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Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction (Hellboy, #1)

Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction (Hellboy, #1) book cover
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Comics & Graphic Novels Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy Horror Fiction

by Mike Mignola, John Byrne

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4.11 (48.5K ratings)
calendar_today 1994
description 128 pages

Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola, John Byrne holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 48.5K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 128 pages.

About Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction

Dark Horse presents new editions of the entire Hellboy line with new covers, beginning with Seed of Destruction, the basis of director Guillermo del Toro's blockbuster films. Hellboy is one of the most celebrated comics series in recent years. The ultimate artists' artist and a great storyteller whose work is in turns haunting, hilarious, and spellbinding. Mike Mignola has won numerous awards in the comics industry and beyond. When strangeness threatens to engulf the world, a strange man will come to save it. Sent to investigate a mystery with supernatural overtones, Hellboy discovers the secrets of his own origins, and his link to the Nazi occultists who promised Hitler a final solution in the form of a demonic avatar." ... Hellboy is a brilliant example of how to elevate the comic of the future to a higher literary level while achieving a higher pitch of excitement." --Robert Bloch, from his introduction

Detail Value
Author Mike Mignola, John Byrne
Published 1994
Pages 128
Genres Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Horror, Fiction
Average Rating 4.11 / 5.00
Total Ratings 48,485

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.1
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48.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.11, Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.20, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.11
This Book
4.20
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction?

Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction worth reading?

Based on 48.5K reader ratings, Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction?

Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction has 128 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction?

Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction was written by Mike Mignola, John Byrne. It was first published in 1994.

What is the ISBN for Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction?

The ISBN-13 for Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction is 9781593070950.0.

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