Convention Sketch: Mike Mignola – Hellboy
At the 2012 World of Horror Convention, I had the privilege of working at the Dark Horse Comics booth along side Dark Horse editor, Scott Allie, and Mr. Hellboy himself, Mike Mignola. Both were great guys who had some wonderful stories about the comic industry. Mike was very laid back; he seemed to be enjoying the fact that he was at a convention where he could actually walk around and check things out. He told me that at most other conventions he is stuck behind a table signing autographs all day long. It was pretty amazing to sit next to him for a couple of days and talk shop.
I have been a Hellboy fan for years, so I tried hard to keep my inner fanboy in check. On the last day of the convention he drew this quick sketch of Big Red himself. Plus, get ready for Hellboy’s return this December in Hellboy in Hell. This new series marks the return of Mignola. He will be completing both story and art on his most beloved character, something which he hasn’t done since 2002’s Conqueror Worm.