The upcoming Hellboy movie reboot features a new take on the character by actor David Harbour, and from what we’ve seen in the trailer and a few posters and heard from the SFX makeup designer, it’s clear he’s setting his Hellboy apart from that of Ron Perlman’s in the previous two films directed by Guillermo del Toro. While talking to IGN, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola (who is an executive producer and creative consultant on the reboot) highlighted what he saw as the key difference between the two performances.
“[David Harbour’s Hellboy is] a little bit more dramatic. There’s a different edge,” Mignola said. “[Ron Perlman] was very smooth as Hellboy, and there’s a whole different love interest vibe with Ron’s thing. Ron was almost playing this kind of old adolescent. And Harbour plays a grittier Hellboy, and a bit more explosive, emotionally. It’s hard to explain, but it is a very different take. The beauty is, both of them, in their own way, feel like Hellboy. It’s almost like they’re just tipped it in two different directions. There’s something much gnarlier about David’s Hellboy.”
(If you haven’t watched the new Hellboy trailer yet, check it out below.)
Whereas we met Perlman’s Hellboy at the onset of his career as a paranormal policeman, Harbour’s Hellboy has been around a lot longer, which speaks to why he’s a bit more world-weary and has a lot more attitude. The film is also adopting a key element of the comics where Hellboy is known to the public instead of the B.P.R.D. trying to cover up his existence.
“In the del Toro films, Hellboy is kind of penned up, and kept secret, and that is not what we have here [in the upcoming film]. This is truer to the comic, in that Hellboy’s been out in the world. He’s not a top-secret, hidden away guy. He’s an out-there-in-the-world, functioning, working adult. So you’ve got that working stiff, been there, done that vibe with Harbour, that you just couldn’t have with Ron because it was played so differently,” Mignola explained, also adding, “[With Harbour’s Hellboy] there’s a little bit more angsty, find-your-place-in-the-world, a frustration with his role.”
The Avengers Vol. 1 #223\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Ed Hannigan\r\n
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\r\nThe novel pairing of Ant-Man and Hawkeye alone makes for a pretty great image, but it\u0027s really the angle and use of perspective in this image that makes it stand out as one of the all-time great Avengers covers.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/25-1521555990260.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/25-1521555990260_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”02″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Green Lantern Vol. 2 #85\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Neal Adams\r\n
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\r\nSilver Age comic book readers had grown used to melodramatic covers that didn\u0027t always accurately represent the events within, but that wasn\u0027t the case with this cover. Neal Adams perfectly captures the gravity of this dark story as Green Arrow comes to terms with the fact that his own sidekick is a heroin addict. This image, as much as any other, represented the gradual shift towards more adult-oriented storytelling in superhero comics.”,”height”:927,”width”:600,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/24-1521555990260.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/24-1521555990260_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”03″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Silver Surfer Vol. 1 #4\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: John Buscema\r\n
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\r\nWhen it comes to covers depicting two heroes going toe-to-toe, it\u0027s hard to top this image of Silver Surfer rocketing towards the god of thunder. It really is the embodiment of the unstoppable force meeting the immovable object.”,”height”:1968,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/23-1521555990258.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/23-1521555990258_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”04″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Spawn #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Todd McFarlane\r\n
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\r\nSpawn #1 was truly the hottest book on the stands in late 1992. Its cover may not feature the most unique composition ever, but its dynamic, detailed rendition of the title hero has been burned into the minds of countless comic book readers, most of whom probably owned at least one copy.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/22-1521555990256.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/22-1521555990256_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”05″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Watchmen #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Dave Gibbons\r\n
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\r\nFew images in comics are more instantly recognizable than the Comedian\u0027s blood-stained smiley face pin. That\u0027s thanks in no small part to this cover, which turns what should be a happy image into an unsettling, blood-soaked taste of things to come.”,”height”:992,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/21-1521555990256.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/21-1521555990256_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”06″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Jim Steranko\r\n
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\r\nJim Steranko left a huge mark on the industry thanks to his Nick Fury work. This image in particular, with its dynamic rendition of the spy hero and the collage of trippy, black and white imagery in the background, remains Steranko\u0027s most enduring and frequently homaged work at Marvel.”,”height”:1968,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/20-1521555990252.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/20-1521555990252_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”07″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”The Avengers Vol. 1 #57\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: John Buscema\r\n
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\r\nThe Vision may be among the most beloved Avengers of all time now, but when he debuted he was a dire new threat to Earth\u0027s Mightiest Heroes. This image perfectly captures that quality, with Vision literally towering over his future teammates. “,”height”:1650,”width”:1073,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/19-1521555990250.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/19-1521555990250_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”08″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 1 #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird\r\n
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\r\nThe TMNT franchise is one of the greatest success stories of the \u002780s, starting life as an indie comic series before ballooning into one of the biggest pop culture franchises in the world. It\u0027s not hard to understand why after gazing at this cover, which blend the grittiness of Frank Miller\u0027s art with some truly bizarre and eye-popping character designs.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/18-1521555990248.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/18-1521555990248_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”09″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Batman: Harley Quinn #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Alex Ross\r\n
