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Hellstrom (Collected editions)
Hellstrom: Prince of Lies
The Son of Satan is back - and there's hell to pay! Daimon Hellstrom has long struggled with his nature and his evil parentage. In the past he had been an adventurer, a hero, a Defender - and even a husband, to Patsy "Hellcat" Walker. But that was years ago. Now, storm clouds gather as Daimon walks among mortal men once more - for his new path is one of death and damnation! Unholy threats are on the rise, and the cynical, embittered Hellstrom is the only one who can combat them...if he can survive the many tricks his father's kingdom has in store! Daimon encounters Gabriel the Devil-Hunter, Doctor Strange, the Gargoyle and more as he battles demonic doppelgangers, murderous mortals, faith healers and damned souls. But what will happen when Daimon goes to Hell? COLLECTING: HELLSTORM: PRINCE OF LIES (1993) 1-11
264 pages, Paperback
First published October 14, 2020
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April 17, 2025Holy 90s, Batman!
July 18, 2021
An interesting attempt by Marvel at a Vertigo-style book. It never quite gets there in this volume, if anything it comes across as more like one of the more middle of the road entries than the Lucifer or Hellblazer it references and wants to appeal to the readerbase of. Worth a look for those interested in Marvel horror or just horror comics in general, but there are way better choices for Marvel or DC books that tackle similar subject matter.
November 16, 2024
Rafael Nieves, poi affiancato da Kaminski, iniziò a scrivere questa bella serie, più tardi parzialmente rovinata da Warren Ellis, la cui run, stranamente, è apprezzata dai più.
Io preferisco queste prime 11 storie, e sarei curioso di sapere come Nieves e Kaminski avrebbero sviluppato la trama negli albi successivi. Probabilmente l'esito del numero 12, il primo di Ellis, sarebbe stato comunque raggiunto. Credo però che Satana, la sorella di Hellstrom, avrebbe avuto un ruolo che con Ellis non ha avuto.
Di sicuro sono storie adulte: affrontano temi come la fede religiosa, il rapporto tra male e bene, ed esprime un concetto abbastanza nuovo per l'epoca, secondo il quale (lo si trova nei numeri 9 e 10) sia il Paradiso sia l'Inferno siano disprezzabili rispetto alla natura umana. Angeli e demoni sono d'accordo tra loro per spartirsi le anime umane secondo i loro gusti.
Fin dal primo albo della serie la forte ambiguità ed il cinismo del Figlio di Satana sono elementi intriganti della serie. Nel secondo albo abbiamo un confronto con il Dr. Strange che è qualcosa di decisamente spiazzante, mentre la storia del sesto albo è telefonata nella trama ma non nell'atteggiamento finale di Diamon Hellstrom. Anche il recupero di un personaggio come Gabriel l'esorcista è un tocco di genio, e avrei davvero voluto leggere come la sua ricerca di Wormtogue, il demone che forse ha imprigionato la sua Desadia, sarebbe andata a finire.
Due parole anche sui più che buoni disegni di Bair e Gross prima e di Manco poi. Decisamente la serie era di alto livello e per lettori adulti, e quindi non mi stupisce che non sia proseguita.
Voto di 4 stelle e mezzo.
Io preferisco queste prime 11 storie, e sarei curioso di sapere come Nieves e Kaminski avrebbero sviluppato la trama negli albi successivi. Probabilmente l'esito del numero 12, il primo di Ellis, sarebbe stato comunque raggiunto. Credo però che Satana, la sorella di Hellstrom, avrebbe avuto un ruolo che con Ellis non ha avuto.
Di sicuro sono storie adulte: affrontano temi come la fede religiosa, il rapporto tra male e bene, ed esprime un concetto abbastanza nuovo per l'epoca, secondo il quale (lo si trova nei numeri 9 e 10) sia il Paradiso sia l'Inferno siano disprezzabili rispetto alla natura umana. Angeli e demoni sono d'accordo tra loro per spartirsi le anime umane secondo i loro gusti.
