HELLBOY Short Stories - Expanding a Strange & Tragic World

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4 жыл бұрын

A journey through the many Hellboy short stories created by Mike Mignola over the years, focusing on every comic that lies outside the central narrative of the legendary Dark Horse Comics series, including The Crooked Man, Hellboy in Mexico, The Midnight Circus, and more.
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"Glass Palms," "Red Elevation" and "Obsidian Game" by Hello Meteor
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@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

For more Hellboy videos, watch these: HELLBOY: THE CORPSE - Exploring Mike Mignola's Gothic Mythology - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eqioobh8tqeznJs.html Wake the Devil & The Many Temptations of HELLBOY - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jq-IntKhzr_Iqo0.html

@DzustComics 4 жыл бұрын

It's definitely on my buy list thanks to you. By the way, what do you think about the current immortal hulk series? I've quit it after two issues but I keep hearing its really good now. And honestly you're the only person who could still convince me to give it another read.

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

Dustin Dziembala Immortal Hulk is my favorite current series by far and might be on my list of favorite series ever. I’m blown away by it. Everyone’s taste is different, but to me it’s a revelation.

@DzustComics 4 жыл бұрын

@@MattDraper okay, I'll HAVE TO give it another go then!

@hankscorpion9939 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Matt. And always looking forward to the next one. Please do Alan Moore and JH Williams 'Promethea' some day :)

@jordanlee5445 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Draper can you do a video on the Dark Phoenix saga next?

@DiegoReviews 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE how there’s no limit to the horror genres that can influence a Hellboy story. It’s such a unique world. It’s awesome to see another Hellboy video from you, Matt! No one does it better than you!

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my man! I just can’t get enough Hellboy.

@PixelGameSquad 4 жыл бұрын

This is super random... I was at a skate night for my daughter tonight ...and one of her friends DAD and I started talking. He asked what I do....I told him I have a show all about collecting video games and toys.....so THEN he told me he has a buddy (you) who has a comic collecting and info type show! Hahha long story short I checked you out and I'm here and stoked to watch 💯🙌

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

That’s super random! Who was it? I have a couple ideas who it may be.

@SnapperChannel 4 жыл бұрын

That’s what I love about Hellboy more than most other comics: it can be both a continuing story or stand alone tales. It not only helps the world building and fine tuning the tone but can also help new readers get into the universe and give returning readers a new great adventure with Hellboy. It still saddens me that the recent Hellboy movie was god-awful. It sucked so much of the charm of the comics to turn it into every other comic book movie. The only good scene in the film was when Hellboy went to see Baba Yagga, which felt closest to a classic Hellboy story. Man, I love this video so much. 2019 is the year of Matt Draper and it’s all coming full circle next month. Can’t wait for Daredevil Month!

@archivehans 4 жыл бұрын

The lobster thou

@Eleven17Studios 4 жыл бұрын

One of the big things that drew me to Hellboy early on was the ability to incorporate so many different types of stories and folklore within it, and it really shines in the short stories. Loved the video, nicely done!

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Agreed, that was one of the big hooks to me when I first picked up the books years ago.

@gabrielidusogie9189 4 жыл бұрын

Hellboy will always remain my fav comicbook series. Loved the short stories. Small vignettes that often serve as huge plot points later on, but can also serve as fun stories that help build the small yet intricate world of the Mignolaverse

@johnnieriot13 4 жыл бұрын

Best channel on KZfaq hands down

@nachovichoZX 4 жыл бұрын

I would like you to make a video essay of Watchmen and its importance in the world of comics and their industry, although it is only a suggestion, I know you're the best man for the job. I also adore that you make video essay of more unknown stories so that the audience can know and enter the wonderful world of comics. You're one of my favorite channels of KZfaq!!!

@caammm88 4 жыл бұрын

I started Hellboy with The Chained Coffin and Others (borrowed a decade ago from my local library) and was hooked with these weird little jaunts

@Cybergig00 4 жыл бұрын

HOLY FUCKING SHIT MATT YOU ARE "CREATOR ON THE RISE" ON TRENDING! holy shit!!!! i LOVED your Mr.Miracle video and almost done with paper girls so can't wait to watch that one.

@Someguywithalotoftism Жыл бұрын

You got me to read Hellboy. Now I've spent way too much money in Hellboy books I cannot get enough 😂

@jimmyjarrett-ws2iz 7 күн бұрын

If you haven't already, try reading Judge Dread from the beginning. Great world building, and one of the only serie that runs in real time (which isn't going to matter considering it's been going since the late 70s).

@Someguywithalotoftism 7 күн бұрын

@@jimmyjarrett-ws2iz another obsession for me 💪🏾 I’m hyped to start

@3rdperson2 3 жыл бұрын

As an artist crafting his first comic book, your videos have been inspiring. great job.

