and literal dinosaurs! Then there are the most powerful adversaries he's faced, which range from his college necromancer rival Rotwang, to the Great Jaguar Paw Hasaw Ka'an K'awil, to a monolith that mind controlled an entire town, to the Hindu goddess of destruction Kali, to Lovecraftian eldritch horrors like Nyarlathotep. His adventures have led him and Sara to various parts of the world, including Hollow Earth itself, where lots of supernatural beings originate from.
As for his intelligence, he's a paranormal investigator and cryptozoologist, so he has lots of knowledge regarding creatures thought to be imaginary. He's so well versed in the world of the weird and magic that he's qualified to be a college professor on the matter.
Equipment
Armored Trenchcoat
His trenchcoat is enchanted to not only add an extra layer of magical protection, but also regulate heat
His trenchcoat is enchanted to not only add an extra layer of magical protection, but also regulate heat
Glasses of Seeing
Wearing them lets him determine what types of magic spells derive from, as well as spotting anything magically hidden like traps
Wearing them lets him determine what types of magic spells derive from, as well as spotting anything magically hidden like traps
Twin Katanas
Phin's got a couple swords he can dual-wield, and can even light them on fire for some extra toasty damage
Phin's got a couple swords he can dual-wield, and can even light them on fire for some extra toasty damage
Cross
Its effectiveness at dealing with the supernatural is spotty ngl
Its effectiveness at dealing with the supernatural is spotty ngl
Staff of Horus
Phin took this staff from an evil mummy he previously beat. While it is suitable as a blunt weapon, it has an assortment of magic qualities like magic projectiles, bypassing rooms protected by magic runes, and can even protect him from antimatter (doesn’t work like IRL antimatter. While everything it touches is instantly destroyed, living beings caught in it are turned it into wraiths). He also uses the staff for some spells like his warding spell
Phin took this staff from an evil mummy he previously beat. While it is suitable as a blunt weapon, it has an assortment of magic qualities like magic projectiles, bypassing rooms protected by magic runes, and can even protect him from antimatter (doesn’t work like IRL antimatter. While everything it touches is instantly destroyed, living beings caught in it are turned it into wraiths). He also uses the staff for some spells like his warding spell
Pocket of Holding
He's able to carry around so much of his arsenal thanks to the Pocket of Holding. It's basically a pocket that's way bigger on the inside thanks to its extradimensional space
He's able to carry around so much of his arsenal thanks to the Pocket of Holding. It's basically a pocket that's way bigger on the inside thanks to its extradimensional space
Glasses of True-Seeing
Another pair of magic glasses, they let him witness events taking place far away from him.
Another pair of magic glasses, they let him witness events taking place far away from him.
Rings of Protection
Phin is able to survive fatal attacks like gunshots due to always having several rings of protection on him. Wearing them forms a magic shield around himself that soaks up most of the damage.
Phin is able to survive fatal attacks like gunshots due to always having several rings of protection on him. Wearing them forms a magic shield around himself that soaks up most of the damage.
Kim Li
Unlike his other katanas, this one talks! Kim Li is an intelligent enchanted sword Phin inherited from a deceased samurai mage. She's certainly more trigger happy than Phin is.
Unlike his other katanas, this one talks! Kim Li is an intelligent enchanted sword Phin inherited from a deceased samurai mage. She's certainly more trigger happy than Phin is.
Spectral Sword
A blade that can harm noncorporeal entities like an astral projection
A blade that can harm noncorporeal entities like an astral projection
Robot Arm
After he lost an arm fighting an evil technomancer in the far-off year of 2022 (wait……), his ally crafted him a cybernetic arm so he can still cast somatic spells
After he lost an arm fighting an evil technomancer in the far-off year of 2022 (wait……), his ally crafted him a cybernetic arm so he can still cast somatic spells
Reliquary
A container of unseen holy weapons that are effective against demons
A container of unseen holy weapons that are effective against demons
Amulet
An enchanted amulet that can trap ghosts inside it
An enchanted amulet that can trap ghosts inside it
Relic of Agnes and Healing Potion
One temporarily protects the consumer from magic attacks, and the other is self-explanatory
One temporarily protects the consumer from magic attacks, and the other is self-explanatory
Miscellaneous Items
Taken from his Backwaters of Mysticism profile and the gadget page:- Pistol
- Magic desert eagle (unlimited ammo)
- Ballbearings
- Ring of Invisibility
- Converse of Flying
- Wand of Tricks
- Wand of Ice
- Mystic Time Piece (can briefly stop time)
- Various potions
- Darwin the Talking Monkey Head
Taken from his Backwaters of Mysticism profile and the gadget page:
- Pistol
- Magic desert eagle (unlimited ammo)
- Ballbearings
- Ring of Invisibility
- Converse of Flying
- Wand of Tricks
- Wand of Ice
- Mystic Time Piece (can briefly stop time)
- Various potions
- Darwin the Talking Monkey Head
Abilities
Magic
Magic is the basis for everything he can do. There are three manners of casting magic: verbal, somatic, and material. Verbal spells require chanted incantations in order to perform them. Somatic involve specific arcane hand gestures. Material spells are brought forth after certain items are consumed like the eye of newt.
