Hellboy and The B.P.R.D. #1 from Dark Horse Comics

 

In 2014, Dark Horse Comics has celebrated 20 years of Hellboy by legendary writer/ artist Mike Mignola with Hellboy Day, the publication of the New York Times bestselling Hellboy: The First 20 Years, the paperback release of the highly acclaimed Hellboy in Hell, the trade paperback of the Eisner Award winning Itty Bitty Hellboy, scores of comic books featuring Mignola creations Hellboy, the BPRD and Abe Sapien. And now Dark Horse caps of the year with a story that is 20 years in the making-- Hellboy's very first field mission as a member of the BPRD.

Set in 1952, Hellboy and the BPRD is written by Mignola and John Arcudi and features the art of classic artist Alex Maleev. The series first issue goes on sale on Wednesday, December 3rd. Attached for your review consideration is the first issue of this major new Hellboy series.

HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D. #1 | Mike Mignola | John Arcudi | Alex Maleev

A bizarre series of murders and rumors of something worse lead Professor Bruttenholm to send a young Hellboy to a Brazilian village on his first mission. Hellboy and a small group of agents uncover something terrible in the shadows of a sixteenth-century Portuguese fortress . . .

Preview Pages in Hellboy and The B.P.R.D. #1

 

* Twenty years of Hellboy!

* Mike Mignola named one of “12 Vital Creators to Watch” by LA Times!

"Alex and Hellboy are a match made in heaven. Alex is one of the truly great comic book artists of this generation and the Mignola universe is going to show a whole different side to his genius.” —Brian Michael Bendis

HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D. #1 is on sale December 3rd.

Mike Mignola (Hellboy) Monkey With a Gun by Bigshot Toyworks

Based on the artwork of the same name by renowned illustrator Mike Mignola (creator of the Hellboy comics), Monkey with a Gun has been faithfully translated into three dimensions by the team at Bigshot Toyworks.

Standing 9.5 inches tall, this resin sculpture will be produced in limited numbers. Preorder customers receive a free, signed Mike Mignola Monkey with a Gun print with their order. Monkey with a Gun retails for $150 each and is scheduled to ship to customers in Q1 of 2015. Preorders are available now in the Bigshot Toyshop.

The Monkey with a Gun piece is the next self-produced figure by Bigshot Toyworks, following the Martin Hsu Miya-San figure and the Little Maddie figure.

Bigshot Toyworks is an award-winning creative shop with a focus on the design, development, and production of unique characters, illustrations, toys and art objects. Their work can be seen in national print, and TV advertising campaigns, toy stores, and art galleries around the world.
With roots deep in industrial design, toy design, digital sculpting and very close project management, the international team of designers and artisans at Bigshot has a unique ability to create incredibly vivid and detailed works of art that closely represent the heart, soul and vision of their creative partners. Unique understanding of design, a fine tuned development process and the endless drive to pull off the impossible are the driving force behind the studio.

Klim Kozinevich is the Bigshot at Bigshot, with nearly 20 years of experience in character-based product design, and the entertainment industry. From developing mascot characters, hand-sculpting prototypes to overseeing production of best-selling toys for mass market, Klim has worked and innovated in every area of the industry. At Bigshot, Klim is the creative lead and oversees all character design and development. As the heart and soul of Bigshot Toyworks, it is Klim’s unique vision and undeniable talents that have provided the company with its reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.

LINKS:
Bigshot Toyworks website:
http://bigshottoyworks.com

Bigshot Toyshop:
http://bigshottoyshop.com

Monkey with a Gun direct link:
http://bigshottoyshop.com/collections/bigshot-toyworks/products/monkey-with-a-gun-sculpture-by-mike-mignola

Mike Mignola website:
http://www.artofmikemignola.com

Dark Horse Comics Announces March 22nd to be Hellboy Day in Celebrating 20 Years

March 22 marks the twentieth anniversary of Mike Mignola’s career-defining release of Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1. After the character’s somewhat humble beginnings in an eight-page feature in Dark Horse’s San Diego Comic-Con Comics special, Seed of Destruction would begin the long life of the beloved “beast of the apocalypse.”

In December, Dark Horse announced March 22, 2014, would be Hellboy Day, with events happening in comic shops around the world!

In addition to a slew of exclusive giveaways, Dark Horse has produced an all-new sampler comic featuring two classic Mignola tales, “The Ghoul” and “Another Day at the Office,” as well as two new stories by Mignola, Fábio Moon, and R. Sikoryak!

Additionally, as part of this special promotion, participating retailers were entered to win an original piece of art from Mike Mignola. This special honor goes to Hot Comics and Collectibles in New Hope, Minnesota!

