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Creation & Design

Black Hammer was created by Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston as a homage to classic superhero comics, blending elements of nostalgia with modern storytelling.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the Black Hammer series, Abraham Slam was a superhero who fought against evil but found himself trapped in a mysterious rural town with other heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Black Hammer has evolved from a traditional superhero to a complex character dealing with themes of loss, identity, and redemption, resonating with readers on multiple levels.

Cultural Reception

Black Hammer has received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling and character depth, often being praised as a fresh take on the superhero genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Abraham Slam
First Appearance:
Black Hammer #1
Aliases:
Black Hammer
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Black Hammer Family, Justice League of America
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Enhanced durability
Equipment:
Black Hammer staff
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
gray

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Black Hammer #1
Ashcan ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2015
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Black Hammer #1
 
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Ashcan edition preceded the first official issue

Black Hammer #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2016
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Black Hammer #1
 
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1st appearance of Black Hammer

1st appearance of Lucy Weber, later becomes the second Black Hammer

1st appearance of Abraham Slam

1st appearance of Talky-Walky

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1st appearance of Madame Dragonfly

1st appearance of Golden Gail

1st appearance of Colonel Weird

1st appearance of Anti-God

1st team appearance of Starlok and the Lightriders

Copies ordered by retailers: 19,775

[December 2019 - optioned for TV and film by Legendary with development well underway according to Jeff Lemire]

Black Hammer / Justice League #1
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DC ⋅ 2019
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Black Hammer / Justice League #1
 
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First meeting of Black Hammer and the Justice League

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