Hellboy: The Midnight Circus

In this 2013 one-shot from Dark Horse, Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo return Hellboy to a pivotal moment from his youth, as the young demon-in-training sneaks out of the B.P.R.D. to visit a mysterious midnight circus. The story, told as a flashback, deepens the mythos of Hellboy's childhood while showcasing Fegredo's atmospheric art and Mignola's signature blend of folklore and horror. A quiet, character-driven entry in the larger Hellboy saga, it stands as a hauntingly beautiful collaboration between two of the franchise's defining talents.