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Hellboy

Hellboy
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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
Glamour May 1993

Dime Press #4

Dime Press #4
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Prototype of Hellboy
Print run: 2,000 estimated copies
Hellboy shares the cover with a character named Nathan Never, an Italian comic book character
Dark Horse Comics Mar 1994 Vol 2

Dark Horse Insider #27

Dark Horse Insider #27
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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
Dynapubs May 1994

Comics Buyer's Guide #1070

Comics Buyer's Guide #1070
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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
Dark Horse Comics Mar 1995

Hellboy: Seed of Destruction

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Hellboy: Seed of Destruction
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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 Comics Jun 1996

Legend Ashcan #1

Ashcan
Legend #1
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16-page black and white preview special with excerpts from Hellboy: Wake The Devil, Star Slammers and The Monstermen
Dark Horse Comics Oct 2003

Drawing On Your Nightmares Halloween Special

Drawing On Your Nightmares Halloween Special
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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
Dark Horse Comics Jun 2004

Goon #7

Goon #7
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Hellboy crossover
Cover art by Mike Mignola
Story by Mike Mignola & Erik Powell
Dark Horse Comics Aug 2007

Hellboy: They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships

Hellboy: They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships
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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
Dark Horse Comics Dec 2008

Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #1

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Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #1
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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
Dark Horse Comics Aug 2011

Hellboy: The Fury #3

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Hellboy: The Fury #3
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