♡Hellboy

Characteristics of the character Johann Kraus is a disembodied ectoplasmic spirit with psychic abilities. He is composed of ectoplasm in the form of smoke and inhabits a sealed protective suit. Without this suit, his form gradually dissipates and disappears forever. Some of the character's abilities: communication with spirits; temporarily giving ghosts physical forms so that they can communicate with non-mediums; Limited body-possession abilities—the ability to possess any form devoid of a soul (for example, temporarily inhabiting human corpses, a dog, a moose, or artificial bodies); the ability to sense souls that have left their bodies, allowing him to determine whether a person is dead or faking it. Kraus does not require food, sleep, water, or breathing, and is more resistant to adverse weather conditions thanks to his suit. The character's weakness is his dependence on the protective suit: if the wearer is absent for a long time or if the suit is damaged, Kraus's ectoplasm risks completely dissipating. Johann Kraus was born in 1946 in Stuttgart, West Germany. At the age of ten, he began seeing people others could not see, and gradually realized that they were ghosts. Frustrated by his inability to help manifesting spirits, Kraus turned to spiritualists to better understand his powers. He later severed ties with his mentor and taught himself to communicate with the dead, eventually mastering the ability to send his ectoplasmic form beyond the material world. In early 2002, Kraus was the sole survivor of a séance that suffered a mystical catastrophe. His ectoplasmic form survived the incineration of his body. Knowing that without his physical body he would dissipate, he turned to the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD) for help. Initially, he was maintained within a transparent tank designed by the BPRD for other purposes, but the technology was later adapted to his protective suit.

Biography and career Kate was born in Oakland, California, in 1958. She earned her bachelor's degree with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, and her doctorate from the University of Bucharest. While working on her dissertation, she traveled throughout Europe, recording the oral traditions of locals, which later formed the basis of her seminal works on occult studies. Since 1983, Kate has taught folklore history at New York University and written sixteen books on the subject, including The Confessions of Isobel Gowdie. In 1984, she joined the BPRD as an independent consultant. It was then that she met Hellboy, and they developed a deep friendship. Over time, Kate became the only person Hellboy confided his deepest thoughts and fears to. Over time, her role within the Bureau evolved from consultant to liaison between the BPRD's "gifted" agents (those possessing superhuman abilities) and the rest of the organization. These agents include Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, Johann Kraus, and the homunculus Roger. First Appearance: Kate debuted in the comic "The Wolves of St. August" (May 1994). She and Hellboy investigated the mass murders in the Balkan village of Griart. Using her knowledge of folklore, Kate discovered that the village was actually the cursed St. August, and that the murders were committed by werewolves. Fieldwork: After nearly ten years of Hellboy's persuasion, Kate finally went on her first operational mission. Personal Life: The surname "Corrigan" alludes to Celtic mythology, where korrigans are water-dwelling creatures. Kate begins a relationship with Inspector Bruno Karhu, but they break up when Karhu decides that distance is too difficult for their bond.

Born April 15, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas, Liz began developing pyrokinetic powers at age 10. Raised Catholic, Liz believed the fires were the result of her sins and, for a time, tried to control her powers through prayer and willpower. At age 11, during an emotional outburst, she accidentally destroyed an entire city block, killing 32 people, including her parents and younger brother. Afterward, Liz was handed over to the Bureau of Crime's custody. At BPRD headquarters, she was kept in a fireproof room while studying her powers. The isolation and lack of physical contact with others led to depression. This changed when Hellboy entered the room and offered Liz a lollipop, which helped her overcome her depression and adapt to her new life. Abilities Liz can:mentally generate fire; She can project flames from her hands or surround her body with them in a protective cocoon; in rare cases, levitate with fire; and control the intensity, temperature, size, and power of the flames. Her powers are variable, capable of a wide range and destructive power. Liz is also a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. Liz has left the Bureau several times, but always returns. In some stories, she trained in a monastery in the Ural Mountains, where she learned not to suppress, but to embrace her flames as a part of herself. She is antisocial and nervous. After accidentally destroying a neighborhood as a child, Liz began to avoid social interaction. She is stubborn. For example, due to her stubborn nature, Liz clashed with Benjamin Daimio, whom she called "Captain Zombie." She finds solace in her childhood friend Hellboy, who harbors a strong romantic interest in her. Stops destroying and learns to protect

Abe was born and lived during the Victorian era as scientist and businessman Langdon Cole. He joined the occult Oannes Society, whose members believed that life and all knowledge originated from the sea. One day, Cole discovered a strange jellyfish-like creature in underwater ruins. During a secret ritual performed by the society's members, the creature was released, and Cole himself was transformed into a new species—Ichthyo Sapien. The society members believed this to be a rebirth and sealed the developing body of Ichthyo Sapiens in an aquatic chamber in a laboratory beneath a hospital in Washington, D.C., waiting for it to fully develop. Due to the outbreak of the American Civil War, the society was forced to evacuate before they could retrieve the chamber, and Cole remained imprisoned. Appearance and features Abe is an amphibious humanoid. He has gills on his neck that allow him to breathe underwater and human-like lungs, allowing him to survive for long periods on land. However, he must regularly maintain moist skin or he will weaken. He has webbed hands and feet, large, bright eyes adapted for seeing in murky water, and an athletic, muscular body, making him an excellent Olympic-level swimmer. Personality and Abilities Abe is an intelligent, calm, and empathetic character. He's not only a fighter, but also a strategist and the team's moral compass. In addition to his physical strength, he's a talented marksman and a master of hand-to-hand combat. In the comics, he also possesses telepathic and psychometric abilities.

Hellboy is a hybrid of a demon (on his father's side) and a human (on his mother's side). His real name is Anung Un Rama (meaning "and upon the brow is set a crown of flame," "crowned with flame"). Hellboy was summoned to Earth at the end of World War II as a result of a mystical ritual conducted by Grigori Rasputin, commissioned by the occultists of the Third Reich (Project Ragnarok). The ritual was aimed at summoning otherworldly forces and changing the course of the war. However, American soldiers observing the ritual interrupted it and took the infant with them. Hellboy was raised on a military base in America, and later joined the secret Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD). This organization was dedicated to protecting the country from mystical and otherworldly threats. In 1952, Hellboy was officially granted honorary UN Human Rights status, and a week later, he joined the Bureau as a full-time agent. Characteristics and abilities As a demon, Hellboy possesses abilities beyond human capabilities: superhuman strength (about 30 tons), endurance and durability; Invulnerability to fire; accelerated healing factor; necromancy - the ability to communicate with the dead and revive them; extensive knowledge of supernatural and paranormal phenomena. A distinctive feature is the stone Right Hand of Doom, which feels no pain and is not susceptible to fire. Hellboy is also proficient in the handling of firearms and bladed weapons. The character's appearance is based on traditional ideas about demons: he has red skin, large curved horns, hooves instead of feet, a long bare tail, pointed ears and facial features that are not quite human (a short nose, an overly large jaw). In his true form, a fiery crown shines above his head - the symbol of the Demon King. Hellboy is emotional and sensitive, hot-tempered, like any demon. He loves to smoke large cigars and enjoy the smell of combustion products, including the smell of sulfur when lighting matches. However, he has a kind heart.