Tremble Before
The Right Oven Mitt of Doom!
I used to arch a skeptical eyebrow when I heard stories of true love blossoming on the Internet. But not anymore. In the years since I started hanging out on various Hellboy fan forums, I've made some very close friends. Some have stayed at my house or had us to dinner at theirs. Many are artists and writers in their own right and have pushed me to try harder by their example.
One person who consistently amazes is Jenny Sparks. No, not the one from The Authority but the creative genius from the San Francisco Bay area. Her work has been featured here before (search for it yourself, the review will do you good). I've worn a couple of her creations on video interviews and con panels. But I have to say that the ROMOD outdoes them all. For a further taste of her wacky view of just about everything, visit phobe.com . If Jenny and her husband, Lars, ever finish their video game, THEY CAME FROM HOLLYWOOD, we can buy lots and make them deservedly rich because wild imaginations should be rewarded. Thank you, Jenny!
Fans of Mike Mignola's creations span many decades, some are in their fifties, some aren't even out of grade school. Maybe it's the folklore element of Mike's work or his minimalist style, but something about it draws some pretty intelligent people to it. Count yourself as part of that crowd. 
Especially if you send gifts.
Meanwhile work on Blood and Iron has slowed over the holidays. It'll pick up again this week. I recorded an additional interview for the DVD. Mike will also tape another segment next week. We'll record a commentary along with Vic Cook as soon as the final mix is done. Meanwhile, if you live in the United States, you've got another chance to see Sword of Storms this coming Saturday, Dec. 30. Write yourself a note and check your local listings.
The first issue of Hellboy Animated will be in comic stores soon which sorta begins a year packed with Hellboy goodness. Another animated movie, the production start of Hellboy 2, a major Hellboy mini-series, Darkness Calls by Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo, special tales of the BPRD, and... hey, check it out yourself at Dark Horse Comics.
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday. And now, if you'll excuse me, I gotta throw a tentacle or two on the barbee. Now where'd I put the paprika? -- Tad
Not sure which I like more, the mit or the documentation. Great gift!
Posted by: kirk | December 26, 2006 at 11:03 PM
Does that company have a website, or is the whole thing custom with a rather amusing card included?
Posted by: Dan | December 27, 2006 at 09:53 AM
That's a one of a kind. Check out the phobe.com link for similar insanity.
Posted by: Tad Stones | December 27, 2006 at 10:23 AM
hey, that's awesome! great use for the right hand of doom! i was just wondering where's the hellboy forum where you guys post?? i feel kind of alone here where i live (mexico) cause i just know one hellboy fan (and that's me) i'd like to chat with more of you guys...
Posted by: abe | December 27, 2006 at 12:05 PM
You'll find them in the Little Bits o' Hell list to the right. Click on the forum or visit Hellboy.com first and click on its forum. They'll both send you to the same place.
Posted by: Tad Stones | December 27, 2006 at 01:35 PM
great idea for a game. It woudlve been cool black and white.
And yeah...Once the DVD's for sword of storms is out I was thinkin on planning a little mini screening at school to get attention drawn to it. That way maybe I could meet more Hellboy fans equally or more amazed by Hellboy then me.
Glad your holidays have been going good Tad.
Posted by: hb | December 27, 2006 at 03:35 PM
Aw, shucks (I'm blushing redder than Hellboy over here) -- glad you liked it!
Note to hb: the game does have a black & white mode, complete with "film scratches" so it looks like an old movie. :)
Posted by: Sparky | December 28, 2006 at 02:12 AM
That is pretty cool Sparky!
Between silk screened christmas cards and making RHODOM, did you and Lars have a good holiday?
Consider yourself a lucky man Tad! Paprika tentacles baby.
Posted by: David Petersen | December 28, 2006 at 06:38 AM
well sparky...brilliance on both your parts then. scratches and all. I'll be sure to keep an eye on it.
Posted by: hb | December 28, 2006 at 08:27 PM
Also, there's a preview up of Black Wedding, a little bit of rick lacy art...up at darkhorse.com
http://www.darkhorse.com/profile/profile.php?sku=14-227
The art I was hoping was going to be slightly tighter and better than it actually is. Ill have to wait until the end of january so I can have it in my hands to judge for sure though.
Posted by: hb | December 28, 2006 at 08:42 PM
Oh I can not wait for the sequel and the dvd of the first .
Im only turned 16 and I was drawn to Hellboy bye the dark,funny ,dangerous side of things a books of place where anyhting can happen.
Posted by: Jack | January 02, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Im glad all of you (who work hard to bring us awsome stuff, like hellboy) give us the younger artist some cedit, it really does help...even the ones not outta school yet (like me, 9th right now) and boy is it hard to get a A in art,oh and Sparky, I just love your Idea! Its cool and creative.
Posted by: Ambur | January 07, 2007 at 06:32 PM
I mean both the oven mit and game sorry if it wasnt clear
Posted by: Ambur | January 07, 2007 at 06:36 PM