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The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense faces its worst tragedy ever as the war against the plague of frogs reaches a devastating new level. Heralded by a bizarre villain from the B.P.R.D.'s past, an ancient monster god marches across the American heartland portending an end to the reign of men, and leaving a permanent mark on the Bureau. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola continues his collaboration with artist Guy Davis and cowriter John Arcudi to unravel a tale that will leave the earth shaken and the B.P.R.D. shattered. This collection includes a sketchbook section chronicling Guy Davis's creation of the abominations unleashed in The Black Flame. The B.P.R.D. is changed forever in this story revealing secret names, visions and dreams, a Nazi madman, and the death of a beloved agent. Written by award-winning Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, who also provides cover art.… (more)
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The war on the frog monsters has reached a boil. Roger and Captain Daimio are running full military invasions into frog nests and cleaning house. Unfortunately, dark forces are at work and the new head of Zinco (no brighter than the last guy) is planning to take
The Black Flame just flows from Lovecraftian horror to Kirbyesque supervillians to Godzilla-style kaiju versus military action. Guns blaze, monsters roar, and not everyone will come out unscathed.