Publication History[]
The Young Hellboy series began with the four-issue miniseries Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land, first published in February 2021. Following its success, a second four-issue miniseries titled Young Hellboy: Assault on Castle Death was released in July 2022. Both miniseries have been collected into hardcover editions published by Dark Horse Comics. The series represents a deliberate effort to explore an untold chapter of Hellboy's childhood, offering a different perspective on the character that appeals to both longtime fans and younger readers.
Setting and Chronology[]
The Young Hellboy stories are set in the late 1940s, with The Hidden Land taking place in May 1947, before the events depicted in Hellboy: The Midnight Circus. Assault on Castle Death follows chronologically after The Hidden Land, occurring in June 1947, with the B.P.R.D. relocating from New Mexico to Connecticut. These adventures fill in gaps in the established Hellboy timeline, providing insight into the character's development during his early years.