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Hellboy in Hell
Hellboy in Hell, Vol. 2: The Death Card
After facing off for a second time against the Vampire of Prague, Hellboy, dead and in Hell, comes down with a fatal illness, and seeks the help of an incompetent team of doctors. As he explores the geography of Hell, learning little from a confused pair of map makers, Hellboy gets a glimpse of the new World Tree that he helped to create, stands accused of murder by his own sister and, in a way, brings about the destruction of Pandemonium itself.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 5, 2016
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About the author
Mike Mignola
1,865 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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February 15, 2019
Begins with some typical stand alone feeling stories with Hellboy encountering a bunch of weirdness. But the series ends with Hellboy going out with a whimper, not a bang. It's fitting given Mignola's writing style but I can't help feeling a bit let down after reading the book for 25 years.
Received an advance copy from Dark Horse and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Received an advance copy from Dark Horse and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
July 29, 2016
Whoa. I'm going to need some time to process that.
Review to follow, probably after re-reading all of Hellboy In Hell in one sitting...
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Well, I've just re-read all ten issues of Hellboy In Hell back-to-back and I think I loved it even more than I did originally reading it as each issue came out.
What a phenomenal book! Both Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart produced the best artwork of their careers here... It's simply breathtaking. The only other comicbook I can think of that rivals the beauty on display here is The Sandman: Overture.
What about the story, though? Well, it's pretty bloody good, too. There can't be many books where the protagonist is dead before it even starts (you watch; I'll get a list in the comments now).
Big Red's journey through the Underworld is a treat; we get fights with vampires, chats with the dead, Charles Dickens puppet shows (yes, that's right) and demonic murders. Hellboy reflects upon his life and his role in the grander scheme of things. Oh, and all those prophecies HB's been plagued by all these years? You'll be seeing what ultimately comes of them.
If all that doesn't excite you, you must not be a Hellboy fan.
Ultimately, this is a beautiful and fitting end to Hellboy's story. If Mignola never does another Hellboy book, I'd be OK with it ending here. RIP Big Guy... You've earned it.
Review to follow, probably after re-reading all of Hellboy In Hell in one sitting...
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Well, I've just re-read all ten issues of Hellboy In Hell back-to-back and I think I loved it even more than I did originally reading it as each issue came out.
What a phenomenal book! Both Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart produced the best artwork of their careers here... It's simply breathtaking. The only other comicbook I can think of that rivals the beauty on display here is The Sandman: Overture.
What about the story, though? Well, it's pretty bloody good, too. There can't be many books where the protagonist is dead before it even starts (you watch; I'll get a list in the comments now).
Big Red's journey through the Underworld is a treat; we get fights with vampires, chats with the dead, Charles Dickens puppet shows (yes, that's right) and demonic murders. Hellboy reflects upon his life and his role in the grander scheme of things. Oh, and all those prophecies HB's been plagued by all these years? You'll be seeing what ultimately comes of them.
If all that doesn't excite you, you must not be a Hellboy fan.
Ultimately, this is a beautiful and fitting end to Hellboy's story. If Mignola never does another Hellboy book, I'd be OK with it ending here. RIP Big Guy... You've earned it.
November 12, 2016
What the demon doo-doo happened to Hellboy? It used to be a killer series and slapping him in Hell to fight the Devil and shit should be a slam dunk, right? And yet it sucked. Ah, nertz.
So even though he’s dead Hellboy’s gone from putzing around Earth to putzing around Hell, fighting old characters from his past like the Vampire of Prague and his Mexican vampire wife for no reason - rack up the page count I guess? After Hellboy’s done punching them, some vague nonsense happens and it’s over. Bah!
There’s a decent little story called The Exorcist of Vorsk, I liked the architecture of Hell with its old timey buildings and it’s always a pleasure seeing Mike Mignola draw his signature creation with Dave Stewart’s colours, but what a way to close out Hellboy with this unmemorable slop!
Given what Hellboy accomplishes in his final book, Hellboy in Hell, Volume 2: The Death Card is surprisingly boring with its rambling, unimpressive story - gird yourselves good for disappointment with this one, Hellboy fans!
So even though he’s dead Hellboy’s gone from putzing around Earth to putzing around Hell, fighting old characters from his past like the Vampire of Prague and his Mexican vampire wife for no reason - rack up the page count I guess? After Hellboy’s done punching them, some vague nonsense happens and it’s over. Bah!
