HELLBOY #1 Cover

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Felix Lu
# Member Since 2024
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HELLBOY #1 Cover

Artwork Added to Gallery on 3/22/2024 1:28:00 PM

Art Details:

Title:	HELLBOY #1 Cover
Artist:	Mike Mignola (All)
Art Type:	Cover
Media Type:	Pen and Ink

On this date 30 years ago, Mike Mignola�s HELLBOY #1 was released to the world. Hellboy�s wild introduction in NEXT MEN #21 set the stage (and tone) for his own series, when he would become fully realized. SEED OF DESTRUCTION is also where the Mignolaverse truly began. On this date 30 years ago, I traded a box of prime back issues for shop credit to a newly opened neighborhood store desperate for inventory. Like an undisciplined lottery winner, I went to town that day and grabbed pretty much everything off the stands. This issue, though, stood out. I had enjoyed Mignola�s Marvel art, and would have gotten it just based off that. But this cover was different; it beckoned with the promise of new discovery. It did not disappoint. To say the least. The store would fold shortly after and I didn�t get to spend all that credit, but I still have that copy! Happy 30th anniversary to Mike Mignola�s signature creation and contribution to the comics medium.

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Eelco V
# Member Since 2004
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Wow!

Mark V
# Member Since 2021
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Posted on 3/22/2024

My first thought: "Is this what I think it is?" And then it was. Fantastic. Thanks for sharing this piece of art that ushered in a new era for both Mignola and comics fans.

Amir E
# Member Since 2020
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Posted on 3/22/2024

A monster piece. Congrats Felix!

Peter Sullivan
# Member Since 2006
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Posted on 3/22/2024

I still have my copy of the original comic too but to have the original art would be better.

George H
# Member Since 2009
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Wow, an epic piece of Mignola and Hellboy history! And do I spy some Art Adams bonus art on there too?!

Danny Hoskins
# Member Since 2021
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Very cool!! Congrats!!

Chris K.
# Member Since 2008
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Posted on 3/22/2024

A thing of beauty, Felix! Thank you for sharing!

Gerry Turnbull
# Member Since 2005
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Wonderful ! A treasure

Comic Art Channel
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Posted on 3/22/2024

This is unbelievable. Too f-in good!

Abraham Martinez
# Member Since 2014
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Posted on 3/22/2024

one word.....WOW!!!

Jason G
# Member Since 2015
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Unbelievable! A true grail to many! What a piece!

Justin Porter
# Member Since 2003
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Bad @$$!

Stephen F
# Member Since 2005
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Is there a better compliment than "baller?" If there is, you deserve it. Absolutely tremendous. Congrats!

Dan P
# Member Since 2009
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Posted on 3/22/2024

What!?! I'm speechless...

Rick W
# Member Since 2017
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Astounding!

David Kwock
# Member Since 2012
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Amazing piece of History! Major congrats!

artless artmore
# Member Since 2013
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1 - Posted on 3/22/2024

No way! Iconic to the extreme. Maybe the most significant indie intro cover in Western comics

James S
# Member Since 2017
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Posted on 3/22/2024

It's hard for an individual piece to stand out in your tremendous collection, but wow this does!

Peter Venkman
# Member Since 2003
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Posted on 3/22/2024

No way !!!!!!

Yo Kuri
# Member Since 2019
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Posted on 3/22/2024

Incredible!!!

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