Hellboy has to be one of the classic examples of an antihero. He’s selfish, rude and blunt yet he still does what’s right even if it is in unconventional ways.
I first discovered Hellboy when I was staying up late one night flipping through the movie channels at home. I saw one of the live action movies with Ron Perlman. It’s almost hard not to read the comics in his voice now.
I love the references and ties to historic events that actually happened. Kind of spinning it into something fantastical and completely off topic from what it actually is.
The ridiculous technology that is used throughout the works is really cool. It has a vintage feel with some modern sci-fi twists.
Hellboy himself produces the majority of the comedy and the icebreakers in the story and that is hilarious. He kind of reminds me of a more serious Deadpool with a pessimistic view on life and the world. Knowing Hellboy’s past and backstory along with how he’s treated by the general public/media I can see why he’s so down on life and himself.
The sharp and graphic art style works well with the subject matter. Shading with mostly black seems to be a common way of drawing for darker subject matter. Also the fact that Hellboy is the brightest character in the story, he sticks out in whatever panel he’s in.
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