Baltimore: The Infernal Train #1 (2013) ignites a grim and atmospheric new arc in the haunting world of Lord Henry Baltimore, where steampunk aesthetics and Gothic horror collide in spectacular fashion. Created by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden, this chapter sets the tone for a story where damnation rides the rails, and fire is both a weapon and a symbol of something far more sinister.

Fresh from his brutal encounters in Eastern Europe, Lord Baltimore arrives in a remote town gripped by terror. A mysterious priest claims to be cleansing the plague with fire, using a monstrous steam engine as a mobile crematorium. But Baltimore, ever suspicious and scarred by previous betrayals, quickly realises this is no holy mission—it’s a front for something deeply corrupt and unholy. There are darker forces behind this train, and its arrival marks the beginning of a fresh wave of horror.

The storytelling by Mignola and Golden is as sharp as ever, weaving themes of religious fanaticism, blind faith, and the consequences of unchecked zealotry. Baltimore remains a powerful protagonist—grim, relentless, and unwilling to turn away from the suffering of others, no matter how far gone the world around him seems.

Ben Stenbeck returns on art, bringing a rugged, textured style that perfectly captures the decaying landscapes, eerie locomotives, and twisted adversaries. Every panel oozes with dread and mystery. Dave Stewart’s colour work brings added depth, with flickers of hellish reds and cold greys giving a visceral quality to the scenes, particularly those surrounding the titular train and its fiery trail.

Baltimore: The Infernal Train #1 isn’t just a strong introduction to a three-part arc—it’s a thematic shift in Baltimore’s journey, confronting organised zealotry just as monstrous as the vampires and demons he’s hunted. For collectors and readers alike, it’s a standout issue packed with suspense, brutal action, and the bleak beauty fans of the Mignolaverse have come to love.

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Hop aboard the cursed locomotive with The Infernal Train #1, where fire cleanses nothing—and only Lord Baltimore stands between salvation and the abyss.