Who Is Chantinelle? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Chantinelle is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 35 comic issue appearances. Friend and ally to John Constantine, Chantinelle (or "Ellie" for short) was spawned from the Wyrm Queen of the Succubi, Triskele, and is the first Succubus to seduce an angel...not once, but twice!

Who is Chantinelle?

Creation Chantinelle, or "Ellie", appears for the first time in Hellblazer #43 created by Garth Ennis. At the time her history was not revealed, but it is apparent that she was an ally to John Constantine . Ellie is a Succubus, a demonic denizen of Hell who takes on the appearance of a beautiful woman and a seducer of men to their inevitable doom. Major Story Arcs Forbidden Love Tali & Chantinelle In an ill-concieved plan to improve her status in Hell, Ellie attempts to seduce one of the members of the Heavenly Host. However she does not realise she would fall for her victim, Tali . With the relationship blossoming, Ellie falls pregnant. Understanding that they would be both destroyed by their masters, they seek the aid of the occult detective, John Constantine . Originally declining, Constantine realizes the benefits of aiding them as he would in turn be able to have spies both in Heaven and in Hell.

Key facts

Chantinelle is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Friends in High Places, Dangerous Habits - Part Three". The character is published by DC Comics. With 35 recorded issue appearances, Chantinelle ranks among the most featured characters in comics.