There’s a decent little story called The Exorcist of Vorsk, I liked the architecture of Hell with its old timey buildings and it’s always a pleasure seeing Mike Mignola draw his signature creation with Dave Stewart’s colours, but what a way to close out Hellboy with this unmemorable slop!
Given what Hellboy accomplishes in his final book, Hellboy in Hell, Volume 2: The Death Card is surprisingly boring with its rambling, unimpressive story - gird yourselves good for disappointment with this one, Hellboy fans!
June 22, 2017
So Hellboy goes to Hell and engineers the death of the major Lords of Hell and kills Satan. That was volume one. This is volume two.
This is the setting for Hellboy as he journey's through Hell. It is a strange journey though Hell, as it struggles to come to grips over the fall of its great powers. But not all of the powers are gone-some are trying to retain power. In many ways we see a reverse of the Hellboy prophecy-instead of destroying Earth he will end up destroying Hell. It is an interesting journey and there are some fascinating characters and fights.
The writing, as always, is excellent. Mignola's take on the weird plot of Hellboy in Hell grew on me as the story progressed. It is a dark and odd story. But, I like dark and odd stories. The artwork is very good-as per usual. In fact I rather liked the overall art for this story quite a bit. There is a short story also the "Exorcist of Vorsk" which is included. It's not bad.
I guess, according to Mignola, this was supposed to represent the "end" of the Hellboy story. If so-it's a good one. Good art and an interesting plot mark the end of this hallmark series. Here's to hoping there will be more Hellboy in the future. I recommend you read this, it may be the final issue in a seminal series.
This is the setting for Hellboy as he journey's through Hell. It is a strange journey though Hell, as it struggles to come to grips over the fall of its great powers. But not all of the powers are gone-some are trying to retain power. In many ways we see a reverse of the Hellboy prophecy-instead of destroying Earth he will end up destroying Hell. It is an interesting journey and there are some fascinating characters and fights.
The writing, as always, is excellent. Mignola's take on the weird plot of Hellboy in Hell grew on me as the story progressed. It is a dark and odd story. But, I like dark and odd stories. The artwork is very good-as per usual. In fact I rather liked the overall art for this story quite a bit. There is a short story also the "Exorcist of Vorsk" which is included. It's not bad.
I guess, according to Mignola, this was supposed to represent the "end" of the Hellboy story. If so-it's a good one. Good art and an interesting plot mark the end of this hallmark series. Here's to hoping there will be more Hellboy in the future. I recommend you read this, it may be the final issue in a seminal series.
June 2, 2016
What happens when you get dealt the Death Card?
I've been reading Hellboy since the very first issue. Twenty-Five years ago? Wow. I never thought I'd still be reading his exploits after all this time. Back then, a character like Hellboy was kind of a novelty act. Only characters at one of the "Big Two" publishers ever had that kind of longevity. Well, that was the way the world was ... BH. Before Hellboy. Mike Mignola created a character so endearing (and enduring) that his fans are legion.
One of the secrets to Hellboy's longevity is the quality of writing, another is the quality of art, and another is the quality of dedication that the author has consistently put into this comic book. Actually, this is one of those rare comics which transcend the medium. Wait, that's not right. I'm making it sound like Hellboy is divinely inspired. Now wouldn't that be a kick in the ass? No, Hellboy does not transcend the medium, Hellboy is one of those comics which redefines the medium. Hellboy deserves to be mentioned in the same way that Watchmen, and a handful of others, is spoken of. These are the kinds of comics, these are the kinds of stories, that crawl inside your brain and set up house. They don't leave. Ever. They just keep living there, muddy shoes on the coffee table, wadded up tissues on the floor, empty liquor bottles tossed behind the couch. They may not be the best of house guests, but you can't get rid of them. They've changed you. Forever. This isn't merely the stuff of dreams, or even nightmares, this is the stuff of Myth. Mignola uses all the tools of legend, lore and myth to their best application. And he is relentlessly consistent. One story after another, building and building an epic as grand, as unforgettable as ... Myth.
