Hellboy Timeline ( Real )

creation
March 1993

Creation of Hellboy Character

Hellboy character was created by writer and artist Mike Mignola.

publication
March 1994

Publication of First Hellboy Comic

The first Hellboy comic book, 'Hellboy: Seed of Destruction', was published by Dark Horse Comics.

film_release
April 2, 2004

Release of Hellboy (2004) Film

The first live-action Hellboy film directed by Guillermo del Toro was released.

film_release
July 11, 2008

Release of Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)

The sequel to the 2004 film, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, was released.

film_release
April 12, 2019

Release of Hellboy (2019) Reboot Film

A reboot of the Hellboy film series starring David Harbour was released.

Hellboy Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
December 23, 1944

Hellboy's Summoning

The demon prince Azzael summons the infant Hellboy to Earth during World War II, but he is discovered by Allied forces led by Professor Bruttenholm.

character_development
1945-1960s

Hellboy Raised by Professor Bruttenholm

Hellboy is raised by Professor Trevor Bruttenholm, who nurtures him to become a force for good despite his demonic origins.

organization
1950

Formation of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD)

The BPRD is officially organized to investigate and combat supernatural threats, with Hellboy as a key agent.

conflict
Late 1990s

Hellboy Battles Rasputin

Hellboy confronts Grigori Rasputin, who serves as a major antagonist seeking to bring about apocalyptic events using dark magic.

apocalypse
Early 2000s

Hellboy Faces the Ogdru Jahad

Hellboy encounters and fights the Ogdru Jahad, ancient entities whose awakening threatens the world’s survival.

character_event
Throughout his missions, emphasis during early 2000s

Hellboy Loses His Right Hand

Hellboy's 'Right Hand of Doom' becomes central to his identity and destiny; his struggle with fate intensifies.

conflict
Early 2000s

Hellboy Defeats the Baba Yaga

Hellboy confronts and defeats the powerful witch Baba Yaga, preventing her from further harming humanity.

character_event
Mid 2000s

Hellboy's Death and Resurrection

Hellboy is killed and later resurrected, deepening his internal conflict regarding his demon heritage and chosen destiny.

character_event
Mid to Late 2000s

Hellboy Rejects His Destiny as the Beast of the Apocalypse

In a pivotal moment, Hellboy chooses to defy the destiny imposed by his demonic heritage and fights to protect humanity instead.