Who Is Brother Hugh? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Brother Hugh is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 2 comic issue appearances. Monk who escaped from Hell.

Who is Brother Hugh?

Creation Brother Hugh was created by writer and artist Peter Gross in The Books of Magic issue 64 , in 1999. Major Story Arcs Brother Hugh is one of several beings who find each other in the borders of the realms of the dead after magic storms swept many dimensions. He falls in with a group that include Rosehip and Julie the Dancing Bear , Joh , Tim Hunter in his guise as Mary, and Henry Lywood . They travel for a while until reaching other realms, with the aid of Henry, who dies in the process. In his original life, Brother Hugh was a monk who clashed with his order. He believed he was destined to deliver the souls of those in Hell, so he killed himself. He was tortured there for his goals, but when the magic storm came, he escaped. He is close-minded and gruff with his new companions, since they do not share his religious plans to let God know what is going on in Hell.

Key facts

Brother Hugh is of human origin and first appeared in "Heart of the Storm". The character is published by DC Comics. With 2 recorded issue appearances, Brother Hugh ranks among the most featured characters in comics.