I do my best to only read good comic books. The way I look at it - there's only a small amount of time I have on this planet, and I can't get return any of it for a refund (no matter how much I would like to sometimes). So when I read a comic I like, I feel it's time well spent.
And the latest B.P.R.D. one-shot by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi - is exactly that.
Time extremely well spent.
***SPOILER ALERT***
The comic chronicles the 'death' of Johann Kraus, a prominent medium (better known to Hellboy / B.P.R.D. fans as the Ectoplasmic Man).
Johann's death was sudden and unexpected, painfully taking the souls of others in a 'mistake' (of sorts) - leaving him bodyless and distraught at his situation. Unwilling (initially) to join the B.P.R.D. upon Izar Hoffman's suggestion - he decides instead to help those who have recently passed away move on...
Ben Stenbeck's artwork is truly beautiful (in an old, creepy sort of way), working wonderfully with Mignola and Arcudi's script, creating a sense of darkness with flickers of hope / light throughout. A difficult accomplishment.
All in all, it's been a long time since a book has left me with a "must go find more" thought in my head. Which can only be a good thing...
Pete's Score: 5 out of 5
(recommended - the perfect introduction to The Ectoplasmic Man and to the concept of the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defence)
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