Hellboy’s family war unfolds — Tales of Hell: The Crown #1 stakes the throne

Dark Horse launches a fresh Hellboy prequel where the demon siblings clash over Pandemonium and a long‑imprisoned mother returns with her own agenda. A concise two‑issue entry that promises both brutal family drama and striking new art.

Dark Horse drops a brand‑new entry in the Hellboy mythos: Tales of Hell: The Crown #1. The issue gathers the infernal brothers for a ruthless contest over the throne of Pandemonium, turning a demonic family reunion into a high‑stakes power play.

The narrative pits Hellboy’s siblings against each other as they vie for control of their nether‑realm, while their mother—locked away for a hundred years—breaks free and asserts her own designs, pushing the conflict beyond mere sibling rivalry into a broader struggle for dominance.

What makes this debut stand out is the collaborative pen of Mike Mignola and his brother Todd, offering a uniquely familial take on the Hellboy universe. On art duties, Warwick Johnson‑Cadwell supplies both interior pencils and the cover, marking his first foray into official Hellboy work. The story is a tightly packaged two‑issue arc, perfect for readers looking for a quick yet immersive dive.

If the idea of a demonic family drama catches your interest, consider picking up Todd Mignola’s Hellboy: The Exorcist of Vorsk. That one‑shot tale explores similar themes of lineage and occult intrigue and pairs nicely with the tone set in The Crown.

Drop into the infernal court and see which sibling will claim the crown—there’s a lot to discover in this opening chapter.