Hellboy Volume 6 Strange Places by Mike Mignola

​     There’s something very entertaining in the fact that every time I look up one of these title on GR, the system autocorrects it to bellboy. Are there a lot of bellboy books out there? At any rate, how can they possibly compare to the whatever excellence Mike Mignola comes up with. This was a lovely surprise from our library, which has previously seemed to believe the first five books in the series were enough. It isn’t enough, not ever going to be enough. Because it’s just so freaking good. Every time.
     I’ve been reading so many graphic novels lately and Mignola’s work still stands out, effortlessly so. The deliciously dark tales he weaves, the stunning art. The colors too, though that’s the colorist, but the colors in these comics are so iconic, you can recognize them instantly, especially the reds and the blacks. Gorgeous.
    And then of course there’s the main guy. Possibly the only person ever to combine male pattern boldness, trench coat over no shirt and short pants and make that look good. Oh bellboy (you like that, you weird algorithm?), you’re the one.
   Anyway, when you look that good and you’re written by a madman like Mignola, all roads will lead you to strange places. This book features two of those. Once again, terror beneath the waves, tentacles and all, enough to put you off seafood for good. Bonus art materials included.
   Another great read in the epic series. Just waiting for library to get more of this awesomeness. Recommended.