If any spells require any of the three types, they will be specified as V, S, and/or M.
Phineus is a special case compared to other magic wielders, as he is an adept. An Adept is innately able to to tap into the pools of magic naturally. Magic is everywhere like an invisible element, thus Phineus rarely requires the need to use any material components for magic.
Magic is the basis for everything he can do. There are three manners of casting magic: verbal, somatic, and material. Verbal spells require chanted incantations in order to perform them. Somatic involve specific arcane hand gestures. Material spells are brought forth after certain items are consumed like the eye of newt.
If any spells require any of the three types, they will be specified as V, S, and/or M.
Phineus is a special case compared to other magic wielders, as he is an adept. An Adept is innately able to to tap into the pools of magic naturally. Magic is everywhere like an invisible element, thus Phineus rarely requires the need to use any material components for magic.
Teleportation (V/S/M)
Phin can teleport himself and others to any given coordinate. It requires specific knowledge of the place he is teleporting to, so as long as he has that he can teleport as far as other countries. Without the necessary knowledge, he could teleport into an entirely different dimension if he isn't careful. He can't use this spell too often, as it's physically painful. Weirdly enough he can’t teleport to objects/places with “weird magnetic fields around them”
Phin can teleport himself and others to any given coordinate. It requires specific knowledge of the place he is teleporting to, so as long as he has that he can teleport as far as other countries. Without the necessary knowledge, he could teleport into an entirely different dimension if he isn't careful. He can't use this spell too often, as it's physically painful. Weirdly enough he can’t teleport to objects/places with “weird magnetic fields around them”
Martial Arts
With an action hero wife like Sara, he's bound to pick up a move or two from her
With an action hero wife like Sara, he's bound to pick up a move or two from her
Fire Manipulation (V/S)
The dude can shoot fire through his hands, not much to it.
The dude can shoot fire through his hands, not much to it.
Weather Manipulation
Phin can summon storms to rain lightning down his foes like he's Zeus
Phin can summon storms to rain lightning down his foes like he's Zeus
Magic Constructs
Phineus can form offensive constructs out of green magic. He can create stuff like giant hands to grab his enemies or a cushion to soften his landing.
Phineus can form offensive constructs out of green magic. He can create stuff like giant hands to grab his enemies or a cushion to soften his landing.
Telekinesis
He can move things with his mind, surrounding them in green magic. He can even use telekinesis to pop heads.
He can move things with his mind, surrounding them in green magic. He can even use telekinesis to pop heads.
Light Manipulation (S)
This one's lighting up dark areas. He can turn his hand into a flashlight or give other objects illuminative properties.
This one's lighting up dark areas. He can turn his hand into a flashlight or give other objects illuminative properties.
Sunburst
An attack of pure sunlight.
An attack of pure sunlight.
Counter-Magic
Another branch of magic Phineus is skilled in is counter-magic. This allows him to dispel stuff like magic traps, curses, and illusions.
Another branch of magic Phineus is skilled in is counter-magic. This allows him to dispel stuff like magic traps, curses, and illusions.
Exorcism
Phineus once cast a spell sending a succubus back to Hell
Phineus once cast a spell sending a succubus back to Hell
Plasma Manipulation (V/S)
The casting of this spell takes a while, so preparation is key. It also exerts a lot of physical exertion on the user.
The casting of this spell takes a while, so preparation is key. It also exerts a lot of physical exertion on the user.
Shield Generation (V/S)
Phin can form a dome-like barrier or a wall made of magic. He can open parts of it if he wants to cast another spell. It blocks the likes of lasers. He can also make smaller forcefields around himself or also use it offensively to trap foes inside of them instead. It's not impenetrable, as it breaks after enough damage is absorbed or it's dispelled with counter-magic or anti-magic.
