HELLSING Deluxe Edition vol 1. REVIEW | Dark Horse Comics | Manga 

Alucard is one of the only over powered characters I enjoy watching. Seeing a "hero" toy with the villain has always been interesting to me.

Love this series. My only gripe is you can tell this some early work in Hirano's career. His art definitely improves in the next 6 vols. and in his other series Drifters.

Watch the Hellsing Ultimate anime, it's faithful to the manga and the English dub is one of the few that's better than the original Japanese audio.

Dude, I am so glad you are reading this series. It is definitely not as deep as Berserk, but it matches in the violence department. That scene where he goes Restriction 0 = Monster mode, his body parts just fall apart and the animals/insects come out. The overall story evolves and hits the reader with twists/turns. Seras Victoria (Police Girl) has such a satisfying character evolution, which pairs well with Father Anderson's (the priest) character evolution. One of the character I slept on was Walter (the butler). He surprised me when the Nazi Twins + Zombies attacked the HQ. Great vid, Gem!

As usual you nailed the review. Love how you noted that the Deluxe Edition colors are reverse to Berserk - I never noted that. Also, with the guns it definitely is has a Western U.S. vibe, which is cool b/c Berserk has the European vibe going and the greatest manga of all, Lone Wolf & Cub, takes place entirely in Japan. I think Berserk is also better b/c there are those awesome statues you have and the story being longer is much deeper. But there's something to be said about both LW&C and Hellsing being able to tell an entire complete story and wrap things up. Love all 3 and love your reviews! We need a Hellsing statue unboxing next!

Whoever recommended hellsing as a successor to berserk was a bit off. Yes they both have excellent action and artwork, but that depth you spoke of... The soul is a bit lacking in hellsing. Two Manga that would be a good spiritual successors to berserk are "Vagabond" and "Vinland Saga" both of these stories have excellent artwork and badass fighting but also maintain an incredible substance at the same time

Dude I remember when you had like 30k subscribers and now you’re almost at 100k!

These are absolutely amazing looking books, they’re so nice especially in that bright red cover, looks and feels incredible.

Thanks so much for purchasing and reviewing, Gem! Since it’s only gonna encompass 3 deluxe editions it’s a much easier sell on the collection. I should be getting into it in the next month or so. I did not know there was an anime of this. I think I gotta wait until March of next year for the 3rd volume of this right? Also, I know you’ve heard people tell you this up and down but you should take the time to check out Castlevania on Netflix. Worth your time and that’s the OG Alucard, BAMF! Another anime that’s similar (also mentioned by some Geminites) is Blood the last vampire. Stay fresh brother! 💎

The art really reminds me of Alita. Good stuff.

I love the artwork in that comic...

The artwork is hella clean, dope review gem!

I have been fan of Hellsing for years and i have the anime series in my DVD library, i also read the manga aswell and it's freaking fire.i quite enjoyed and appreciated the video and review of the deluxe edition!. The deluxe edition looks awesome and i definitely don't mind picking it up.

love the dark mangas like hellsing and beserk, incredible stuff

Another book I haven’t messed with. Brotha this is what I dig about your videos man. Keep this game going!

Bought the Hellsing Deluxe about four weeks ago but have so much **** to read ; perfect synopsis Gem and thanks for the heads up about the other two volumes to follow !

Omg yes I love Hellsing! I think it’s definitely way different from Berserk in terms of how it feels.

I adore Hellsing. Great review 😁😁

Gorgeous cover and artwork

Hellsing is badass 🤘. Reading this deluxe volume at the moment myself

Cudos to me for pointing out to Gem on a live stream that Alucard is Dracula reversed! Alucard also appears in the popular Castlevania game series for those interested...stay safe and minty!

Im jut gonna be honest with everyone but gem mint is my favorite you tuber of all time and thats no lie my mouth to gods ears.

I loved the show and didn't know the had a delux manga out. Thanks for this!

Great review gem👍👍 I got that book and vol 4 of berserk on the way. Can't wait to read them.✌

Thanks for the post awesome review 😊

Watch Hellsing Ultimate. Then watch Hellsing ultimate abridged.