Hellboy has been built on the format of serial, not series. So there are clear story arcs. This is not only another factor in the success of the character, but also it says something to the reader. It's actually a contract with the reader. Mignola has sort of promised, and with each arc he's renewed that promise, that Hellboy has an ending. Just like Gilgamesh has an ending, just as Beowulf has an ending, just as King Arthur and Don Quixote have endings, just as The Iliad, The Odyssey and The Aeneid all have endings. So to does Hellboy.
Is this really The End of Hellboy. Well, I suppose you'll have to read it and find out. Sure, there's still more stories of a younger Hellboy that can be told in the pages of Hellboy & B.P.R.D.. But Hellboy has now embarked on the greatest adventure, that of the undiscovered country. R.I.P. big guy, you'll be missed...
Seriously? Really? If you haven't been reading Hellboy WTF!? Read Hellboy! I mean you know the crap has hit the fan, the river has sucked up your paddle, everything is FUBARED and it's as bad as it's gonna get when Hellboy shouts: "Son of a ...!" What more do you need to know?
Thanks Mike (and all his helpers) for 25+ years of unforgettably great stories! I can't wait to see what's coming next ...
I've been reading Hellboy since the very first issue. Twenty-Five years ago? Wow. I never thought I'd still be reading his exploits after all this time. Back then, a character like Hellboy was kind of a novelty act. Only characters at one of the "Big Two" publishers ever had that kind of longevity. Well, that was the way the world was ... BH. Before Hellboy. Mike Mignola created a character so endearing (and enduring) that his fans are legion.
One of the secrets to Hellboy's longevity is the quality of writing, another is the quality of art, and another is the quality of dedication that the author has consistently put into this comic book. Actually, this is one of those rare comics which transcend the medium. Wait, that's not right. I'm making it sound like Hellboy is divinely inspired. Now wouldn't that be a kick in the ass? No, Hellboy does not transcend the medium, Hellboy is one of those comics which redefines the medium. Hellboy deserves to be mentioned in the same way that Watchmen, and a handful of others, is spoken of. These are the kinds of comics, these are the kinds of stories, that crawl inside your brain and set up house. They don't leave. Ever. They just keep living there, muddy shoes on the coffee table, wadded up tissues on the floor, empty liquor bottles tossed behind the couch. They may not be the best of house guests, but you can't get rid of them. They've changed you. Forever. This isn't merely the stuff of dreams, or even nightmares, this is the stuff of Myth. Mignola uses all the tools of legend, lore and myth to their best application. And he is relentlessly consistent. One story after another, building and building an epic as grand, as unforgettable as ... Myth.
Hellboy has been built on the format of serial, not series. So there are clear story arcs. This is not only another factor in the success of the character, but also it says something to the reader. It's actually a contract with the reader. Mignola has sort of promised, and with each arc he's renewed that promise, that Hellboy has an ending. Just like Gilgamesh has an ending, just as Beowulf has an ending, just as King Arthur and Don Quixote have endings, just as The Iliad, The Odyssey and The Aeneid all have endings. So to does Hellboy.
Is this really The End of Hellboy. Well, I suppose you'll have to read it and find out. Sure, there's still more stories of a younger Hellboy that can be told in the pages of Hellboy & B.P.R.D.. But Hellboy has now embarked on the greatest adventure, that of the undiscovered country. R.I.P. big guy, you'll be missed...
Seriously? Really? If you haven't been reading Hellboy WTF!? Read Hellboy! I mean you know the crap has hit the fan, the river has sucked up your paddle, everything is FUBARED and it's as bad as it's gonna get when Hellboy shouts: "Son of a ...!" What more do you need to know?
Thanks Mike (and all his helpers) for 25+ years of unforgettably great stories! I can't wait to see what's coming next ...
October 18, 2017
Warning, spoilers for the main Hellboy series and for this volume ahead!
First read: June 3, 2016
Rating: ★★★★・
Second read: October 18, 2017
Rating: ★★★★・
First read: June 3, 2016
Rating: ★★★★・
Second read: October 18, 2017
Rating: ★★★★・
June 20, 2016
Very disappointing ending to Hellboy In Hell. Mignola's art is beautiful as always, but unfortunately the ending felt very anticlimactic. I was expecting something more epic. Hellboy In Hell was honestly a let down.
