Clive Barker's Hellraiser #6
In *Clive Barker's Hellraiser* #6, titled "Original Sin," a Vietnam War soldier named Atkins is sent deep into a labyrinthine tunnel system with orders to eliminate the enemy. As he navigates the maze, he unknowingly triggers a ritual that summons the Cenobites, setting in motion a transformation that will forge him into the Cenobite known as Hell's Bastard Son. Written by Erik Saltzgaber and illustrated by Joe Barruso, with a cover by John Rheume, this issue blends wartime tension with the series’ signature blend of body horror and metaphysical dread.
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During the Vietnam War, Atkins is sent down into a tunnel to kill as many Viet Cong as he can find. By solving the puzzle of the tunnels, the Cenobite's are summoned to take him away. This will lead to Atkin's becoming the Cenobite Hell's Bastard Son.
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