1 Hellboy (Dark Horse Comics) Although Hellboy would fit quite seamlessly into several DC or Marvel storylines, he is, in fact, an independent superhero written into the cinematic universes by the great Guillermo del Toro.

Which universe is Hellboy part of?

Hellboy was created by Mike Mignola, and published by Dark Horse comics. He exists in his own universe, also created Mignola. He is not a part of Marvel or DC.

What comics does Hellboy belong to?

Dark Horse published the first Hellboy comic in early 1994, featuring a script by Byrne and art by Mignola. Hellboy is a large, muscular, red-skinned demon with a gigantic indestructible right hand.

Who owns the rights to Hellboy?

Stranded in 1950s rural Appalachia, Hellboy and a rookie BPRD agent disover a small community haunted by witches, led by a local devil with a troubling connection to Hellboy's past: the Crooked Man. Millennium Media bought the rights to Hellboy in 2018 with a commitment to be true to the comics.

Is Hellboy a villain or a superhero?

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.

History of Hellboy

Is Hellboy Marvel or D?

Although Hellboy would fit quite seamlessly into several DC or Marvel storylines, he is, in fact, an independent superhero written into the cinematic universes by the great Guillermo del Toro.

Is Hellboy from DC universe?

Before Hellboy was published independently at Dark Horse Comics, the concept was initially pitched to a board of directors for DC Comics, who loved it, but did not like the idea of it involving "Hell".

Did Marvel buy Hellboy?

Hellboy is not a Marvel character. He is a Dark Horse Comics character. The following films (and their sequels) are also from Dark Horse Comics.

Is Dark Horse DC or Marvel?

Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, and is one of America's leading comics publishers behind DC Comics and Marvel.

Is Hellboy a good guy?

Hellboy was created for evil. He was supposed to initiate the destruction of the world. Instead, he chooses to rewrite his destiny, overcome his hardwired malevolence and save all of humanity. (Granted, he does so on his own; God rarely factors in except through iconic jewelry meant to represent Him.)

Is Blade DC or Marvel?

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Is Ghost Rider Marvel or DC?

Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Why is Hellboy's arm so big?

As it turns out, Hellboy wasn't born with this powerful appendage, so where exactly did his Right Hand of Doom come from? Simply put, it's not really his. It actually belonged to a being called Anum, who was part of a race of spirits called the Watchers, created by God to watch over the world.

Is Hellboy Lucifer's son?

It had already been revealed that Hellboy is the son of Azzael, a major demon, and Sarah Hughes, a witch who spent most of her life in repentance after summoning him.

Is Spawn DC or Marvel?

While Spawn has similarities to multiple DC heroes and villains, he doesn't belong to the same comic house as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, or the Watchmen. He was created in 1992 by Todd McFarlane, a Canadian artist who once worked with Marvel, and then started his own company.

Why are Hellboy's horns cut off?

Having immense hatred for his horns, representations of his devilish nature, Hellboy routinely files them down to stubs to prevent himself from giving in to his darker side. In the films, he does this to maintain a somewhat "normal" appearance among his colleagues at B.P.R.D.

Which is darker DC or Marvel?

The DC Universe may sometimes be seen as outdated or campy, but its heroes and their stories are largely just as dark — if not darker than — Marvel's. DC Comics has long had a reputation for being a more lighthearted, traditional, and "nice" universe of superheroes and supervillains.

Who is the Grim Knight DC?

The Grim Knight was an alternate version of Batman who started using guns, ever since shooting Joe Chill who murdered his parents. He was an enemy to Batman as he often allied himself with the Batman Who Laughs.

Is The Dark Man Marvel or DC?

Comics. At the time of the film's release in 1990, Marvel Comics published a three issue comic book adaption. In 1993, Marvel also published a six issue miniseries about the character. In 2006, Dynamite Entertainment published a crossover comic where Darkman teams up with another Sam Raimi creation Ash Williams.

Is Hellboy owned by DC?

Dark Horse's biggest brands —Hellboy, Sin City and 300—are all creator-owned. This means that the comic creator maintains a say in how their respective fictional worlds will be built.

What universe is Hellboy in?

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

Why did the new Hellboy fail?

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 and Captain Marvel), even the overseas market couldn't save it." Business Insider added the film to its list of "16 biggest box- ...

Is Hellboy under Marvel?

It is not affiliated with Marvel Entertainment, LLC and is an unofficial community owned and operated by dedicated fans.

Can Hellboy beat Superman?

In addition to super strength and endurance, Hellboy usually carries magical swords, guns and objects for every ocassion––prepared like Batman and his utility belt. One sliver of Kryptonite or enchanted sword would give Hellboy the victory over Superman.

Is Hellboy a hero or villain?

Introduction: Hellboy, the Reluctant Hero

Hellboy is the epitome of the gun-toting, swaggering hero. He saunters his way to victory, smoking his ubiquitous cigars and offering self-deprecating quips when confronted by villains who range across continents, cultures and time.