Jeff Lemire's writing for this issue is quite stunning, I felt myself thrown back to books like Marvels and Kingdom Come as references. Especially when we have the artwork by Michael Walsh and the lettering by Nate Piekos. These two talents come in and make the book come to life. It remains to be seen if the entire story will hit the same notes, but this one definitely has the potential, if it chooses. Read Full Review

The Justice League is now placed at the farm where the Black Hammer gang was trapped. And we get to see the beginning replayed but this time with Clark Kent in the "Abraham" role. It only gets crazier from there.Lemire writes one hell of a first issue. You can't peel your eyes away from it. It's fast paced and fun with a lot of surprises. The art by Michael Walsh is just incredible as well. This is a great first issue of a series I can't wait to continue reading. This is just tops. Read Full Review

Overall, stellar first issue and Im eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this surreal team-up that I am still pleasantly surprised happened in the first place. Read Full Review

A great first issue that sets up why the crossover is happening and introduces themes that would be interesting to see further explored. Read Full Review

While it could have very easily have ended up feeling like a cheap, superficial or slightly tacky gimmick crossover, this is actually anything but, with Lemire and Walsh putting together a sharp, thoughtful opening issue that promises much for the rest of this story. The world of Black Hammer has offered up some of the absolute best comics of the last few years, and this series has the potential to end up right there at the top of that list. Read Full Review

Of course, this isn't the first time that DC and Dark Horse have gotten together; the Wonder Woman vs Conan book, prior to the latter returning back to Marvel, was a lot of fun. The first issue of this book, goes a long way to continuing that element of fun as an alternative to the more regular Justice League team, with the added spice of yesteryear. Read Full Review

I'm not sure if the first issue structure allowed Lemire to excel on the same level that he normally does, but he's set himself a strong foundation to explore these two groups and how they deal with their new realities in coming issues. And any time Lemire and Walsh do a comic together it's a must read. Read Full Review

I loved this debut issue, and I am anxiously awaiting the second issue. This is history in the making, and if I were you, I would get in on the ground floor of this sure to be epic crossover. Read Full Review

If you have or have not been reading 'Black Hammer', then 'Black Hammer/Justice League' #1 is a must buy. It's a perfect introduction to this world for new readers AND it's thrown a wrench in the ongoing mystery for the longtime fans. It's truly the best of both worlds. Read Full Review

You are definitely going to like this story. Read Full Review

Black Hammer/Justice League #1 may not tread a whole lot of new ground, but the old ground feels just as fresh. The two properties are handled precisely and allow new readers to blend right in without feeling that they're missing out on something. While much of the actual crossover's quality will be dependent on the following issues, this is still a rock-solid start. It's the most fun I've had reading Justice League in quite some time. Read Full Review

The introduction issue is rocket fuel for our soaring imaginations. Lemire has a reputation for exceeding recommended absolute ceilings, to reach higher and brush stardust. This is a worthy ascent, one with his largest payload to date. Read Full Review

Thanks to balanced writing and fitting artwork, Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice! #1is off to an impressive start. Read Full Review

There is only one thing wrong with this issueits not longer. Seriously, I read through this issue and absorbed everything in about ten minutes. Give me more! Read Full Review

By the end of the issue, I was left wanting more, mainly because it felt this issue was a couple of pages too short. Read Full Review

I'm not expecting huge things from this storyline but I'm definitely expecting to get a fun time, great interpretations of both teams, and some pretty amusing looks at all of them in unexpected settings. It's a solid debut that has me curious for more when I was leaning away from sampling it at all since it was first announced. Read Full Review

The cross-company superhero crossover 'Hammer of Justice!' is off to a fun, interesting start. Read Full Review

While a massive win for Lemire and the potential growth for his title, the crossover has little to no reason for ongoing readers to pick it up outside of curiosity. As it stands currently, this miniseries has left little to no reason to believe it will be contained within actual canon for the Black Hammer universe. While still only the first issue, many components of the series are left uncharted as the majority of this chapter served to introduce new readers to the Black Hammer universe and ultimately could change from this first impression of the title. Read Full Review

For fans of Black Hammer, the crossover is recognition of the following that has been steadily growing around Lemire's creation. And, the five-issue arc is a perfect opportunity for Justice League fans to introduce themselves to the indie comic. Read Full Review

Lemire is on fire! Who would of thought that there would be a crossover of these 2 totally different superheros. Lemire writes another strong book, also I had to grab his cover art. I also really like Walsh's art too. Goes really well with his style. Look forward to the next four issues.

Now this is what I call a great crossover book which is to be expected from Jeff Lemire, of course. Michael Walsh is a somewhat underrated talent so I'm delighted to see his approach to both the Black Hammer and Justice League characters. The setup for this first issue has me eagerly anticipating what will happen next. Another win from both Lemire and Walsh.

Lemire really never disapoints

So well done. Loved it.

Jeff Lemire just doesn't know how to create mediocre books.

I liked it. I'll stick around just because it's Lemire and Black Hammer. Two of my favorite things in comics right now.

In Lemire I trust, but this opening issue was pretty “meh” to me, and the art didn’t do anything to hide the lackluster feel of the normally edgy Black Hammer side of things. Hopefully the story picks up in the next issue and we can get past catering to the DC contingency.

Cute enough, love the art.