Cover: Mike Mignola

Hellboy: Wake the Devil #2

Jul 1996 · Dark Horse · 2.95 USD; 4.15 CAD

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In "Wake the Devil [Chapter Two]," Hellboy’s fight with the Unmensch drags him deep beneath Castle Giurescu, where he encounters the skeletal remains of the vampire’s tormented father—his story a grim echo of the horror above. Meanwhile, Ilsa Haupstein is haunted by the spectral presence of Rasputin, and a secretive group chants from ancient texts that speak of the Ogdru-Jahad’s return. Written and illustrated by Mike Mignola, with inks, colors by James Sinclair and David Stewart, and letters by Pat Brosseau and Mike Mignola, the cover by Mike Mignola captures the tale’s eerie, gothic weight.

Contains 2 stories

Wake the Devil [Chapter Two]

22 pp · Adventure, Horror-Suspense

UnmenschIlsa HaupsteinKlaus Werner von Krupt (flashback)Grigori RasputinProf. Dr. Karl Ruprect Kroenen (flashbackcameo)Leopold Kurtz (flashbackcameo)Ogdru-Jahad [the DragonSeven Beasts]Elder Giurescu [Vladimir Giurescu's fatherunnamed] (introductiondeath)Vladimir Giurescu (flashbackorigin)

In "Wake the Devil [Chapter Two]," Hellboy finds himself trapped beneath Castle Giurescu after his clash with the Unmensch, where he confronts the skeletal remains of the vampire's dying father—his tale a grim testament to blood and betrayal. Above, Ilsa Haupstein is haunted by the spectral presence of Rasputin, while a shadowed gathering recites ancient texts foretelling the return of the Ogdru-Jahad.

Silent as the Grave [Part 2]: "Methinks I Hear a Voice Begin, Ye Ravens, Cease Your Croaking Din, It Sends a Peal of Hollow Groans, Thus Speaking from Among the Bones."

8 pp

Lawrence St. GeorgeBenedict [full name unknown] (introduction)Julia Adler (image only)CrulkSunset Lane

In "Silent as the Grave [Part 2]," Jo’s quiet night takes a dark turn when Crulk summons a towering, winged creature from a shoebox, unleashing it upon the streets of downtown Los Angeles. The beast—identified by Benedict as a jib-bic—ravages the city as it attacks the car of St. George and his companion, plunging them into a desperate fight for survival.