Dark Horse Comics Announces New Hellboy Universe Miniseries 'The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas'

The globe-trotting adventure kicks off this August, reuniting legendary creator Mike Mignola with writer Chris Roberson and artist Christopher Mitten.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:05pm

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A minimalist, abstract illustration featuring stark black silhouettes of explorers and adventurers against a high-contrast background of bold red and white geometric shapes, capturing the globe-trotting spirit and paranormal mystery of the new Hellboy Universe miniseries.The Foundry, Queen Victoria's secret agency, embarks on a perilous expedition to uncover ancient supernatural technologies.Milwaukie Today

Dark Horse Comics has announced a new 4-issue Hellboy Universe miniseries titled 'The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas', written by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson, with art by Christopher Mitten. The series will feature Queen Victoria's secret agency, the Foundry, as they investigate a mysterious threat while searching for supernatural-powered technologies around the world.

Why it matters

This new miniseries expands the rich history and lore of the Hellboy Universe, introducing readers to the Foundry - a previously unseen organization that operated before the B.P.R.D. defended the world against supernatural threats. The story promises to offer a fresh perspective on the Hellboy mythos while also standing on its own as an exciting adventure tale.

The details

In 'The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas', Major Karam Singh and his fellow Foundry operatives go in search of an unknown menace that appears to threaten both enemies and allies. The team, described as 'adventurers and explorers with no time for the paranormal or the occult', are only interested in the scientific applications of the ancient artifacts and engineering marvels they uncover during their expeditions.

  • The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas #1 is due out on August 12th, 2026.

The players

Mike Mignola

Legendary creator of the Hellboy comics.

Chris Roberson

Writer of the new Foundry miniseries and creator of the iZombie comic series.

Christopher Mitten

Fan-favorite artist who is providing the interior art for The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas.

Katii O'Brien

Editor of the new Foundry miniseries at Dark Horse Comics.

Major Karam Singh

The lead operative of the Foundry team who goes in search of a mysterious threat.

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What they’re saying

“Long before Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. defended the world against supernatural threats of all types, the men and women of the Foundry protected Queen Victoria's Empire.”

— Chris Roberson, Writer

“This is a really fun corner of the universe in which to wander and explore; finally seeing the Foundry in more detail than we have before is exciting.”

— Christopher Mitten, Artist

“We like to explore the dark corners of the Hellboy universe, and it's always important to us that each story stands on its own and is a story worth telling and worth reading.”

— Katii O'Brien, Editor

What’s next

Fans can follow Dark Horse Comics on social media for more news, announcements, and updates about The Foundry: In Peril on the Seas miniseries.

The takeaway

This new Hellboy Universe miniseries promises to offer an exciting adventure tale while also expanding the rich lore and history of the franchise, introducing readers to the previously unseen Foundry organization and their unique approach to investigating the supernatural.