Batmanis one of most famous and up to hero in DC Comics , but sometimes there are cases that even the Dark Knight require a little assistance with . In the 1999Batman / Hellboy / Starmanlimited serial , the inter - company crossing over hadBatmaninvestigate the   minatory snatch of Ted Knight , the formerGolden Age Starman ,   by a    Neo - Nazi grouping called the Knights of October . The radical ’s supernatural backcloth brings inHellboy , the earth ’s swell paranormal investigator .

In the series , write byStarmanwriter James Robinson and illustrated byHellboycreator Mike Mignola , Ted Knight is invited to Gotham by Wayne Industries to speak at a conference about alternative energies . But the lecturing is tailor forgetful by a group of armed Neo - Nazis whose learning of the former Starman is then nearly thwarted by Batman . With footling grounds to work with - except an ominous phrase from a dying mob member - Batman is eventually introduced to Hellboy , whose experience in the occult arts and supernatural was look at to be an asset in recall Ted . Although a loner by nature , Hellboymakes an disputation that his understanding of magic , and Batman ’s limited understanding due to his scientific background , could prove useful on top of his painfully earned report in the theatre .

Hellboy and Batman work on their fashion up the web of informants in Gotham City , rely on their investigative skills as well as coming into court to see the info necessary to finish up at an abandoned Gotham airfield . Before jumping into engagement , Batman and Hellboy discuss their appreciation of what they brought to the table during this unusual team - up , while also notice each other ’s unfamiliarity . Unfortunately their endeavour to stop the Knights is a nonstarter . Batman is unable to prevent the Knights loss leader Herr Dantz from leave with Ted Knight to their mysterious base and despite Hellboy ’s intervention , the members on the earth disappear good manners of a potent piece of passage .

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With both heroes eager to charter one of Bruce Wayne ’s airplane ( he ’s Batman ’s ally , no questions asked ) to tap the Knights before they reach their remote al-Qa’ida , it would seem this case is just about wrapped up . Unfortunately Batman learns that his curse the Joker did not drop dead during their last confrontation but has start his latest crime fling . ineffectual to ignore this , Batman justify but ensures Hellboy that he ’ll set up for his locomotion and that he ’ll be there as soon as the Joker is stopped . fortuitously for Hellboy , he ’s not going to face the Knights alone as Ted ’s son Jack , the current Starman , flies in eager to help the heroes stop the Knights of October and rescue his founding father .

More in line with Robinson’sStarmanseries , this issue does n’t waste clip explaining how both heroes   get it on   each other , despite existing in two entirely unlike publishing lines . Dark Horse and DC Comics have crossed over before in other storiesand the brief account does n’t get in the way of the story , it accept it and continues with the tale . Hellboy and Batman are aware of each other ’s reputation and they have a job to do ; carry through Ted Knight while stopping the vicious Nazi bad guys . Mignola congratulate Robinson ’s script with his signature style of shadows , detailed design and expression that give the book a timeless feeling whereHellboyfits in withinBatman ’s Gotham City . It ’s a pity that Big Red and   the Dark Knight do n’t team up up more often because it ’s quite a lot of playfulness when they do .

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