Hellboy
Creation & Design
Hellboy was created by Mike Mignola, who was inspired by folklore, horror, and the occult. The character was designed to be a unique blend of demon and hero, embodying themes of destiny and redemption.Early Years
Hellboy was summoned to Earth during World War II by the villain Grigori Rasputin. He was raised by Professor Trevor Bruttenholm, who became a father figure to him. Hellboy grew up to work for the B.P.R.D., fighting supernatural threats.Character Development
Throughout his journey, Hellboy grapples with his identity as a demon and his desire to be a hero. His character evolves as he faces moral dilemmas and the weight of his destiny, ultimately seeking redemption and understanding of his place in the world.Cultural Reception
Hellboy has been critically acclaimed for its unique blend of folklore, horror, and humor. The character has garnered a dedicated fanbase and has been praised for its artistic style and storytelling.Character Details
Real Name:
Anung Un Rama
Aliases:
Hellboy, The Beast of the Apocalypse
Species:
Demon
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
B.P.R.D., The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Expert in hand-to-hand combat, Occult knowledge
Equipment:
Right Hand of Doom, Revolver, Various magical artifacts
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
red
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Great Salt Lake Comic Con
Independent
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1991
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Vol. 1
Prototype illustration a creature with the name Hell Boy engraved on his belt
Great Salt Lake Comic Con pamphlet from 1991
Prototype illustration a creature with the name Hell Boy engraved on his belt
Great Salt Lake Comic Con pamphlet from 1991
John Byrne's Next Men #14
Dark Horse
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1993
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Vol. 1
Preview appearance of Hellboy, published before Dime Press #4
Dime Press #4
Glamour
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1993
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Vol. 1
Prototype of Hellboy
Print run: 2,000 estimated copies
Hellboy shares the cover with a character named Nathan Never, an Italian comic book character
Prototype of Hellboy
Print run: 2,000 estimated copies
Hellboy shares the cover with a character named Nathan Never, an Italian comic book character
San Diego Comic Con Comics #2
Dark Horse
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1993
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Hellboy, in a black and white 4-page story, co-written by John Byrne
1st team appearance of Monkeyman and O'Brien
1st appearance of Hellboy, in a black and white 4-page story, co-written by John Byrne
1st team appearance of Monkeyman and O'Brien
John Byrne's Next Men #21
Dark Horse
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1993
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Hellboy in color
Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1
Dark Horse
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1994
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Vol. 1
First solo title Hellboy series
Origin of Hellboy
1st appearance of Rasputin
1st appearance of Trevor Bruttenholm
First solo title Hellboy series
Origin of Hellboy
1st appearance of Rasputin
1st appearance of Trevor Bruttenholm
Dark Horse Insider #27
Dark Horse
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1994
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Vol. 2
Preview of Mike Allred's 'Madman'
'Seed of Destruction' cover art and interview with Hellboy creator Mike Mignola
2-page Mask story
Preview of Monkeyman and O'Brien
Preview of Mike Allred's 'Madman'
'Seed of Destruction' cover art and interview with Hellboy creator Mike Mignola
2-page Mask story
Preview of Monkeyman and O'Brien
Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #2
Dark Horse
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1994
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Abe Sapien
1st appearance of Liz Sherman
Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #3
Dark Horse
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1994
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of the Ogdru-Jahad, 7 beasts known as the Dragon held in a celestial prison
1st cameo appearance of the Ogdru-Jahad, 7 beasts known as the Dragon held in a celestial prison
Comics Buyer's Guide #1070
Dynapubs
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1994
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Vol. 1
Four-page, black and white story inserted in Comic Buyer's Guide #1070
Reprinted in Hellboy: Seed of Destruction 1995 collection and the 2018 Omnibus
Value reflects the four-page supplement removed from the Comic Buyer's Guide fanzine
Four-page, black and white story inserted in Comic Buyer's Guide #1070
Reprinted in Hellboy: Seed of Destruction 1995 collection and the 2018 Omnibus
Value reflects the four-page supplement removed from the Comic Buyer's Guide fanzine
Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #4
Dark Horse
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1994
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Vol. 1
Final issue of the first "Hellboy" titled series
Dark Horse Presents #88
Dark Horse
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1994
