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Gabriel Hernández Walta to Draw New Hellboy and the BPRD One-Shot

Published Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:57:10 -0500

Gabriel Hernández Walta is teaming up with writer Mike Mignola, colorist Dave Stewart, and letterer Clem Robins for a new Hellboy and the BPRD one-shot in June. Hellboy and the BPRD: Old Man Whittier is the first Hellboy story drawn by the acclaimed artist, described by Dark Horse as "terrifying." The story sees Hellboy accompany Catherine Whittier to what would seem to be a haunted house. Hilarity ensues.

More info copied and pasted from the press release (the comics journalism way):

This summer, acclaimed artist Gabriel Hernández Walta (The Vision) is illustrating Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Old Man Whittier, an all-new terrifying one-shot written by legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. This one-shot marks the very first Hellboy story to be illustrated by Walta, and continues a story that originally began in Mignola's classic short story Hellboy: The Whittier Legacy.

In Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Old Man Whittier, trouble runs in the family. When Catherine Whittier learns she's inherited the house she grew up in, she knows better than to return home alone. And who better to escort her than Hellboy? After all, with a house with a history like this, "plot" can mean more than just a family graveyard.

Here's what Walta has to say about it:

Drawing this Hellboy one-shot has been a dream come true. I've been a fan of Mike's work for more than thirty years, and having the chance to work with him and the Hellboy team was simply awesome. I also had the chance to draw an old house with cobwebs, ghosts, snakes, and a charismatic red demon wearing a trench coat…what more could I ask for?

A billion dollars. Unlimited power and influence. World peace. But sure, drawing Hellboy is up there too…

And from Mignola:

Sometimes my brain won't let a story die. I first introduced the Whittier family back in 2010, but their story wasn't over, especially when there was a chance to collaborate with the amazing artist Gabriel Hernández Walta.

No need to justify it, Mikey. We're constantly recycling our material from a decade ago too.

Check out the cover below. Hellboy and the BPRD: Old Man Whittier will be in stores on June 22nd.