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posies23's review against another edition
5.0
Mignola's Hellboy universe continues to share more secrets. Over the course of these three mini-series, the years following Hellboy's arrival on Earth are explored. The stories are solid, as the BPRD struggles to find its way, and there's lots of creepy characters and action.
Hellboy fans, and horror fans in general, will find a lot to like here. I know I did!
Hellboy fans, and horror fans in general, will find a lot to like here. I know I did!
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked getting into the history of the BPRD when Bruttenholm was still in charge, answered some questions they hinted at throughout the series!
zare_i's review against another edition
4.0
I am fan of secret agencies fighting against dark occult, various secret societies and dangers from beyond. This is what X-COM, Bureau, Delta Green, even X-Files and S.H.I.E.L.D are all about - ordinary men and women thrown into highly non-ordinary situations fighting against overwhelming odds and dying in service of humanity.
B.P.R.D is exactly that kind of agency. Formed and led by the professor Bruttenholm, B.P.R.D tries to uncover and neutralize mysteries and horrors that put humanity in great danger. In these stories we follow them from post-WW2 Germany to continental USA while they fight monstrosities and lose agents at alarming rate. Stories show in a great way how ordinary men cope with what they encounter (psychologically but also physically - although wounds are not always of the flesh kind) plus we get introduced to the assortment of creatures either hiding within humanity for sheer self-amusement (not unlike scientists (Q comes to mind here) infiltrating animal wild-life just to see how animals live and behave when tackling almost impossible odds) or biding their time until the moment when they raise again and eradicate the humanity for all times.
Art is great, every book/year having a very specific artistic signature.
Highly recommended to all fans of supernatural thriller.
B.P.R.D is exactly that kind of agency. Formed and led by the professor Bruttenholm, B.P.R.D tries to uncover and neutralize mysteries and horrors that put humanity in great danger. In these stories we follow them from post-WW2 Germany to continental USA while they fight monstrosities and lose agents at alarming rate. Stories show in a great way how ordinary men cope with what they encounter (psychologically but also physically - although wounds are not always of the flesh kind) plus we get introduced to the assortment of creatures either hiding within humanity for sheer self-amusement (not unlike scientists (Q comes to mind here) infiltrating animal wild-life just to see how animals live and behave when tackling almost impossible odds) or biding their time until the moment when they raise again and eradicate the humanity for all times.
Art is great, every book/year having a very specific artistic signature.
Highly recommended to all fans of supernatural thriller.
wouter_dhondt_old's review against another edition
4.0
1946 has an awesome story, but the art is not that great (for me)
1947 Awesome art, story is incredible
1948 good art, story is a little slow at times. But man, that last page.
Total probably 4.5 stars
1947 Awesome art, story is incredible
1948 good art, story is a little slow at times. But man, that last page.
Total probably 4.5 stars
wouter_dhondt's review against another edition
4.0
1946 has an awesome story, but the art is not that great (for me)
1947 Awesome art, story is incredible
1948 good art, story is a little slow at times. But man, that last page.
Total probably 4.5 stars
1947 Awesome art, story is incredible
1948 good art, story is a little slow at times. But man, that last page.
Total probably 4.5 stars
alle_kat97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lordnikon's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely one of the best books in the Mignolaverse. Just a stunningly crafted set of stories set in the early days of the B.P.R.D.
Damn, I loved this read!
Damn, I loved this read!
wise_one_in_hel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
mischastink's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0