Book excerpt: After their catastrophic encounter with the monster-god Katha-Hem, the B.P.R.D. begin the work of trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild the team. Kate Corrigan travels to rural France in search of an ancient text that might undo the death of Roger, while back at B.P.R.D. headquarters, Captain Daimio finally reveals the truth about his own death. _Hellboy_ creator Mike Mignola, with artist Guy Davis and cowriter John Arcudi, launches the five-part series that will determine the future of the B.P.R.D. while revealing key secrets about their past.