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pmileham's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ostrava's review
5.0
This is probably going to be a divisive story. It's a bit all over the place, not quite as random as some people would want it to be, not quite as serviceable either.
It's not necessarily a farewell to superhero comic books either, but it does feel like one, very late one, might I add.
I think it does a wonderful job of characterization and stepping up to the pressure of Watchmen, but not through an intelectual angle. It actually leans more on the emotional, the heart of indie.
I don't know... I think both ideas are mixed well. I also prefer this "unfair" ending over all other possibilities, as it makes you think of the what ifs that are so popular on this medium.
That's all I can say for now. In a sea of disappointments and "refreshers"... Black Hammer feels like its own little thing that doesn't owe anyone anything, in the spirit of all good indies.
It's not necessarily a farewell to superhero comic books either, but it does feel like one, very late one, might I add.
I think it does a wonderful job of characterization and stepping up to the pressure of Watchmen, but not through an intelectual angle. It actually leans more on the emotional, the heart of indie.
I don't know... I think both ideas are mixed well. I also prefer this "unfair" ending over all other possibilities, as it makes you think of the what ifs that are so popular on this medium.
That's all I can say for now. In a sea of disappointments and "refreshers"... Black Hammer feels like its own little thing that doesn't owe anyone anything, in the spirit of all good indies.
ketallpot's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Homophobia
barb4ry1's review
3.0
3.5
A solid end of the story with a bitter-sweet ending. Not as exciting, as the first part though.
A solid end of the story with a bitter-sweet ending. Not as exciting, as the first part though.
frasersimons's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Great conclusion. Previously I was annoyed with the cliffhanger, which feels strung out and padded. Admittedly, this issue does have some filler too—but it has such a satisfying couple of twists that I didn’t care. The climax and method of resolution is a chef kiss moment and while there is a climax, it still feels more interesting and less of a Deus ex machina than most every other superhero comic I can think of, within the same niche as this (the super powered, cosmic powered, Uber supers, etc.).
mttgrms's review
2.0
...Beautiful book and drawings. Nice ideas and references. But why and where does this all go...
It all comes down to the story.
It all comes down to the story.
bookwormjt's review
5.0
I waited for this book what seemed to be forever. What a great emotional and thrilling experience. I am forever committed to the world of Black Hammer.
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