Hellboy: Seed of Destruction

In 1994, Mike Mignola launched his signature creation with Hellboy: Seed of Destruction, a four-issue miniseries from Dark Horse that introduced a world where folklore, horror, and superheroics collide. Co-written by John Byrne and drawn by Mignola’s distinctive, shadow-heavy art, the story follows the demonic yet heroic Hellboy as he investigates a supernatural conspiracy rooted in Nazi occultism and ancient prophecy. This debut remains the essential starting point for the entire Hellboy mythos, establishing the tone and visual language that would define Mignola’s acclaimed career.