Phin can form a dome-like barrier or a wall made of magic. He can open parts of it if he wants to cast another spell. It blocks the likes of lasers. He can also make smaller forcefields around himself or also use it offensively to trap foes inside of them instead. It's not impenetrable, as it breaks after enough damage is absorbed or it's dispelled with counter-magic or anti-magic.
Lightning Manipulation (V/S)
Lightning Bolt!
Lightning Bolt!
Earth Manipulation
He can bend the ground to his will, sending people flying with stone pillars
He can bend the ground to his will, sending people flying with stone pillars
Heat Spell
When his physical aren't effective, he can just straight up just melt people by heating them up. METAL.
When his physical aren't effective, he can just straight up just melt people by heating them up. METAL.
Power Heal (V/S)
For normal people, he can use this to reconstruct injuries and regenerate lost body parts (doesn't seem work on himself given his new arm lol). He's even able to cure stuff like blindness. It also has offensive capabilities, as it seems like it did the opposite of healing to this wraith. Instead of turning the wraith back into a human, it appears to have vaporized her.
For normal people, he can use this to reconstruct injuries and regenerate lost body parts (doesn't seem work on himself given his new arm lol). He's even able to cure stuff like blindness. It also has offensive capabilities, as it seems like it did the opposite of healing to this wraith. Instead of turning the wraith back into a human, it appears to have vaporized her.
Warding Spell
Phin used this to close an interdimensional rift that unleashed a constantly spreading cloud of antimatter. This counts as a form of spatial distortion
Phin used this to close an interdimensional rift that unleashed a constantly spreading cloud of antimatter. This counts as a form of spatial distortion
Flight
While it's listed in his arsenal that he has Converse of Flying, he doesn't need them to fly around as shown in his backstory. Maybe they help him balance in the air?
While it's listed in his arsenal that he has Converse of Flying, he doesn't need them to fly around as shown in his backstory. Maybe they help him balance in the air?
Reveal
It keeps non-corporeal entities like ghosts from moving
It keeps non-corporeal entities like ghosts from moving
Transmutation (V/S/M)
Despite this ability's versatility in changing matter, it always has to transform into something similar. Rocks into mud, water into wine, lead into gold, you get the gist.
Despite this ability's versatility in changing matter, it always has to transform into something similar. Rocks into mud, water into wine, lead into gold, you get the gist.
Mending (V/S/M)
Whether it's cars or clothes, he can run any handyman out of business. This ability works at the molecular level, able to undo all damages that had transpired.
Whether it's cars or clothes, he can run any handyman out of business. This ability works at the molecular level, able to undo all damages that had transpired.
Babelfish Spell
It translates unknown languages, including ancient ones like cthonian. Phin can even use it to talk with animals and rally them by his side
It translates unknown languages, including ancient ones like cthonian. Phin can even use it to talk with animals and rally them by his side
Powerword Blind (V)
Fourth Wall Awareness
I guess he's aware he's in a comic too.
I guess he's aware he's in a comic too.
Invisibility
Now you see him, and now you don't :0
Now you see him, and now you don't :0
Illusions
He's just as capable of creating illusions as he is dispelling them. He can create illusions that affect both sight and scent, and can make them semi-permanent.
He's just as capable of creating illusions as he is dispelling them. He can create illusions that affect both sight and scent, and can make them semi-permanent.
Phone Call Trace Spell and Object History Spell
Those sound awfully convenient.
Those sound awfully convenient.
Wizard Eye (V/S)
Phin can summon an ectoplasmic eye sentry that endows its caster with its sight. Whatever the eyeball can see while it flies ahead, Phin can see it too. Its duration depends on how long Phin can concentrate. Thankfully it's able to pass through walls.
Phin can summon an ectoplasmic eye sentry that endows its caster with its sight. Whatever the eyeball can see while it flies ahead, Phin can see it too. Its duration depends on how long Phin can concentrate. Thankfully it's able to pass through walls.
Sleep Manipulation
Well that's easy.
Well that's easy.
Spell Warrior
Shit, he even has a stand?!
Shit, he even has a stand?!
Door Projection
Phin can make doors that lead to wherever he wants.
Phin can make doors that lead to wherever he wants.
Portal Creation and Dimensional Travel
Phineus can make portals with selective visibility that lead to other dimensions. Some dimensions are home to vicious abominable monsters that are attracted to Earth, so those may be able to fly out from there.
Phineus can make portals with selective visibility that lead to other dimensions. Some dimensions are home to vicious abominable monsters that are attracted to Earth, so those may be able to fly out from there.
