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Hellboy #1-12
Monster-Sized Hellboy
Finally, a physical format to fit the scope of the saga!
Brought together by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Books in one giant-sized 1500+ page tome, experience the main Hellboy story in the largest format ever as he and the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense confront things that lurk in the shadows.
Collects all the stories and graphic novels contained in Hellboy Omnibus Volumes 1-4 :
Seed of Destruction , Wake the Devil , and "Wolves of St August," "The Chained Coffin," and "Almost Colossus," from The Chained Coffin and The Right Hand of Doom .
Conqueror Worm, Strange Places, Into the Silent Sea , and "The Right Hand of Doom, "Box Full of Evil," and "Being Human" from The Right Hand of Doom and B.P.R.D. Being Human .
Darkness Calls , The Wild Hunt , and T he Storm and the Fury , and the short story "The Mole."
Hellboy in Hell Volumes 1-2 , "The Magician and the Snake", and "The Exorcist of Vorsk."
With a brand new cover by Mike Mignola!
Brought together by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Books in one giant-sized 1500+ page tome, experience the main Hellboy story in the largest format ever as he and the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense confront things that lurk in the shadows.
Collects all the stories and graphic novels contained in Hellboy Omnibus Volumes 1-4 :
Seed of Destruction , Wake the Devil , and "Wolves of St August," "The Chained Coffin," and "Almost Colossus," from The Chained Coffin and The Right Hand of Doom .
Conqueror Worm, Strange Places, Into the Silent Sea , and "The Right Hand of Doom, "Box Full of Evil," and "Being Human" from The Right Hand of Doom and B.P.R.D. Being Human .
Darkness Calls , The Wild Hunt , and T he Storm and the Fury , and the short story "The Mole."
Hellboy in Hell Volumes 1-2 , "The Magician and the Snake", and "The Exorcist of Vorsk."
With a brand new cover by Mike Mignola!
1512 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2016
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About the author
Mike Mignola
1,864 books2,527 followersMike Mignola was born September 16, 1960 in Berkeley, California and grew up in nearby Oakland. His fascination with ghosts and monsters began at an early age (he doesn't remember why) and reading Dracula at age 13 introduced him to Victorian literature and folklore from which he has never recovered.
In 1982, hoping to find a way to draw monsters for a living, he moved to New York City and began working for Marvel Comics, first as a (very terrible) inker and then as an artist on comics like Rocket Raccoon, Alpha Flight and The Hulk. By the late 80s he had begun to develop his signature style (thin lines, clunky shapes and lots of black) and moved onto higher profile commercial projects like Cosmic Odyssey (1988) and Gotham by Gaslight (1989) for DC Comics, and the not-so-commercial Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser (1990) for Marvel. In 1992, he drew the comic book adaptation of the film Bram Stoker's Dracula for Topps Comics.
In 1993, Mike moved to Dark Horse comics and created Hellboy, a half-demon occult detective who may or may not be the Beast of the Apocalypse. While the first story line (Seed of Destruction, 1994) was co-written by John Byrne, Mike has continued writing the series himself. There are, at this moment, 13 Hellboy graphic novel collections (with more on the way), several spin-off titles (B.P.R.D., Lobster Johnson, Abe Sapien and Witchfinder), three anthologies of prose stories, several novels, two animated films and two live-action films staring Ron Perlman. Hellboy has earned numerous comic industry awards and is published in a great many countries.
Mike also created the award-winning comic book The Amazing Screw-on Head and has co-written two novels (Baltimore, or, the Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire and Joe Golem and the Drowning City) with best-selling author Christopher Golden.
Mike worked (very briefly) with Francis Ford Coppola on his film Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), was a production designer on the Disney film Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) and was visual consultant to director Guillermo del Toro on Blade II (2002), Hellboy (2004) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008). He lives somewhere in Southern California with his wife, daughter, a lot of books and a cat.
In 1982, hoping to find a way to draw monsters for a living, he moved to New York City and began working for Marvel Comics, first as a (very terrible) inker and then as an artist on comics like Rocket Raccoon, Alpha Flight and The Hulk. By the late 80s he had begun to develop his signature style (thin lines, clunky shapes and lots of black) and moved onto higher profile commercial projects like Cosmic Odyssey (1988) and Gotham by Gaslight (1989) for DC Comics, and the not-so-commercial Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser (1990) for Marvel. In 1992, he drew the comic book adaptation of the film Bram Stoker's Dracula for Topps Comics.
In 1993, Mike moved to Dark Horse comics and created Hellboy, a half-demon occult detective who may or may not be the Beast of the Apocalypse. While the first story line (Seed of Destruction, 1994) was co-written by John Byrne, Mike has continued writing the series himself. There are, at this moment, 13 Hellboy graphic novel collections (with more on the way), several spin-off titles (B.P.R.D., Lobster Johnson, Abe Sapien and Witchfinder), three anthologies of prose stories, several novels, two animated films and two live-action films staring Ron Perlman. Hellboy has earned numerous comic industry awards and is published in a great many countries.