December 6, 2016
3 3/4 stars
November 3, 2016
Mignola's art, great writing and excellent atmosphere - together, they make a truly unique comic book. I really enjoyed every single Hellboy story, but I got the impression that Mignola started to get lost in his own ideas. I would say it's the author's attempt to make the story even bigger, more "epic". This is nice, but it introduced a whole new set of problems, mostly when it comes to the storytelling - I had the impression that the story was blown out of proportion and became too complicated for its own good. Simply put, the magic was still there, but you could feel that something was not right. And this is exactly how I feel about the end of the series. On one hand, I like the overall atmosphere and the tone, the bizarre characters and situations Hellboy deals with, but I still think that the ending had to be stronger. It's anti-climactic, but in a bad way: I felt that too many digressions, no matter how interesting, resulted in main character loosing spotlight (and this is after all, a story about him). The ending, in its current state, is ok, but leaves a lot to be desired.
Oh, by the way - short story at the very end is absolutely fantastic: it is perfectly sums up everything I love about the Hellboy.
Oh, by the way - short story at the very end is absolutely fantastic: it is perfectly sums up everything I love about the Hellboy.
July 14, 2020
Це було дуже емоційно, і я абсолютно не знаю, на що очікувати від цього світу далі.
Наче і неминуче своє призначення рогатий виконав, ще й трохи на користь світові. Але й самому Геллбоєві від того не легше.
Пекло у Міньйоли вийшло одним із кращих, що взагалі зустрічав: не одвічні біль та агонія, а самотність, спустошення та приречення. Пустка, в якій надія нехай і є, але дуже примарна.
Головне, що задля цілісного завершення сольника Червоного серію про БПРО читати, все ж, не обов'язково. Вічфаіндера - та, як і усі спешли самого Геллбоя. І навіть тоді, у відриві від усього світу, це геніально.
Все ще сподіваюсь на додрук решти частин Вовкулаками, щоб принаймні сольну серію Рогатого мати на полиці у повному складі.
Наче і неминуче своє призначення рогатий виконав, ще й трохи на користь світові. Але й самому Геллбоєві від того не легше.
Пекло у Міньйоли вийшло одним із кращих, що взагалі зустрічав: не одвічні біль та агонія, а самотність, спустошення та приречення. Пустка, в якій надія нехай і є, але дуже примарна.
Головне, що задля цілісного завершення сольника Червоного серію про БПРО читати, все ж, не обов'язково. Вічфаіндера - та, як і усі спешли самого Геллбоя. І навіть тоді, у відриві від усього світу, це геніально.
Все ще сподіваюсь на додрук решти частин Вовкулаками, щоб принаймні сольну серію Рогатого мати на полиці у повному складі.
August 24, 2017
A fitting end to one of the best comic book series (IMO) of all time.
World: What can I say about the art, it's peak Mignola and Stewart, the contrast of colors the panels the tone from the colors, it's just perfect. The world building was also phenomenal coming full circle with all the pieces that we've had since Seed of Destruction. I don't want to say anymore. If you've reached here that means you've read all the other HB and this is the culmination.
Story: Melancholy, character driven and just simply beautiful. This is what you love about Mignola's storytelling at it's peak and this is the end of the journey and it ends the way that makes sense and keeps in the tradition of what HB is. Perfect.
Characters: HB is perfect, he's consistent and I like that about him. The small little emotions are all there and the quiet moments are all there. That's all I can say.
I love this series, the Mignolaverse is very dear to me and this end, it's what I wanted for Big Red. I have nothing else to say, just read it if you've reached this far with him, enjoy it.
Onward to the next book!
World: What can I say about the art, it's peak Mignola and Stewart, the contrast of colors the panels the tone from the colors, it's just perfect. The world building was also phenomenal coming full circle with all the pieces that we've had since Seed of Destruction. I don't want to say anymore. If you've reached here that means you've read all the other HB and this is the culmination.
Story: Melancholy, character driven and just simply beautiful. This is what you love about Mignola's storytelling at it's peak and this is the end of the journey and it ends the way that makes sense and keeps in the tradition of what HB is. Perfect.
Characters: HB is perfect, he's consistent and I like that about him. The small little emotions are all there and the quiet moments are all there. That's all I can say.
I love this series, the Mignolaverse is very dear to me and this end, it's what I wanted for Big Red. I have nothing else to say, just read it if you've reached this far with him, enjoy it.
Onward to the next book!
