Mike Mignola's dark fantasy universe is growing once again. The creator of Hellboy, alongside frequent collaborator Ben Stenbeck, is expanding the Lands Unknown—a world of horror, folklore, and grim adventure—with a new miniseries titled Furious Redbrow. Dark Horse Comics will publish the three-issue story, which promises to delve into the backstory of a character fans first met in Stenbeck's The Skinless Man.
The Lands Unknown made its debut in 2025 with Mignola's Bowling With Corpses and Other Strange Tales From the Lands Unknown, an anthology that showcased his signature blend of macabre humor and woodcut-inspired art. That was followed by Uri Tupka and the Gods, another collection of tales set in this eerie realm. Stenbeck, known for his work on Hellboy and the historical horror series Baltimore, added his own chapter with The Skinless Man, a two-issue arc featuring a witch recounting the legend of a monstrous figure to an aged hunter she called "the God-Killer."
Now, that hunter takes center stage. Furious Redbrow will flash back to his youth, when he was the son of Whitedog, growing up in the harsh western territories of the Lands Unknown. Blessed by the spider woman and trained from an early age to destroy monsters, Redbrow's journey is set to be a tale of swords, sorcery, and high adventure. The series is written and illustrated by Stenbeck, with colors by Dave Stewart (DC: The New Frontier) and letters by longtime Hellboy letterer Clem Robins.
The first issue hits comic shops on March 17, 2027, and will feature two covers—one by Stenbeck and one by Mignola. For fans of the Lands Unknown, this is a chance to see a key figure's origin story unfold in vivid detail.
But the expansion doesn't stop there. Mignola has another Uri Tupka graphic novel in the works, titled Uri Tupka and the Devils, set for release in January. The one-time doctor of theology returns to investigate the creatures that secretly rule his world, facing even more fearsome adversaries than before. It's a natural follow-up to Uri Tupka and the Gods, and it promises to deepen the mythology of this strange universe.
For those new to the Lands Unknown, it's a world that feels both familiar and fresh—rooted in folklore and fairy tales but filtered through Mignola's distinct sensibility. The collaboration between Mignola and Stenbeck has produced some of the most compelling horror comics of recent years, and Furious Redbrow looks to continue that trend.
As the release date approaches, expect more details about the series, including previews and interviews. In the meantime, fans can revisit the existing Lands Unknown stories to prepare for Redbrow's tale. And if you're looking for more dark fantasy in your life, check out our coverage of other expanding universes, like Valheim's epic Viking world or the return of Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor.
With Furious Redbrow and Uri Tupka and the Devils on the horizon, the Lands Unknown is poised to become a major corner of the dark fantasy landscape. Whether you're a longtime Hellboy fan or just discovering Mignola's work, there's plenty to look forward to.
