Hellboy: The Complete Short Stories Volume 2

Hellboy: The Complete Short Stories Volume 2 by Mike Mignola, published by Dark Horse Comics on August 28, 2018, is an illustrated collection spanning 368 pages. This volume covers Hellboy’s adventures from 1961 to 1993, leading up to Seed of Destruction, and includes stories from various Hellboy collections such as The Troll Witch, The Chained Coffin, and The Bride of Hell. The book features over 100 pages drawn by Mignola himself, showcasing a diverse roster of artists.

Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of Hellboy’s early encounters with the supernatural, including his interactions with the royalty of Hell and the Ogdru Hem. The stories delve into his adventures, such as shooting out the Baba Yaga’s eye and experiencing the epic journey in “Makoma.” This edition is part of a larger collection that aims to present all of Mignola’s Hellboy stories in chronological order, providing a definitive reading experience for fans of comics, graphic novels, horror, and superheroes.