Following yesterday's review of Hellcat, it only seems right to turn our attention now to Hellboy.And what an entertaining comic this is! The creation of writer Mike Mignola, Hellboy is a child of hell who was brought to Earth during World War II, and has fought on the side of the angels (more or less) ever since.
The concept allows the character's stories to cover a lot of ground, from whimsy (which is rare) to the darker, nastier corners of the supernatural world.
Part Kirby, part Toth and all Mignola, Hellboy is a great combination of humor, horror, drama, action and great characters.
This mini-series also covers a lot of territory, from a battle between Hellboy and several giants to a reunion with an old friend and the discovery of a new and powerful threat.
I really like the artwork by Duncan Fegredo - it has the same sensibilities as Mignola's art, but he brings his own style to bear to good effect.
This story may be a bit tough for new readers, since it makes reference to past stories, but this one is building nicely.
It's always a good week when the new issue of Hellboy shows up.
Grade: B+
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