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Vol. 1
Hellboy story "The Wolves of St. August" part 1
Dark Horse Presents #89
Dark Horse
•
1994
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Vol. 1
Hellboy story "The Wolves of St. August" part 2
Musings #4
Calliope Comics
•
1994
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Mike Mignola
1995 San Diego Comic Con limited edition ashcan
Dark Horse Presents #90
Dark Horse
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1994
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Vol. 1
Hellboy story "The Wolves of St. August" part 3
Dark Horse Presents #91
Dark Horse
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1994
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Vol. 1
Hellboy story "The Wolves of St. August" part 4
Hellboy: Seed of Destruction
Dark Horse
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1995
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Vol. 1
Hardcover
Limited: 1,000
154-page hardcover collection of the Hellboy: Seed of Destruction storyline with embossed slipcase
Includes 16 pages of artwork by Mike Mignola exclusive to this edition
Full reprint of the four issues that comprised the arc
Reprint of the 4-page San Diego Comic Con Comics introduction of Hellboy by Mike Mignola and John Byrne
Pin-ups by Frank Miller, Fred Blanchard, Gary Gianni, Mike Allred and Simon Bisley
Original retail price: $99.99
154-page hardcover collection of the Hellboy: Seed of Destruction storyline with embossed slipcase
Includes 16 pages of artwork by Mike Mignola exclusive to this edition
Full reprint of the four issues that comprised the arc
Reprint of the 4-page San Diego Comic Con Comics introduction of Hellboy by Mike Mignola and John Byrne
Pin-ups by Frank Miller, Fred Blanchard, Gary Gianni, Mike Allred and Simon Bisley
Original retail price: $99.99
Dark Horse Presents #100-2
Dark Horse
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1995
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Bernie Wrightson
Classic Hellboy story "The Chained Coffin"
Cover art by Bernie Wrightson
Classic Hellboy story "The Chained Coffin"
Hellboy: The Corpse and the Iron Shoes #1
Dark Horse
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1996
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gruagach, a warthog monster that appears through Hellboy's stories
1st appearance of Gruagach, a warthog monster that appears through Hellboy's stories
Hellboy: Wake The Devil #1
Dark Horse
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1996
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of a five-issue limited series
Won the 1997 'Best Writer/Artist: Drama' Eisner award
Premiere issue of a five-issue limited series
Won the 1997 'Best Writer/Artist: Drama' Eisner award
16-page black and white preview special with excerpts from Hellboy: Wake The Devil, Star Slammers and The Monstermen
16-page black and white preview special with excerpts from Hellboy: Wake The Devil, Star Slammers and The Monstermen
Hellboy: Wake The Devil #3
Dark Horse
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1996
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Roger the Homunculus, a humanoid being created by alchemy and an ally to Hellboy
1st appearance of the Baba Yaga
1st appearance of Roger the Homunculus, a humanoid being created by alchemy and an ally to Hellboy
1st appearance of the Baba Yaga
Hellboy: Wake The Devil #5
Dark Horse
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1996
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Vol. 1
Revelation of Hellboy's destiny as Anung un Rama
Hellboy sprouts horns and breaks them off
Revelation of Hellboy's destiny as Anung un Rama
Hellboy sprouts horns and breaks them off
Savage Dragon #35
Image
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1997
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Vol. 2
Savage Dragon and Hellboy crossover part two
Hellboy: Christmas Special #1
Dark Horse
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1997
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Vol. 1
One-shot holiday special, 'A Christmas Underground'
Batman / Hellboy / Starman #1
DC
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1999
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Vol. 1
First team-up of Batman and Hellboy to search for the Golden Age Starman
First team-up of Batman and Hellboy to search for the Golden Age Starman
Drawing On Your Nightmares Halloween Special
Dark Horse
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2003
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Vol. 1
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
One-shot collection of short stories by writers and artists including: Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith, Eric Powell and Brett Matthews
Exclusive given away at the Diamond Retailer Summit 2003
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
One-shot collection of short stories by writers and artists including: Steve Niles, Ben Templesmith, Eric Powell and Brett Matthews
Exclusive given away at the Diamond Retailer Summit 2003
Hellboy Premiere Edition
Dark Horse
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2004
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Vol. 1
Wizard Magazine mail-away offer featuring a Mike Mignola story titled 'The Penanggalan'
Wizard Magazine mail-away offer featuring a Mike Mignola story titled 'The Penanggalan'
