Hellboy Animated GN Series (2007 Dark Horse Digest) comic books 2005-2007

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Black Wedding!" Coinciding with the DVD release of the first Hellboy animated film, Hellboy Animated Volume 1: The Black Wedding brings the animated version of the character full circle, to the comics pages, in these two original tales. In the lead feature, 'The Black Wedding,' written by Jim Pascoe (Kim Possible, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and drawn by Rick Lacy (Venture Brothers), Liz Sherman is kidnapped by an ancient cult, dragging the entire Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense into a horrifying tale of witchcraft and possession. Hellboy Animated co-creator Tad Stones and Fabio Laguna (X-Men Unlimited) team up in 'Pyramid of Death,' in which radio hero Lobster Johnson inspires a young Hellboy to inflict some imaginary justice of his own. With a cover by Jeff Matsuda (producer/art director of Batman) and a pinup by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, this book is the perfect bridge between the comics and cartoon worlds of the World's Greatest Paranormal Detective. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $6.95.

DVD Edition (This Edition came in a special pack with an animated DVD movie) - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Black Wedding!" Coinciding with the DVD release of the first Hellboy animated film, Hellboy Animated Volume 1: The Black Wedding brings the animated version of the character full circle, to the comics pages, in these two original tales. In the lead feature, 'The Black Wedding,' written by Jim Pascoe (Kim Possible, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and drawn by Rick Lacy (Venture Brothers), Liz Sherman is kidnapped by an ancient cult, dragging the entire Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense into a horrifying tale of witchcraft and possession. Hellboy Animated co-creator Tad Stones and Fabio Laguna (X-Men Unlimited) team up in 'Pyramid of Death,' in which radio hero Lobster Johnson inspires a young Hellboy to inflict some imaginary justice of his own. With a cover by Jeff Matsuda (producer/art director of Batman) and a pinup by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, this book is the perfect bridge between the comics and cartoon worlds of the World's Greatest Paranormal Detective. Softcover (with protective case), 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., full color. NOTE: DVD NOT included

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Judgement Bell!" Written by Jim Pascoe (Kim Possible, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Tad Stones. Art by Rick Lacy and Tad Stones. Cover by Eric Powell. A figure from Dr. Broom's past wreaks havoc on the children of a small Polish village. And, in a backup story written and drawn by Hellboy Animated creator Tad Stones, a young Hellboy is once again stirred to heroism by the radio adventures of Lobster Johnson. With a cover by Eisner award-winning Goon creator Eric Powell and an original pinup by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, this book is the perfect bridge between the comics and cartoon worlds of the World's Greatest Paranormal Detective. ? The second Hellboy Animated DVD Blood and Iron is set to release in May 2007 and will include a custom Hellboy comic from Dark Horse and features a cover from Goon creator, Eric Powell! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Menagerie!" Written by Jason Hall and Nate Piekos. Art by Rick Lacy and Fabio Laguna. Cover by Humberto Ramos. First in 'The Menagerie,' written by Jason Hall (Beware the Creeper, Pistolwhip) and drawn by Rick Lacy (Venture Brothers), a dull trip to a conference turns into a deadly adventure when a mythical menagerie from ancient Europe appears in the Amazon rainforest. Then, writer Nate Piekos (Atland) and artist Fabio Laguna (X-Men Unlimited) teach Abe Sapien a valuable lesson about silver lining in 'Small Victories.' ? With engaging stories and dynamic artwork, this series is the perfect bridge between the comics and cartoon worlds of the World's Greatest Paranormal Detective. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $6.95.