Jeff Lemire has confirmed the return of Black Hammer for 2026, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the series. The new comic will be written by him and will feature art from a cartoonist he admires, although he has not revealed their name. The news comes after several spin-offs and a hiatus that left fans wondering about the fate of the heroes of Spiral City.
Lemire returns to writing with a technical focus on narrative 🎨
According to Lemire, the new story arc will explore the consequences of recent events, with a focus on panel structure and narrative pacing. The author has mentioned that he plans to use flashbacks and time jumps to delve deeper into the origins of secondary characters. Additionally, the chosen artist will employ digital inking techniques that Lemire considers key to the series' somber tone. The official announcement of the artist is expected in early 2025.
Ten years later, Black Hammer still can't retire 😅
Because, of course, what better way to celebrate a decade of comics than to throw those poor heroes back into more existential problems. Lemire must have a list of pending traumas to distribute among his characters, like discount coupons at a store of bad vibes. At least this time he promises a new artist, though he'll surely also take to drawing shadows and awkward silences.