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\r\nThe late \u002790s saw Harley Quinn make the transition from animated villain to comic book mainstay. And during this time, no artist better captured the tragedy of Harley than painter Alex Ross, who depicted her dancing and embracing the Clown Prince of Crime. This cover proved so iconic that it was even recreated in 2016\u0027s Suicide Squad movie.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/17-1521555990246.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/17-1521555990246_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:10,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Amazing Fantasy Vol. 1 #15\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Jack Kirby\r\n
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\r\nSpider-Man is among the few Marvel icons not co-created by the legendary Jack Kirby. Even so, Kirby left his mark on the character by rendering the very first Spider-Man cover. This image has been the source of frequent homage in the decades since, both within the Spider-Man franchise and without.”,”height”:1968,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/16-1521555990246.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/16-1521555990246_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:11,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Detective Comics Vol. 1 #38\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Bob Kane\r\n
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\r\nDick Grayson sure knows how to make an entrance. This cover delivered a rousing welcome for Batman\u0027s new sidekick, in the process capturing the shift towards more lighthearted Batman stories at the time.”,”height”:952,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/14-1521555990240.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/14-1521555990240_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:12,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Spider-Man Vol. 1 #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Todd McFarlane\r\n
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\r\nBefore he created Spawn, Todd McFarlane became a comic book superstar through his work on the Spider-Man books. This cover captures McFarlane\u0027s distinctive approach as much as any, showcasing a powerful, even imposing Spidey lurking in a spider\u0027s web. “,”height”:1650,”width”:1087,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/15-1521555990242.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/15-1521555990242_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:13,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Uncanny X-Men #140\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: John Byrne\r\n
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\r\nThe \u0022Days of Future Past\u0022 storyline served as artist John Byrne\u0027s swan song on Uncanny X-Men. He really went out with a bang, particularly with this striking cover depicting an older Wolverine and Kitty Pryde making their final stand. The images of various other \u0022slain\u0022 and \u0022apprehended\u0022 X-Men only added to the story\u0027s mystique.”,”height”:922,”width”:600,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/13-1521555990238.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/13-1521555990238_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:14,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”The Flash Vol. 1 #123\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Carmine Infantino\r\n
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\r\nCrossovers are hardly anything new nowadays, but back in the \u002760s, the idea of two different versions of Flash joining forces was mind-boggling. Carmine Infantino captured the excitement for this Barry Allen\/Jay Garrick team-up with a cleverly framed image. The Flash TV series even paid homage to this image in its Season 2 premiere and marketing.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/12-1521555990236.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/12-1521555990236_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:15,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Iron Man Vol. 1 #128\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Bob Layton\r\n
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\r\nThere\u0027s no more iconic image of a superhero hitting rock bottom than this one. Bob Layton made it painfully clear that Tony Stark\u0027s worst enemy is himself.”,”height”:922,”width”:600,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/11-1521555990234.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/11-1521555990234_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:16,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1 #340\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Todd McFarlane\r\n
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\r\nWolverine and Hulk\u0027s rivalry dates back to the former character\u0027s very first appearance. No image better embodies their ongoing feud than this cover from Todd McFarlane, which clever renders Hulk only via a reflection in Wolverine\u0027s razor-sharp claws.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/10-1521555990232.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/10-1521555990232_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:17,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Superman Vol. 2 #75\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Dan Jurgens\r\n
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\r\nThis image really tells a story all its own. Superman #75 saw DC do the unthinkable by killing Superman, and this cover made it abundantly clear about the type of story fans could expect. Even non-comics readers became very familiar with the sight of a tattered Superman cape billowing in the wind thanks to all the mainstream news coverage of this issue.”,”height”:987,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/09-1521555990228.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/09-1521555990228_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:18,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”X-Men Vol. 2 #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Jim Lee\r\n
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\r\nGatefold covers and other gimmicks were all the rage in the early \u002790s, but no single issue did it better than X-Men #1. Jim Lee rendered a detailed, powerful image of the X-Men making a united stand against Magneto. This image was split into four separate covers, but discriminating fans could pony up for the more expensive \u0022Deluxe Edition\u0022 that featured all four covers in one massive spread. “,”height”:1632,”width”:3972,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/08-1521555990228.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/08-1521555990228_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:19,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Crisis on Infinite Earths #7\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: George Perez\r\n
