In the forties, Abraham Slam faced such menaces as the psychedelic Florist and the eldritch Cthu-Lou without breaking a sweat. But keeping the heroes of Black Hammer Farm from each other’s throats when his girlfriend comes to dinner proves far more perilous! Meanwhile, the Black Hammer’s daughter uncovers new clues to the exiled heroes’ disappearance!

With each issue of Black Hammer, writer Jeff Lemire manages to deliver something different. This time, the issue focus on Abraham. The issue shifts from his origin story and their present situation with ease. And when you get to the end the reader is left with even more of a  mystery. I’m curious to see how they use that in the upcoming issues.

Like previous issues the art by Dean Ormston is superb. The flashbacks of Abraham are interesting. It reveals why he decided to become a hero, and Ormston delivers action in his engaging style. And even with the focus on Abraham the issue manages to introduce the unseen title character, Black Hammer, for a brief spell.

This is a solid series, but from Jeff Lemire I expect no less.

Story: Jeff Lemire Art: Dean Ormston
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

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