Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters

2024 • 96 minutes

About this movie

When Mike Mignola created Hellboy, he unleashed a visionary comic book character and launched an entire universe populated by unique heroes, misfits and monsters. Featuring in-depth interviews with Mignola alongside appearances from the likes of Patton Oswalt, Guillermo del Toro, Neil Gaiman, Rebecca Sugar and Victor LaValle, this documentary is for fans of the Hellboy universe and the Hellboy movies, but more than that, it's a film for anyone interested in creativity and the imagination.

Ratings and reviews

I may be biased, but he's my brother, and I'm in the documentary. That aside, this is a wonderful piece of work from first-time documentary filmmakers Jim Demonakos and Kevin Hanna detailing how passion, determination, and a few lucky breaks along the way can take a child's dream of drawing comics into directions he never could have foreseen.

Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters is a must-watch for any fan of comic books, especially those who love the dark and mysterious world of Hellboy. The documentary provides an intimate look at the creative process of one of the most influential comic book artists of our time. Mignola's passion for storytelling and his unique artistic style are on full display, making this film a treat for both casual fans and hardcore enthusiasts.