Bruttenholm's secret investigation comes to an abrupt and tragic end, and Hellboy's absence forces him to send B.P.R.D agents to search for him in Mexico. Meanwhile, the conflict between Soviet occult team leader Varvara and her subordinates comes to a head!
Someone is killed, someone is saved, someone is captured, and someone sees something they shouldn't have. It's impressive that so many thrills can exist in this book, considering it's set so far in the past. I was surprised several times throughout and find my apprehension of one character's fate increasing. Often three artists on a book leads to one outshining the others, but not in this book, with all creating incredible visuals. Hell, this is entertaining! Recommended! Read Full Review
"Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1956" #4 doesn't just lay groundwork for exciting future issues, it's an excellent issue in its own right. Read Full Review
With a particularly gruesome scene early on, this issue is a reminder that once you feel things might get stagnant in this universe, something comes right along to shake things up. Read Full Review
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