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The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense and their new team leader, a former corpse himself, moves into their new headquarters only to unearth a gigantic long-buried secret involving United States government covert experiments and Nazi scientists. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola teams with artist Guy Davis and co-writer John Arcudi to carve out a bold new direction for the B.P.R.D., while Abe Sapien, still reeling from the revelation of his former life as a Victorian scientist, meets his long-dead wife in their crumbling home by the sea. The strangest team book in comics gets weirder with this tale of the walking dead, madness, the Spear of Destiny, and a monstrous gateway to heaven.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
An enjoyable addition to my Hellboy library
4 Sep 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have actually been avoiding these BPRD books for a while now, because initially I had been turned off by the lack of Mignola art. I also remember looking through one of the books and not caring for Guy Davis' style. I recently flipped through a BPRD book at a Borders, though, and realized that I've been depriving myself of something I'd actually really enjoy.
I like this book quite a bit. Guy Davis' art has really grown on me. In fact, I think it's great stuff. It serves the story very well. His renditions of Mignola's characters and stories achieve just the right feeling, that of horror mixed with humor mixed with pulp. The writing, too, holds that balance at the same level as the art.
The story concerns the BPRD moving their headquarters to an abandoned military research facility in Colorado. Once there, they encounter crazy Nazi/ghostly/paranormal weirdness, of course. There are some great moments of humor and horror as the story unfolds. One such moment involves Ben, the new team leader, ordering Roger to put on some pants, then changing his mind when he sees the result of his order. Roger is also mystified throughout by everyone's insistence that he should have a gun. Johann, at one point, finds this awesome looking 40's style machine/weapon that he straps to his back to fight an "angel," and the image is one of my favorite illustrations from the book.
There is also a secondary story about Abe Sapien's past. It's ok, but it is sort of distracting from the main story. It takes a long time to get where it's going, which is not that climactic once it's there. It feels like it should have been a standalone section in one of Mignola's Hellboy books rather than a back-up in a BPRD book.
I love the new characters Johann and Ben. Johann adds more good weirdness and Ben's personality hits off the other characters in interesting ways. I'm looking forward to finding more out about each of them.
Another reviewer mentioned that Roger's personality seems a bit different from his outings in the pages of Hellboy. I agree with that, but I don't think the change is a bad one. It actually adds another layer to the team dynamic, and it's not so far off from Roger's previous depictions so as to be jarring.
I will definitely be picking up more of these books, provided that this creative team is still involved. I'm partial to consistent creative teams, and since book 3 on is all Davis, Arcudi, and Mignola, it looks like those will be the ones I collect.
I like this book quite a bit. Guy Davis' art has really grown on me. In fact, I think it's great stuff. It serves the story very well. His renditions of Mignola's characters and stories achieve just the right feeling, that of horror mixed with humor mixed with pulp. The writing, too, holds that balance at the same level as the art.
The story concerns the BPRD moving their headquarters to an abandoned military research facility in Colorado. Once there, they encounter crazy Nazi/ghostly/paranormal weirdness, of course. There are some great moments of humor and horror as the story unfolds. One such moment involves Ben, the new team leader, ordering Roger to put on some pants, then changing his mind when he sees the result of his order. Roger is also mystified throughout by everyone's insistence that he should have a gun. Johann, at one point, finds this awesome looking 40's style machine/weapon that he straps to his back to fight an "angel," and the image is one of my favorite illustrations from the book.
There is also a secondary story about Abe Sapien's past. It's ok, but it is sort of distracting from the main story. It takes a long time to get where it's going, which is not that climactic once it's there. It feels like it should have been a standalone section in one of Mignola's Hellboy books rather than a back-up in a BPRD book.
I love the new characters Johann and Ben. Johann adds more good weirdness and Ben's personality hits off the other characters in interesting ways. I'm looking forward to finding more out about each of them.
Another reviewer mentioned that Roger's personality seems a bit different from his outings in the pages of Hellboy. I agree with that, but I don't think the change is a bad one. It actually adds another layer to the team dynamic, and it's not so far off from Roger's previous depictions so as to be jarring.
I will definitely be picking up more of these books, provided that this creative team is still involved. I'm partial to consistent creative teams, and since book 3 on is all Davis, Arcudi, and Mignola, it looks like those will be the ones I collect.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Lots of fun, albeit with some reservations
28 Nov 2005
Format:Paperback
This was one of those "oh my goodness, I didn't know this was out" moments in the store. I hardly ever do impulse buying of _anything_, but well - I'm glad I brought this one home.
The art style is noticeably different from Mignola's classic work, but still quite eyeworthy. Spoilers ahoy!
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The views of the long-abandoned home of Langdon Caul were fascinating, from a purely draftsmanship point of view. Something about it reminded me powerfully of parts of "In the Mouth of Madness", which was both disquieting and very satisfying. The paralleling of the storylines - Abe's quest and the team's difficulties in the sub-basement - was very well handled. The characterization of the unfortunate Gunter was
enjoyable. Having all this brouhaha happening, not in some remote fastness, but under the BPRD's new headquarters, was
an inspired choice.
Another thing I liked is how the new character - 'Captain Zombie'- is introduced. We don't get a whole bellyful of exposition and flashback - just quick and to the point,
leaving the tantalizing possibility of finding out more about this guy in future stories.
My only real quibble is the characterization of Roger in this story. He's something of a _naif_, yes, and unfamiliar with the ways of the world (five centuries dormant in a cellar can do that to you) but in this he's portrayed as essentially childlike - which is NOT how I'm used to seeing him.
All in all, a great addition to my growing library of Hellboyiana.
The art style is noticeably different from Mignola's classic work, but still quite eyeworthy. Spoilers ahoy!
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The views of the long-abandoned home of Langdon Caul were fascinating, from a purely draftsmanship point of view. Something about it reminded me powerfully of parts of "In the Mouth of Madness", which was both disquieting and very satisfying. The paralleling of the storylines - Abe's quest and the team's difficulties in the sub-basement - was very well handled. The characterization of the unfortunate Gunter was
enjoyable. Having all this brouhaha happening, not in some remote fastness, but under the BPRD's new headquarters, was
an inspired choice.
Another thing I liked is how the new character - 'Captain Zombie'- is introduced. We don't get a whole bellyful of exposition and flashback - just quick and to the point,
leaving the tantalizing possibility of finding out more about this guy in future stories.
My only real quibble is the characterization of Roger in this story. He's something of a _naif_, yes, and unfamiliar with the ways of the world (five centuries dormant in a cellar can do that to you) but in this he's portrayed as essentially childlike - which is NOT how I'm used to seeing him.
All in all, a great addition to my growing library of Hellboyiana.
The Dead
21 May 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Pretty typical work from Mignola and Co. Which is to say it's excellent as always. In this volume, Abe learns more about his mysterious past and gets lucky with a corpse bride. Ben Daimio, an ex-military man who won't stay dead, joins the team and makes Liz cranky. The Bureau moves into a new headquarters, and of course, the place is haunted. Johann gets possessed. Roger gets pants. Guy Davis' art is seriously ugly, but somehow it fits. It should be a major distraction, but it's not. "Hellboy" and "B.P.R.D." are among the best comix being created. Scary, funny and all around enjoyable.
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