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Superheroes in purgatory, yearning for one last mission.
If stories of fallen heroes trying to claw their way back to past glories intrigue you, then "Black Hammer Volume 1: Secret Origins" is your kind of read. It's a fresh take on the superhero genre, blending nostalgia, melancholy, and the age-old fight against insurmountable odds. Jeff Lemire's signature storytelling shines as it probes the more human side of these erstwhile icons, making it a compelling read for anyone who loves a deep, character-driven narrative.
- Harvey Awards Nominee for Book of the Year (2018)
- Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best New Series & Best Lettering (for Todd Klein) AND nominated for Best Writer (for Jeff Lemire) (2017)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Graphic Novels & Comics (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781616557867
Publisher: Dark Horse
Date of Publication: 2017-04-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Fantasy,
Mystery/Crime/Thriller,
Science Fiction,
Horror,
Graphic Novels/Comics/Manga
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 7015 readers)
Description
Once they were heroes, but the age of heroes has long since passed. Banished from existence by a multiversal crisis, the old champions of Spiral City--Abraham Slam, Golden Gail, Colonel Weird, Madame Dragonfly, and Barbalien--now lead simple lives in an idyllic, timeless farming village from which there is no escape! But as they employ all of their super abilities to free themselves from this strange purgatory, a mysterious stranger works to bring them back into action for one last adventure!
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Superheroes in purgatory, yearning for one last mission.
If stories of fallen heroes trying to claw their way back to past glories intrigue you, then "Black Hammer Volume 1: Secret Origins" is your kind of read. It's a fresh take on the superhero genre, blending nostalgia, melancholy, and the age-old fight against insurmountable odds. Jeff Lemire's signature storytelling shines as it probes the more human side of these erstwhile icons, making it a compelling read for anyone who loves a deep, character-driven narrative.
- Harvey Awards Nominee for Book of the Year (2018)
- Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best New Series & Best Lettering (for Todd Klein) AND nominated for Best Writer (for Jeff Lemire) (2017)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Graphic Novels & Comics (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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