Published Feb 19, 2026, 12:50 PM EST
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2026 is shaping up to be the year of everyone’s favorite World-Destroyer, as Guillermo del Toro’s top-pick Hellboy series is set to make a return that die-hard fans have been waiting 32 years to see. It’s an unprecedented comeback, and we have all the details below.
While many may think of Guillermo del Toro’s films when Hellboy is mentioned, it was Mike Mignola’s legendary comic series that inspired those adaptations. Now, Mignola’s Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1 (1994), the comic that launched the Hellboy Universe, is returning in a collectible facsimile edition from Dark Horse Comics.
The reprint is set for a July 1, 2026, summer release and will faithfully recreate the original design and ads, include Art Adams’ “Monkeyman and O’Brien” backup story, and feature a brand-new variant cover by Mike Mignola with colors by Dave Stewart.
Hellboy's Most Legendary Series Returns in 2026
Main Cover by Mike Mignola, Arthur Adams, Mark Chiarello for Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1 Facsimile Reprint (2026)
Mike Mignola’s iconic Hellboy stands as one of the most beloved and expansive comic universes of all time. The series has earned both Eisner and Harvey Awards, led to four film adaptations, and inspired generations of creators, including the legendary Guillermo del Toro himself. To celebrate this trailblazing legacy, Dark Horse Comics is releasing Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1 Facsimile Reprint (2026).
Co-written by Mignola and John Byrne, with art by Mignola, colors by Mark Chiarello, and letters by Pat Brosseau, the facsimile edition brings readers back to Hellboy’s apocalyptic origin in WWII-era England. The story transports readers to 1944, where paranormal investigators lead a team of U.S. Army commandos to stop an occult Nazi ritual that summons a young demon.
Why Dark Horse’s Hellboy Facsimile Reprint Is a Must-Read for Every Hellboy Fan (New & Old)
1:25 Variant Cover by Mike Mignola for Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1 Facsimile Reprint (2026)
This new facsimile reprint is ideal for longtime fans chasing Hellboy nostalgia and for new readers seeking an accessible jumping-on point, offering a one-of-a-kind adventure that launches decades of Hellboy storytelling. Dark Horse Comics editor Katii O’Brien shared the following about the experience readers will gain from the reprint:
“Nothing compares to flipping through a #1 issue of a comic book. And longtime fans and new readers alike can experience that with this first issue of Hellboy in its entirety—we’ve worked closely with our art team to reassemble the full comic with its original backup story, ads, and all!”
With a July 1st release date, the several-month wait may feel daunting for readers eager to get their hands on this must-have addition. However, Dark Horse has already shared Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1’s original main cover alongside Mike Mignola’s brand-new variant cover, helping tide fans over as they wait for this epic new chapter in Hellboy’s legacy.
Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1 Facsimile Reprint is available on July 1, 2026, from Dark Horse Comics!
Created by Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola
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