“Rise of the Black Flame” has been one of the more curious entries into the Hellboy Universe, populated by characters we’ve never really met before and yet deeply connected to the larger mythology. Today, the story comes to a close. If you haven’t yet picked it up, perhaps these pages will convince you.

Written by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson

Illustrated by Christopher Mitten

Colored by Dave Stewart

Lettered by Clem Robins The heroes’ search finally ends at the temple of the Black Flame cult, but they don’t arrive in time to stop what they find there.