Mike also created the award-winning comic book The Amazing Screw-on Head and has co-written two novels (Baltimore, or, the Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire and Joe Golem and the Drowning City) with best-selling author Christopher Golden.
Mike worked (very briefly) with Francis Ford Coppola on his film Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), was a production designer on the Disney film Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) and was visual consultant to director Guillermo del Toro on Blade II (2002), Hellboy (2004) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008). He lives somewhere in Southern California with his wife, daughter, a lot of books and a cat.
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November 24, 2024
I liked the pulpy Nazi-punching Lovecraftian creature killing first half a lot more than everything that happens after he quits BPRD. Mignola's art is great in any case and Fregredo does a good job as stand-in. I joke about big books being kitten squishers but you could club a seal to death with this thing. Still 50% off on Amazon.
February 8, 2025
Finished this a couple of weeks ago, but forgot to talk about it.
This was an excellent read that had me hooked the entire way. I could not believe how well Hellboy was written and how much Mike made you love the character. I was left in tears when the ending came, not just because I didn't want it to end, but because that ending was so profound. There's so many themes and messages in this book and when it comes to end, you can't help but appreciate the beauty of it all.
As for issues I had, I'd say that I wish the time jumps towards the second half of the book were explained a bit better. Once the book takes a more fantasy approach, things get a little confusing and parts feel rushed. I wonder if it has to do with not including some issues from other runs? I don't have much to complain about, but even stuff like this makes the collection take a hit because you do wonder how much are you missing out on.
That said, you can still follow it and get back into gear good enough. But man...from the writing, the art, the introspection, the passion. All of it is felt. The ending alone is something I think about often now, absolutely beautiful.
This edition doesn't collect the side stories or BPRD issues, but it's so good that I'm wanting more of this universe and I still highly recommend this edition.
9.25/10
This was an excellent read that had me hooked the entire way. I could not believe how well Hellboy was written and how much Mike made you love the character. I was left in tears when the ending came, not just because I didn't want it to end, but because that ending was so profound. There's so many themes and messages in this book and when it comes to end, you can't help but appreciate the beauty of it all.
As for issues I had, I'd say that I wish the time jumps towards the second half of the book were explained a bit better. Once the book takes a more fantasy approach, things get a little confusing and parts feel rushed. I wonder if it has to do with not including some issues from other runs? I don't have much to complain about, but even stuff like this makes the collection take a hit because you do wonder how much are you missing out on.
That said, you can still follow it and get back into gear good enough. But man...from the writing, the art, the introspection, the passion. All of it is felt. The ending alone is something I think about often now, absolutely beautiful.
This edition doesn't collect the side stories or BPRD issues, but it's so good that I'm wanting more of this universe and I still highly recommend this edition.
9.25/10
March 21, 2024
My lap has never been happier to have finished a book, what a whale!! 😂
Collecting all of Mike Mignola’s main Hellboy title; this monster sized mammoth of a tome carried me through the full scope of Hellboy’s mythical and fantastical coming of age story in the best possible way.
It may not be for everyone, but if you’re fascinated by myth, legends, folk lore and cosmic horror this may well be a must-read for you
Collecting all of Mike Mignola’s main Hellboy title; this monster sized mammoth of a tome carried me through the full scope of Hellboy’s mythical and fantastical coming of age story in the best possible way.
It may not be for everyone, but if you’re fascinated by myth, legends, folk lore and cosmic horror this may well be a must-read for you
June 16, 2025
Things that make this book interesting are:
1) All the relevant Hellboy stories are reprinted in reading order, allowing for a more streamlined reading experience (as opposed to reading the trade paperbacks or fancy Library Edition volumes, which re-print the stories in publication order).
2) The oversized format makes the art and especially the colors really POP!!
3) Its ridiculously low retail price. Getting the seven Library Edition volumes will cost you at least three times as much.
As for the contents of the book, the stories themselves, well...
Things start off well with Seed of Destruction (4 stars).
What follows are stories in the 3- and 4-star range:
The Wolves of Saint August
The Chained Coffin
Wake the Devil
Almost Colossus
The Right hand of Doom
Box Full of Evil
Being Human
Conqueror Worm
The Third Wish (I especially liked this one.)
Then we get a middle section with a couple of 2-star stories that made me ask myself 'Where the hell is Mignola going with this?' and seriously tested my patience:
The Island
Into the Silent Sea
Things get interesting again - at least for a bit - with a couple of stories in the 3- and 4-star range (Darkness Calls and The Wild Hunt) before taking a sharp downward turn (uh-oh!) with The Storm and the Fury and ending with a WTF 'story' called Hellboy in Hell. I didn't get the ending, and Mike Mignola says he's not going to explain it, so...
The final items collected in this volume are two light-hearted, stand-alone stories of six and eight pages, respectively.
