: Hellboy is forced to fight a manifested version of his own future shadow, which wears the crown of Hell and bears a demonic sword. During the battle, Astaroth insists that Hellboy must take up Excalibur to prevent the Queen of Blood’s impending "holocaust of blood". The conflict ends abruptly when fire erupts from Hellboy, causing the shadow and Astaroth to vanish.

In , published by Dark Horse Comics in October 2009, Hellboy faces the daunting reality of his royal bloodline and the prophetic destiny he has spent his life trying to avoid. Plot Summary

: The issue includes a backup feature titled "The Burial of Katharine Baker," written by Scott Allie and illustrated by Patric Reynolds . It follows Henry Hood , a zealous witchfinder, as he discovers a demon attempting to exhume a woman's body. Production Details

: It was the seventh part of an eight-issue miniseries that was later collected in March 2010 as part of the ninth Hellboy trade paperback .

: Following the revelation that he is the rightful King of Britain and the first male descendant of Mordred, Hellboy finds himself in a terrifying fortress. The demon Astaroth appears, tempting him once more to claim the crown of Hell, kill Satan, and lead an infernal army to turn Earth into a paradise for demons.