Eisner Award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki and her superstar Marvel collaborator Diego Olortegui team up once again for a truly unusual Black Hammer issue that moves our heroes away from the farm to bizarre setting that's a cross of gothic soap opera and space opera.
o Written by Mariko Tamaki (The One Summer) and drawn by Diego Olortegui (X-23) with colors by Dave Stewart!
o Variant covers by Christina Chung and Patricia Mart n.
I particularly enjoy reading offbeat stories like the one in Black Hammer: Visions #4. It's a delightful addition to the other installments of this series. This miniseries has yet to produce a story that isn't a great addition to the Black Hammer mythos. Read Full Review
Diego Olortegui delivers some stunning imagery throughout the issue. I love the visual style and the details throughout the issue. Every panel had something to catch the eye and the art was incredibly immersive. Read Full Review
Tamaki & Olortegui's exploration of the "Black Hammer" universe is as considered and textured as one could hope for, crafting a tale that is thoughtful and engaging with only a few confusing moments tucked away inside. If you ever want an example of why anthology works are special, look no further than this issue. Read Full Review
Dark Horse's BLACK HAMMER: VISIONS #4 opens this world up to all kinds of possibilities. Tamaki, Olortegui, Stewart, and Piekos were given all the toys in the sandbox, and they have lots of fun with them. Read Full Review
At the very least, it's another interesting addition that fans of this particular superhero franchise will enjoy, but it's not a must-read for those looking to jumping into it all for the first time. Read Full Review
Black Hammer lives and dies by its artistic collaborators " it's just as much Dean Ormston's franchise as it is Jeff Lemire's. And Diego Olortegui is no Dean Ormston. Read Full Review
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