by Jeff Lemire
First published 2023
The streets of Spiral City pulse with superhero energy as acclaimed creators dive into the expanded universe of Black Hammer. Patton Oswalt, Scott Snyder, Mariko Tamaki, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Cullen Bunn, Johnnie Christmas, Geoff Johns, and Cecil Castellucci each bring their distinctive voices to the world Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston built in their Eisner Award-winning series. These eight vision-driven stories spotlight both the celebrated heroes and notorious villains who call this extraordinary city home. Each tale stands alone while contributing to the rich mythology that has captivated readers since the original Black Hammer comics launched. The collection showcases the creative diversity possible within a shared superhero universe, with each contributor finding fresh angles on familiar archetypes and powers. Whether focusing on heroic struggles or villainous schemes, these stories capture the emotional weight that makes superhero fiction resonate beyond its fantastical elements.
Genres: science-fiction, graphic-novels, action, comics
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Spiral City
248 pages · Hardcover · Dark Horse Books