So after getting my hands on The Hellboy Board Game from Mantic Games, I’ve been on a bit of a Hellboy hype train. From painting a Hellboy Bust to trying to dig out my old B.P.R.D. collection, nothing is off limits. As a result, seeing a new Hellboy release this week which seems to be a huge variation from the normal art and writing style (but still featuring established talent) definitely had me curious. So here we are today with Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land #1. Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writer: Mike Mignola, Thomas Sniegoski Artist: Craig Rousseau Letterer: Clem Robins Colourist: Dave Stewart Cover Artist: Matt Smith Release Date: 17th February 2021 Before we even get to the contents, it’s worth mentioning the wonderful cover by Matt Smith, featuring a strikingly bright colour palette. The cover is a beautiful overemphasis of retro monster cinema, and I am living for it. The bright colours and joyful tones provide a fantastic diversion from the traditional Dark Horse Hellboy series. The linework and character designs are very similar to other Hellboy series, but with a funhouse filter over it. The energy from the art spills into the narrative, giving the story a [...]