*The events of this series follows Hellboy: Conqueror Worm. Hellboy has left the B.P.R.D. Liz Sherman has trekked to the Artic Circle seeking help to control her powers, but something goes awry. She sends a rescue plea to Abe Sapien, himself delusioned with life at the Bureau. Abe, Kate, and new recruit Johann Kraus arrive on the scene, finding a lifeless Liz, and dead monks and demons. *Source: Warlock
**Hellboy's departure from the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense has left the other supernatural members questioning their futures. But when a vision appears to Abe Sapien warning of danger for the missing Liz Sherman, he takes a very irregular group of agents on a mission that could lead them right through the center of the earth. Written by the author of Hellboy: The Lost Army, Chris Golden, Buffy/Angel writing partner Tom Sniegoski, and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. Drawn by Spike and Dru and Spectre artist Ryan Sook, B.P.R.D. begins a new direction in the Hellboy group of comics. **Source: darkhorse.com
Issue number 1 in the comprehensive numbering of the B.P.R.D. series.