Lucy Weber, daughter of the Black Hammer, grew up to become an investigative reporter for the Global Planet. Now she's on the hunt for the true story about what happened to Spiral City's superheroes after they defeated Anti-God and saved the world. All answers seem to lie with the dangerous super villain tenants of Spiral City's infamous asylum. As she gets closer to the truth she uncovers the dark origin stories of some of her father's greatest foes, and learns how they tie into the puzzle of what happened to Spiral City's greatest hero.
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I'll admit I was skeptical for about a half a second when I learned this was a spin-off. I should have known better. I should have just kept that bullshit to myself and trusted Jeff Lemire and David Rubin and also Black Hammer, which has easily become one of my favorite on-going books, one of the books I am most excited to see on the new release list. Sherlock Frankenstein can work as a stand-alone, meaning if you're not reading Black Hammer I think you'll still be able to enjoy this book. But if that's the case I only have one question for you: what the fuck's wrong with you? Start reading fucking Black Hammer already, and then read this. And then read everything else you can find by either of these dudes. They're two of the best creators working today. Read Full Review
Overall, I though this to be a strong and engaging introduction to Sherlock Frankenstein. I'm looking forward to diving straight into this adventure with Lucy, as she probes for answers concerning the whereabouts of Sherlock and ultimately her father. Read Full Review
It's a great start to the series, but I'm knocking down the score slightly because it retreads some of what fans already know from the main Black Hammer series. This is likely done to be friendly to new readers, which I can appreciate, but existing fans of the series may have wished for a different approach. However, you can't go wrong with more Black Hammer. This is a masterfully executed book with excellent writing, deep characters, and incredible art. Read Full Review
Anyone who enjoys the mystery and character development of Black Hammer will find themselves right at home in this book. Read Full Review
It's a simple premise and, as I mentioned above, is ultimately an exercise in world-building rather than providing any real unsolved mystery (we know where her dad is, after all). But watching Lemire and Rubin working together to add yet more flavour to one of the better developed comic book worlds in a long time is nothing less than an absolute joy. More Black Hammer is always a good thing, but with Lemire and Rubn at the helm, pouring their passion into this project, this new series is poised to become a great thing. Read Full Review
“Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil” #1 is a fantastic start to an unexplored part of Lucy Weber's journey. While we don't get a lot of the titular character, there's so much exciting potential here. This is a spin off that doesn't stray far from the core story and an absolute must read for fans of “Black Hammer”. If none of this sells you, then David Rubin's gorgeous artwork should do that. Read Full Review
A real treat for Black Hammer fans, one that builds a fully realized world in a way that the main series has merely hinted at. Read Full Review
Sherlock Frankenstein has put together strong talent to tell a story that will expand on a lot of characters, including one that has become a key player within the main Black Hammer series. Jeff Lemire leans into what the flashback side of things well here to give us more of a different range of periods and characters that has such a love of that era but done through modern style of writing to give it the thing it needs to connect. Read Full Review
The best thing about this series is that Rubin has more room to stand out and lend his own flavor to the franchise without needing to stay tethered to the work of Dean Ormston's more sentimental art style. Read Full Review
Sherlock Frankensteinis a home-run, hopefully we can expect morespin-offs like this in the future. If you're aBlack Hammerfan, don't miss this book. Read Full Review
Lemire continues to bring a story of consequence in Sherlock Frankenstein and The Legion of Evil #1 to the readers. Here, I think David Rubin's art tends to shine. The monsters and robotic villains are intimidating. Rubin's style of warped and distorted actually work well in drawing monsters, making them almost otherworldly. The story of Lucy's search builds a certain amount of tension and intensity as she gets closer to the truth of Sherlock Frankenstein's whereabouts. The art style, though seemingly off-putting, builds upon that tension and intensity to make the reader feel as uncomfortable as the environment conveys. Read Full Review
Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil is an interesting take on the superhero genre, particularly a new take on what happens when the age of heroes ends. Depressingly enough, not much changes, but thats a fresh take on the premise, too. This one earns a recommendation; give it a try. Read Full Review
For an eye-grabbing title like Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil, writer Jeff Lemire upends expectations with this quiet debut issue, thanks to some magnificent artwork from David Rubin. For those who are looking for more of the unique sensibilities of Lemire's work on Black Hammer, you've definitely come to the right place, as this book balances show-stopping, beautiful visuals with quiet character moments, making this spinoff a book that's definitely worth your time. Read Full Review
This was a great introduction to an exciting series with a lot of potential. Can’t wait to see where it goes. Read Full Review
It is one of the best comics I read in last few months. The story is really interesting and it reveals some new things from Black Hammer world. The art is just amazing, Rubin did a fantastic job and he is becoming one of my most favourite artists.
The beginnings of another masterpiece!!
Beautiful art and great continuation to black hammer. I wouldnt even call it a tie in or a spin off, this book is filling out and furthering the story. Makes me want to go back and read Black Hammer from the start to see if I missed anything.
I’m gonna collect everything attached to Black Hammer. This world is like Watchmen but with none of the cynical nihilism. But for the Sherlock Run I am not a fan of the art. It’s fine but too psychedelic for me.
As a general hater of prequels, I was slightly hesitant about this series, but I found the first issue very entertaining. I liked David Rubin on "Ether" and "Black Hammer" #12, and his work was just as good here. Lemire does a good job creating a story that is compelling even though we know Lucy's future. The scene with Lucy and Megalobolt (or something that is definitely not that, but something kind of close?) is powerful and moving. I'm digging this so far.
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