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The World of Black Hammer Library Edition Volume 1
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This volume will appeal to fans of graphic novels and superhero stories who appreciate complex characters and layered mysteries. Its blend of emotional depth and interstellar adventure makes it suitable for readers seeking mature and award-winning comics.
Two complete From the World of Black Hammer series collected in an oversized hardback.
An expanded look at the world of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Eisner Award-winning Black Hammeruniverse, with two complete series drawn by David Rubin and Max Fiumara.
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An expanded look at the world of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer universe, with two complete series drawn by David Rubin and Max Fiumara.
The World of Black Hammer Library Edition Volume 1 delves into the mystery surrounding Black Hammer, once Spiral City's greatest hero. Sherlock Frankenstein lies at the heart of this enigma, and Black Hammer's daughter is determined to uncover his role.
Meanwhile, Doctor Andromeda, an aged crime fighter, desperately struggles to reconnect with his estranged son, facing both personal demons and interstellar battles.
This volume collects Sherlock Frankenstein & the Legion of Evil - From the World of Black Hammer and Doctor Andromeda and the Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows in a deluxe, oversized hardcover format. It features a new cover, sketchbook extras, and more!
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Critics and creators alike praise this work highly. Patton Oswalt finds it both thrilling and poignant, calling it "amazing, just flat-out amazing." Scott Snyder simply calls it "fantastic," while Mike Mignola expresses unexpected enjoyment of this superhero comic despite rarely reading the genre.
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ISBN: 9781506719955
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 October 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
Illustration: 1 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 212.0mm
Height: 320.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 256
About the Author
New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Lemire, is the creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder and Trillium. His upcoming projects include the original graphic novel Roughneck from Simon and Schuster, as well as the sci-fi series Descender for Image Comics (with Dustin Nguyen) and Black Hammer for Dark Horse Comics (with Dean Ormston). Jeff has also written Green Arrow, Justice League and Animal Man for DC Comics and Hawkeye for Marvel Comics. In 2008 and in 2013 Jeff won the Schuster Award for Best Canadian Cartoonist. He has also received The Doug Wright Award for Best Emerging Talent and the American Library Association's prestigious Alex Award, recognizing books for adults with specific teen appeal. He has also been nominated for 8 Eisner awards, 7 Harvey Awards and 8 Shuster Awards. In 2010 Essex County was named as one of the five Essential Canadian Novels of the Decade. He currently lives and works in Toronto with his wife and son.
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