Mike Mignola to return for Hellboy in Hell: Parade of Horrors

The famed supernatural hero is back this winter, and so is creator Mike Mignola, for Hellboy in Hell: Parade of Horrors.

Hellboy. Mignola. Hell. One more time

Yep, he’s back. Actually, come to think of it, we could be talking about two distinct entities there, so we’d better clarify. On one hand, there’s Hellboy. Dark Horse Comics‘ supernatural superhero has been a constant for decades, and that comes even as his mortal life came to an end in the books that carry the tales from his universe.

And on hand number two? Well, that’d be Mike Mignola. The superstar artist and writer co-created Hellboy, and has likewise been a mainstay in telling his adventures. Mignola though, has been in and out over the last few years, oft times saying that his run with the character is closing out.

Nevertheless though, he keeps returning to that dark horror universe, and that includes for the upcoming Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood. That’s set for release this October, by the way. This week though, the theme repeats one more time, as Dark Horse and Mignola reveal Hellboy in Hell: Parade of Horrors.

The upcoming book follows on the heels of Nothing But Blood, and will also include the talents of artist Márk László. Fans of the crimson demon might remember that name, as László also worked on Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.:Time is a River. The pair will team with colorist Dave Stewart, and letterer Clem Robins for what’ll be a two issue mini.

“I hadn’t planned to return to Hellboy’s HELL — I certainly didn’t think I’d ever let anyone else in there. But I love Márk’s work, and when we met he said he wanted to do a story set there. Well, how could I say no?” asks Mike Mignola. “Fortunately, there were a couple big holes between the chapters I’d drawn and I thought Márk would have fun with those two dead soldiers we meet in “The Three Gold Whips” — and he did! I only gave him a rough outline for a story, and he took it from there. And as things took shape, we found a place to introduce a bit more of the history of the place. Every time I think we are done with this thing it seems we find there are just a few more bits and pieces to explore, which I guess is a good thing.”

“Ever since reading Hellboy in Hell, Mike’s version of the place (Hell) always felt like such a fun, rich visual playground to me: all those dark landscapes, the endless, bleak villages, the set of characters lurking inside,” said László. “When I spoke with Mike about what could I do as a next Hellboy project, I knew I wanted to draw a story that is set in there. To my delight, he found a spot between two of the chapters of his original run where I could expand the story a little, and the whole thing was built up from there. It’s all made up of stuff I’m very happy to draw: Hellboy stumbling through parading demons, dancing skeletons, bloody fights, and I even got to draw a few glimpses from the history behind this version of Hell.” 

Dark Horse press release

Following the events of Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood, Hellboy sets off in search of a drink, but finds himself in a cemetery just in time to witness a macabre procession in honor of Satan’s death. Not all of the demons are happy to see him after their Lord’s murder. This morbid celebration in the pits of Pandemonium will introduce readers to a horrific host of new characters haunting the hallowed halls of Hell and send Hellboy on an all-new adventure in surreal depths of Mike Mignola’s singular version of Hell. 

Dark Horse press release

Get ready for a year-end fright, as Hellboy in Hell: Parade of Horrors #1 (of 2) hits the stands this December.