Dark Horse Comics has announced Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood, a two-issue miniseries from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and French artist Cyrille Pomès, with colors by longtime Mignola collaborator Dave Stewart. The series marks Pomès’ debut in the Hellboy Universe.
The story is set after the death of Satan and the fall of Pandemonium, as chronicled in Hellboy in Hell #8, with Hellboy intervening when he sees a young woman being chased by winged beasts amid a demonic uprising.
“Yes, I too thought Hellboy in Hell was a closed book—But a while back I discovered the work of Cyrille Pomés and instantly fell in love with it,” Mignola said. “We actually met and when he said he’d like to do a Hellboy story, well, how could I say no to that? I still had half an idea for a Hell story rattling around in my head and invited him to flesh that out, so now what you have is a true collaboration on the story and his absolutely wonderful art and storytelling. I’m so happy to introduce this guy to the American comic book audience.”
The original Hellboy in Hell ran from 2012 to 2016, revealing the truth about Hellboy’s origins and serving as the conclusion to his story. Mignola has described the new series as a true collaboration, with Pomès contributing to the story as well as the art.
Pomès, whose work includes Moon and 6,000 Miles to Freedom, will draw and letter the two-issue series. Dave Stewart will color it.
“When I first saw compliments from a certain Mike Mignola appearing on some of my Facebook posts, I thought it was a joke—or a namesake. But it really was the artist whose early work had such a profound impact on me as a teenager, and whose evolution I’ve followed with awe ever since,” Pomés said. “During a trip to the States, I made a stop in Los Angeles where Mike was living at the time and took a chance: would he like to write a script for me featuring his legendary Hellboy? His response still resonates with me today: ‘It would be an honor.’”
Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood #1 arrives in stores Oct. 7.