(07-24-2013, 10:19 PM)Uther Wrote:(07-01-2013, 01:30 AM)Bea Wrote: Hellboy.Â
While looking for a new comic series to read, I remembered this thread. I picked up the first two Hellboy TPBs the other day after work, because of all the talk of it being inspired by Lovecraft. I loved it. Great series. Can't wait to read more. The art, the writing, and the themes are fantastic. I used to dismiss Hellboy as a one-dimensional series that appeals to pre-teens who listen to too much Iron Maiden. What I found was quite the opposite. It's very Lovecraftian, while being uniquely its own entity at the same time. The characters have depth, the stories keep you guessing, and the humor is tasteful and befitting of the circumstances. Outstanding read.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Just saw this and I'm totally stoked that you gave it a shot and liked it. Like I said, it's had a huge influence on my media intake as a whole, seeing that I got into it fairly young. I just love paranormal investigation stuff, with some dry humor, and Lovecraftian tones splashed in.
I still need like 1 or 2 books to complete my master Hellboy collection, though.