@fernandoluna6589 4 жыл бұрын

HELLBOY IN MEXICO IS PRETTY MUCH MY FAVOURITE ONE-OFF COMIC

@stevenbrown1225 4 жыл бұрын

Mignolia, Gaiman. Mignolia, Gaiman, Mig.....Ah f#!k it! I can't choose!

@kaelang12 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love corbin's art style. it makes me feel like everything has a layer of age and mildew, which really helps with the creepier aspects of the art

@madtitan0825 2 жыл бұрын

I recently finished his Crooked man chapter with Hellboy and my god the design the background the characters(funny how Hellboy is the most normal looking one here)there’s not a single moment that isn’t uncomfortable af in here bravo👏

@kaelang12 2 жыл бұрын

@@madtitan0825 yeah, the crooked man is one of my favorite hellboy stories. The way he’s designed makes me think he’s always staring at me

@madtitan0825 2 жыл бұрын

@@kaelang12 Christ and the one with the house that forced a dude to kill people, man these short stories r just so addicting, I really hope they make a Hellboy show some days, it deserves a proper adaptation

@kaelang12 2 жыл бұрын

@@madtitan0825 there's been animated movies, which were pretty good. a full show with not only mignola's art style, but also guest animators would help match the varied looks of the comics. having a few episodes with guy davis' art? *yes please*

@madtitan0825 2 жыл бұрын

@@kaelang12 noice

@arielgonzalez9993 4 жыл бұрын

I need to read Hellboy asap, thank you for this video!!

@youraveragecrownofthorns8919 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning! That bit about M.W. Wellman blew my mind. I love his material. I have been a sporadic reader of Hellboy, but i will now jump in much deeper.

@dashfox1 4 жыл бұрын

This, I want more Hellboy content out of KZfaq and this video is exactly the kinda of content I crave!

@jonanjello 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I know Hellboy from the Mignola issues and Library editions, so the short stories illustrated (co-written?) by others is mostly unknown to me. I have to find those two Hellboy Gets Married issues. I love Mick McMahon's artwork

@Peasham 4 жыл бұрын

I know I probably shouldn't have, but the main Hellboy story was so engaging for me that I skipped the hell (ba dum tss) out of the shorts and other Mignolaverse stories. I should probably remedy that.

@DzustComics 4 жыл бұрын

Well this just might be the definition of a positive surprise! A Matt Draper video on a Monday! NICE!

@ducedevlstear2471 Жыл бұрын

Points for Dance with the Dead music at the beginning 🤘🏻🎩🤘🏻

@Deadwolf27 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for covering what is quickly becoming my favorite comic book character. I just started volume 4

@dawwe8869 4 жыл бұрын

Always a joy to see a new video!

@dawwe8869 17 күн бұрын

Great video as always. I just want to point out a small mistake. At about 18:10 you talk about Dave Stewart inking Fegredo. Duncan Fegredo was inking himself and doing ink washes and Dave Stewart was doing colors. Anyway, keep up the good work!

@jarredmorris9749 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video!

@brobert27 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt!

@adrianrobinson6274 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Can't wait for more Hellboy content in the future! :)

@joshboy64 4 жыл бұрын

Good thing I caught this right as I got on my lunch break! Another amazing video! Getting more into wanting to write comics, Hellboy and Mike Mingola have been a reigning influence, and it's because of your video on The Corpse. Keep up the good work!

@kennethsatria6607 4 жыл бұрын

Someday, someday we'll get a movie that'll be able to adapt these stories well...

@themoofs6925 4 жыл бұрын

Netflix series with each episode being a different short adventure for him?

@ricardoramos1059 3 жыл бұрын

Id go tv series for hellboy

@Dakonaton 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly just make an anthology series

@thejurassicshow5928 4 жыл бұрын

Another fascinating and awesome video. Thanks a lot Mr Draper If you need more ideas. Perhaps consider doing a video on Supreme by Allan Moore or Glory by Joe Keatinge and Ross Campbell, for me it truly embodies the phrase. “There are no bad characters, only bad writers”.

@ZetaN7 5 ай бұрын

It'd be cool to see HB do some cryptid investigations.

@Chandasouk 4 жыл бұрын

I recently got the Hellboy omnibuses and was surprised at the variety of short stories they had. It seemed like it came from so many different country's folklore

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

Those omnibuses are great. Perfect way to dive into the series.

@Chandasouk 4 жыл бұрын

@@MattDraper almost as good as Matt Draper videos, am I right?! XD

@hopebringer2348 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this

@Swishy_Blue 3 жыл бұрын

You're a darn good analyst !!!

@logandotson5600 4 жыл бұрын

Today's gonna be a good day. Matt Draper uploaded a video.

