gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:comic_book
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gptkbp:adaptation
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inspired animated shorts.
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gptkbp:adaptedInto
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graphic novel
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gptkbp:artwork
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inspired_by_European_comics.
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gptkbp:associatedWith
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complex dynamics among team members.
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gptkbp:awards
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Eisner Award
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gptkbp:characterArc
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explores themes of redemption.
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gptkbp:characterDevelopment
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focuses on team dynamics.
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gptkbp:characterTraits
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features a diverse cast.
driven by personal histories.
richly developed.
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gptkbp:colors
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gptkb:Dave_Stewart
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gptkbp:createdBy
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gptkb:Mike_Mignola
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gptkbp:criticalReception
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positive
examines moral ambiguity.
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gptkbp:culturalHeritage
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includes nods to folklore.
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gptkbp:culturalImpact
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influenced modern horror comics.
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gptkbp:director
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dark and moody.
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gptkbp:editor
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gptkb:Scott_Allie
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gptkbp:fanBase
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cult following
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gptkbp:fanEvents
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featured at comic cons.
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gptkbp:featuresCharacter
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gptkb:Abe_Sapien
gptkb:Liz_Sherman
Hellboy
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gptkbp:firstAppearance
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gptkb:B.P.R.D.:_1949
gptkb:B.P.R.D.:_1946
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gptkbp:follows
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gptkb:B.P.R.D.:_Hell_on_Earth
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gptkbp:format
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trade paperback
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gptkbp:genre
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superhero
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gptkbp:historicalContext
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set_during_the_Cold_War.
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gptkbp:homeMediaRelease
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Hellboy films
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gptkbp:illustratedBy
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gptkb:Gabriel_Bá
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gptkbp:influencedBy
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occultism
Lovecraftian horror
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gptkbp:influences
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inspired by horror literature.
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gptkbp:inspiredBy
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real-world mythology
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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continues to influence new creators.
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gptkbp:majorIndustry
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paranormal investigation
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gptkbp:merchandise
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action figures
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gptkbp:merchandising
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includes collectibles.
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gptkbp:narrativeStyle
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non-linear
team of paranormal investigators.
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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The Black Flame
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gptkbp:numberOfStudents
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5
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gptkbp:pageCount
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120
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gptkbp:partOf
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B.P.R.D.
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gptkbp:plot
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includes unexpected developments.
B.P.R.D. agents investigate supernatural occurrences.
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:B.P.R.D.:_1946
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gptkbp:publishedBy
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gptkb:Dark_Horse_Comics
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gptkbp:publishedIn
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miniseries
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gptkbp:publishes
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monthly issues.
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gptkbp:relatedEvent
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intersects with Hellboy storylines.
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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Hellboy universe
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gptkbp:releaseDate
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2012
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gptkbp:setIn
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1948
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gptkbp:setting
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post-World_War_II
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gptkbp:spinOff
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gptkb:B.P.R.D.:_Hell_on_Earth
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gptkbp:storyArc
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part of a larger narrative.
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gptkbp:style
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dark fantasy
gothic and surreal.
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:B.P.R.D.:_1949
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gptkbp:symbolism
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uses supernatural elements to reflect societal issues.
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gptkbp:targetAudience
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young adults
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gptkbp:thematicElement
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explores fear of the unknown.
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gptkbp:userDemographics
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well-received by critics.
appeals to comic book enthusiasts.
encourages fan theories.
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