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zare_i's review against another edition
4.0
Again very good collection about BPRD fighting the monsters that are slowly taking over the world.
First story - Fenix and Devon traveling to BPRD HQ - was an OK story. Devon is definitely annoying me with his i-do-not-know-should-i-stay-or-go approach. On the other hand Fenix is so childish it is impossible. Girl has some serious issues and no will to control the outbursts. She is just annoying, know-it-all - your average impulsive teen but with super powers.
Second story is rather sad one - Johann finally gets an opportunity to track down the Daimio in the Northwest parts of the USA and Canada (same place where Abe came across Daimio few issues back). Johann is again resentful and angry person hoping to avenge the loss of HIS BODY (I mean the ego of this man). Fortunately events kick in, partially thanks to Daimio and partially because of the kismet I guess, so Johann's action in the end loses that selfishness-quality and feels more like coupe de grace.
Art as always is great, especially the "Long Death" story.
Highly recommended to all fans of Hellboy universe.
First story - Fenix and Devon traveling to BPRD HQ - was an OK story. Devon is definitely annoying me with his i-do-not-know-should-i-stay-or-go approach. On the other hand Fenix is so childish it is impossible. Girl has some serious issues and no will to control the outbursts. She is just annoying, know-it-all - your average impulsive teen but with super powers.
Second story is rather sad one - Johann finally gets an opportunity to track down the Daimio in the Northwest parts of the USA and Canada (same place where Abe came across Daimio few issues back). Johann is again resentful and angry person hoping to avenge the loss of HIS BODY (I mean the ego of this man). Fortunately events kick in, partially thanks to Daimio and partially because of the kismet I guess, so Johann's action in the end loses that selfishness-quality and feels more like coupe de grace.
Art as always is great, especially the "Long Death" story.
Highly recommended to all fans of Hellboy universe.
rocketiza's review against another edition
3.0
I'm warming up to the new BRPD format - previously what interested me in the series was monsters attempting to find humanity and the team dynamics. I do still prefer that to the straight-up action title its become, but it seems like there are seeds being planted that may make it more interesting again.
helpfulsnowman's review against another edition
4.0
And then B.P.R.D. made the Wendigo badass. This really is the book that keeps on giving.
jexjthomas's review against another edition
3.0
Both stories here are solid, but don't really fit well together, making this volume feel more uneven than maybe it really is. Was happy to see the resolution of Diamo's story, though wish it could have gone another way.
ramonnogueras's review against another edition
4.0
La calidad se mantiene a pesar de la cantidad de números que llevamos. El tono apocalíptico se hace aún mayor. No sé si Mignola quería que esto fuera tan lovecraftiano, pero lo ha conseguido.
otherwyrld's review against another edition
3.0
In the first story, agent Devon and teenage psychic Fenix take a train to B.P.R.D. headquarters, but a vision causes them to jump off just before the train is derailed. They have to work together to survive after monsters attack the train.
In the other story, Johann Kraus goes into the wilderness to track down the missing former field commander Daimo, who has apparently been doing bad things which is why he has run away. This is one of the things that is missing in my reading at the moment, so it is unclear what is happening here (or even more so at this point).
In the background, The Zinco Corporation are continuing with their weird Frankenstein experiments, and may be on the verge of a breakthrough. The purpose of these experiments become clearer.
This is a placeholder review until I can fill in some of the gaps in my reading. The review and the rating may change after a reread.
In the other story, Johann Kraus goes into the wilderness to track down the missing former field commander Daimo, who has apparently been doing bad things which is why he has run away. This is one of the things that is missing in my reading at the moment, so it is unclear what is happening here (or even more so at this point).
In the background, The Zinco Corporation are continuing with their weird Frankenstein experiments, and may be on the verge of a breakthrough. The purpose of these experiments become clearer.
This is a placeholder review until I can fill in some of the gaps in my reading. The review and the rating may change after a reread.
thehmkane's review against another edition
5.0
Yes! Some of my favorite characters are back! Bat-faced monsters galore! And one of the best action sequences I've ever seen in a comic. UGH SO GOOD.
onceandfuturelaura's review against another edition
3.0
Hellboy died for England. The frogs have been beat back but the Lovecraftian monsters still rise. Also there was a dog.
I miss Hellboy.
I miss Hellboy.