They told him it was just another assignment — watch the girl, keep her contained, and report back if anything strange happens.

But “strange” is Hellboy’s everyday business. What he doesn’t expect is how human this one feels.

Hidden deep in the Bureau’s underground facility, a quiet, trembling girl waits for a fate she doesn’t understand. She isn’t a prisoner, but she isn’t free either — and every time she dreams, something unseen stirs.

The others are afraid of her. Only Hellboy volunteers to take the job no one else wants.

He’s seen monsters in every shape, size, and sermon — but never one that looks at him like she’s searching for a reason not to be afraid.