| Title | : | Hellboy: Odder Jobs |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1593072260 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781593072261 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 |
| Publication | : | First published October 5, 2004 |
Contents:
Introduction / Frank Darabont;
* The Brotherhood of the Gun / Frank Darabont;
* From an Enchanter Fleeing / Peter Crowther;
* Down in the Flood / Scott Allie;
* Newford Spook Squad / Charles de Lint;
* Water Music / David J. Schow;
* The Vampire Brief / James L. Cambias;
* Unfinished Business / Ed Gorman, Richard Dean Starr;
* Saint Hellboy / Tom Piccirilli;
* Sleepless in Manhattan / Nancy Kilpatrick;
* The Wish Hounds / Sharyn McCrumb;
* Act of Mercy / Thomas E. Sniegoski;
* The Thrice-named Hill / Graham Joyce;
* Of Blood, of Clay / James A. Moore;
* A Full and Satisfying Life / Ray Garton;
* The Glass Road / Tim Lebbon;
* Tasty Teeth / Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins.
Hellboy: Odder Jobs Reviews
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Another great book of Hellboy short stories!
A few standouts in this volume:
Brotherhood of the Gun by Frank Darabont (Yes, the Walking Dead producer): This is a Hellboy Weird Western tale, and since I am partial to Weird Westerns, really enjoyed this one.
Down in the Flood: Great story mostly focusing on Abe Sabien
The Vampire Brief: Great humor story
A Full and Satisfying Life: Ray Garton spins this tale of Hellboy Vs. a Manticore
Tasty Teeth: Featuring the tooth fairies from the Hellboy Movie
These are just a few. I enjoyed every story in the volume, just some more than others. I think I even liked this one slightly better than Odd Jobs, the first collection.
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You know you have created something really good when other writers and artists want to contribute to the stories of your character. Hellboy is a character and this collection of stories from some of the industries top talent showcase the character and his universe in new and interesting ways. Very recommended
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3.5/5
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In this second collection of Hellboy/BPRD stories, editor Christopher Golden gathers together an edgier and better group of stories than appeared in the first volume that explored Mike Mignola's world. This volume also features Mignola illustrations with the sixteen stories. Lots of fun; Hellboy rocks!
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Better than prior volume. Always a problem when you have multiple contributers.
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The second collection of Hellboy short stories has uneven tone and pacing as befits stories by different authors. As a test, I'll be including my favorite quote from each short story.
Brotherhood Of The Gun - Frank Darabont - 5*
"We're a Brotherhood," said Doc Jessup. "A Brotherhood of the Gun."
Wow. This short story reads like a screenplay and it is obvious why Darabont is renowned in the film industry. His writing is superlative, reading it you can picture it in your mind and on a screen. If this were made into a short TV episode it would garner a LOT of high ratings and love from critics and watchers alike. Also the story is great and fits with the Hellboy universe. Don't believe me? Read the first 2 pages and you'll be hooked.
From An Enchanter Fleeing - Peter Crowther - 5*
"Hold my hand."
"Hey," Hellboy says, taking a single backward step, "Don't I get flowers? Candies?"
Great premise, the banter between the protagonists is like some 50s buddy cop movie and it's a supernatural yet touching story.
Down In The Flood - Scott Allie - *
"His name's Abraham, He's a doctor."
A letdown after 2 great stories. Expected much more from Scott Allie.
The Newford Spook Squad - Charles De Lint - 4*
Walker "Nah, I think I'd rather give myself an enema with a fire hose"
Enjoyable read about an X-files type of squad assembled to investigate the paranormal, and its formerly unwilling leader meets and works with BPRD consultants Hellboy and Liz.
Water Music - David J. Schowr - 3*
Interesting fugue story, with a nice ending line.
The Vampire Brief - James L. Cambias - 5*
"Thanks, Little Augie!"
I want to insert a lawyer joke in here but in truth this story is such pure gold I laughed out loud at the last line. You should just go ahead and read it.
Unfinished Business - Ed Gorman & Richard Dean Starr - 5*
"Do I strike you as the type to make jokes? Especially Classified ones?"
A fantastic succubus story.
Saint Hellboy - Tom Piccirilli - 5*
"You're going to need a good contractor."
"We've got plenty, but there's never enough insurance.