Look for the Hellboy: The First 20 Years hardcover collection, on sale in comic shops everywhere on March 19! This deluxe oversized hardcover presents Mignola’s favorite covers and illustrations in gallery style, from his first drawing of Hellboy through twenty years of publishing.

See below for the list of stores hosting signings and events with the creators currently working in the Hellboy universe! Check the Dark Horse NewsFeed for a complete list of stores participating in this special anniversary celebration!

HELLBOY DAY EVENTS—Saturday, March 22, 2014

1. Mike Mignola—Meltdown Comics—Los Angeles, CA

2 p.m.

Meltdown Comics

7522 Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 851-7223

Facebook Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/604965422917272/

2. Tyler Crook, Dave Stewart & Scott Allie—TFAW—Portland, OR

7 p.m.–10 p.m.

Things From Another World—Portland Location

2916 NE Broadway Street
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 284-4693

Facebook Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/517966264988958/?previousaction=join&source=1

3. Duncan Fegredo, Laurence Campbell & Mick McMahon—Gosh! Comics—London, England

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Gosh! Comics

1 Berwick Street
London W1F 0DR

+44 20 7636 1011

Facebook Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/663075443731579/?fref=ts

British Comics Month Blog Post:

http://www.goshlondon.com/2014/02/gosh-presents-british-comics-month/

4. Art Baltazar—Aw Yeah Comics—Skokie, IL

Aw Yeah Comics

4933 Oakton Street

Skokie, IL 60077

(847) 423-2916

Facebook Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/635908639791454/?previousaction=maybe&source=1

5. Franco Aureliani—Midtown Comics—New York, NY

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Midtown Comics—Downtown Location

64 Fulton Street

New York, NY 10038
(212) 302-8192

Facebook Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/440353906097223/

Midtown Comics Blog:

http://blog.midtowncomics.com/ai1ec_event/hellboy-day-signing-itty-bitty-hellboy-artist-franco/?instance_id

6. Tonci Zonjic—The Beguiling—Toronto, ON, Canada

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

The Beguiling Books & Art

601 Markham Street

Toronto, ON M6G 2L7

+1 416-533-9168

Facebook Events Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/587874404633938/

The Beguiling Website:

http://www.beguilingbooksandart.com/hellboy-day-the-beguiling-w-tonci-zonjic-lobster-johnson-artist/

7. Sebastián & Max Fiumara—Moebius Liceo—Buenos Aires, Argentina

5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Moebius Liceo

Av. Santa Fe 2729

Local 13 P. Baja

1425 Buenos Aires

+54 11 4866 6960

Facebook Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/265174783659681/

8. Fábio Moon—Quanta Academia de Artes—São Paulo, Brazil

Quanta Academia de Artes

Rua Dr. José de Queirós Aranha, 246

Vila Mariana

São Paulo 04106-061

+55 11 3214-0553

Facebook Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/426855620794323/?source=1

Dark Horse Announces Hellboy 20th Anniversary Celebration

March 2014 marks the twentieth anniversary of Mike Mignola’s career-defining release of Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1. After the character’s somewhat humble beginnings as an eight-page feature in Dark Horse’s San Diego Comic Con Comics special, Seed of Destruction would begin the long life of the beloved “beast of the apocalypse.”

To celebrate, Dark Horse is proclaiming March 22, 2014 as “Hellboy Day,” with events happening in comic shops around the country! Dark Horse is inviting our retail partners to celebrate with us, by offering up exclusive promotional materials, as well as ordering discounts on all Hellboy and BPRD backlist titles.

Additionally, Dark Horse will produce an all-new sampler comic featuring two classic Mignola tales: “The Ghoul” and “Another Day at The Office,” as well as two new stories by Mignola, Fabio Moon, and R. Sikoryak!

Dark Horse is also pleased to announce that Meltdown Comics and Collectibles in West Hollywood, CA will be hosting Mike Mignola on March 22! Look for more details to come on the event.

Fans: make sure to tell your retailer you want your local store to participate in this awesome celebration today! Retailers: look for the March dated issue of PREVIEWS for details on participation levels, as well as promotional support being offered by Dark Horse for the event!

Additionally, look for the 20 Years of Hellboy hardcover collection, on sale in comic shops everywhere on March 19! This deluxe oversized hardcover presents Mignola's favorite covers and illustrations in gallery style, from his first drawing of the character through twenty years of publishing.

