Hellstrom: Evil Origins

Hellstrom (Collected editions)

by Gary Friedrich

From hell he came! Exorcist Daimon Hellstrom has a secret - by night, he is the Son of Satan! Golden trident in hand and pentagram on his chest, Daimon is out to confront his evil father - but will he make the scene in time to save Johnny Blaze, the flaming-skulled Ghost Rider? Experience the early exploits of Daimon Hellstrom, including his uncanny origin, demonic battles against Satan himself and even his first clash with his sister - the succubus called Satana! Plus, as Daimon finds a place for himself in Marvel's wildest non-team, the Defenders, he falls for Patsy Walker - the fittingly named Hellcat! But can romance blossom for a man with a soul as dark as Daimon's? COLLECTING: GHOST RIDER (1973) 1-2; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) 12-13, 24; SON OF SATAN (1976) 8; DEFENDERS (1972) 92, 120-121

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2020

Reviews

[Lucy Batson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Comics Code was so funny: "Uhh, ok, you can have all these characters running around calling on the power of Satan, but please don't show this dude getting crucified in Hell"

[Geoff Glover · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was really in the mood for supernatural comics and picked up this old classic. It absolutely reads very much like a cult horror movie from the 1970s - up to and including inappropriate and offensive stereotypes of Indigenous People and women - but with that conscious bias aside, it's super fun to revisit an earnest and verbose take on a cursed man who uses their dark heritage to try and do some good.

Reading this feels like watching old style pulp horror movies and television in the best possible way - and while I do enjoy some of the modern adaptations of the "Son of Satan" in newer comic versions and television series like "Helstrom" - I would still recommend this series for someone who loves old style cult horror and classic comic book fun.

[Chris Tower · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great to re-read these old comics all collected pertaining to the origin of Daimon Hellstrom.
Good fun!!

[Erik J · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was SO good! It was a nice bite-sized chunk of Daimon Hellstrom's origin and a few key moments. LOVED the art!

Overall - 4/5