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Hellboy (Ongoing Order) #4
Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #4
In Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #4, Hellboy's first adventure reaches its chilling climax! Far beneath the tumbling walls of the Cavendish mansion, Hellboy battles the grasping fingers of a giant bony hand as the world lurches toward its horrific end through the unholy sacrifice of Hellboy's pal Liz Sherman. Hellboy's ichthyoid companion could save the day, but Abe Sapien is gone! Ghosts, tentacles, fire, brimstone, paralysis, massive destruction-- it's all here!
25 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2015
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Mike Mignola
1,863 books2,530 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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September 26, 2023
Been over 20 years since I’ve read this series. I love the world of Hellboy and Mignola’s art, still adore this story, but upon re-reading it I was surprised at how calm it came across. I feel like the weight of the events in this first arc didn’t come across and I wonder if Mignola himself wasn’t sure if this was going to go beyond this miniseries.
December 3, 2016
Wow. Just awesome. Can't wait to read the next series.
July 24, 2024
The story so far...
After an eventful night at Cavendish Hall, where Hellboy and his companions have gone to investigate the strange killing of his mentor, Hellboy learns that he was brought to Earth by a mysterious sorcerer as a vital element in his plan for the destruction of the world. When Hellboy realizes the evil fate this man has in store for him, he begins the fight of his life against the very forces that brought him into this world.
Having enjoyed the 2024 free-comic-book-day one-shot, I found myself in a Hellboy mood. With Amazon offering me a free trial of Kindle Unlimited, and with the Hellboy single issues being included, it felt rude not to start from the beginning.
The Occult, Nazis, Demons, Lovecraftian horrors, (At the Mountains of Madness and Cthulhu mythos vibes), Poe-esk villains (think The Fall of the House of Usher), the mad-monk of Russia, and good old Hellboy (who will forever be Ron Perlman in my eyes); what's not to love! However, the interstellar aliens were a bit of a curve ball and it'll be interesting to see how that pans out. 4 1/2 stars.
After an eventful night at Cavendish Hall, where Hellboy and his companions have gone to investigate the strange killing of his mentor, Hellboy learns that he was brought to Earth by a mysterious sorcerer as a vital element in his plan for the destruction of the world. When Hellboy realizes the evil fate this man has in store for him, he begins the fight of his life against the very forces that brought him into this world.
Having enjoyed the 2024 free-comic-book-day one-shot, I found myself in a Hellboy mood. With Amazon offering me a free trial of Kindle Unlimited, and with the Hellboy single issues being included, it felt rude not to start from the beginning.
The Occult, Nazis, Demons, Lovecraftian horrors, (At the Mountains of Madness and Cthulhu mythos vibes), Poe-esk villains (think The Fall of the House of Usher), the mad-monk of Russia, and good old Hellboy (who will forever be Ron Perlman in my eyes); what's not to love! However, the interstellar aliens were a bit of a curve ball and it'll be interesting to see how that pans out. 4 1/2 stars.
December 17, 2017
Hellboy is in a fight for his life, he is barely clinging to consciousness while the bad guy continues to mumble his incantation in the background. Sven is slowly beating Hellboy and Hellboy’s own game of who can punch harder, and who has a harder skull. Liz is in a trance and being used to channel her internal power into the evil beast so it can grow. Abe is lost in the dungeon of the mansion and is overtaken by an unknown force.
By the end Hellboy looks the worse for wear, Liz is by his side and Abe intervened at just the right moment, or did he? Either way, the day is won and the rubble that was once a mansion means Hellboy was here.
By the end Hellboy looks the worse for wear, Liz is by his side and Abe intervened at just the right moment, or did he? Either way, the day is won and the rubble that was once a mansion means Hellboy was here.
May 14, 2017
Fin
A good storyline that concludes, with a sense of mystery. The first story of bell boy was good. I highly recommend it to any comic reader. The ending leaves bits of the story open to allow for more storylines to branch off.