Fin dal primo albo della serie la forte ambiguità ed il cinismo del Figlio di Satana sono elementi intriganti della serie. Nel secondo albo abbiamo un confronto con il Dr. Strange che è qualcosa di decisamente spiazzante, mentre la storia del sesto albo è telefonata nella trama ma non nell'atteggiamento finale di Diamon Hellstrom. Anche il recupero di un personaggio come Gabriel l'esorcista è un tocco di genio, e avrei davvero voluto leggere come la sua ricerca di Wormtogue, il demone che forse ha imprigionato la sua Desadia, sarebbe andata a finire.
Due parole anche sui più che buoni disegni di Bair e Gross prima e di Manco poi. Decisamente la serie era di alto livello e per lettori adulti, e quindi non mi stupisce che non sia proseguita.
Voto di 4 stelle e mezzo.
August 8, 2021
Honest Trailers calls Marvel's work from this decade "the extreme 90's era of leather jackets and attitude." Having mostly read the ORIGINAL run of Spider-Man and X-Men, I thought this was just a throwaway line.
Good grief, was I wrong.
But it's not just leather jackets, tattoos, BARELY-concealed nudity, and, well, a half-demon protagonist. Here you will find the rape and murder of a little girl by her father, men dead in the arms of a succubus, sperm donation (don't ask,) and HEAVY religious themes that probably would have gotten this work banned from schools. Dang, Marvel-- I didn't know you had it in you.
The artwork goes from decent to ridiculous, and I'm not sure which artist to blame for which panels. I definitely have no problem with a Daimon who has long red hair and rocks a leather jacket and a big hat. But I wish the close-ups of his face weren't always demonic caricatures.
If you want extreme 90's grunge that makes The Crow look light and fluffy, have at it. But if you were looking for the original Daimon with goofy hair and red tights...keep looking.
Good grief, was I wrong.
But it's not just leather jackets, tattoos, BARELY-concealed nudity, and, well, a half-demon protagonist. Here you will find the rape and murder of a little girl by her father, men dead in the arms of a succubus, sperm donation (don't ask,) and HEAVY religious themes that probably would have gotten this work banned from schools. Dang, Marvel-- I didn't know you had it in you.
The artwork goes from decent to ridiculous, and I'm not sure which artist to blame for which panels. I definitely have no problem with a Daimon who has long red hair and rocks a leather jacket and a big hat. But I wish the close-ups of his face weren't always demonic caricatures.
If you want extreme 90's grunge that makes The Crow look light and fluffy, have at it. But if you were looking for the original Daimon with goofy hair and red tights...keep looking.
September 6, 2021
I love the artwork in this one! It brings me right back to the "edgy" 90s. This comic had lots of high points, but the story in most issues doesn't pull you in consistently. I just love the feel of these comics and the spirit behind them. The baddies are just great and this series did more for the character than the classic Hellstrom "Son of Satan" series. However, I did enjoy Son of Satan Classic for the backstory. I look forward to reading Hellstorm: Son Of Satan - Equinox next, to close out my Hellstrom reading.
October 24, 2022
Some exceptional art and storytelling in this book. It barely connects the Deefender stories after Patsy and Damian get married, but it does give you a hint of what is happening to the both of them. This is way darker than Damian as a super-hero and he even makes fun of the outfit and his days as a super-hero.
I actually like this darker, horror tale for the Son of Satan as he battles for his own soul and that of others, although he is less kind in this series than he was in the others.
This book ends with his darksoul in more control than it even had been before.
Guess I'll have to read the rest of this series to see how it all plays out.
I actually like this darker, horror tale for the Son of Satan as he battles for his own soul and that of others, although he is less kind in this series than he was in the others.
This book ends with his darksoul in more control than it even had been before.
Guess I'll have to read the rest of this series to see how it all plays out.
February 19, 2025
One of the most 90s comic books of all time, the son of Satan trying to do good. So much 90s edginess, perfect for Ghost Rider or DC's Vertigo fans
Shame the last issue is by far the best. The images of Hell are fantastic, and it ends on a total cliffhanger. Ahh well.
Shame the last issue is by far the best. The images of Hell are fantastic, and it ends on a total cliffhanger. Ahh well.
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