@allenlovell1604 2 күн бұрын

Having seen the movie versions of " HellBoy," I think 🤔 I enjoy these animated comics better! ! I don't know if these artists : Mike Ploog; Frank Brunner, or Pablo Marcos ? are still alive or not , but these were great on " ManThing; Savage Sword Of Conan,others maybe 😉? "If they are alive still, their art would complement Hellboy's and Mike Mignolia's vision !

@NickStuart118 4 жыл бұрын

Great video once again Matt. Really glad you brought back the old ending music lol

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was a special ending for the Halloween season only.

@NickStuart118 4 жыл бұрын

@@MattDraper shame, i love that music!

@danny_decheeto8300 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see you make a video going over Baltimores first omnibus

@laserduchamp8071 4 жыл бұрын

great video : )

@YouCallThataKnife253 4 жыл бұрын

Funny, I was just thinking about your channel. ComicTropes dropped a video on _Blacksad,_ the other day, which is one of my favorite videos that you've done. Glad to get another great breakdown

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

Haven’t seen his video on Blacksad yet but I’m sure it’s great! Glad you like mine, I can’t watch any of my older videos without hating them.

@Cmadsuper 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to more hellboy video here, you do such a great piece of work, I remember your video on wake the devil encourage me to read the full story I have no word to tell how thankful I am

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad that my video was the reason you read the series! Thank you.

@duncan2by4 4 жыл бұрын

I'm currently making my way through the Abe Sapien Comics, and they are also great.

@MP-om9fj 4 жыл бұрын

Love Hellboy

@samuelraji8343 4 жыл бұрын

I love his short stories. I need to read Hellboy in Hell hopefully I didn't spoil myself too badly.

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

Hellboy in Hell might be Mignola’s greatest story. Definitely read it.

@JohnSmith-lp1kd 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video very detailed oriented, have you done one on hellboys anthology series “weird tales” it was an excellent series that had other creators are a shot at him

@djinngandee3179 3 жыл бұрын

The Mexican Hellboy is odd to embellish but good flare

@TheAyman1825 4 жыл бұрын

man I love this series and Matt has done nothing but make me fall in love with it even more. great video man. I wonder what is your opinion on the B.P.R.D. series since it's a spin off.

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that. BPRD kicks ass, but it’s soooooo massive. I’ll definitely give it a video series someday.

@DAGDRUM53 2 жыл бұрын

Mignola's inking captivated me the same way Al Williamson's and later Milt Caniff's did. I marveled at the way John Prentice (actually Williamson ghosting for him in early 1963) drew Rip Kirby's jacket with planks of white among the black making the material look shiny. I was 9 and didn't know what inking was or those mystical blends of white and black were called chiaroscuro, but I guess nobody could pronounce it so it got dumbed it down to blackspotting. No matter what it's called there are only two kinds of artists, those who can do it and those who can't. Mignola can.

@kevinnevada5342 3 жыл бұрын

Buster Oakley...thats one special story😃🙂👍

@someokiedude9549 3 жыл бұрын

It sucks you won't be doing anymore Mignola videos, considering he's one of my favorite artists, but I respect your choice. It's your channel and you can do as you please.

@ts25679 4 жыл бұрын

Wooh The Midnight's "Vampires" is back =) Where should a neophyte start with Hellboy? At the beginning or is there an arc or volume that perfectly encapsulates the series?

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

I’d say starting at the beginning with Seed of Destruction is best or try out some short stories to see if you like them.

@mickjameson4384 4 жыл бұрын

Read the omnibuses they are cronological

@beinggayontheinternet1570 4 жыл бұрын

love your shit homie but where's that Promethea vid at

@bigpapaboomboom9735 3 жыл бұрын

I love the hellboy world.

@rcdt6653 3 жыл бұрын

Are all these stories in THE COMPLETE SHORT STORIES 1 &2?

@imreplyingtothiscomment2378 4 жыл бұрын

A world where all folklore exist sounds fucked

@Xehanort10 4 жыл бұрын

8:45 Yeah I like stories where there are shades of grey and some supernatural creatures are good instead of the usual "Supernatural creatures are all evil because they're not human" black and white thing.

@L333ize 4 жыл бұрын

Please do more hellboy

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

There will definitely be more.

@dantecrottogini529 4 жыл бұрын

And people think that mini series and one shots aren't a good model or don't matter

@Anders010 4 жыл бұрын

Hellboy is the best.

@gabrielidusogie9189 4 жыл бұрын

Also where did you get the dates for the short stories? I've been trying to pin point Hellboy moments chronologically and it's been tough

@MattDraper 4 жыл бұрын

Collected those dates on my readthrough. It was tedious.

@gabrielidusogie9189 4 жыл бұрын

@@MattDraper sure sounds like it. Hellboy's chronology is equally parts immersive, entertaining, simple in size yet very intricate in scope and man is it hard finding dates.