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What is the new Hellboy movie called?

Hellboy (released as Hellboy: Call of Darkness in some markets) is a 2019 American superhero film based on the Dark Horse Comics character of the same name. Directed by Neil Marshall, the film stars David Harbour in the title role, alongside Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Daniel Dae Kim,...

When did Hellboy first appear?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. Hellboy is a fictional superhero created by writer-artist Mike Mignola. The character first appeared in San Diego Comic-Con Comics #2 (August 1993), and has since appeared in various eponymous miniseries, one-shots and intercompany crossovers.

How much money did Hellboy make?

Hellboy was theatrically released on April 12, 2019, to negative reviews and was unfavorably compared to the del Toro films. The film was a box office bomb, grossing $44.7 million worldwide during its original theatrical run against a $50 million production budget.

What is Hellboy's real name?

A well-meaning half-demon whose true name is Anung Un Rama ("and upon his brow is set a crown of flame"), Hellboy was summoned from Hell to Earth as a baby on October 5th (given as his birth date by Mike Mignola) by Nazi occultists (spawning his hatred for the Third Reich).

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Is Hellboy part of Marvel or DC?

The character first appeared in San Diego Comic-Con Comics no. 2 (August 1993), published by Dark Horse Comics. Mignola had developed a signature dark and expressive style while working on titles for both Marvel and DC Comics in the 1980s.

What franchise owns Hellboy?

Hellboy is a character owned by Dark Horse Comics, an independent publisher separate from both DC Comics and Marvel. He was initially offered to DC Comics and he has crossed over with DC's characters, but he is from a completely separate fictional universe.

Is Hellboy A DC crossover?

Batman/Hellboy/Starman is a non-canonical, two-issue miniseries written by James Robinson with art by Mike Mignola and published by DC Comics. It features a crossover between Hellboy, a Dark Horse Comics property, Batman, and Starman, who are both DC Comics properties.

What universe is Hellboy from?

The Hellboy Universe is the fictional universe of the Hellboy comic and its various spinoffs, created by Mike Mignola.

Is Transformers part of Marvel?

The Transformers was an 80-issue American comic book series published by Marvel Comics telling the story of the Transformers. Originally scheduled as a four-issue miniseries, it spawned a mythology that would inform other versions of the saga.

Is spawn part of DC or Marvel?

Spawn is a fictional superhero/antihero appearing in a monthly comic book of the same name published by American company Image Comics, as well as in a number of films, television series, and video game adaptations set in the Image Universe.

Is TMNT Marvel or DC?

TMNT are neither Marvel or DC. When the Turtles were first created, they were owned by Mirage comics.

Can Hellboy beat Superman?

Is Hellboy as strong as Superman? No.

Are the TMNT DC?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 2019 American animated superhero film, directed by Jake Castorena, written by Marly Halpern-Graser, and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment, and Nickelodeon.

Is Hellboy a descendant of King Arthur?

Mordred had three sons, who were all executed, and a daughter who was hidden away. Through this daughter, Mordred's bloodline continued up to Sarah, her human children, and Hellboy himself. This makes Hellboy a descendant of King Arthur, and thus, the lawful King of England.

Was blade a marvel?

Blade (Eric Cross Brooks) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Is Dark Horse owned by Marvel?

Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, and manga publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon by Mike Richardson in 1986....Dark Horse Comics.Parent companyDark Horse MediaOwner(s)Embracer GroupOfficial websitewww.darkhorse.com11 more rows

Is Dark Horse owned by DC?

Dark Horse Comics, American comic book publisher founded in 1986 by comics retailer Mike Richardson. In an industry dominated by the so-called “Big Two” (Marvel Comics and DC Comics), Dark Horse ranks as one of the largest independent comic companies. Its headquarters are in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Is Hellboy a royalty?

Mordred had three sons, who were all executed, and a daughter who was hidden away. Through this daughter, Mordred's bloodline continued up to Sarah, her human children, and Hellboy himself. This makes Hellboy a descendant of King Arthur, and thus, the lawful King of England.

Is the shape of water related to Hellboy?

Originally Answered: Is the creature in "The shape of water" Abe Sapien from Hellboy / BPRD? No, they aren't the same, though I can see why you would mix the two up. They're both fish-men in Guillermo del Toro films that like eggs and classical music, live in government facilities, and are played by Doug Jones.

Why did they change Hellboy?