Technomancy
The magic of manipulating technology
The magic of manipulating technology
Tachyon Energy Manipulation
Phineus can control tachyon particles, which always travel faster than light. Phin has used these to affect technology so he could warn a past version of himself about future events
Phineus can control tachyon particles, which always travel faster than light. Phin has used these to affect technology so he could warn a past version of himself about future events
Limited Retrocognition
Phin can scan demon blood to recount previous events surrounding it to a degree
Phin can scan demon blood to recount previous events surrounding it to a degree
BFR
Phin can straight up send his foes into other planes of existence. This is useful when dealing with monsters that can't be harmed by conventional means. If he's really pissed off, Phin can straight up send his enemy into an empty void where they will spend the rest of their days.
Phin can straight up send his foes into other planes of existence. This is useful when dealing with monsters that can't be harmed by conventional means. If he's really pissed off, Phin can straight up send his enemy into an empty void where they will spend the rest of their days.
Telepathy
Communicating with people with his mind do be a neat trick to have
Communicating with people with his mind do be a neat trick to have
Summons
Although Phin wouldn't purposefully endanger the world by sending lovecraftian monsters from other dimensions into Earth, Phin does have a few powerful beings he can trust will assist him. These include:- Owatatsumi: The Japanese water god who is strong enough to flood entire buildings with water
- Unnamed Shapeshifter: In the dark future, Phin has dominion over this shapeshifting dark creature that resists magic and can travel through time and dimensions
Although Phin wouldn't purposefully endanger the world by sending lovecraftian monsters from other dimensions into Earth, Phin does have a few powerful beings he can trust will assist him. These include:
- Owatatsumi: The Japanese water god who is strong enough to flood entire buildings with water
- Unnamed Shapeshifter: In the dark future, Phin has dominion over this shapeshifting dark creature that resists magic and can travel through time and dimensions
Shocking Grasp
After Rotwang gave him a heart attack, he learned this spell to kickstart his heart in case he endures another one
After Rotwang gave him a heart attack, he learned this spell to kickstart his heart in case he endures another one
Binding
Phin can magically bind beings to specific locations, trapping them in there
Phin can magically bind beings to specific locations, trapping them in there
Soul Manipulation
Yep, he can fuck with peoples' spirits too
Yep, he can fuck with peoples' spirits too
True Sight
At a later point in the series, he doesn't require the Glasses of Seeing anymore
At a later point in the series, he doesn't require the Glasses of Seeing anymore
Phasing
He can phase through walls like a ghost, spooky.
He can phase through walls like a ghost, spooky.
Choking Inducement
Now that's just cruel
Now that's just cruel
Limited Immortality (Type 1) and Magic Absorption
In the dark future, Phin is able to remain immortal by syphoning the magical powers of versions of himself from other dimensions, killing them afterwards
In the dark future, Phin is able to remain immortal by syphoning the magical powers of versions of himself from other dimensions, killing them afterwards
Force Bubble
Surrounding himself in this bubble keeps him from being affected by extreme heat
Surrounding himself in this bubble keeps him from being affected by extreme heat
Resistances
- Phineus can purge any microorganism from his body with magic, leading to any sort of resistance related to it. This extends to supernatural resistances like vampirism
- Possession and mind manipulation resistance resistance: Phin has been possessed multiple times throughout the series. Sometimes he can fight it off, other times he needs the help of his pals. Later on in the series, an older and more experienced Phin is able to block possession attempts entirely
- Sleep manipulation resistance: Broke free from what was supposed to be an eternal slumber
- Phineus can purge any microorganism from his body with magic, leading to any sort of resistance related to it. This extends to supernatural resistances like vampirism
- Possession and mind manipulation resistance resistance: Phin has been possessed multiple times throughout the series. Sometimes he can fight it off, other times he needs the help of his pals. Later on in the series, an older and more experienced Phin is able to block possession attempts entirely
- Sleep manipulation resistance: Broke free from what was supposed to be an eternal slumber
Techniques
Mage Bolt (S)
Phin's go-to magic projection spell. He shoots small magic shots from his fingers. It has high accuracy, but weak impact
Powerblast
A signature magic beam
Mage Missile
It's a small round magic projectile. Bloop.
Fireball (V/S)
Phin's go-to when it comes to fire magic. It's a fireball that's so powerful that it's said to be able take out entire city blocks.