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\r\nThis cover might just be the most oft-imitated comic book image of all time. George Perez drew inspiration from Michelangelo\u0027s Piet\u00e0 for this rendition of a grief-stricken Superman cradling the fallen Supergirl. That, in turn, inspired a legion of imitators. Any comic book franchise worth its salt has featured at least one variation on this cover in the decades since. “,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/07-1521555990226.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/07-1521555990226_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:20,”albumTotalCount”:26}]’
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\r\nDrawn by: Ed Hannigan\r\n
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\r\nThe novel pairing of Ant-Man and Hawkeye alone makes for a pretty great image, but it\u0027s really the angle and use of perspective in this image that makes it stand out as one of the all-time great Avengers covers.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/25-1521555990260.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/25-1521555990260_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”02″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Green Lantern Vol. 2 #85\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Neal Adams\r\n
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\r\nSilver Age comic book readers had grown used to melodramatic covers that didn\u0027t always accurately represent the events within, but that wasn\u0027t the case with this cover. Neal Adams perfectly captures the gravity of this dark story as Green Arrow comes to terms with the fact that his own sidekick is a heroin addict. This image, as much as any other, represented the gradual shift towards more adult-oriented storytelling in superhero comics.”,”height”:927,”width”:600,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/24-1521555990260.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/24-1521555990260_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”03″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Silver Surfer Vol. 1 #4\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: John Buscema\r\n
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\r\nWhen it comes to covers depicting two heroes going toe-to-toe, it\u0027s hard to top this image of Silver Surfer rocketing towards the god of thunder. It really is the embodiment of the unstoppable force meeting the immovable object.”,”height”:1968,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/23-1521555990258.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/23-1521555990258_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”04″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Spawn #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Todd McFarlane\r\n
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\r\nSpawn #1 was truly the hottest book on the stands in late 1992. Its cover may not feature the most unique composition ever, but its dynamic, detailed rendition of the title hero has been burned into the minds of countless comic book readers, most of whom probably owned at least one copy.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/22-1521555990256.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/22-1521555990256_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”05″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Watchmen #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Dave Gibbons\r\n
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\r\nFew images in comics are more instantly recognizable than the Comedian\u0027s blood-stained smiley face pin. That\u0027s thanks in no small part to this cover, which turns what should be a happy image into an unsettling, blood-soaked taste of things to come.”,”height”:992,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/21-1521555990256.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/21-1521555990256_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”06″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Jim Steranko\r\n
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\r\nJim Steranko left a huge mark on the industry thanks to his Nick Fury work. This image in particular, with its dynamic rendition of the spy hero and the collage of trippy, black and white imagery in the background, remains Steranko\u0027s most enduring and frequently homaged work at Marvel.”,”height”:1968,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/20-1521555990252.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/20-1521555990252_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”07″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”The Avengers Vol. 1 #57\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: John Buscema\r\n
\r\n
\r\nThe Vision may be among the most beloved Avengers of all time now, but when he debuted he was a dire new threat to Earth\u0027s Mightiest Heroes. This image perfectly captures that quality, with Vision literally towering over his future teammates. “,”height”:1650,”width”:1073,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/19-1521555990250.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/19-1521555990250_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”08″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 1 #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird\r\n
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\r\nThe TMNT franchise is one of the greatest success stories of the \u002780s, starting life as an indie comic series before ballooning into one of the biggest pop culture franchises in the world. It\u0027s not hard to understand why after gazing at this cover, which blend the grittiness of Frank Miller\u0027s art with some truly bizarre and eye-popping character designs.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/18-1521555990248.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/18-1521555990248_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:”09″,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Batman: Harley Quinn #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Alex Ross\r\n
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\r\nThe late \u002790s saw Harley Quinn make the transition from animated villain to comic book mainstay. And during this time, no artist better captured the tragedy of Harley than painter Alex Ross, who depicted her dancing and embracing the Clown Prince of Crime. This cover proved so iconic that it was even recreated in 2016\u0027s Suicide Squad movie.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/17-1521555990246.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/17-1521555990246_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:10,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Amazing Fantasy Vol. 1 #15\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Jack Kirby\r\n
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\r\nSpider-Man is among the few Marvel icons not co-created by the legendary Jack Kirby. Even so, Kirby left his mark on the character by rendering the very first Spider-Man cover. This image has been the source of frequent homage in the decades since, both within the Spider-Man franchise and without.”,”height”:1968,”width”:1280,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/16-1521555990246.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/16-1521555990246_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:11,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Detective Comics Vol. 1 #38\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Bob Kane\r\n
