Barbalien: Red Planet--From the World of Black Hammer

In Barbalien: Red Planet—From the World of Black Hammer (2021–present, Dark Horse), artist Gabriel Hernández Walta brings a poignant, character-driven lens to the world of Jeff Lemire's Black Hammer universe. This single-issue series focuses on the Martian hero Barbalien, exploring his isolated life on Earth and the personal costs of his dual identity. A quiet, introspective addition to the Black Hammer saga, it deepens the emotional resonance of the larger shared universe.