The giant third overall of Abe Sapien comes via Norma Editorial by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi and Dave Stewart.

After the successful completion of the Hellboy and AIDP series in a comprehensive deluxe format, Norma Editorial by Abe Sapien continues in the same format. In the third volume, this edition has reached its expected conclusion, and after the positive reception of the public, we hope that you will decide to continue this part of this vast and wonderful universe that has given us great pleasure for years. of years.

See Father Sapien’s life in detail.

In this third volume we find a wonderful collection of short stories starring Abe Sapien.

The story of “The Drowned Man” takes us over four decades ago, where we see Abe on his first mission outside of Hellboy’s company while on vacation. In this adventure, Abe must recover the remains of the witch Vroman, who was defeated in a confrontation with the famous paranormal investigator Edward Grey. Jason Shawn Alexander’s haunting and atmospheric drawing is perfectly complemented by Dave Stewart’s flawless coloring, creating a darkness and mystery that captivates the reader.

In the arcs “The Devil Doesn’t Joke and Other Stories” and “Lost Lives and Other Stories”, the volume features the participation of famous artists such as Guy Davis, Michael Avon Ohming, Patrick Reynolds, Santiago Caruso, Peter Sneijbjerg, James. Haren, Kevin Nowlan, Mark Nelson, Juan Ferreira, and Alysse Gluskova. Each of these talented artists brings their own unique style, enriching the tone and narrative of each story.

Among the vast collection of stories in these collections, some stand out in particular. “The Revealed Boy” features Abe as an agent in training, classic horror dialogue in a story that packs a lot of surprises and good vibes. In “Witches and Demons,” Caruso’s art stands as a real character in a work that could pass for one of the books banned at the time of the witches’ burning.

Likewise, Harren shines in “The Devil Don’t Joke,” where Abe, along with Hellboy, takes part in some epic action sequences that delight fans with his dynamic style. Finally, in “The Lost Life,” Ferreira fully immerses us in the character’s latest iteration, in which scientist Langdon Everett Kaul, a previous incarnation of Abe, plays a pivotal role.

The icing on the cake

In short, this third volume closes the Abe Sapien saga (at least in its own series) in a very satisfying way. The Hellboy universe has expanded over the years in ways unimaginable since its original concept, and this conclusion proves that it still has a lot to offer. You don’t have to be a fan of Mike Mignola’s stories to appreciate this tome. Even a first-time reader can enjoy it. However, it is recommended to have some knowledge of the character’s lore to fully enjoy certain episodes.

Regarding the edition, it should be noted that this third comprehensive volume of Abe Sapien by Norma Editorial comes in a deluxe hardcover with a page size of 17 x 26 cm. The volume consists of 448 full-color pages and includes a translation of the original edition of the third installment of the series, as well as a juicy supplemental material section at the end. The recommended retail price is €39.95, and was from March 2024.