In a new interview with CBM, the original “Hellboy” actor confirms he turned down the reboot because of loyalty to del Toro. “The reboot was something I had the opportunity to participate in and decided that the only version of 'Hellboy' I'm interested in is the one I do with Guillermo,” Perlman said.

When did Hellboy first appear?

The character first appeared in San Diego Comic-Con Comics #2 (August 1993) and follows the half Demon Anung Un Rama known as Hellboy. Hellboy was summoned from Hell to Earth as a baby by Nazi occultists which spawned his hatred for the Third Reich.

What is Hellboy's job?

Hellboy works for the B.P.R.D., an international non-governmental agency, and against dark forces including Nazis and witches, in a series of tales that have their roots in folklore, pulp magazines, vintage adventure, Lovecraftian horror, and horror fiction.

What level is Hellboy on?

Power of the Verse. In their base, most of Hellboy's characters are placed on Superhuman levels, ranging from Wall level to Small Building level. In addition to these, others reach Urban levels ranging from Building level to City Block level.

What is Hellboy's hand made of?

In time, Hellboy grew to be a large, red-skinned adult with a tail, horns, cloven hooves for feet, and an oversized right hand made of stone. Although a bit gruff, he shows none of the malevolence thought to be intrinsic to classical demons and has an ironic sense of humor.

Is Hellboy a superhero?

The original live-action HELLBOY hit theaters in 2004. Guillermo del Toro directed the PG-13 film, with Ron Perlman starring as the half-demon hero. It’s a superhero film, but one with dark and gothic undertones. Towards the end of WWII, Nazis used black magic to summon a demon in a last-ditch effort to defeat the Allies. The baby demon they ended up with fell into Allied hands, and was raised to be the relatively good-natured Hellboy.

Is Hellboy rated R?

HELLBOY may be the first superhero movie to truly lean into horror. Unlike the two prior films, this one will be R-rated. And even with the more intense genre elements, the movie will still focus on pretty serious subjects. David Harbour recently spoke to CNET about what makes this film different:

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Overview

Hellboy is a 2019 American superhero film based on the comic books of the same name published by Dark Horse Comics. Directed by Neil Marshall, the film stars David Harbour in the title role, alongside Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Daniel Dae Kim, and Thomas Haden Church. It is a reboot of the Hellboy film series, and the third live-action film in the franchise. The film draws inspir…

Plot

In 517 A.D., the evil Blood Queen, Vivienne Nimue, unleashes a plague on England until King Arthur thwarts her with the aid of Ganeida, a member of her coven. Arthur uses Excalibur to dismember Nimue and hides her remains across England. In present-day Tijuana, Mexico, paranormal investigator Hellboy accidentally kills missing agent Esteban Ruiz, who has been transformed into a vampire, during a wrestling match. After hearing Ruiz's dying words, prophesying that the end i…

Cast

• David Harbour as Hellboy / Anung Un Rama: A powerful cambion who works for the government organization Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.). Harbour was suggested for the role by Mignola after having seen his work on Stranger Things. Harbour stated that the film would be a "character piece" and feature mature themes and "complicated subjects" that warrant the film's R-rating, stating, "It really is this study of this man going through this horrible conundru…

Production

In 2014, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola began work with writer Andrew Cosby on the story for a new film. The project was initially intended as a sequel to Guillermo del Toro's films Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army, which starred Ron Perlman as the title character. Del Toro was offered a producer credit, but declined, wishing instead to direct his own script for Hellboy III, and Perlman refused to return without del Toro's involvement. When Neil Marshall joined, it was decided that t…

Release

On October 6, 2018, the cast and crew attended a panel for the film at the New York Comic Con. A poster revealing the film's principal characters and a two-minute reel of footage were revealed to those in attendance; it received praise from attendees. The footage was leaked online a week later. On December 19, 2018, the first official trailer was released, which drew mixed reactions from fa…

Reception

During its original theatrical run, Hellboy grossed $21.9 million in the United States and Canada, and $18.9 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $44 million, against a production budget of $50 million. Digital Spy ranked the film #2 in its list of "biggest movie flops of 2019," stating, "There just wasn't the excitement for it and with better options on offer (Shazam!, Avengers: Endgame

External links

• Official website
• Hellboy at IMDb

Summary

  • Hellboy is a fictional superhero created by writer Mike Mignola. The character first appeared in San Diego Comic-Con Comics #2 (August 1993) and follows the half Demon Anung Un Rama known as Hellboy. Hellboy was summoned from Hell to Earth as a baby by Nazi occultists which spawned his hatred for the Third Reich. He was later discovered on a fictio...
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