"The Crooked Man" is a dark horror-inspired story set in the Hellboy universe. It follows Hellboy as he investigates supernatural events in the Appalachian mountains, where he encounters a sinister figure known as the Crooked Man. This entity is tied to local folklore and dark magic, haunting the region with a history of deals and curses that have plagued the people for generations. The story delves into themes of redemption, folklore-based horror, and the battle between good and evil in a rural, eerie setting.