Pancakes

Pancakes is set in 1947, when a young Hellboy eats pancakes for the first time.

Publication History

Pancakes was published in black and white, as part of the Dark Horse Presents Annual 1999, in August 1999. The two page story was reprinted in color in Hellboy: vol. 4 The Right Hand of Doom.

Synopsis

In 1947, a young Hellboy is called in for breakfast. He wants noodles, but is told by General Norton Ricker he can only have pancakes. Hellboy does not want to eat pancakes, but tries one bite. Hellboy loves Pancakes. In Pandemonium, capital of Hell, the Demons wail. Three demon lords, Astaroth, Mammon and Haborym, comment that now that Hellboy has eaten pancakes, he will never come back to hell.

Story Chronology

This story takes place on May 12, 1947, according to the timeline in Hellboy: The Companion.

Hellboy asks for pancakes again in B.P.R.D.: 1947 #4, indicating that story takes place after Pancakes.

Connections to Other Stories

In some ways this story is just a quick gag. However, this is the first appearance of the demon Astaroth, who will make minor but significant appearances in Box Full of Evil and The Wild Hunt. Further, the idea of Hellboy's refusal to serve hell is a continuing theme in the series.

Content

Characters

• B.P.R.D.
  • Hellboy
  • Mac the dog
  • General Norton Ricker
• Demons
  • Astaroth
  • Mammon
  • Haborym
  • Other Demons

Locations

• U.S.A.
  • Peerlo Air Force Base (New Mexico)
• Hell
  • Pandemonium

Noteworthy Artifacts

• Pancakes