The Suaren Artea society stirs — Mike Mignola and Alex Nieto unearth a dangerous new chapter in Hellboy in Love: Obsidian #1
Hellboy in Love: Obsidian #1 drags Anastasia to Crete. An excavation team uncovers a tomb linked to the skull stolen from her by a witch, reigniting the hunt for the Suaren Artea society. Mike Mignola and Alex Nieto open a new chapter where the past won't stay buried, and danger waits at every step. A two-part story that proves the curse never truly ends.
Hellboy in Love has always thrived on the people standing in the shadows of the big red guy. Anastasia's been fighting a witch's curse and chasing ghosts across continents, but now the focus shifts squarely to her. Writer Mike Mignola and artist Alex Nieto launch a fresh arc that uses the anthology format to tell a tight, personal mystery. This isn't just another side quest; it's a direct confrontation with the trauma she's been carrying, and the creators set the stage for a story where the past refuses to stay buried.
Anastasia finds herself pulled to Crete after an excavation team digs up a tomb that bears a haunting resemblance to the engraved skull a witch ripped from her life in India. This discovery suggests the Suaren Artea society—the group tied to that skull—is far more active than anyone realized. The investigation that seemed dead is suddenly alive, and the risks are immediate. The tomb isn't just a relic; it's a trap, and the threats circling Anastasia are moving faster than she can react, turning a scholarly pursuit into a fight for survival.
The draw here is the seamless blend of Mignola's mythic architecture and Alex Nieto's dynamic artwork. The two-part structure gives the narrative room to breathe without dragging, letting the mystery unfold with precision. If you value the series' emphasis on lore and character depth, this issue delivers exactly that: a high-stakes adventure that feels essential to the larger tapestry. The creators balance the gothic atmosphere with forward momentum, making this the perfect entry point for anyone curious about the deeper currents of the Hellboy Universe.