Collection: Hot Stuff – Harvey – 1957–1991 – Ongoing Series – #1–177

📘 Series Summary

Launching in 1957, Hot Stuff (The Little Devil) became one of the most recognizable icons of the Harvey Comics line. Clad in his signature diaper and carrying a sentient trident, Hot Stuff's adventures subverted traditional devil tropes by portraying a character who, despite his fiery temper and demonic origins, constantly sought to perform good deeds—often to the chagrin of his more sinister relatives.

⭐ Series Highlights

• Warren Kremer Art: The character’s definitive look was crafted by legendary Harvey artist Warren Kremer, who balanced the "scary" elements of hell with a playful, safe aesthetic for children.
• The Sentient Trident: A staple of the series was Hot Stuff’s pitchfork, which possessed its own personality and often served as a dry-witted advisor or the catalyst for his "pyro-mischief."
• Enchanted Forest Supporting Cast: Featured a recurring ensemble of mystical beings, including Stumbo the Giant, The Ogre, and various witches and goblins.
• The "Good-Bad" Dilemma: The central conflict of the series often revolved around Hot Stuff trying to be a "bad" devil but accidentally saving the day, leading to his internal struggle with his own "niceness."
• Publishing Longevity: Reaching 177 issues, the title survived the collapse of the newsstand era and remained in print across four decades, including the 1980s hiatus and the subsequent 1990s relaunch.
• Spinoff Power: The success of this primary title led to several long-running spinoffs, including Hot Stuff Sizzlers and Devil Kids starring Hot Stuff.