December 1, 2018
Largely continuing the legacy of its predecessor, even less makes sense. Diabolical battles rage, Hell’s fury (seemingly) froths over, and Hellboy continues his endless trek throughout the underworld. Not to mention a continual bevy of references, no matter how learned, only convolute things further.
Whatever you do, just don’t go into this expecting a story that makes a lick of sense.
Just enjoy the fireworks.
Whatever you do, just don’t go into this expecting a story that makes a lick of sense.
Just enjoy the fireworks.
October 17, 2016
Actual rating: 4.75 stars.
A little dissapointing in that there wasn't a very clear storyline, just a collection of vignettes really, but still interesting. I think this was Mignola's artsy-fartsy trapse through hell, which was cool, but not quite up my alley. Still, I enjoyed reading it, just wish there had been a mor coherent storyline.
A little dissapointing in that there wasn't a very clear storyline, just a collection of vignettes really, but still interesting. I think this was Mignola's artsy-fartsy trapse through hell, which was cool, but not quite up my alley. Still, I enjoyed reading it, just wish there had been a mor coherent storyline.
February 27, 2017
Sadly this is the end of the Hellboy storyline it seems! Although MM seems open to possible future stories... fingers crossed. As it is though this was wonderful. The art is gorgeous. Excellent end to an amazing saga.
June 27, 2017
And so it ends. For Hellboy, life in hell was much as life on earth: getting into really big fights with really big monsters. Since he's in hell, he gets to meet (and beat up again) a few of the monsters he sent there himself earlier in the series. This whole volume feels a bit like Neil Gaiman's chapter on Ragnarok from
Norse Mythology
- a bunch of boxes get checked, then a really big fight that escalates beyond the bounds of human comprehension. Hellboy was always going to end the world. What everyone should have questioned was which world he was going to end.
Waaaay back when I started reading Hellboy I thought of it as "Ben Grimm meets The X-Files". Now, though, I realize that HB differs from The Thing in one crucial respect: The Thing was always defined by his sense of insecurity. Hellboy never suffered from that. Hellboy, instead, was defined by his melancholy, the sense of a doomed character who was always on some level aware that his story wasn't going to end happily ever after. However, coming to that last page when everything was said and done, maybe it did after all?
Waaaay back when I started reading Hellboy I thought of it as "Ben Grimm meets The X-Files". Now, though, I realize that HB differs from The Thing in one crucial respect: The Thing was always defined by his sense of insecurity. Hellboy never suffered from that. Hellboy, instead, was defined by his melancholy, the sense of a doomed character who was always on some level aware that his story wasn't going to end happily ever after. However, coming to that last page when everything was said and done, maybe it did after all?
July 31, 2025
Alright, this is REALLY good BUT to be the ending to one of the greatest series of all time it feels lackluster. Not even In a creative “Tony eating onion rings and don’t stop believin” manner that can be hated on but at least discussed for years. This feels like a regular ending- I know Hellboy is a mystical creature so he will probably wander around the nethers of reality for a few more series and coupling that with the decades we don’t really see in the initial run means we’ll be getting new Hellboy for decades.
I’m not upset but I was thinking the ending was going to feel much more epic- he slits Satan’s throat and it just felt like oh okay. You have to read it as a Hellboy fan but don’t expect to be blown away!
I’m not upset but I was thinking the ending was going to feel much more epic- he slits Satan’s throat and it just felt like oh okay. You have to read it as a Hellboy fan but don’t expect to be blown away!
December 30, 2019
5
Mignola is saying his final goodbye to one of my favourite character's in the medium. The art is incredible and the quirky setting keeps that gothic mix by Mignola is incredible.
Why the 5?
Another solid Hellboy entry and in really feels like the conclusion or more epilogue for the character. Hellboy lives on through prequels, but they are hit and miss. Hellboy was more at home with only Mignola behind the helm for everything. Great part II storyline.
Mignola is saying his final goodbye to one of my favourite character's in the medium. The art is incredible and the quirky setting keeps that gothic mix by Mignola is incredible.
Why the 5?
Another solid Hellboy entry and in really feels like the conclusion or more epilogue for the character. Hellboy lives on through prequels, but they are hit and miss. Hellboy was more at home with only Mignola behind the helm for everything. Great part II storyline.
