There are lots of sites that show reading order for the whole Hellboy comic book universe.
Might check that out cause a lot of the comics come before BPRD, I think. I have not read much of BPRD, but I have all the Hellboys.
I don't mind the movie wondering so much away from the Hellboy feel, but Hellboy himself in the movie really grinds me and Hellboy in the comic is likeable,it was really hard for me to watch.
Hellboy in Hell gets pretty different from Seed of Destruction where I started reading hellboy. Really quite the ride.

Haven't gotten to Hellboy yet (reading them) but I did read the first omnibus of BPRD and then watch this, and was disappointed Hellboy seems so different, let alone the rest of the world.

"No! He is imprinted on you like a gay duckling. If you don't wean him off you slowly, he'll die."

Sounds like you agree with me than. Considering I never read marvel comics, and I enjoy the Hulk movie and MCU movies. I actually enjoy the X-men movies having never read marvel.
I am getting into a few marvel titles, like Uncanny X-men.
I would also rate most Xmen moves around 4 or 5 out of ten but enjoyable.
If I had not read hellboy, I might of enjoyed the movies. Maybe I just don't like Ron Perlman? I did not like him in Pacific Rim or the Alien movie he was in. I also don't think movies have to be faithful to their source material.
Sin City was pretty faithful to it's source material I think. And 300 maybe?

You gave Incredible Hulk a 9 out 10. As far as I'm concerned, that movie had less than zero to do with the comics on which it was based on. Hulk in that movie is a murderer, which Hulk is not in the classic universe.
Also, do you like MCU's version of Tony Stark? I'm pretty sure you do. If you don't know, MCU's Tony Stark is nothing like the classic Tony Stark, who was a do-gooder with a heart gold that was never looking at everyone from above.
What I'm trying to say is: yes, this movie isn't faithful to the source material on hundred percent. But so is every other comic book movie that have ever come out.

Yeah he does, in Weird Tales. (That one isn't Mignola's Hellboy, but a collection of different authors interpretations). Also there are novels by different authors. The books are rather bizarre and dark, more grown-up, as films are clearly aimed at younger audiences.

What? No way. He really kills a cat?
The comics are short stories all adding to the larger story about hellboys origin and birthright, and what he decides to do with that knowledge.
I didn't want the movie to match the comics. I mostly just don't like the interpretation of the character in the movie. Ugh.

I have read some of the comics, also some novels. Looks like in comics there were short stories taking this character on different adventures.
Film had its own storyline. It wasn't to match the comics exactly.
Only thing disturbed me big time. In film, Hellboy loves cats. In one of a comics, he kills a cat by stomping on it.

I've never read the comics, but I thought it was really enjoyable. I suppose I had nothing to compare it to.

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Thanks for replying to a two year old drunken post. But the gif link didn't work.
I should probably try watching Hellboy again since it's been some time and i really want to like it. I own then both on blue ray. The second i enjoy much more.

I know. This is not a remake of the comic. But if you read it, you can not forget it. And this movie just makes me angry every time I see it.
I love Ron Pearlman, when he has a roll made for him. But Hellboy is not made for him. And him making the roll for him does not work. Hellboy would never take a kids milk and cookies and not thank him. And this movie is so well made. But it does not work. I try and try to watch it and enjoy. Hellboy 2 comes closer, and does not make me as angry. Still, this movie is beep
I think Snow White says it best here -
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Wait, you're in Japan? Really? Whereabouts? My long term goal is to find work there, but for now I am teaching in Nanjing. Nice deal on the megabundle! I will have to look into it! Right now I am downloading what I can, until I can get back to the US and pick up what I left behind.

I own one and two on bluray as well and just ordered the two animated movies on one bluray. But takes two weeks to ship to Japan.
I graduated highschool in 94 when seed of destruction landed on shelves. Almost have the whole collection, but moved to Japan and missed the final few arcs.
But picked up the Hellboy megabundle for $50 on digital Darkhorse during a sale. If you have a good tablet or monitor, it's a good way to go.

I am glad you did! I bought them both on blu-ray as soon as it came out, and I also own both movies on blu. One of my biggest regrets when I moved to China was not bringing them, but at the time, there was a lot of mayhem, and I did not have the most time to grab everything I needed sighs. I also left my comics, due to weight restrictions, but they are safely in storage. Still, I hope to repurchase them here. I do hope you do get the chance to sit through both films, as they both have their own merit, and are far better than the average Superhero fare that comes out these days. Both films actually have a lot of heart, and are earnest about being what they are, but almost every Marvel film I see is more concerned about just being Marvel (though I think Guardians of the Galaxy was an exception).

Both excellent suggestions. I really enjoyed them both, but kind of forgot about them. I will have to check my rental store.
I have no problems with movies making big changes to comics (All you need is Kill comes to mind) and I really really really wish I could like these films. I own both 1 and 2 on bluray but have not been able to sit through the first one yet. Hopefully someday.

I've read the comics, and this film was GREAT! It did do well with the tone, though I would not entirely say it was perfect. It was still a lot of fun, and a GREAT representation of the character. I find myself imagining Ron Perlmans voice whenver I read the comics now. As for the cookies, frankly, he probably did thank him, just offscreen. They very much made the character true to himself, even if they dded a love subplot (which I enjoyed, I do not mind the film being a little different). If you want something more in line with the comics, watch "Sword of Storms" or "Blood and Iron".

Agree. II is only slightly better. These films, while visually appealing thanks to Del Toro I simply don't like Ron Perlman as the main character. And almost all the scenes were a bore action-wise.

Agreed. It is less gritty. But that didn't disinterest me.
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I also like Part II better.
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I've never read the comics and I liked "Hellboy" just fine (tho I liked "II" better, which is rare, at least for me)
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"This movie really sucks, only if you have read the comic" Trust me, it sucks some serious ass whether you've read the comic or not. It was one boring flick, man. I've watched it twice now. I sat through it the first time and hated it. Then I see all these positive reviews and try to watch it again (I've been wrong before) and was still bored 5hitless.
It's thanks to fanboys that this pissy franchise is getting a third installment. Del Toro has better films to make!!
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