Welcome to Mignolaversity, Multiversity Comics’ dedicated column for all things Mike Mignola. This time we’re looking at a pair of new issues coming our way in March 2023. And as always, thanks to Dark Horse for shooting these our way.
HELLBOY IN LOVE #4 (of 5)
SHADOW THEATER – PART 2 (of 2)
Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden
Illustrated by Matt Smith
Colored by Chris O’Halloran
Lettered by Clem RobinsOn sale March 22, 2023
Full color, 32 pages
$3.99
MiniseriesHellboy and Anastasia find out more about the history of Turkish shadow puppetry than they intended. After their clash with the malevolent shadows of puppet show characters Karagöz and Hacivat, the pair soon find themselves with more than shadow puppets to reckon with! But any possible way out must first lead deeper into the shadows . . .
Mark Tweedale: I’m always eager to see a new cover of this series and how the heart motif will be worked into its design. I assume you’ve all read the first arc, ‘Goblin Night,’ by now. If not, you need to get on that immediately. It is an utter joy.
LADY BALTIMORE: THE DREAM OF IKELOS (one-shot)
Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden
Illustrated by Bridgit Connell
Colored by Michelle Madsen
Lettered by Clem RobinsOn sale March 29, 2023
Full color, 32 pages
$3.99
MiniseriesLady Sofia Baltimore, accompanied by an array of formidable companions, continues her war against the Nazis in an occult alternate Outerverse. High in the frozen Italian alps, a mercenary sorcerer has revealed a dangerous magical artifact. German forces will use it to obliterate Allied forces who stand against them. . . unless Sofia and Imogen can take possession of it first.
Horror genius writing team Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden reunite, with stellar art by Bridgit Connell and colors by Michelle Madsen in a brand-new one-shot story!
Mark: I’m very happy to see “Lady Baltimore” back. If you missed our interview with Christopher Golden and Bridgit Connell earlier in the week, they hinted a little at what else is ahead and it sounds like 2023 is going to be an excellent year for the Outerverse.