So if I think of all the 3- and 4-star stories I enjoyed, subtract from that the sluggish middle part and the WTF ending, I cannot rate this volume higher than three stars. I didn't really like it.
1) All the relevant Hellboy stories are reprinted in reading order, allowing for a more streamlined reading experience (as opposed to reading the trade paperbacks or fancy Library Edition volumes, which re-print the stories in publication order).
2) The oversized format makes the art and especially the colors really POP!!
3) Its ridiculously low retail price. Getting the seven Library Edition volumes will cost you at least three times as much.
As for the contents of the book, the stories themselves, well...
Things start off well with Seed of Destruction (4 stars).
What follows are stories in the 3- and 4-star range:
The Wolves of Saint August
The Chained Coffin
Wake the Devil
Almost Colossus
The Right hand of Doom
Box Full of Evil
Being Human
Conqueror Worm
The Third Wish (I especially liked this one.)
Then we get a middle section with a couple of 2-star stories that made me ask myself 'Where the hell is Mignola going with this?' and seriously tested my patience:
The Island
Into the Silent Sea
Things get interesting again - at least for a bit - with a couple of stories in the 3- and 4-star range (Darkness Calls and The Wild Hunt) before taking a sharp downward turn (uh-oh!) with The Storm and the Fury and ending with a WTF 'story' called Hellboy in Hell. I didn't get the ending, and Mike Mignola says he's not going to explain it, so...
The final items collected in this volume are two light-hearted, stand-alone stories of six and eight pages, respectively.
So if I think of all the 3- and 4-star stories I enjoyed, subtract from that the sluggish middle part and the WTF ending, I cannot rate this volume higher than three stars. I didn't really like it.
January 14, 2024
I understand I will be of the minority here but, I dreaded reading through this. It’s a collection of stories, yet somehow there’s a main story? I felt zero attachment to any of the characters and had zero care for the world that Mignola built, or just simply placed. The art sucks and Hell reminded me of earth, London to put it frankly…which in a way, isn’t too far from the truth when you truly understand how real world politics actually work and how the Brit’s are responsible for so many wars, modern day enslavements and evils. Anyway, I’m one of those readers that don’t care for writers whom write in this “Shakespearean” sort of way. I hated Neil Gaymans “The Sandman” and I loathed this atrocity known as “Hellboy.”
Do with this as you wish.
Do with this as you wish.
February 5, 2025
Monster-Sized Hellboy was a solid read with some great action and incredible artwork—easily one of the highlights. Some of the stories felt a bit disjointed, and there were moments where I was a little confused, especially toward the end, but the overall plotlines were strong, and the build-up to the big bad was well done. The pacing was mostly great, though one of the later storylines dragged a little. The characters had real personality, even the villains, which made the story more engaging. And while the ending left me with some questions, it’s the kind of book I know I’ll revisit in a year or two just to experience it again.
March 9, 2024
7/10 - It's not perfect. I mostly had problems with stuff just being underdeveloped, and the passage of time could've been told better but, overall, this book was very fun. I love the character Hellboy, he's genuinely a great protagonist, and I love the adventures he went on. It was very funny, and just so creative. I recommend this.
March 5, 2025
What a fucking journey.
Sinceramente no es mas como un 3.5, pero el simple viaje de leerlo todo seguido en un mes lo hace un 4.
Que viaje. No todos los volúmenes me gustaron, algunos un poco pesados y Hellboy in Hell me costó bastante.
Aún no se si regresaré al universo con BPRD.
Tengo que admitir que definitivamente no era lo que esperaba de Hellboy. Pero aun así lo disfruté bastante
Sinceramente no es mas como un 3.5, pero el simple viaje de leerlo todo seguido en un mes lo hace un 4.
Que viaje. No todos los volúmenes me gustaron, algunos un poco pesados y Hellboy in Hell me costó bastante.
Aún no se si regresaré al universo con BPRD.
Tengo que admitir que definitivamente no era lo que esperaba de Hellboy. Pero aun así lo disfruté bastante
June 4, 2024
Hellboy podrá no ser el personaje con más fans y empuje en los comics pero definitivamente es uno cuyo wprld building y lore están mejor pensados y escritos.
Una joya.
Una joya.
July 21, 2025
Absolutely loved this from beginning to end.
August 24, 2025
If your a Hellboy fan this is a must!
December 17, 2025
the thing wrong with this holy grail is it's just to big(yea what she said), massive, heavy, biblical in proportions, literally the John Holmes of graphic novels.
December 24, 2025
An atmospheric adventure series that blends folklore, horror, and dry humour into something truly distinctive. It follows Hellboy, a paranormal investigator with a mysterious past, as he confronts monsters and legends. The early stories feel like dark folktales, while the later arcs expand into something more tragic and mythic. Mignola's art is instantly recognisable, built on stark contrasts, heavy shadows, and bold, simplified forms that create mood with minimal detail.
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