Black Hammer

[FluffySheep]

Anyone reading Quantum Age? I caught up to issue #3 last night. It wasn't holding much interest for me until the ending. Quite looking forward to issue #4 now.

[FluffySheep]

Looks like we're getting another spin-off mini series for March 2019.

Dark Horse has announced Black Hammer ’45, a new four-issue miniseries co-written by Lemire and Ray Fawkes, and illustrated by Matt and Sharlene Kindt. The series, as the title indicates, is set in 1945, and follows a team of African-American pilots called the Black Hammer Squadron during World War II.

[Joker]

I guess that's not surprising.

Anyone read the last two issues? Thoughts?

[ed2962]

I guess that's not surprising.

Anyone read the last two issues? Thoughts?

They were ok, but this is clearly fill-in material. I'm eager to get back to the main story.

[Joker]

Ormston definitely needs time after his health problems that delayed the book initially. So, while yes, these are kind of fill-in issues, that's sort of been built into the books design from the outset. It's like the Rubin issues. It's a digression, but it's intended, and they seem to end up pretty relevant to the A Plot.

[Joker]

I liked the Cthu-Louise one shot. It didn't feel like it was of any consequence, but it was fun.

I think I need to catch up with The Quantum Age. It seems to be tying in pretty heavily to the main book, now.

[Abe]

I really liked the Cthu-Louise one-shot too. Both cute and creepy. A really nice read

About Quantum Age, I think it's a really good book. And reading it issue by issue is cool because it seems to be a bit intertwined with the main Black Hammer storyline... Sort of...

Just to say that it seems to me that it makes sense to catch up, Joker. ;

[Yohei72]

Just checked out the first two trades from the library, almost done with the first. Holy bawlz. So terrific. I'm almost definitely adding this (and whatever spinoffs are currently available) to my pull list. Such a beautiful high-wire act - meta/ironic but sincere; parodic but dead serious; old-fashioned and totally modern; heartbreaking but so much fun. As a sometimes writer myself, I'm jealous and a little mystified by someone who can make characters instantly emotionally engaging with the greatest economy. It's like a magic trick.

[Flash Gordon]

Starting Age of Doom (Vol 3) today! Got it as a Valentines Day gift!

[Joker]

And we’re back! The Reboot! Twists! Turns! Shocking reveals!

I love this book. Glad it’s back.

[Javasaurus]

I won't be able to pick up my copy until this weekend. It sounds like a good issue; based on your comments.

And we’re back! The Reboot! Twists! Turns! Shocking reveals!

I love this book. Glad it’s back.

[Joker]

I’d re read the last 3 issues prior. I had to go back and get a refresher, then re read the newest issue.

[Javasaurus]

I’d re read the last 3 issues prior. I had to go back and get a refresher, then re read the newest issue.

Hmm. Thats's good to know. I 'll keep that in mind when I pick up the new issue.

[Flash Gordon]

Anybody get around to reading '45 today?

[Joker]

Picked it up, but haven’t read it yet. What did you think?