In parallel to the Hellboy's self-exile to find out what his true purpose is, Abe Sapien also decides to leave BPRD and find out if it is true that his mutations are linked with eruption of literal hell on Earth. Since some members of BPRD openly suspect he is connected with the appearances of the frogs he needs to show them he is not what they think he is.

During his wanderings through Texas, Arizona and Mexico Abe comes across signs of eroding human society, various cults and appearances of monsters, healers, witches and warlocks - some with the noble intentions, some not and others totally undecipherable. After rescuing girl named Grace from rather bizarre imprisonment Abe decides to stay with her and see where will the road take him next.

And in yet another parallel path we follow third "pilgrim" in these troubling times - necromancer and warlock Gustav Strobl in his quest to regain his position among the daemons of the deep (hell is suddenly very silent and Strobl cannot use it as a source of power) and finally obtain the mysterious power that Abe might be very part of.

Interesting collection of stories with wonderful art. Entire collection is more introspective and lethargic - almost all humans Abe comes across are more or less OK with their fate and this fatalistic view of the world only shows how deep did the society fall when confronted with unimaginable horrors from the deep.

Recommended for fans of horror and Hellboy's universe. ( )

The book is entirely based on Abe Sapien’s life which is very interesting and mysterious. The plot has an emotional touch where Abe is trying to find his place in this cruel world. Some thinks he is a monster and some just another being. A very different kind of comic with attractive graphics.

4 stars for the book and thanks to Edelweiss and Dark Horse Books for providing me an opportunity to read and review the book. ( )

dnf: 123 pg.

mi experimento de leer en desorden no resulto tan bien con este volumen e.e

I really tried to get into this, I love the world of Hellboy, but I just didn't care about this at all. I felt like I had jumped into the middle of a series (which I guess I kind of did, although this is labeled Volume 1. Help a reader out here) and couldn't catch up. Also, I had a difficult time following the action sequences. Nice artwork, though. ( )