Black Hammer #1 is a must have comic, with the creative team delivering something unlike anything we've seen before. Not only do they introduce us to this narrative in a bold and gripping manner, but they also add tons of heart and emotion as well. Read Full Review

Lemrie, Ormstron and Stewart's work on Abraham Slam is worth buying, reading and adoring this series, alone. With a top-billing group like that, this story, art, colors and tone do not disappoint.  Read Full Review

Equally, the heroes of BLACK HAMMER seem unsure of their places in a new and changed landscape. The struggle of finding their purpose (or learning they have none) after the cataclysm in Spiral City looks to be an epic journey, and I can't wait to know more. As a reader of BLACK HAMMER, I know you will experience a comic that is thoughtful, artistically beautiful, and ultimately worth every minute you put into reading it. Read Full Review

The first issue of Black Hammer is a fantastic read that did all it needed to do to hook me on the series. It introduces an all new group of heroes that span multiple ages of comics history. Lemire, Ormston and Stewart have created one of my favorite premiere issues of the year so far, right up there with Dark Horse's other solid first issue, Dept. H. I can't recommend this issue enough. It's truly a must read! Read Full Review

Black Hammer#1 is imaginatively exhilarating. This is a world I cannot wait to dive into again and again, revisit, and share with friends. Lemire has done it again, collaborating with some incredibly talented artists in Ormston, Stewart, and Klein to create a powerfully exciting book. Read Full Review

Lemire and Ormston do a great job of bringing this group of odd-ball characters to life, and they immediately make us root for them (or question their motivations). The writing and art are sharp and the setup is simple, yet intriguing. Black Hammer #1 is an amazing first issue and has all the potential in the world to become a great series. Read Full Review

Black Hammer #1 is a great start to a series that I can't wait to keep reading.  Jeff Lemire has captured such a diverse bunch of genres and molded them into a comic that feels like something that came out ages ago, yet still feels totally fresh.  I may be going out on a limb here, but this feels like the start of a classic. Read Full Review

Its obvious the creative team behind Black Hammer loves comics and they intend to build on the things they love most about them as homage. This is a wonderful book. Whether it ultimately ends up being a deconstruction of atypical superhero team stories, or if it continues to add new layers, only one question remains after issue #1: Will Black Hammer allow the world that has been introduced to us so far to go on, or will the endcoincidewith the series own lifespan? Anyway, here's hoping that doesn't happen for a long time. Read Full Review

This comic is a breath of imaginative air and is fascinating from start to finish. We cannot wait to indulge further inthe world ofBlack Hammer in upcoming issues, and it's a series we'll be recommending to our friends. Give it a read, and let us know if you feel the same! Read Full Review

One of my favorite things about comics with New stories is that anything can happen, and that's the feeling I get from this book. Lemire is not required to fit this story into any particular continuity, so it feels like the beginning of an exciting ride that could go any number of unexpected places. I don't know about you, but I'll be strapping in and waiting in white-knuckled anticipation. Read Full Review

Though not as flashy as some debuts, Black Hammer #1 is still a great debut from a creative team that seems to be in lock step about the kind of story they want to tell. Unhindered by the need to delve into what it means to be a hero or the tendency to poke fun at Silver Age silliness, Jeff Lemire, Dean Ormston and Dave Stewart deliver a debut that is structurally sound and packed with the kind of dark allure that one would expect from Dark Horse Comics. Simply put, Black Hammer #1 isn't blockbuster filmmaking, but the indie drama that stays on your mind long after the credits have rolled. Read Full Review

Black Hammer is shaping up to be an interesting and enigmatic adventure. In its first issue it already offers us drama, mystery and intrigue, packaged as a unique take on a different kind of superhero comic. The story is interesting, the art is ethereal and Im definitely looking forward to stepping back into this strange world and uncovering the mysteries it holds. Please do not hesitate to read this comic. I believe it has a lot to offer and will continue to do so. Read Full Review

For fans of Twin Peaks and Kingdom Come alike, this is a book you'll want to get on board with from the very first issue, before sitting back and getting comfortable for what promises to be one hell of a ride. Read Full Review

Black Hammeris a book that's shrouded in mystery. It's unclear where these characters came from, why they're where they are, and where the book is going from here. But every mystery presented in this issue is one that I find intriguing – especially since they concern a cast of characters I already love. Based on this issue alone, I'm ready to say I'm along for the ride. Read Full Review

Lemire teases and tantalizes for the most part here with what's going on, not giving us any direct answers or ideas but hitting enough aspects so that you want to know more. Read Full Review

There is a fair bit of background detail, adding to the realism of the story. Overall, though, the artwork isn’t too realistic. The entire issue has a mysterious tone to it, like we’re supposed to be waiting for something disastrous to happen. Following this unorthodox family as they live their everyday lives is actually quite interesting, given the scope of different personalities and characterizations. Things are only going to get more exciting, though, when the secret of their location and identities is threatened. The suspense is killing me! Read along to see how these heroes handle the next part of their lives together as a team. Read Full Review