Skelton Crew Studio Reveals Hellboy/B.P.R.D. Artifact Archive Collection

Skelton Crew Studio announced back in December that they would be creating Hellboy/B.P.R.D. an Artifact Archive Collection and the time has come where they have unveiled a couple of amazing pieces. 

The first piece is from Mike Mignola's Hellboy pages, Bog Roosh's Nail. Bog Roosh's Nail is now available for pre-order through Skelton Crew Studio's store.

The Bog Roosh's Nail is torn from the pages of Mike Mignola's iconic "Hellboy," published by Dark Horse Entertainment. This officially licensed replica measures approx. 3.75-inches long.

 

Cast in antique Roman gold-plated pewter, it's carefully packed in an Artifact Archive inner and outer box with a hand numbered tag, one of 5,000.

The nail contains some sharp edges. It's a collectible, not intended for children.

Sculpted by Israel Skelton.

 Not guaranteed to help you breathe underwater. Don't even try.

Made in the USA

*** THE FIRST 400 NAILS WILL BE SIGNED BY ISRAEL SKELTON. THIS NOTE WILL DISAPPEAR ONCE THE FIRST 400 HAVE BEEN SOLD.

Aw Yeah Comics and Tiny Titans Creators Take On Mike Mignola's Hellboy

Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani have created quite a stir with their work on some of the most fun and ageless comics of all time. They won an Eisner for Tiny Titans, their treatment of DC Comics’ Teen Titans, and their recent Kickstarter campaign for their Aw Yeah Comics series surpassed its goal in record time.

Now, this dynamic duo takes on Dark Horse’s best-known character, Mike Mignola’s Hellboy, in an all-new comics series, Itty Bitty Hellboy!

A ghost named Rasputin has been spotted. And Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. are going to find out what’s he up to. Who is Hellboy, anyway? Why does he have such a big hand, and what is it used for? Who’s weirder, he or his friends? What is the B.P.R.D.? And what does chicken soup have to do with all of it? All this and more will be answered in the debut issue, where BIG things happen to Itty Bitty Hellboy!

“Itty Bitty HELLBOY! WOW! Such awesomeness! I haven’t screamed so much AW YEAH SHOUTOUTS in all my life! It is truly an honor to be the next creative team to add to the HELLBOY saga! I have been a fan of Mike Mignola since Hellboy’s early days at Dark Horse LEGENDS! It’s true. Can’t wait! Itty Bitty has never been so HUGE! AW YEAH HELLBOY!” said Art Baltazar, famous cartoonist.

“We get to work on HELLBOY? HELL YEAH!” exclaimed Franco Aureliani. “One of the most iconic characters in all of comics, and we get to bring our own style and story to it! Truly a dream come true! We’re big fans! Itty Bitty Hellboy is going to be a lot of fun . . . and we get to actually say HELL(BOY)!”

“Given the recent developments in Hellboy’s life—falling in love, discovering that he’s the rightful king of England, having his heart torn out and dropped into hell—this is clearly the next logical step in his evolution,” said Hellboy creator Mike Mignola.

For more information, check out the exclusive interview with Art & Franco on Nerdist News!

Itty Bitty Hellboy #1 arrives on shelves at your local comic shop on August 28!

Toy2R and Dark Horse Partner to Create LE Hellboy Mini Qee Vinyl Toys

At this year’s International Toy Fair, Dark Horse revealed what is sure to be one of the year’s most-talked-about toy releases! Hong Kong’s innovative designer-toy company Toy2R will produce a new range of 5” vinyl figures in their popular “Mini-Qee” format, putting their unique design spin on Mike Mignola’s popular Hellboy character. 

Mike Mignola’s Hellboy has emerged as one of the classic comic book characters of the modern day, spawning a successful series of graphic novels, motion pictures, animation, interactive games, and toy lines. Excitement around this character is at an all-time high, as Mignola takes him back to whence he came in the smash-hit series Hellboy in Hell, currently in its third issue.

Raymond Choy’s Toy2R is recognized as being among the first companies to explore the potential of the designer/art toy movement since their arrival in 1995. Choy managed to turn his passion for collectible toys into an internationally known company, which today continues to push the boundaries of product design, art, and graphics.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be involved in this program,” Dark Horse Product Development head David Scroggy said. “We have worked with Toy2R for many years, and to see their fun take on Hellboy is a thrill. These vinyl figures will be in very tight edition quantities, so we expect a quick sellout of most of the variants.”

Toy2R’s trademark Qee format gives Hellboy a new look, altering his appearance in several ways, all of which were personally approved by Mignola. The results have already gotten comics fans and toy collectors alike talking, after they were revealed on Tomopop last week. All three were  on display at the Dark Horse exhibit booth at this year’s Toy Fair at the Jacob Javits Center.

