I think this is one of the most handsome hardcovers to come down the pike since the Sin City Library.
Same top-level production values as Absolutes but much less ungainly.

The larger page size is ideal to accomodate the scope and grandeur of Mignola's artwork.
This stuff is simply awesome.

Damn it, Dark Horse and Gemstone really put the Masterworks to shame.
If they can produce top-notch books like the Hellboy Library and the EC Archives for 50 bucks a pop, why can't Marvel with it's greater resources and larger fanbase?

Anyways, anyone interested in state-of-the-art comics in terms of narrative, art and production values, the Hellboy Library is for you.
Bring on volume 2 ASAP!