Goon #7
Dark Horse
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2004
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Vol. 1
Hellboy crossover
Cover art by Mike Mignola
Story by Mike Mignola & Erik Powell
Hellboy crossover
Cover art by Mike Mignola
Story by Mike Mignola & Erik Powell
Independently published, 52-page sketchbook
San Diego Comic Con 2004 exclusive
Independently published, 52-page sketchbook
San Diego Comic Con 2004 exclusive
Hellboy: They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships
Dark Horse
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2007
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Vol. 1
Promotional comic co-published by Konami and given away at New York Comic Con to promote the video game Hellboy: The Science of Evil
Synopsis: Hellboy and Abe Sapien track down the head of the pirate Blackbeard
The title comes from Psalms 107:23
Promotional comic co-published by Konami and given away at New York Comic Con to promote the video game Hellboy: The Science of Evil
Synopsis: Hellboy and Abe Sapien track down the head of the pirate Blackbeard
The title comes from Psalms 107:23
Hellboy: The Crooked Man #1
Dark Horse
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2008
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Vol. 1
Three-part limited series about witchcraft in the Appalachian mountains in 1958
Three-part limited series about witchcraft in the Appalachian mountains in 1958
Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #1
Dark Horse
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2008
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Vol. 1
Variant
Limited: 1,000
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
1 of 16 books offered free-of-charge to 10 randomly selected retailers in a Dark Horse promotion that awarded 100 special edition variants to each store
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
1 of 16 books offered free-of-charge to 10 randomly selected retailers in a Dark Horse promotion that awarded 100 special edition variants to each store
Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #2
Dark Horse
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2009
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Nimue, the Blood Queen, shown naked in the final panel from the backside
1st cameo appearance of Nimue, the Blood Queen, shown naked in the final panel from the backside
Hellboy In Mexico #1
Dark Horse
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2010
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Vol. 1
Hellboy reminisces about his time in Mexico with three luchadores, wrestling monsters
Hellboy reminisces about his time in Mexico with three luchadores, wrestling monsters
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
Variant sketch cover by Mike Mignola, 'B.P.R.D. Members Only Edition'
San Diego Comic Con 2010 giveaway
Variant sketch cover by Mike Mignola, 'B.P.R.D. Members Only Edition'
San Diego Comic Con 2010 giveaway
Hellboy: The Fury #1
Dark Horse
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2011
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Vol. 1
The death of Hellboy story arc part 1 of 3
Cover art by creator Mike Mignola
Hellboy debuted in 1993
The death of Hellboy story arc part 1 of 3
Cover art by creator Mike Mignola
Hellboy debuted in 1993
Variant cover art by Francesco Francavilla
Hellboy: The Fury #2
Dark Horse
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2011
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Vol. 1
The death of Hellboy story arc part 2 of 3
Cover art by Mike Mignola
Hellboy: The Fury #3
Dark Horse
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2011
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Vol. 1
Death of Hellboy
One per qualifying store if the retailer's order exceeded the quantity of copies for #3 than what was ordered for issue #1
One per qualifying store if the retailer's order exceeded the quantity of copies for #3 than what was ordered for issue #1
Dark Horse Presents #7
Dark Horse
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2011
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Vol. 2
'Hellboy vs the Aztec Mummy' - Hellboy investigates a case in Mexico
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
Dark Horse Presents #7
Dark Horse
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2015
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Vol. 3
Milestone 200th issue, legacy numbering
Hellboy: Krampusnacht #1
Dark Horse
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2017
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Vol. 1
2018 Eisner award winner for 'Best Single Issue/One-shot'
Main story features Hellboy versus Krampus
Three pin-ups of Hellboy's 'Christmas Memories'
2018 Eisner award winner for 'Best Single Issue/One-shot'
Main story features Hellboy versus Krampus
Three pin-ups of Hellboy's 'Christmas Memories'
Variant sketch cover art by Adam Hughes
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
Hellboy: Seed of Destruction
Dark Horse
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2019
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Vol. 1
LCSD
Local comic shop giveaway celebrating 'Hellboy Day' March 23rd
25th Anniversary special edition
Local comic shop giveaway celebrating 'Hellboy Day' March 23rd
25th Anniversary special edition
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