'Hellboy in Hell' brings closure, says Mike Mignola

 

Hellboy in Hell will bring closure to the 'Beast of the Apocalypse' storyline, according to creator Mike Mignola.

The writer told io9 that the 2012 miniseries will reveal the origin of the eponymous demon and tie up loose ends from the long-running plot.

It's a personal story about him, but with huge ramifications for the structure of Hell. I'm trying to get Hellboy free of the giant, 'Beast-of-the-Apocalypse' storyline. That story has to get bigger before it can be put away," he explained.

"This first arc is the culmination of all the prophecy crap I've been trotting out throughout the years. We put a lot of things to bed."

Hellboy: The Fury #3, published by Dark Horse Comics earlier this year, saw the title character meet his demise. Hellboy in Hell will pick up directly after, dealing with the protagonist's afterlife.

Hellboy in Hell, written and illustrated by Mignola, debuts in August 2012.