Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973 EAN: 9781593078966 ISBN: 159307896X Label: Dark Horse Comics Manufacturer: Dark Horse Comics Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 200 Publication Date: June 09, 2008 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Sales Rank: 16520 Studio: Dark Horse Comics
Product DescriptionHellboy has finally returned from his adventures at sea, but no sooner has he settled on land than a conclave of witches drags him from his respite and into the heart of Russian folklore, where he becomes the quarry of the powerful and bloodthirsty witch Baba Yaga. Bent on revenge for the eye she had lost to Hellboy, Baba Yaga has enlisted the aid of a deathless warrior who will stop at nothing to destroy Hellboy. Creator Mike Mignola turns over drawing duties to Duncan Fegredo (Enigma, Ultimate Adventures) for a new chapter in the life of the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator. Hellboy: Darkness Calls collects the entire six-issue miniseries, along with two new epilogues-one drawn by Mignola, and one by Fegredo-and an extensive sketchbook section from both artists and includes many plot elements from the major motion picture, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, directed by Academy Award winner, Guillermo del Toro and slated for release in July 2008!
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Rating: - Because your Fist, your fist, I Can't Resist.
When Hellboy and Mignola collide, you expect certain things BUT those expectations are forced to become fewer and fewer as time travels on. First there was the "no Nazi" touch because Mignola started tiring of the feel, then there was the "no B.P.R.D." on the swingsets because Hellboy needed to get a little air, then there was the "tales" aspect that went on for a while. Now, Hellboy is back in a bigger role and he is bigger than life but he has one little problem - the person drawing the beloved ... Read More
Rating: - Best since Hellboy left the BPRD
Hellboy gets trapped in Baba Yaga's version of Russia and must fight his way out. She's understandably pissed at losing her eye. Paranormal activities, witches, giants with swords, house imps, skeleton armies, and everything in between show up. There is awesome action, nice humor scenes, and a little bit more added to Hellboy's story. It's big and covers a lot of ground, but stays focused on the goal. The end makes it seem like Hellboy's problems are just beginning. I enjoyed this book the best out ... Read More
Rating: - Close-Read This One
I won't go into the plot much here, but I'll say this: close-read this one. Don't be surprised if you finish it quickly, only to find yourself missing a thing or two. Read it over a second time, taking it in slowly, and it should all fall into place.
That would be my main criticism, actually: Fegredo doesn't have the same sort of "leading" style that Mignola does, so it can be a challenge to know where the artist wants you to look. That interferes with the flow of the comic a little, and ... Read More
Rating: - Brilliant as always
For those of you who are worried because Mignola is no longer drawing Hellboy, don't be. I was worried too, but this Fegredo guy is great. He apes Mignola's dramatic shading style while adding more detail and nuance to the character designs. If anything, I'd say the art looks better than in previous volumes (no offense Mr. Mignola, should you happen to read this!)
Of course, Mignola is still in charge of the plot, and man does he deliver. While promises that Darkness Calls contains plot elements ... Read More
Rating: - close - but no original Hellboy
As others have mentioned before - the story is quite thrilling.
BUT - the artwork is not by Mike Mignola! The novel has been drawn by some artist called Fegredo. The style comes close to Mignolas style, but its definitely not as good as his. So, be aware that you will buy a book which says "Hellboy by Mike Mignola" on the cover but offers something completely different inside.
- Because your Fist, your fist, I Can't Resist. 
- close - but no original Hellboy
