Black Hammer Ashcan

Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston’s Black Hammer Ashcan (2015–present, Dark Horse) is a single-issue preview that sets the stage for their acclaimed superhero saga. This slim volume offers a tantalizing first glimpse into the strange, farm-bound world of forgotten heroes, establishing the moody, character-driven tone that would define the series. It’s a compact but essential entry point for one of modern comics’ most inventive takes on the genre.