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\r\nDick Grayson sure knows how to make an entrance. This cover delivered a rousing welcome for Batman\u0027s new sidekick, in the process capturing the shift towards more lighthearted Batman stories at the time.”,”height”:952,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/14-1521555990240.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/14-1521555990240_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:12,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Spider-Man Vol. 1 #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Todd McFarlane\r\n
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\r\nBefore he created Spawn, Todd McFarlane became a comic book superstar through his work on the Spider-Man books. This cover captures McFarlane\u0027s distinctive approach as much as any, showcasing a powerful, even imposing Spidey lurking in a spider\u0027s web. “,”height”:1650,”width”:1087,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/15-1521555990242.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/15-1521555990242_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:13,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Uncanny X-Men #140\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: John Byrne\r\n
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\r\nThe \u0022Days of Future Past\u0022 storyline served as artist John Byrne\u0027s swan song on Uncanny X-Men. He really went out with a bang, particularly with this striking cover depicting an older Wolverine and Kitty Pryde making their final stand. The images of various other \u0022slain\u0022 and \u0022apprehended\u0022 X-Men only added to the story\u0027s mystique.”,”height”:922,”width”:600,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/13-1521555990238.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/13-1521555990238_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:14,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”The Flash Vol. 1 #123\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Carmine Infantino\r\n
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\r\nCrossovers are hardly anything new nowadays, but back in the \u002760s, the idea of two different versions of Flash joining forces was mind-boggling. Carmine Infantino captured the excitement for this Barry Allen\/Jay Garrick team-up with a cleverly framed image. The Flash TV series even paid homage to this image in its Season 2 premiere and marketing.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/12-1521555990236.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/12-1521555990236_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:15,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Iron Man Vol. 1 #128\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Bob Layton\r\n
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\r\nThere\u0027s no more iconic image of a superhero hitting rock bottom than this one. Bob Layton made it painfully clear that Tony Stark\u0027s worst enemy is himself.”,”height”:922,”width”:600,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/11-1521555990234.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/11-1521555990234_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:16,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1 #340\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Todd McFarlane\r\n
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\r\nWolverine and Hulk\u0027s rivalry dates back to the former character\u0027s very first appearance. No image better embodies their ongoing feud than this cover from Todd McFarlane, which clever renders Hulk only via a reflection in Wolverine\u0027s razor-sharp claws.”,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/10-1521555990232.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/10-1521555990232_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:17,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Superman Vol. 2 #75\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Dan Jurgens\r\n
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\r\nThis image really tells a story all its own. Superman #75 saw DC do the unthinkable by killing Superman, and this cover made it abundantly clear about the type of story fans could expect. Even non-comics readers became very familiar with the sight of a tattered Superman cape billowing in the wind thanks to all the mainstream news coverage of this issue.”,”height”:987,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/09-1521555990228.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/09-1521555990228_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:18,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”X-Men Vol. 2 #1\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: Jim Lee\r\n
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\r\nGatefold covers and other gimmicks were all the rage in the early \u002790s, but no single issue did it better than X-Men #1. Jim Lee rendered a detailed, powerful image of the X-Men making a united stand against Magneto. This image was split into four separate covers, but discriminating fans could pony up for the more expensive \u0022Deluxe Edition\u0022 that featured all four covers in one massive spread. “,”height”:1632,”width”:3972,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/08-1521555990228.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/08-1521555990228_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:19,”albumTotalCount”:26},{“caption”:”Crisis on Infinite Earths #7\r\n
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\r\nDrawn by: George Perez\r\n
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\r\nThis cover might just be the most oft-imitated comic book image of all time. George Perez drew inspiration from Michelangelo\u0027s Piet\u00e0 for this rendition of a grief-stricken Superman cradling the fallen Supergirl. That, in turn, inspired a legion of imitators. Any comic book franchise worth its salt has featured at least one variation on this cover in the decades since. “,”height”:983,”width”:640,”url”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/07-1521555990226.jpg”,”styleUrl”:”https:\/\/assets1.ignimgs.com\/2018\/03\/20\/07-1521555990226_{size}.jpg”,”credit”:””,”objectRelationName”:””,”objectRelationUrl”:””,”albumName”:”The 25 Most Iconic Comic Book Covers of All Time”,”relativePosition”:20,”albumTotalCount”:26}]’
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The story of the Hellboy reboot largely comes from the comic The Wild Hunt, which is the middle chapter of an epic comic trilogy that sees Hellboy uncover the true nature of his heritage and battle the powerful Blood Queen. It was a conscious choice to set this movie well into Hellboy’s life rather than start again at the beginning again.
“We didn’t want to retell the original, the first Hellboy book, because del Toro had done that,” Mignola said. “So looking for a new entryway into the Hellboy world, and taking this big, three-book arc, going to that story, gave us a new place to start, and it gave us a large story, so hopefully, after this film, we can continue in this big arc that I established in the comics.”
Joshua is Senior Editor of IGN Comics. If Pokemon, Green Lantern, or Game of Thrones are frequently used words in your vocabulary, you’ll want to follow him on Twitter @JoshuaYehl and IGN.