Hellboy: Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction (Paperback)

from lifeasafrog

Although the story line is hard to follow at times, once you understand the premise you will appreciate the deep and fascinating book.

from Kavinay

I don't even know is the story is that great. Lovecraftian elder gods etc. A are okay, but what really stands out is Mignola's art. Artists with a strong inking background make a unique and powerful visual style that's unique to comic books. It's not just an homage to Jack Kirby either but also a...

from theforestofbooks

Finally got hold of this after it being on order for months. Thoroughly enjoyable. At times Mignola's writing reads poetically, with a smooth easy rhythm. I found the beginning pages a little confusing as the narration seemed to switch. Once Hellboy became the sole narrator (not a phrase I though...

from ragwaine

I'm very glad to say that I liked this a lot. Even the art, which up until now I thought I would totally hate, was pretty cool. The characters were cool and original, the bad guy was really evil and evil looking and his masters are cthulhu-like monsters. What more could you ask for? I can't say i...

from peterbmacd

Mignola's use of color and shadows is interesting to view, but the story didn't hook me. It's fine, and of course the characters are unique, but it felt like more of the same.