Essential to the ongoing Hellboy mythology, Strange Places follows Hellboy after his leaving the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. His travels take him briefly to Africa, then for a two-year stint at the bottom of the ocean. At different times an ancient witch doctor, a giant fish woman, and the keeper of the secret history of the universe try to force Hellboy to either accept his role in the coming apocalypse, or have that role stolen from him. Weird undersea creatures and talking lions populate this turning-point adventure, which reveals secrets buried since Hellboy's very creation.
"One of the most forthcoming stories in the cannon - Good thing Mignola has the storytelling skill to back that up." - Rue Morgue magazine
"...through his visual craftsmanship and prose, Mignola transports the reader to another world. He is one of comic's true visionaries." - Chud.com
"This mini-series displays his spooky and funny and disquieting and always - always - controlled, magical storytelling." - Comics Buyer's Guide.
Hellboy: Strange Places is written and illustrated by Mike Mignola. It arrives on sale April 12 with a retail price of $17.95.