The Book of Hellboy

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The Book of Hellboy

C3G DARK HORSE WAVE 21
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Indy set.
Its model number and name are #067-069 / Hellboy.

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Character Bio - December 23, 1944. On an island off the Scottish Coast, the evil mystic Nazi occultist, Grigori Rasputin summoned from Hell to Earth an infant demon. He appeared miles away in a churchyard in East Bromwich, England and was discovered by a crack team of American soldiers lead by 1st Sgt. George Whitman sent to investigate the mysterious Nazi ritual. Amongst the Allied Force was Professor Trevor Bruttenholm, who formed the United States Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD), Professor Malcolm Frost, Lady Cynthia Eden-Jones, and the Torch of Liberty, a WWII era costumed super-soldier. Bruttenholm befriended the creature, affectionately naming him ‘Hellboy,’ and the demon child was raised in secret by the U.S. government and trained/educated to be a paranormal investigator.

Hellboy is a well-meaning demon whose true name is Anung Un Rama, meaning "and upon his brow is set a crown of flame". In time Hellboy grew to be a large, red-skinned man with a tail, horns (which he files off, leaving behind the signature circular stumps on his forehead), cloven hooves for feet, and an oversized right hand. He has been described as smelling of dry-roasted peanuts. Although a bit gruff, he shows none of the malevolence thought to be intrinsic to demons and has a strong sense of humor. This is said to be because of his upbringing under Professor Bruttenholm, who raised him as a normal boy.

Hellboy's right hand, referred to as the "Right Hand of Doom", was formerly the right hand of one of Anum, one of the "greater spirits" that watched over the burgeoning Earth. The Hand is effectively invulnerable and feels no pain. However being far larger than an ordinary human hand, the Right Hand of Doom is not very suitable for use with most objects, although it has proven dexterous enough to catch a fly. Hellboy relies on his average-sized left hand to operate weapons and devices. Because of this, he is most likely ambidextrous.

Anun used the Right Hand of Doom to create and then bound the dragon Ogdru Jahad, but then his fellow spirits turned upon him for his deeds, and destroyed him sparing only his right hand, which was kept and preserved by many races throughout history, including the first race of man. As the hand bound the dragon, it is the key which will "loose and command" it also and in doing so it will be the catalyst that will bring about the World's end. It is not even necessary for the arm to be attached to Hellboy at all; even on its own it would perform its tasks. However, it has been suggested that if Hellboy dies while the the Hand is attached to him, it would become useless. He has thus come to the conclusion that the only way to prevent it falling into the wrong hands is to keep and protect it.

Armed with many charms and knick-knacks used as either tools to resurrect the dead, protect him or his friends from evil entities, heal, etc, Hellboy works for the BPRD (and himself) against dark forces including Nazis and Baba Yaga.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Demon, Hellboy has these Demon Synergies.
• As an Investigator, Hellboy has these Investigator Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• N/A

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities

• Hellboy cannot be targeted for a special attack or special power by an opponent’s figure with the Magical Defense special power due Hellboy's Magical Protection special power. Current figures with the Magical Defense special power.
• As a figure with the Lava Resistant special power, Hellboy interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Lava Resistant special power.
• As a Demon, Hellboy cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Demons.
• As a figure with the Super Strength Special Power, Hellboy cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength Special Power.

Benefits

• When Hellboy attacks a Creature, Demon, Lycanthrope, Undead, or huge figure, he rolls 2 additional attack dice due to his Right Hand of Doom special power. Current Creatures, Demons, Lycanthropes, Undeads, and huge figures.
• As a figure with the Super Strength Special Power, Hellboy interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength Special Power.

Weaknesses

• As a Demon, Hellboy interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Demons.
• As a figure with a Special Attack, Hellboy interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Special Attacks.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: A3n (HH, Squads & 1 Army - 360); IAmBatman (2 Army - 360)
• Second playtest: Heroscaper Guy (440)
• Third playtest: darkraptor5413 (360)
• Fourth playtest: Tornado (350-360)
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Art by A3n