“The View from the Hill”, written by Evan Dorkin steers back to horror away from the heavier action of The Sacrifice. While not the scariest story, definitely a fun and worthwhile read. It is immediately evident that the two authors’ styles are brilliantly compatible and the story is stronger for it. Thanks to this we are treated to a brilliant interplay between him and the Beasts. With the inclusion of Hellboy comes the guest work of his creator Mike Mignola. After a brief, shocked, introduction Hellboy agrees to work together with the Beasts in solving a mystery. Following it to whatever source of danger it wants to lead him to. As the vampire burns to cinders in the bright light of day, Hellboy is distracted by a dog. From behind it steps Hellboy in a surprise crossover. In the first story, titled “The Sacrifice,” opens with a bang as a pale, misshapen vampire burst from inside of a barn. Of those eight, three stood out as particularly strong entries. It also features guest writing from Mike Mignola on “The Sacrifice” and Sarah Dyer on “What the Cat Dragged In.” Beasts of Burden: Neighborhood Watch TP is a collection of eight short stories across multiple issues. It comes from the creative team of writer Evan Dorkin, artists Jill Thompson and Benjamin Dewey, and letterers Jason Arthur and Nate Piekos. Beasts of Burden: Neighborhood Watch TP is published by Dark Horse Comics.
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