A Review of Hellboy, Omnibus Volumes 1 and 2

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Review

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Hellboy

Omnibus Volumes 1 and 2

Volume one is called Seed of Destruction, written by Mike Mignola and published by Dark Horse. It gave us an introduction to Hellboy and his world. The art is dark and unique, done by John Byrne. The first volume is like the movie starring Ron Perlman, but much better. I enjoy how the story's world dives deep into history. My only issue is Hellboy's villains, specifically Rasputin need to be harder to defeat.

Volume two is called Strange Places, written by Mike Mignola and published by Dark Horse. This volume was slower in pace and had large amounts of exposition. The art was great, specifically toward the end. There were more enemies to fight in this volume. I prefer the previous omnibus to this one. The first omnibus had better stories and felt more focus.

The most popular villains in the Hellboy universe are Nazis. I love when a hero beats up Nazis. 

A Review of Revision Tips and Tricks to Make Your Manuscipt Shine

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Taught by Emily Colin

Revision Tips and Tricks to Make Your Manuscript Shine

On January 26, 2023, I took part in a free zoom class to improve my revision skills. The class proves that every scene must drive the plot forward. It says every scene must have a goal. I agree. Sometimes its good to have fun with your story, but in the end it all must count.

The biggest focus from the presentation was getting the reader to care about the characters. World building and exposition are more of a side quest. There is also a front story and back story. A front story is the readers and writers prime focus. A back story helps the reader learn how the characters got to where they are. These lessons I found are key in revisions.

Emily Colin is the author of several books, including Sword of the Seven Sins. I highly recommend learning more about her publishing journey and check out her books.