March 10, 2017
Mignola, te perdono. Si este es el verdadero final de Hellboy entonces entiendo un poco mejor el por qué debería quedarse en el cómic y no mostrarse en el cine (donde la versión de Hellboy es otra y, de paso, más masiva). Tremenda narrativa y un cierre excelente y ambiguo, justo como debería de tenerlo un personaje como este.
May 11, 2019
I am a sucker for series endings, so take my praise with a grain of salt.
From my point of view, this was an incredible well made ending as it gives itself time to progress naturally. There are some goodbyes and even a big fight that came out of nowhere for me (again, off paced storytelling) but what really shines to me are the last pages. It was surprising, shocking, well earned, sense making.
From my point of view, this was an incredible well made ending as it gives itself time to progress naturally. There are some goodbyes and even a big fight that came out of nowhere for me (again, off paced storytelling) but what really shines to me are the last pages. It was surprising, shocking, well earned, sense making.
April 19, 2019
An interesting ending for Hellboy. I'm sad that it is ending but it can't go on forever, especially since he has been dead for a while. Overall I loved this series and want to read Abe Sapian and the BRPD comics.
December 4, 2017
All things to nothingness descend.
March 26, 2021
I'm not sure what to make of this volume, but I'm giving it 5 stars because after reading all the Hellboy I could get my hands on these last few months, I was sad to reach the end. Mignola's art and writing are wonderful as always, and I like that Hell is hallucinogenic and nightmarish, exactly as it should be.
November 27, 2022
The Hellboy in Hell saga concludes with a bang. This gloomily beautiful story focuses on Hellboy and the acceptance of his new role and his fate. Many minor characters, we caught glimpse of in the past, reappear to play their part and fill the voids of Hellboy's enigmatic origin and life
May 4, 2020
Two in a day? Yes!
1: The Death Card
Bumping into a couple of souls trying to go on as they did in life and impose some sense of order onto Hell? That's a fascinating idea. And helpful. And hey, the whole 'see them as alive, turn around and they're actually skeletons the whole time' thing happens in Hell too. Who'da thunk.
2: The Trials of Doctor Hoffmann
That's just not something you ever say. Particularly in a world where magic is very very real and quite often out to eat you.
Speaking of which... giant monsters are always fun. The sense of scale is great.
3: The Hounds of Pluto
Ah yup.
4: Spanish Bride
One of my favorite storylines from Hellboy's life... when he got drunk in Mexico and ended up married to some nasty beasty.
5: For Whom the Bell Tolls
And so it ends.
Who knows what's next for Hellboy, if anything. (I'm sure someone knows, I haven't gone looking). That was quite a story and an excellent to comics in general and comixology unlimited in particular. That's a wonderful art form and has a rather different feel than traditional novels and audiobooks, which I appreciate.
Well worth the read.
1: The Death Card
Bumping into a couple of souls trying to go on as they did in life and impose some sense of order onto Hell? That's a fascinating idea. And helpful. And hey, the whole 'see them as alive, turn around and they're actually skeletons the whole time' thing happens in Hell too. Who'da thunk.
2: The Trials of Doctor Hoffmann
That's just not something you ever say. Particularly in a world where magic is very very real and quite often out to eat you.
Speaking of which... giant monsters are always fun. The sense of scale is great.
3: The Hounds of Pluto
Ah yup.
4: Spanish Bride
One of my favorite storylines from Hellboy's life... when he got drunk in Mexico and ended up married to some nasty beasty.
5: For Whom the Bell Tolls
And so it ends.
Who knows what's next for Hellboy, if anything. (I'm sure someone knows, I haven't gone looking). That was quite a story and an excellent to comics in general and comixology unlimited in particular. That's a wonderful art form and has a rather different feel than traditional novels and audiobooks, which I appreciate.
Well worth the read.
June 30, 2016
Debo confesar que esperaba algo más de esta historia definitiva de Hellboy. Es un personaje que sigo hace muchos años y el primer volumen si bien había colmado mis expectativas, me había dejado con ganas de más.
En este caso el segundo volumen se compone de cuatro historias, The Death Card, donde Hellboy se encuentra con un viejo enemigo que él mismo mandó al Infierno, The Hounds of Pluto, donde debe inmiscuirse en el medio de un juicio mientras un extraño mal le carcome el alma (literalmente) y con un inesperado antagonista tras bambalinas, The Spanish Bride, que ve a un Hellboy en serios aprietos hasta un inesperado reencuentro -que viene de la mano de una importante revelación-, y finalmente From Whom the Bell Tolls, el cierre de este ciclo con la llegada de Hellboy al Pandemonio donde las últimas hordas del Infierno buscan escapar del caos que generó la llegada del hijo pródigo.
