Long before Hellboy was filing expense reports at the B.P.R.D., there was The Foundry—Queen Victoria’s secret weapon against the unknown. This summer, legendary creator Mike Mignola is reuniting with iZombie mastermind Chris Roberson and fan-favorite artist Christopher Mitten to dive into a corner of history that’s as sophisticated as it is spooky.
The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas is a brand-new, four-issue miniseries from Dark Horse Comics that promises to bridge the gap between Witchfinder and Hellboy: The Silver Lantern Club. If you like your Victorian horror served with a side of “mad science,” this is your new obsession.
The Mission: Fact Over Folklore
Don’t call them ghost hunters. According to writer Chris Roberson, the operatives of the Foundry were adventurers and explorers who didn’t have much patience for “magic.” They were men and women of science, interested in ancient artifacts only for their engineering potential.
In The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas, Major Karam Singh leads his team on a global hunt for a mystery that threatens allies and enemies alike. The big question: are they chasing a monster, or has human engineering finally surpassed the supernatural in terms of pure terror?
The Creative Coven
This project brings back the dream team behind 2023’s Panya: The Mummy’s Curse, ensuring the atmosphere remains as thick as a London fog:
-Writers: Mike Mignola & Chris Roberson
-Artist: Christopher Mitten (who is also handling all four covers)
-Colors: Michelle Madsen
-Letters: Clem Robins
Artist Christopher Mitten expressed his excitement about finally fleshing out the Foundry in detail: “Chris [Roberson] infuses the book with such intrigue and heart… it’s truly such a joy to work with this team again.”
Why It Matters
Editor Katii O’Brien notes that while the Foundry predates the B.P.R.D., their exploration into the intersection of science and the supernatural has massive implications for the Hellboy universe we know today. It’s a “deep-cut” look at humanity’s first real attempts to weaponize—or at least understand—the things that go bump in the night.
If you’re looking for a series that combines global adventure, secret agencies, and the classic Mignola aesthetic, this is a must-add to your pull list. The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas #1 hits comic shops on August 12th. Keep your eyes on the horizon—and maybe stay away from the shoreline until this mystery is solved.