Hellboy meets the Mob! 'nough said.
Sleepless In Manhattan - Nancy Kilpatrick - 3*
"Come on! I didn't imagine this!"
An average story, not great compared to what else has come before.
The Wish Hounds - Sharyn McCrumb - 4*
"There are some gates that can never be closed"
Reads like it was written by Mignola himself, from the mythos to the action.
Act Of Mercy - Thomas E. Sniegoski - *
"When someone bothers to send an invitation by giant bird on such nice stationery, I'd have to say they're real serious about getting attention."
"Dyavo Mahr was quickly moving to the top of his must-punch-hard list.
A surprisingly touching story.
The Thrice-Named Hill - Graham Joyce - 4*
Hellboy knew it was an English trait to talk endlessly about the weather. So far as he remembered, there were 3 types of weather in England: light rain, heavy rain, and raining six-inch nails.
This was good, but depressing. Oh well.
Of Blood, Of Clay - James A. Moore - 4*
"I was thinking you'd look great on the wall in my office that way."
Roger gets a story!
A Full and Satisfying Life - Ray Garton - 4*
Joey leaned forward and folded his arms on the tabletop. "Who else picks on ? Please, this may be important."
Brandon chuckled and said, "Like, who doesn't?"
Sometimes the bullied fight back, and when they do, it's not always pretty.
The Glass Road - Tim Lebbon - 3*
I don't know this language, but it's speaking to me.
This could have been much better than it actually was.
Tasty Teeth - Guillermo Del Toro & Matthew Robbins - 4*
"Guess what, guys. I got baby bones all around me."
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Any Hellboy fans out there?
After i read the Hellboy series and The B.P.R.D series, i was hunting down everything Mike Mignola or Hellboy related. I read Witchfinder, Baltimore and Ape Sapien, and frankly dont think its enough. I am now trying to find all novels and found a couple! They are pretty hard to find like more in this so called Mignolaverse, but we will see. I read Odder Jobs first. This is a collection of 16 short stories all from different writers, ranging from script writers, and seasoned horror writers, just Anybody who is into horror and macabre stuff. It got a tale by Guillermo Del Toro, Tim Lebbon, Charles De Lint and Frank Darabont to name a few. It also got gorgeous artwork by the great Mignola ofcourse. Its a great collection and for me a very cool way to find some for me new authors and to read some more of of the characters in this amazing universe.
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This was still wonderful, but overall did not grab me like the other anthologies. There were definitely some very high highs and I would still recommend it to any fans of the character or fans of pulpy, short horror stories.
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I normally don't like short stories but these Hellboy anthologies are great.
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This is a book very good.
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Here we have the second collection of short stories involving Hellboy. This time there is an introduction and story from Frank Darabont (the story is one of my favorite of the lot), along with another group of fantastic storytellers getting the chance to play in Mike Mignola's sandbox.
Along with Darabont, there are stories from Tim Lebbon, Thomas Sniegoski, and Guillermo del Toro adding a prose tale to his other Hellboy works. Author Charles de Lint even crosses over his own characters from his Newford series with the BPRD as they take on a kraken deep underground (my other favorite story from this collection).
Odder Jobs is a good follow up to the previous Odd Jobs collection. -
As with any assortment of short stories, some are better than others. If you like the series/movies, give it a read.
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Hellboy RULES!
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For those lovers of Hellboy these short stories really fun.
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Great read!
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This is a great collection of stories. Hellboy fans really need to get this book.
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Not so sure about the few stories at the beginning, but got better towards the end. I'd say that 'The Vampire Brief' was probably my favourite from the collection.
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I love Hellboy.
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Anything that takes me into the Hellboy/BPRD universe again is a wonderful, wonderful thing. These short stories by various Hellboy-fanboy authors are a hoot. More Odd Jobs, please!
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As a fan of Hellboy, I feel like I can never get enough from the comics and collections I get my hands on. As my first journey into the novels, this collection of short stories did not disappoint.
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Libro de la Colección Brainstorming que traduce el sergundo Odd Jobs de Hellboy.
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A reread or listen in this case. Hellboy is always worth the time reading and investing time in. Enjoyable stories.
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Stories not as bizzare as what Mike Mignola can write.
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Good selection of writers. Some real jems in this collection.
