Welcome to a Mignolaversity Exclusive Forecast, looking at the Mignola titles on their way in July 2016. We’ll also cover all the Mignolaverse-related news from the last month. But first, let’s start with the solicitiations…
Baltimore: Empty Graves #4 (of 5)
Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden
Illustrated by Peter Bergting
Colored by Dave Stewart
Cover by Ben StenbeckOn sale July 6, 2016
Led to a sultan’s tomb in their search for the Blood Red Witch, Baltimore gets answers from unexpected sources that will lead them not only to the Blood Witch, but to the Red King as well.
“If you appreciate good horror stories and gorgeous artwork, there’s no excuse as to why you haven’t bought this already. Go. Now.” —Comix I Read
Abe Sapien #35: The Garden (III)
Written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie
Illustrated by Max Fiumara
Colored by Dave Stewart
Cover by Sebastián FiumaraOn sale July 13, 2016
The necromancer Gustav Strobl demonstrates his new-found power as Abe Sapien reaches England in the final calm before the storm of Dark and Terrible.
“A dark and dangerous ride through a realm of evil.” —Comic Book Resources
The final arc of Hell on Earth starts here!
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth #143: Cometh the Hour (Part 1 of 5)
Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
Illustrated by Laurence Campbell
Colored by Dave Stewart
Cover by Duncan FegredoOn sale July 20, 2016
Kate and Panya argue over abandoning BPRD headquarters, while in New York City Johann and Liz fight a seemingly unstoppable opponent as the Ogdru Jahad spawns dozens more monsters by the hour.
Lobster Johnson: Metal Monsters of Midtown #3 (of 3)
Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
Illustrated by Tonci Zonjic
Colored by Dave Stewart
Cover by Tonci ZonjicOn sale July 27, 2016
The giant robot invasion of New York comes to a showdown when the Lobster has to get into a machine’s head to drive it out of the city.
“Grimy and Gritty until the very end, it’s a pleasure as always.” —Big Comic Page
And there’s a new trade paperback in September…
Return of the Exorcist!
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth – Volume 14: The Exorcist
Written by Mike Mignola, Cameron Stewart, and Chris Roberson
Illustrated by Cameron stewart and Mike Norton
Colored by Dave Stewart
Cover by Laurence CampbellOn sale September 21, 2016
BPRD field agent Ashley Strode attempts to purge a demon from a hundred-year-old exorcist, utilizing a deadly rite that sends both of them into a spiritual hell. When she returns, her commitment to fighting the forces of evil in the world leads her to a rural town where a demon-worshiping cult is believed to be kidnapping children.
Collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Exorcism #1–#2 and B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth #140–#142.
Now, on to the news. There’s not that much this month…
— Christopher Golden spoke to Freak Sugar about Baltimore: Empty Graves (the first issue of which came out earlier this month). The interview also revealed Ben Stenbeck’s covers for issues 4 and 5, and Mike Mignola’s cover for the hardcover collection (pictured to the left).
— Review Fix talks to Scott Bukatman about his new book, Hellboy’s World, which came out earlier this month. I recommend checking it out.
— Chris Roberson and Paolo Rivera discuss Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. on Comic Book Resources. The interview includes a look at Paolo Rivera’s pencils and Joe Rivera’s inks. 1953 wraps up at the end of this month. Don’t miss it.
— If you missed Mike Mignola’s panel at C2E2, Comic Book Resources has a recap. Both Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson were present. There’s some discussion about the Witchfinder miniseries Roberson is working on, the larger architecture of the Hellboy Universe, the end of Hellboy in Hell. Mignola even prompts the crowd to ask about Gall Dennar.