I'm not hearing that it's awful! seeing hellsing ultimate and trying to make time to read through my own deluxe, I myself realise it's never meant to be as deep as berserk, it's about the visceral stuff, it's throwing the worst against the worst and seeing what happens I do feel like correcting on the "wolf girl" though, that's a cat boy, and he's called Schrodinger. his thing is very much to be a pun on Schrodinger's cat, some of the other characters try to kill him, he's dead, but when anyone looks away he's gone and whoever he ends up around sees him alive, it's very confusing and he may end up doing something that doesn't really make sense, at least not next to the other characters that follow the "world rules" of the series I'd only say watch either series (the Ultimate series if you want to follow the whole manga) if you really want to see it animated like many fans of manga tend to want. unfortunately I can't say the same for Berserk, it's never really had a perfect or in any way near complete adaption, the '97 adaption covers golden age and nothing else but it's dated and the 2016/17 effort is ugly as sin, for Berserk, fans have only had new chapters for the past few years

Just minutes before midnight. Let the monsters be unleashed.

I keep hearing about Berserk and now Hellsing. I've never been able to get into anime, but maybe I can give it another shot.

Definitely on my list now... both Hellsing and Berserk DE... thanks for this awesome vid

Def going to check this out, nice review fam 💎💎💎

Got mine today. At this point o have read half of it and enjoyed a lot of it. Definitely buying upcoming books as well.

Gem Can i also Recommend Drifters by the same author. not sure if Dark-horse has it out on a omnibus. Its a really Great Manga as well same amount of Violence like Hellsing. only difference is it has historical characters from all over.

Just picked this up cant wait to give it a read. I loved the anime so shall be cool to read the manga. Thanks gem for another awesome video.

one of my favorite mangas of all time i’m gonna make sure to get this for my birthday

Awesome video thank you mate I have not read anything about Hellsing manga series. I did watched the anime series

Smooth review gem maybe gonna buy next month

I love those deluxe hardcovers the berserk ones are awesome

1:24 Dampir,Vampire Hunter D,Blood the last Vampire... :3

Looks pretty sick. I vaguely remember watching an anime of this yeaaaaars ago...i think? I could readily be confusing it with something else.

The anime is a great watch. ✌️

You sold me on this. Besides it is gonna look cool having these next to the berserk volumes in my shelve

Trying to finish road to WOK and then I'll read it before going back to invincible's 3rd compendium

Hellsing is one of my all-time favorites. I have the original 10 volume paperback run, but I'm thinking of selling it and upgrading to the deluxe edition. As for the anime, there are two versions; "Hellsing" follows the manga for the first half, then makes up the second half. It introduces some interesting ideas, but totally shits the bed with the ending. "Hellsing Ultimate" is a direct adaptation of the manga. I'd say they're both worth watching, but Hellsing Ultimate is better, since it actually *has* a conclusion.

Hellsing is a good one. I'm liking what dark horse is doing with these deluxe editions. I would recommend checking out Gantz. It's completed as well.

Great review of this one. I like the look of it

I got into hellsing when I was 7 after stumbling across the original tv series thinking it was like the van helsing movie (I was way too young to be into it back then) but yeah I ended up getting all the mangas and I was so hyped for ultimate after seeing the trailers for it when I was like 8/9 Side note: I’m crossing fingers the amazon studios movie is good because hellsing really has the potential to do good in live action

You should check out Claymore next if you're looking for more dark fantasy manga. It's a mix between Berserk and the Witcher series.

I tried berserk this past month for the first time and I have to say I am getting interested. DC and Marvel is my foundation tho.

When you get into the anime bro you'll be blown away by how good it is also Crispin Freeman IS Alucard

Right on time with Figuramas statue release:)

I love the art, might have to pick it up

Gonna get these to be next to my berserk ones.🤣🤣🤣 gonna look killer

Glad to see another manga review🧔👍

Dig the Beserk side by side & physical book comparison ~

Hello awesome review

Hellsing was a pretty good read. Don't know if you like it enough to try the abridged series on RU-vid it condenses all the anime into like 10 episodes.

