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DescriptionOn this date 30 years ago, Mike Mignola’s HELLBOY #1 was released to the world.Hellboy’s wild introduction in NEXT MEN #21 set the stage (and tone) for his own series, when he would become fully realized. SEED OF DESTRUCTION is also where the Mignolaverse truly began. On this date 30 years ago, I traded a box of prime back issues for shop credit to a newly opened neighborhood store desperate for inventory. Like an undisciplined lottery winner, I went to town that day and grabbed pretty much everything off the stands. This issue, though, stood out. I had enjoyed Mignola’s Marvel art, and would have gotten it just based off that. But this cover was different; it beckoned with the promise of new discovery. It did not disappoint. To say the least. The store would fold shortly after and I didn’t get to spend all that credit, but I still have that copy! Happy 30th anniversary to Mike Mignola’s signature creation and contribution to the comics medium. Social/Sharing |
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Mark V 
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
My first thought: "Is this what I think it is?" And then it was. Fantastic. Thanks for sharing this piece of art that ushered in a new era for both Mignola and comics fans.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
I still have my copy of the original comic too but to have the original art would be better.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Wow, an epic piece of Mignola and Hellboy history! And do I spy some Art Adams bonus art on there too?!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
George H wrote:
Wow, an epic piece of Mignola and Hellboy history! And do I spy some Art Adams bonus art on there too?!
Amazing!
Stephen F
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Is there a better compliment than "baller?" If there is, you deserve it. Absolutely tremendous. Congrats!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
2 - Posted on 3/22/2024
No way! Iconic to the extreme. Maybe the most significant indie intro cover in Western comics
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
It's hard for an individual piece to stand out in your tremendous collection, but wow this does!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Unreal, man, whew. Obviously a super imporant book, to say the least, but regardless of that the image alone is outstanding...what a way to start a run. Big congrats, Felix!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
I forgot to say something sacreligious. The cover would have looked better without the small circular inclusion on the bottom right. Lol. Compositionally, I mean.
Reba Jacobs
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
It can't have been 30 years... What a truly wonderful piece Felix, how amazing it must be to see for real. Sorry about your lost shop credit all those years ago though ha ha.
Octavio d
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Very nice, congrats felix this is just flat out amazing.
Matt Dicke
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
WOW! so many questions. how where when??? I am going to assume you have had this for a LONG time or traded something magical for it. What an icon cover and probably one of if not the most imporant creator owned comics in the last 30 years. So Iconic, still have my original issue and signed by the man himself back in 94. Congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Wow! The cover to the first Hellboy? You've got to be kidding me! I can still remember reading that first issue and I never dreamed that it would become the origin of a comic book legend! Mike Mignola created something that most comic book artists and writers only dream of--A character that would live on long after them. It appears to me that Hellboy will do just that. He has become more than just a comic book character, he's a movie star! He's a legend! Phenomenal get, Felix, congrats!
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
You're not going to tell us how you acquired the cover?? There has to be a story there! And is the little Art Adams circle a stat or original art?
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
I got a taste for greats and the fate of Anung
Cover he murdered when it screamed “art drop"
'Cause Legend caught the bug
To get this was no choice
And listen to this demon man before they ban the voice
Ride the line to Destruction that you got
Mignola the first cover to run is the first to get art
Whoever said that what I say and portray is anniversary
Need to come pick it with Art’s Monkey for me
And find the black and crack the fact
They take that Seed back
'Cause they don't want destruct with that
There's too many covers to try to claim
If art collectors could get it, nobody would pay up for it
Appetite for Destruction
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Many congrats, Felix, on a simply stunning as well as landmark cover!
Simon Ma
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
No disrespect to Byrne's FF cover but this piece of history should be above that in number of comments for the day so how about one last push?
Prime-era Mignola. Congrats but how about the story behind its acquisition that it seems everyone is clamouring for?
D J
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Hell of a piece, Felix. This has to be the most iconic Hellboy image of all time.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
The art and its significance needs no words. You can't see me over here, but know that I am bowing respectfully toward you.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Super interesting. I've only had one piece of Mignola Hellboy art and strangely enough, the drawing was almost identical to this image. Supposedly it was done for a shirt design and when I do a side by side, there are subtle differences, but it's basically the same drawing (right down to the statuary). My piece was dated '93' in the signature box, but I don't see a date on this cover. Would be interesting to know which was drawn first. Anyway, congratulations on a truly historic piece of Mignola artwork. It's a great cover and probably my single favorite image of Hellboy.
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Seriously awesome piece Felix! Congrats as that is a piece of history and looks amazing!
Monty B
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/23/2024
WOW!!! Absolutely gorgeous and important cover...major congrats on acquiring this...
Victor Bracamontes
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 3/24/2024
You love to see it! One of my favorite hellboy covers!
Josh F
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 3/24/2024
Very nice piece of history! You can't get better Hellboy than this. Congrats Felix.
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/24/2024
Mignola and Adams' creations on the same cover - another museum piece for you!
Joao Antunes
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 3/24/2024
Oh my...once more super congrats are in order!
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/25/2024
Epic additon to your collection. As far as Mignola goes, there is no up from here!
brett feschuk
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/25/2024
to use a mignola stye onomatopoeia
BOOOOOOOOMMM!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/25/2024
I've been away from CAF for a few days, but the ripples that this post made across the collector-verse still made their way to me. Incredible. Thanks for sharing! Also, that's the Best Cover category for 2024 sorted...
R. Meza
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 3/26/2024
Wow! Wow! Wowzers! The "Hellboy cover" and Mignola, 'Nuff said!
Randall Glass
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/31/2024
Wow! I also remember buying this issue on the stands. Cool seeing a cover with the logo, the credits, and all the icons on it. It's complete! Rich inks around those flames. Congrats.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/8/2024
Baller, GRAIL, mic drop, ... pick your superlative - it applies here. Just an historic and monumental stunner, congrats!!
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 6/11/2024
Man oh man, what a piece! Incredible, thanks for posting!
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