Hellboy Universe Essentials: B.P.R.D. #[nn]

This 2021 Dark Horse collection brings together essential stories from the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, with Mike Mignola, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart's names prominently featured. The cover gathers a striking ensemble of B.P.R.D. agents — including a red-skinned horned figure, a woman with fiery hair, and an eerie spectral skull presence — rendered against a bold black background that gives the whole image a brooding, atmospheric weight. At an accessible $14.99, it's a great entry point into the wider Hellboy universe for readers curious about the supernatural team at its heart.