A good storyline that concludes, with a sense of mystery. The first story of bell boy was good. I highly recommend it to any comic reader. The ending leaves bits of the story open to allow for more storylines to branch off.
December 30, 2017
Well.
This four part series was really my first introduction to Hellboy, and I was hesitant in the beginning. But now I think I'll read more- he seemed a bit Thing meets Spider Man, and I dig it.
This four part series was really my first introduction to Hellboy, and I was hesitant in the beginning. But now I think I'll read more- he seemed a bit Thing meets Spider Man, and I dig it.
February 16, 2018
Hb delivers again great overall read
Def read if fan on Hellboy or comics or even paranormal in general it's got Nazi Thule society. Everything weird that has a basic grain of truth you could find in a Hb comic
Def read if fan on Hellboy or comics or even paranormal in general it's got Nazi Thule society. Everything weird that has a basic grain of truth you could find in a Hb comic
July 5, 2018
Excellent story, wonderful writing and characters.
Incredible art and story!, Mike Mignola has created wonderful characters in this Lovecraftian adventure story, the main protagonist Hellboy is a hero of light, cast from shadow.
Incredible art and story!, Mike Mignola has created wonderful characters in this Lovecraftian adventure story, the main protagonist Hellboy is a hero of light, cast from shadow.
June 16, 2020
Really bad
Yeah, this issue was horrible. The whole thing except a couple pages was just the satanist blabbing about satanist stuff. There was no action and the enemys just get roasted by liz in two seconds so why didnt she just do that before.
Yeah, this issue was horrible. The whole thing except a couple pages was just the satanist blabbing about satanist stuff. There was no action and the enemys just get roasted by liz in two seconds so why didnt she just do that before.
March 1, 2019
Excellent
Great story with hints of H P Lovecraft. The ending indicates an incoming storyline possibly concerning the origin of hellboy.
Great story with hints of H P Lovecraft. The ending indicates an incoming storyline possibly concerning the origin of hellboy.
May 10, 2019
I read all four issues of this entertaining yarn, featuring the fantastic artwork of Mike Mignola!
Personally the artwork is more of draw to me than the story.
Personally the artwork is more of draw to me than the story.
August 18, 2023
Hellboy
Exciting to the end.it is a must read book..the graphics were great and it held your attention to the end...
Exciting to the end.it is a must read book..the graphics were great and it held your attention to the end...
March 17, 2017
Ending
I did love the movie but I think this might have been better. Of course it's only my thought. Hellboy kicks all ass.
I did love the movie but I think this might have been better. Of course it's only my thought. Hellboy kicks all ass.
November 1, 2022
Gonna be sore in the morning
Epic conclusion of the seed of destruction arc with the final showdown at Cavendish hall where it all comes crushing down. Again so much in so few pages. Leaves you craving for more.
Epic conclusion of the seed of destruction arc with the final showdown at Cavendish hall where it all comes crushing down. Again so much in so few pages. Leaves you craving for more.
December 30, 2016
Page 5 is masterful structure.
August 8, 2017
Good comic
Classic hell boy! If you are into this series don't miss this one. He'll boy is a unique comic and illustrates a perfect mix of fantasy and historical fiction
Classic hell boy! If you are into this series don't miss this one. He'll boy is a unique comic and illustrates a perfect mix of fantasy and historical fiction
March 26, 2017
Colour me both surprised and addicted. I have been randomly selecting a graphic novel every now and then since a Book Riot challenge a few years back. They interested me and amused me during the read but never really gripped me until this volume. I've slowly been becoming more appreciative of the art form and that may be part of it, learning to accept that the character development isn't what I expect from it and can't be as in depth as a novel. Hellboy grabbed me right from the first few pages and I loved this volume, characters, storyline and drawings. Odd, because if you'd asked me I would have said this series wouldn't have appealed. I only selected it because a/ I was recovering from dental surgery and couldn't face anything too wordy and b/ because it was included in my Amazon Prime reading options. Now I have to read the rest.
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