Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1957: Fearful Symmetry

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• 10

  COMICON - Anton Kromoff

  Jun 29, 2023

  Hellboy 1957 Fearful Symmetry is a cozy and quiet creature-of-the-week story with some really great pulp moments, beautiful set pieces, and dialog that draws the reader into the conversation. Littruature lovers of the classic pulp stories and long-time fans of the Hellboy universe will both delight in this offering from Dark Horse comics. Read Full Review

• 8.9

  The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

  Jun 28, 2023

  Sampson delivers some great art in the issue. The action is fun and visually thrilling and the character designs perfectly capture the tone and mood of the story. Read Full Review

• 8.4

  The Comicbook Dispatch - dragoncache

  Jun 28, 2023

  Appealing characters, intriguing art, and an involving story make Hellboy And The B.P.R.D.: Fearful Symmetry #1 an oddly satisfying read, regardless of whether you've read earlier Hellboy stories or William Blake's famous poem. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

  Jun 28, 2023

  The actual action in the issue feels pretty flat on the page, but this particular Hellboy isnt a story that thrives in action. The drama of the mystery is what drives the entire appeal of the story, and it does so in a way that capably carries the story from one cover to the other with a few moments of genuine interest along the way. The atmosphere is maintained throughout the issue in a way that makes for a memorable trip to India with Hellboy. Read Full Review

• 7.5

  Multiversity Comics - Mark Tweedale

  Jun 28, 2023

  'Fearful Symmetry' is very different in terms of the art, but familiar in terms of the writing, and together this creates an atmosphere that's very appropriate for the tale. It excels in its character work and in the unsettling. Sampson's approach to the tigers, where they are just the right amount of wrong, was particularly effective, and continued to live in my head for a few days after I read the issue. Read Full Review

• 6.0

  Razorfine - Alan Rapp

  Jul 06, 2023

  Fearful Symmetry is a fine tale, but isn't a must-read for any but the biggest Hellboy fans. Read Full Review

• 5.7

  Comic Watch - Tyler Davis

  Jun 28, 2023

  Hellboy and The B.P.R.D.: 1957 - Fearful Symmetry #1 is a painfully boring and visually drab comic book that's existence can't even be justified by originality, as it lacks any notion of inspiration or artistic care. Read Full Review

• 4.0

  ComicBook.com - Spencer Perry

  Jun 28, 2023

  Set in a particular year far enough removed from Hellboy's conclusion so as not to upset anything, these comics end up ranging from somewhat necessary to pulpy, forgettable fun. Unfortunately, this issue fits largely into the latter category. Though the narrative itself is fine, there's a major stumbling block almost immediately with the artwork on display. Read Full Review

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