I think we have a hit on our hands. It's one of those stories that immediately pulls the reader in with its original characters, authentic drama and subtle humor that Lemire slips in throughout the storyline. Despite it being an introductory issue, it's readable and easy to follow, but still manages to hint at the series' hidden depth. Read Full Review

If you think there's no room left in your life for another superhero comic, Black Hammer #1 might just prove you wrong. This series races right out of the gate, focusing on fleshing out its strong cast rather than becoming fixated on the background and history of the universe. The gloomy art style further establishes this as a very different breed of superhero book. Read Full Review

Visually, the work is well done too. The art is gritty, eye-catching, and at times terrifying. Take the sheriff of the small farming town. The visual portrayal Ormston and Stewart give readers perfectly captures the malice and jealousy this character has already displayed. In fact, all of the character have displayed ampleemotion and personality within their expressions. It truly livens up the characters. Overall, I am looking forward to seeing more of the Black Hammer series. The story is definitely there and the art is stellar. Read Full Review

Overall, Black Hammer #1 is a comic that many will enjoy. It plots a mystery of what happened to these superheroes, and what they surrendered to keep it that way. While the art mimics the feeling of the world and an earlier golden age of comics, it may be a turn off for readers. Read Full Review

This issue gets an enthusiastic recommendation from me. I'm hyped to see how the series shakes out! Read Full Review

Black Hammer #1 is shows that there are different kinds of superhero books, and this is definately one of them. It kind of gave me the feeling that it could have almost been an alternate take on The Watchmen Except also an alternate future of them all retiring together and trying to live there peacefully. The issue ends letting us know that this is now the 10th anniversary of them saving Spiral City. And someone, somewhere off in a bigger city is going to come out and try to prove their existence and find them. Read Full Review

The art by Dean Ormston has an rich old time style feel to it. The issue manages to showcase the person under the mask instead of the masked part of their life, which adds a bit of mystery to it all. While the art does show some brief flashbacks to that time, they do leave one a little curious as to the individual backstory. I'm curious to see if they manage to bring some of that in both the story and the art as the series continues. Read Full Review

Part of the secret to Black Hammer having such a distinct tone and feel is down to the art though. Dean Ormstons art unites very disparate types of comics characters into whats actually a unique whole throuhout the book. While there is some stretching allowed to give you flashes of different flavors to where these characters would stand in comics history, theres also an element of that same distinctive feel being neutralized in the more grimy world, which is also thanks to Dave Stewarts colors in making that happen. In terms of having an understanding of what type of story is being told here, the art complements the story and vice versa. While there are a great many superhero comics on sale, there arent many with a look with this distinction, or with a touch like Lemires in many DC or Marvel comics. Read Full Review

It's hard to judge this issue in the strength of its story, since Lemire doesn't show us a lot of the characters' past or drops many hints about their future, but he does enough to craft intriguing relationships between them. The real strength of the book lies on its gorgeous art, Black Hammer has some of Stewart's best colouring work and Ormston's art isn't far behind. Read Full Review

Black Hammer issue one lays the groundwork for a fantastic story to come. Read Full Review

This first issue was refreshing. It gave me hope that I might enjoy more of Lemire's superhero work and it's a step in the right direction for Dark Horse. Frankly, both the creator and publisher needed this book and after some unfortunate delays, it's here and it delivers on all fronts. Read Full Review

Such a wonderful story. Would never have expected to fall for such an eclectic group of heroes. If you enjoy mystery, drama, and obscenely lovable characters, do NOT miss this!

Fantastic first issue. Great story, great dialogue, interesting characters, and awesome art. Not much more you can ask for.

This is a great original work. Its almost like an adult version of the Incredibles. The art really suits the dark and negative tone of the characters. The dynamic between these new characters really work too. All the characters even get introduced in a fairly simple manner and it feels like we know them well when the comic wraps up. I'm 100% immersed in this universe already.

Cool homage to golden, silver, and bronze age comics. From what I can gather it appears to be heroes dealing with a post-reboot of their universe.

SUPERB START

This looks like it will be a good character driven story.

Jeff Lemire's mainstream comic work usually leaves me cold. It's not bad, necessarily, just not great...nowhere near the quality of his creator-owned works.

That being said, BLACK HAMMER #1 is an excellent example of what Mr.Lemire is capable of outside of a pre-established comic universe. In fact, I haven't been this enthused about anything he has done since I read the first issue of SWEET TOOTH...a book which impressed the hell out of me.

...looking forward to next issue (after I read this one again).

Intriguing. Great art and colors.

I liked it

The characters are fleshed out nicely in a short period of time, I just wonder how much fun we're going to have stuck in a small town... I suppose Revival and Nailbiter take place in small towns, so we'll see.

First, I don't really like the art, but I can tolerate it if the other aspects of the comic are good (story, characters, etc.). This thing I like most so far, is how the story and the world is unfolding -- we see plenty of interesting characters and dynamics between the characters, but we only see enough of this world to be intrigued by the backstory, so we are left wondering "where are we?" "how did they get here?" etc. I also thought the lettering and dialogue were pretty good. I think there's some potential here and I am hoping that the story is captivating enough to make up for the art that I do not really enjoy.