B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine

After the catastrophic encounter with the monster-god Katha-Hem, Dr. Kate Corrigan travels to rural France in search of an ancient text that might undo the death of Roger. Back at the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, Captain Daimio tells the story of his own death, Johann Kraus confesses a bizarre love triangle arising from one of his séances, Abe recalls a mission with Hellboy during his early days at the B.P.R.D., and Liz reveals a weird tale of the family members she killed while discovering her firestarter powers. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, with artist Guy Davis and co-writer John Arcudi, unravel a story that will determine the future of the B.P.R.D., while revealing key secrets about their past. This collection includes a sketchbook section that captures Guy Davis's development of the terrors unveiled in The Universal Machine. (bron: Stripweb)

Après le cataclysme causé par Katha-Hem, demi-dieu invoqué par la Flamme Noire, Kate Corrigan entreprend un voyage en France, à la recherche d'un ancien texte qui pourrait ressusciter Roger l'Homoncule, tué durant les précédents événements. Au Q.G. du B.P.R.D., cette disparition renforce le lien qui unit désormais Abe, Liz, Johann et le capitaine Benjamin Daymio. Tour à tour, ils livrent leur histoire et dévoilent le secret de leurs origines. (bron: Stripweb)