Fire Shield (V/S)
A spell that shields oneself while burning anything that comes near? That's useful
Charge Bolt (V/S)
A particularly strong magic beam attack that takes a while for him to use. It requires him to speak in ancient tongues while forming the projectile in his palms
Chain Lightning
A lightning spell that fries multiple opponents at once
Blink Spell
A shorter ranged teleport compared to his normal type of teleportation. He has to have seen the location in order to teleport there
Wil o' Whisp Spell
It's a light spell that sends a ball of light to guide the way
Bigby's Clenched Fist
Sucker punch!! Also a Forgotten Realms reference
Advanced Mage Bolt (S)
A more advanced version of Mage Bolt with improved accuracy and being able to target multiple foes at once.
Kung Fu
It's the only known martial art he's confirmed to be proficient in
Feats
Overall
- Caught a werewolf and vampire off guard by disguising himself as a bum, taking them down
- Killed the vampire Count Vlad Largo after committing murder and attempting to turn Sara and a girl named Lisa into vampires
- Eradicated a zombie army with Sunburst
- Bested skeletal bank robbers
- Survived two heart attacks
- Defeated a bunch of time traveling nazis with Sara
- Stopped a gang of ghouls from gobbling up a cemetary’s corpses
- Closed a rift to the negative plane of existence, stopping a cloud of antimatter from erasing everything in the dimension
- Defeated a rampaging iron golem by transmuting it into mud, then concrete
- Stopped the alien race of radon from causing a zombie apocalypse to wipe out humanity so they could replace it
- Successfully flew a UFO without any prior experience
- Rescued Kris Kringle (dwarf Santa) from giants
- Bested the evil demigod Hasaw
- Dubbed the official protector of Cleveland
- Rescued his wife and friends from hobgoblins
- Freed the last remaining moyai titan from imprisonment
- Banished the extraplanar avatar of an outer god into another plane of existence
- He, Sara, and Creephunter took down a demon lord
- Destroyed a monolith that mind controlled an entire town
- Killed his traitorous mentor Mojaekum
- Saved his wife and daughter from Nyarlathotep, who he had banished
- Defeated a t-rex
- Became the headmaster at Fourier University
- Saved his daughter from a Chaos Cult and a dragon
Strength
- Fried a werewolf until only their skeleton remained
- He can conjure storms
- Destroyed a car
- Exploded an extradimensional creature with plasma
- Took down a nazi UFO with a charge bolt
- Scales to members of the government hero team GD:7, who once fought a 40-story tall squid monster
- Electrocuted a giant sewer monster
- His magic can cause big explosions
- Destroyed a giant made out of corpses
- Exploded a building-sized kaiju from the inside
- Sealed off the city block-sized antimatter breach that would have consumed the rest of the dimension if left unattended
- Scales to Atrius, who belongs to a species of titans that are able to sink cities and move the Earth’s orbit - along with Kali, who fought and defeated the titans (multi-cont)
- Evil Phineus is considered a threat to time and space itself
- His fireballs can take out entire city blocks
Speed
- Dodged a car being thrown at him
- Reacted to a laser shot at him from far away in the sky
- Teleported away from a ray gun blast
- Can instantly teleport across countries (US to Greenland to Russia)
- Phin is able to wield FTL tachyon energy, which he used to send a phone call back in time
- Scales to Sara, who dodges bullets
Durability
- Received a broken arm from a fight with a vampire
- Endured a heart attack spell…… twice
- Survived this small explosion, shielded by multiple rings of protection
- Survived after his arm was vaporized
- Lived after getting stabbed through the chest
- Withstood attacks from a building-sized kaiju
Weaknesses
- Phineus is "more in tune with the mystical forces of the Earth” than other mages, which can make him more vulnerable to magic chicanery
- Many of his spells come at the risk of exhaustion or physical strain on the user
- Fighting opponents with magic resistance can throw him off guard, and having his magic negated makes him flounder
- Despite his many years of experience and having a keen eye for stuff like magic traps, he's been jumped on several occasions. Thus, maybe his observational skills aren't as up to snuff
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Hates hot dogs
Matchup Potential
Phineus Beam vs John Constantine (Phineus vs DC)
(thumbnail by Vibe Check)
(thumbnail by Vibe Check)
Vibe Check
While I do prefer John vs Raidou, I still think this is a super underrated option for John. It's basically a fight between two working class magicians who double as occult investigators. Phin's comic has run almost as long as John's appearances, so there's certainly a lot of ground to cover involving both. I lack the knowledge of John to really discuss its potential, but from what I've seen of him, Phin should be able to bounce off him really well dynamically. Definitely a lot of fun potential for a magic fight involving all sorts of crazy abilities. While I assume John wins given he's a DC character, I feel like it would be closer if this was equal stats.
NEXT TIME ON WCAB… whenever I feel like it
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