alle_kat97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lordnikon's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely one of the best books in the Mignolaverse. Just a stunningly crafted set of stories set in the early days of the B.P.R.D.
Damn, I loved this read!
Damn, I loved this read!
wise_one_in_hel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
mischastink's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
I put this down and had to start over. But the first two short stories were very good. This collection is a bit uneven. But all of it is more to my taste than Hellboy itself. There is more story. There is a more developed cast, even if we mostly meet them and then they die. There are less nazis. It is still horror. And still violent monster killing. But it is just plain more interesting. 3.5 of 5.
wouter_dhondt's review against another edition
4.0
1946 has an awesome story, but the art is not that great (for me)
1947 Awesome art, story is incredible
1948 good art, story is a little slow at times. But man, that last page.
Total probably 4.5 stars
1947 Awesome art, story is incredible
1948 good art, story is a little slow at times. But man, that last page.
Total probably 4.5 stars
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
4.0
Series: B.P.R.D. #9, 13, 16
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
In the wake of WWII, Professor Trevor Bruttenholm, is establishing the B.P.R.D. and raising Hellboy. With a group of war-weary veterans, Professor Bruttenholm investigates Hitler’s top secret Project Vampir Sturm, and discovers the history of vampires.
This was a jump back in time to see the beginning of the B.P.R.D. before they had policies and practices in place or a large force of officers. We see Bruttenholm make mistakes, loose people, and fall a little in love. We actually get to see him and his feelings, rather than him being just a figurehead of the B.P.R.D. like in future stories.
This book also shows a glimpse of what Hellboy’s childhood was like, with his rapid aging, being raised by other agents, the jokes and self-doubt, and Bruttenholm’s constant fluctuations of participating in his life. I wanted to reach through the pages and hug Hellboy, especially at the end, because he just felt so alone sometimes.
Overall, I enjoyed seeing this glimpse of the Professor, young Hellboy, and the early stages of the B.P.R.D.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
In the wake of WWII, Professor Trevor Bruttenholm, is establishing the B.P.R.D. and raising Hellboy. With a group of war-weary veterans, Professor Bruttenholm investigates Hitler’s top secret Project Vampir Sturm, and discovers the history of vampires.
This was a jump back in time to see the beginning of the B.P.R.D. before they had policies and practices in place or a large force of officers. We see Bruttenholm make mistakes, loose people, and fall a little in love. We actually get to see him and his feelings, rather than him being just a figurehead of the B.P.R.D. like in future stories.
This book also shows a glimpse of what Hellboy’s childhood was like, with his rapid aging, being raised by other agents, the jokes and self-doubt, and Bruttenholm’s constant fluctuations of participating in his life. I wanted to reach through the pages and hug Hellboy, especially at the end, because he just felt so alone sometimes.
Overall, I enjoyed seeing this glimpse of the Professor, young Hellboy, and the early stages of the B.P.R.D.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
ldyliberty's review against another edition
I'd previously read 1946 and 1947 as separate books, but picked this collection up when I couldn't find 1948. I think they read better as a collection. You can see how young Hellboy, Varvara, and general vampire arcs tie together.
1948 was interesting - Anders is losing his humanity after being infected by vampires in the last mini series, an atomic bomb test has somehow released monsters in the desert, and back at headquarters, Hellboy is starting to realize just how different he is. (The last page of him contemplating cutting is horns off is sad) It did feel a bit unfinished at the end though. The monsters seem to be gone after they clean up the testing site, but nothing really gets resolved.
1948 was interesting - Anders is losing his humanity after being infected by vampires in the last mini series, an atomic bomb test has somehow released monsters in the desert, and back at headquarters, Hellboy is starting to realize just how different he is. (The last page of him contemplating cutting is horns off is sad) It did feel a bit unfinished at the end though. The monsters seem to be gone after they clean up the testing site, but nothing really gets resolved.