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Is this okay for a very mature 10 year old who has read Attack on Titan and Tokyo Ghoul?

Dec Hellboy is definitely one younger children would enjoy, I would see it as a starter comic to get children interested in reading; I like to think of it…moreHellboy is definitely one younger children would enjoy, I would see it as a starter comic to get children interested in reading; I like to think of it as folktales told in graphical form. But it would be very tame compared to Attack on Titan though in my opinion. Hope that helps(less)

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Does this Volume have a complete story arc? Or is there a cliffhanger and I'll have to buy the following issues to understand?

Steve Bal4 It is self-contained, and provides an origin for Hellboy and his universe. In the chronology of the Hellboy, though it starts with his "birth", it con…moreIt is self-contained, and provides an origin for Hellboy and his universe. In the chronology of the Hellboy, though it starts with his "birth", it continues as a tale from one part of his later timeline. But no problem to enjoy on its own.(less)

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I'm a middle school teacher. Is this book appropriate for your average 12-14 year old?

Joshua R Hi Kat,

I just finished reading the first Hellboy Omnibus. I wouldn't say it's inappropriate. Overall it's been fairly mild. There is violence and some…moreHi Kat,

I just finished reading the first Hellboy Omnibus. I wouldn't say it's inappropriate. Overall it's been fairly mild. There is violence and some blood but it's not particularly graphic and is fairly mild, and no nudity or anything so far as I can remember.

It is about a demon man hunting ghosts, ghouls, and all manner of mythical creatures though. Whether it's appropriate would depend on if you're asking because you noticed someone in your class reading it, or you're selecting it as class reading material. I may be nervous that a very religious household could be upset by the content- the types of parents that take Pokemon cards away because it's the witchcraft.

My recommendation is that you check out a copy at the library, or find a cheap copy online and skim it and make your own decision.(less)

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Where do the graphic novels/comics fit in relation to the novels?

Joshua R It's easiest to just look up the specific novel and it'll tell you the difference in years between events. For example, 'Hellboy: The Lost Army' takes…moreIt's easiest to just look up the specific novel and it'll tell you the difference in years between events. For example, 'Hellboy: The Lost Army' takes place eight years prior to Seed of Destruction which is the first comic per the Hellboy wikipedia.(less)

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