Hellboy is officially returning this fall to his greatest era with a two-part revival, reopening what fans (and even the creator himself) once believed was closed for good. And yes, this next chapter brings back the original creative team, setting the stage for a true return to form that aims to live up to the series’ legendary status.
Die-hard fans are no strangers to legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola’s 10-part Hellboy in Hell series, often regarded as one of the most important and ambitious arcs in the entire franchise. Originally published between 2012 and 2016, Hellboy in Hell revealed key truths about Hellboy’s origins, introduced readers to his extended family, and delivered an artistically rich and deeply imaginative journey through Hell, serving as a major expansion of the Hellboy mythos.
Now, 10 years later, Mignola is returning to this defining chapter in Hellboy history with a new two-part comic event revival, Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood. Written by Mignola, with art from internationally acclaimed artist Cyrille Pomès (Moon, 6,000 Miles to Freedom) and colors by Dave Stewart, both issues of Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood will focus on a demonic uprising in the underworld, adding an unforgettable new adventure to Hellboy’s celebrated legacy.
Everything We Know About Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood (So Far)
Main Cover by Cyrille Pomès for Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood #1 (2026)
Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood #1 is slated for an October 7, 2026, release and will see Hellboy set out to rescue a young woman in the midst of a demonic uprising. However, the official Dark Horse Comics solicitation for the issue already teases major twists ahead, warning: “When Hellboy sees a young woman being chased by winged beasts in the midst of an uprising against Hell’s most powerful demons, he steps in to save her, but nothing – and no one – are what they seem to be.”
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In terms of continuity, this two-part comic event takes place after Mignola’s Hellboy in Hell #8, which depicted Satan’s death and the fall of Pandemonium. As a result, for the best reading experience, fans are encouraged to revisit the Hellboy in Hell series, as it provides context that will make Nothing But Blood far more impactful and enjoyable.
Mignola Reveals Why Hellboy in Hell is Returning Over a Decade Later Since Last Release
Variant Cover by Mike Mignola for Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood #1 (2026)
Given that more than a decade has passed since the last installment in the Hellboy in Hell saga, most fans likely assumed this chapter of the franchise had already closed. That’s what makes this unexpected return all the more exciting as a two-part revival. So, the question many are probably asking is: why now, especially when Mignola himself admitted, “Yes, I too thought Hellboy in Hell was a closed book.”
Fans can thank artist Cyrille Pomès for the return of this Hellboy saga. Mignola shared with Dark Horse Comics what reignited his interest in continuing the story, stating, “…a while back I discovered the work of Cyrille Pomés and instantly fell in love with it. We actually met, and when he said he’d like to do a Hellboy story, well, how could I say no to that? I still had half an idea for a Hell story rattling around in my head and invited him to flesh that out, so now what you have is a true collaboration on the story….”
This is a truly enlightening insight, highlighting how creatives are constantly inspiring each other; Pomés also remarked that Mignola was an “artist whose early work had such a profound impact on me as a teenager, and whose evolution I’ve followed with awe ever since.” Hence, this truly is a full-circle moment for Hellboy creativity, one that has led to the welcome expansion and return of one of the franchise’s greatest eras.
Hellboy in Hell: Nothing But Blood #1 from Dark Horse Comics will be available to read on October 7, 2026!