Dark Horse Comics is the exclusive North American distributor of the Hellboy Mini-Qee line and will handle sales to the specialty market in Europe and other territories. Toy2R will be the exclusive sales entity to Asian territories.

Slated for release in July 2013, the figures will be produced in various limited edition sizes, all with a retail price of $19.99.

Hellboy in Hell #1 Sells Out

Retailers around the country are sold out of the critically acclaimed first issue of Hellboy in Hell.

In response, Dark Horse is reprinting the acclaimed first issue. The reprint is available for reorder now, with an on-sale date of January 30, just 1 week before Hellboy in Hell #3 goes on sale. 

 

After saving the world in The Storm and The Fury, but sacrificing himself and Great Britain, Hellboy is dead, cast into Hell, where he finds many familiar faces, and a throne that awaits him. After several years away, Mike Mignola returns to write and draw Hellboy's ongoing story. It's a tale only Mignola could tell, as more of Hellboy's secrets are at last revealed, in the most bizarre depiction of Hell you've ever seen.

 

Hellboy in Hell #2 arrives on sale next week (January 2^nd) at fine retailers everywhere.

Mike Mignola and Skelton Crew Studio Announce the Hellboy Artifact Archive Collection

The Apocalypse is here, get your gear.

Mike Mignola and Skelton Crew Studio LLC are excited to announce an exclusive license agreement to create the Artifact Archive Collection, limited edition prop replicas spanning the “Hellboy” and “B.P.R.D.” universe.

 

“I’m approaching these as pieces that would have been in the pouches of Hellboy’s belt or picked up in B.P.R.D. members’ travels,” said Israel Skelton, the owner of Skelton Crew Studio. “The possibilities are almost endless and so awesome.”

Upcoming replicas include the Elf Shot from “Hellboy: The Wild Hunt,” Bishop Zrinyi’s Button from “Hellboy: In the Chapel of Moloch” and the Bog Roosh’s Nail from “Hellboy: The Third Wish.” The first release is planned for winter 2013.

“I’m a huge fan of Mike’s and I’ve wanted to build these pieces for myself for a while,” said Skelton. “He is a legend in the industry and a chance to work with Mike and on this property is such an honor.”

Mignola has been crafting the Hellboy universe for almost 20 years. Mignola and “Hellboy,” published by Dark Horse, have been recognized by prestigious Eisner, Harvey and Eagle awards.

His latest work, “Hellboy in Hell,” debuted earlier this month.

“I’m very excited about this,” Mignola said.

Skelton Crew Studio, a sculpting house in rural Maine, has built a name for quality, detailed collectibles since 2009. It’s already the exclusive home to 1:1 replicas for the Eisner-winning comics “Locke & Key,” published by IDW Publishing, “Mouse Guard,” published by Archaia Entertainment and “CHEW,” published by Image.

The studio has been featured on G4, and in Wizard and MTV Geek online, and last Christmas made The Onion’s A.V. Club’s pop culture gift guide. Its latest release is a Black Axe pewter replica from “Mouse Guard.”

Check the studio’s website, www.skeltoncrewstudio.com, for prototype shots and more release details on the Artifact Archive Collection in coming months.

“This year has been amazing and I couldn’t wrap 2012 in a better way,” said Skelton. “The world can’t end now — we have too much work to do.”



Mike Mignola is Coming to Phoenix Comicon 2013

Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce Mike Mignola, Greg Capullo, and Neal Adams will be attending Comicon 2013.

Mike Mignola is best known as the creator of the popular series Hellboy. He has worked on many comic series including Daredevil, The Incredible Hulk and Illustrated the iconic cover of Batman: A Death in the Family.

Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture experience of the southwest. Comicon is presenting guests and programming for hobbyists by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, tv, and gaming industries. Entering its eleventh year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 40,000 attendees to its May 23-26, 2013 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency in Downtown Phoenix.

For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com.

Hellboy vs. The Aztec Mummy!

Direct from Dark Horse...

HELLBOY RETURNS IN

HELLBOY VS. THE AZTEC MUMMY!

FOLLOWING THE SHOCKING CONCLUSION OF

HELLBOY: THE FURY, HELLBOY GOES BACK TO MEXICO

IN DARK HORSE PRESENTS #7!

MILWAUKIE, OR–AUGUST 17– While fans mourn the loss of Hellboy in the tragic ending of Hellboy: The Fury last week, Dark Horse is incredibly pleased to announce that the big guy returns with an all-new 8 page story in Dark Horse Presents #7.