Having watched them back to back, I do have to agree. DHP was easily the better actor.
I still enjoyed Doug's performance: "I would die
and
do the dishes."
Seize the moment, 'cause tomorrow you might be dead.

David Hyde Pierce was better
Agreed.

David was so much better. However if he and Seth Macfarlane were in it together, there would be too much comic effect. Seth's charector had me rolling at every line. So much like Klaus from American Dad. Bravo Seth!!

I really like Doug Jones's portrayalvoice and all. Abe is just so different from Hell boy. It's a great contrast.

I honestly could not tell the difference and I thought it was gracious of David Hyde Pierce to bow out of the second film on principal.
"I say,open this door at once! We're British !"

You're kidding! No wonder I thought DHP played Abe in Hellboy 1, only to be completely surprised to see he was played by Doug Jones I never knew David did the voice. Haha I feel so silly.
And you're right, his voice was much better.

I 100% agree that's one of the things that kind of put me off about this film i thought abes voice was better in HB1 not to mention i think HB1 is much better then 2 in general but that's just my opinion.

No
Who says violence is not the answer?