A review by oddrid
B.P.R.D., Vol. 1: Hollow Earth and Other Stories by Mike Mignola

4.0

I was initially hesitant about getting into B.P.R.D. because I love Mignola's Hellboy SO MUCH, I didn't know if I could cope with other artists tackling his amazing characters. But I really shouldn't have been. Hollow Earth is an instant classic and a perfect transition piece from Hellboy into the world of B.P.R.D. without Big Red. The art is also a good transition, as it imitates Mignola while retaining obvious (sometimes painful) differences. Don't get used to it, however, as another amazing artist with his own style is about to pick up the B.P.R.D. characters and transform them into something altogether different...

I gave this volume 4 stars instead of 5 because of the other stories included; while they are very fun, and it is enjoyable to watch other artists play with the characters, they definitely don't match up to Hollow Earth. If you've been hesitant like I was, don't deprive yourself of this series any longer. You are missing out on something amazing!