I’ve been saving my money for other things but that volume looks very nice

You should definitely try reading Gantz!

You can watch the older TV series of Hellsing since it deviates from the anime radically since there was very little anime to adapt at the time, though most people hate it, and I can't remember anything about it and it probably wasn't very good. I'm going to pass on this deluxe edition in any case. I feel like the Hellsing Ultimate OVA is good enough for me. I used to own the first 8 volumes of the old Dark Horse editions. To me, it just works better in that format. I'll still watch your reviews of the other two volumes, though. :)

The Devilman classic manga release is fuckin ace

Dang! Just cant wait for it to release in my country

Hellsing looks like a good read and action packed anime.

I have to get this and the vol.2 of berserk

What is the difference between crisis on infinite earths box set, deluxe edition,35 anniversary and normal crisis on infinite earths comic?

Gotta say that art is fantastic!!

Can’t wait for blade of the immortal deluxe to release I have the standard omni of the first 3 volumes but held off getting more when the deluxe was announced. The artwork is sick, second to Vegabond.

If you want the soul of berserk I would recommend Vinland Saga I'm reading hellsing now it's a bit too edgy but another book series I would recommend is hunterxhunter

Cool book, killer artwork l like b&w graphics but probably feel abit strange to me reading a book backwards. Love the vids and the insight into these books though.👍

Are you going to get the Blade Immortal Deluxe Editions? I think the first one comes out this month.

90k here we come 👊

Cool review!

Will you be reviewing the Preacher 25th anniversary omnibus?

I really like Hellsing, it's a really nice concept with cool characters and awesome accion But it lacks the depth and drama from Berserk. Also the art and characters from Berserk are way better I really like the characters from Hellsing but i loooove the Berserk ones!!!

Though from left field....need to know your thoughts on the D.C Blowup!!!!

Hey Gem Mint!!! I know you buy a lot of your omnibuses (omnibi) from InStockTrades. I remember you saying there was another place where you buy them too. Where was that site?

how is your spine, mine the eye of the book seems to be glued incorrectly.

Gem have you and Phie watched The Castlevania animated series on Netflix? Alucard is a character in the series. Much respect.

I see you removed the stickers, does it come of easily or does it leave any sticky feeling on the cover ?

Man that artwork

Dude, this genre of RU-vid is not my jam, I don't even care about comics haha. But just happy to hear someone enjoying shit that's cool.

Castlevania was the other story that u can't remember i think

if you love this manga check figurama collectors Alucard its huge and one of the best statue in the word

Super Wow collection Sir, very good review

Wow this take me back its good manga and still good for for its time there also a anime to it if anyone wants to watch it

There's 2 versions of the Anime.

Hm might have to pick this up, been on the fence about it. Definitely doubt it’ll be as good as berserk lmao since IMO berserk is the GOAT manga 🐐

Did you know Enirevlow is wolverine spelled backwards

watch the old one the jazz is awesome

I never was into Anime, I started a YT channel about manga's, I prefer reading manga's and Hellsing is one I'm gonna have to pick up. Cool video GEM.

just watched the anime today. what a coincidence.

Thank!!!

Hellsing Ultimate is great, although it has its ups and downs. It's a very loyal adaptation, though, both to the manga and the original anime aired 20 years ago; it looks like an HD remastered version of the later plus extended story (minus the kick ass opening theme song, sadly).

Does anyone know when part 3 is out ?

Come on man I’m not even done with berserk yet 😭

Make sure you watch Hellsing Ultimate not the older one

berserk has that rhino skin texture

I love this series haha

Gonna buy em all where all of em are out

Great review. Yeah....Hellsing isn't really like that. It's a really good story, but in my opinion it's more along the lines of just crazy, kinda stupid, fun, whereas Berserk just goes next level on everything. There really aren't many other things like it. If you're taking recommendations, I think you'd like Vinland Saga.