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| title = ''Hellboy:<br>The Wolves of Saint August''
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| story = [[Mike Mignola]]
 
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| num = ''Hellboy'' #5
 
| num = ''Hellboy'' #5
 
| date = August–November 1994
 
| date = August–November 1994
| tpb = [[TPB#Hellboy3|''' ''Hellboy'' – Volume 3: ''The Chained Coffin and Others'' ''']]
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| tpb = [[TPB#Hellboy3|''Hellboy – Volume 3: The Chained Coffin and Others'']]
| LE = [[Hellboy_Library_Editions#HB_LE_2|'''Hellboy – Volume 2''']]
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| omni = [[Omnibus_Editions#Hellboy_Omni1|''Hellboy – Volume 1: Seed of Destruction'']]
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| LE = [[Hellboy_Library_Editions#HB_LE_2|''Hellboy – Volume 2'']]
 
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'''''The Wolves of Saint August''''' is a four-part serialized story by [[Mike Mignola]]. It marks the first appearance of [[Katherine Corrigan|Dr. Kate Corrigan]] and the first mention of [[Izar Hoffman|Dr. Izar Hoffman]].
 
This story helped to expand the Hellboy world, introduced [[Kate Corrigan]], a [[B.P.R.D.]] consultant, and names [[Dr. Izar Hoffman]] who would appear other Hellboy stories.
 
   
 
==Publication History==
 
==Publication History==
"The Wolves of Saint August" was originally serialized in ''[[Dark Horse Presents]]'' #88-91 (Aug-Nov 1994). Each issue contained eight black and white story pages. In November 1995, the story was collected in ''Hellboy: The Wolves of St. August.'' This 48-page prestige format graphic novel presented the story in color and added 8 new story pages. This expanded version was also reprinted in ''[[TPB#Vol._3_The Chained Coffin and Others|Hellboy: vol. 3 The Chained Coffin and Others]]'' (Aug 1998).
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''The Wolves of Saint August'' was originally serialized in ''[[Dark Horse Presents]]'' #88-91 (Aug-Nov 1994). Each issue contained eight black and white story pages. In November 1995, the story was reprinted in the fifth issue of ''[[Hellboy (series)|Hellboy]]'', a 48-page prestige format issue that presented the story in color and added eight new story pages. This expanded version was later collected in [[TPB#Hellboy3|''Hellboy – Volume 3: The Chained Coffin and Others'']] (August 1998).
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
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Hellboy is confronted by William, the man who killed Father Kelly earlier. William rips off his skin revealing a massive werewolf. The two fight and in the end Hellboy kills the Monster.
 
Hellboy is confronted by William, the man who killed Father Kelly earlier. William rips off his skin revealing a massive werewolf. The two fight and in the end Hellboy kills the Monster.
   
The final page notes that [[Dr. Izar Hoffman]] and a team of BPRD psychics later declared the site free of paranormal activity.
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The final page notes that [[Izar Hoffman|Dr. Izar Hoffman]] and a team of BPRD psychics later declared the site free of paranormal activity.
   
==Story Chronology==
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== Appearances ==
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As made explicit in the expanded version, the story takes place in 1994. Based on the final page, the main events must be before May. The story most likely takes place just after ''[[Seed of Destruction]]'', though it is possible it takes place just before. The story is followed by "[[The Chained Coffin]]," taking place in 1995.
 
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=== Recurring Characters ===
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'''Main'''<br>
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&nbsp;&nbsp; [[World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator (CBG)|☚]] <span class="basic-tooltip" title="Previous/Next Appearance (Publication order)">'''•'''</span> [[The Corpse|☛]] [[Hellboy (character)|Hellboy]] <br>
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&nbsp;&nbsp; <span class="basic-tooltip" title="First Appearance">★</span> <span class="basic-tooltip" title="Previous/Next Appearance (Publication order)">'''•'''</span> ☛ [[Katherine Corrigan]] <br>
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'''Secondary'''<br>
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&nbsp;&nbsp; <span class="basic-tooltip" title="First Appearance">★</span> <span class="basic-tooltip" title="Previous/Next Appearance (Publication order)">'''•'''</span> ☛ [[Father Kelly]] <br>
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&nbsp;&nbsp; <span class="basic-tooltip" title="First Mention">★</span> <span class="basic-tooltip" title="Previous/Next Appearance (Publication order)">'''•'''</span> ☛ [[Izar Hoffman]] (Mentioned only) <br>
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=== Groups and Organizations ===
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* [[B.P.R.D.]]
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=== Additional Characters and Creatures===
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* [[Griart|Griart/St. August]] residents
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* [[William Grenier]]
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* Henry Grenier
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* Claudia Grenier
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* Phillip of Bayeux (Flashback)
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* Unnamed Grenier family members
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! colspan = 3 | [[TPB#Vol._3_The_Chained_Coffin_and_Others|Vol. 3 The Chained Coffin and Others]]
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[[Category:Hellboy story|Wolves of Saint August, The]]

Revision as of 04:28, 18 October 2021

The Wolves of Saint August is a four-part serialized story by Mike Mignola. It marks the first appearance of Dr. Kate Corrigan and the first mention of Dr. Izar Hoffman.

Publication History

The Wolves of Saint August was originally serialized in Dark Horse Presents #88-91 (Aug-Nov 1994). Each issue contained eight black and white story pages. In November 1995, the story was reprinted in the fifth issue of Hellboy, a 48-page prestige format issue that presented the story in color and added eight new story pages. This expanded version was later collected in Hellboy – Volume 3: The Chained Coffin and Others (August 1998).

Synopsis

The story opens in 1994 in the town of Griart. Father Kelly, the town's new priest, hopes to reopen an old chapel fallen into disuse. The Priest meets a man in the chapel, who explains that long ago the villagers trapped the royal family and killed them. The man then transforms into a wolf.

Nine days later, Hellboy and Kate Corrigan appear on the scene. Every person in the town has been killed by what appears to be a wild animal. Father Kelly's body had been found in the chapel. Kate sees an inscription in the chapel and realizes the true history of the town. The royal family had been cursed in 1214, so that they would transform into werewolves every seven years. The villagers caught the family while changed, and killed them. However one child, William, survived.

Hellboy is confronted by William, the man who killed Father Kelly earlier. William rips off his skin revealing a massive werewolf. The two fight and in the end Hellboy kills the Monster.

The final page notes that Dr. Izar Hoffman and a team of BPRD psychics later declared the site free of paranormal activity.

Appearances

Recurring Characters

Main
   Hellboy
   Katherine Corrigan

Secondary
   Father Kelly
   Izar Hoffman (Mentioned only)

Groups and Organizations

Additional Characters and Creatures


Hellboy Publication Order
Preceded by
World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator (CBG)
The Wolves of Saint August
Followed by
"Hi, My Name's Hellboy"
Hellboy Trade Paperback Order
Hellboy – Volume 3: The Chained Coffin and Others
Preceded by
The Chained Coffin
The Wolves of Saint August
Followed by
Almost Colossus
Hellboy Story Chronology
Preceded by
The Chained Coffin
The Wolves of Saint August
Followed by
Wake the Devil