No hay que malinterpretar tampoco, como historias del personaje cumplen cada una y son muy disfrutables, pero el saber que esta debía ser la historia definitiva de Hellboy, luego de tantos años, hace que la vara de expectativas quizás haya estado demasiado alta y en lo personal esperaba algo más hilvanado como conclusión, y no cuatro historias con bastante independencia entre cada una. Por eso mismo también, el último segmento se sintió algo apresurado, y me faltó la aparición de un par de personajes que creo merecían tener parte en este cierre.
El arte sigue siendo por supuesto el punto fuerte del libro, con un Mignola a sus anchas paseándose por cada rincón del Infierno, y mostrándonos los diferentes rostros de los generales y comandantes de Satán, y las hordas de demonios y criaturas del Inframundo. En fin, un deleite para los devotos del estilo del autor.
En este caso el segundo volumen se compone de cuatro historias, The Death Card, donde Hellboy se encuentra con un viejo enemigo que él mismo mandó al Infierno, The Hounds of Pluto, donde debe inmiscuirse en el medio de un juicio mientras un extraño mal le carcome el alma (literalmente) y con un inesperado antagonista tras bambalinas, The Spanish Bride, que ve a un Hellboy en serios aprietos hasta un inesperado reencuentro -que viene de la mano de una importante revelación-, y finalmente From Whom the Bell Tolls, el cierre de este ciclo con la llegada de Hellboy al Pandemonio donde las últimas hordas del Infierno buscan escapar del caos que generó la llegada del hijo pródigo.
No hay que malinterpretar tampoco, como historias del personaje cumplen cada una y son muy disfrutables, pero el saber que esta debía ser la historia definitiva de Hellboy, luego de tantos años, hace que la vara de expectativas quizás haya estado demasiado alta y en lo personal esperaba algo más hilvanado como conclusión, y no cuatro historias con bastante independencia entre cada una. Por eso mismo también, el último segmento se sintió algo apresurado, y me faltó la aparición de un par de personajes que creo merecían tener parte en este cierre.
El arte sigue siendo por supuesto el punto fuerte del libro, con un Mignola a sus anchas paseándose por cada rincón del Infierno, y mostrándonos los diferentes rostros de los generales y comandantes de Satán, y las hordas de demonios y criaturas del Inframundo. En fin, un deleite para los devotos del estilo del autor.
February 16, 2017
The art is just stunning, the story thoughtful and subtle, and I couldn't think of a more fitting end for Hellboy.
May 5, 2017
English (but not so good) / Italiano
The very last one volume, more weird than good, and you don’t understand if there is a true conclusion… It seems that not even Mignola know it…
Italiano
Ultimissimo volume, più strano che buono, e non si capisce se ci sia una vera conclusione… sembra che nemmeno Mignola lo sappia…
The very last one volume, more weird than good, and you don’t understand if there is a true conclusion… It seems that not even Mignola know it…
Italiano
Ultimissimo volume, più strano che buono, e non si capisce se ci sia una vera conclusione… sembra che nemmeno Mignola lo sappia…
November 13, 2016
I enjoy that this graphic novel has less people working on it. Mignola writes the story and draws the art. The only other guys working on it color and letter it. I miss this original feel.
I wish Hellboy were out of hell. I miss him being around the other characters. They should have him go through some transformation, like Abe, and return with a new purpose and questions. My favorite story in this volume is the last one. I enjoy the characters drawn as puppets.
I wish Hellboy were out of hell. I miss him being around the other characters. They should have him go through some transformation, like Abe, and return with a new purpose and questions. My favorite story in this volume is the last one. I enjoy the characters drawn as puppets.
December 27, 2016
Ce deuxième et dernier tome est à la hauteur du premier. Le périple final de Hellboy ressemble à la dernière tournée d'un artiste, entre les règlements de comptes, les soucis de santé et la lucidité des derniers instants. Hellboy achève les choses qu'il devait terminer depuis si longtemps.
C'est triste, mais que c'est beau. Wahou !
C'est triste, mais que c'est beau. Wahou !
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