Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1954—Ghost Moon #1

Published by Dark Horse Comics in 2017, Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1954—Ghost Moon #1 serves as a standalone entry within the expansive Hellboy expanded universe. Created by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson, the miniseries was developed to further flesh out the early operational years of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense during the 1950s. This specific issue captures the aesthetic shift toward period-accurate supernatural detective fiction that defines the 1954 arc.

The interior art was provided by Brian Churilla, whose work on the series is noted for maintaining the atmospheric, shadow-heavy style established by Mignola while introducing a distinct kinetic energy suitable for the Hong Kong setting of the story. The narrative focuses on Hellboy investigating a supernatural phenomenon linked to a film production, reflecting the creative team's intent to explore the intersection of 1950s cinema and occult lore. The title received positive attention from readers for its ability to balance self-contained mystery with the broader historical continuity of the Hellboy mythos.