Funnily enough I just read the original Black Hammer series recently. Pretty good while it lasted. There were some moments that were confusing, but I was able to keep track of what was going on for the most part. I think it was easier to focus on the interpersonal stuff in Black Hammer and gloss over the underlying explanation. With DoT even the character relationships are hard to follow, if and when there is any. There are a lot of side stories that tend to take front and center. Honestly, the main character is not very interesting and forgettable. I couldn’t even tell you his name right now. Ironically the conceptual stuff is both what makes the series good, and also it’s Achilles heel.
Yeah the overall explanation for why was kinda rough, but I did like all the characters and seeing their motivations come to light, all the reveals were great, I just felt like I couldnt reccomend it after the main reveal, like uh if they exist
Spoiler
Galactus equivalent always shows up and ends the world? I was confused.
I read it a couple of months ago, and honestly I’ve kind of forgotten most of the overall plot. I mostly enjoyed the dynamic between the characters. From what I remember I think they did exist, just in a pocket dimension or something? I finished the first series and didn’t look back. Which is funny, because I was originally turned onto it through the newest Black Hammer stuff that featured the daughter of the original Black Hammer after she’s largely retired. After reading the first series I had no desire to return to her story for whatever reason. Just stopped being intrigued by the universe I guess.
Funnily enough I just read the original Black Hammer series recently. Pretty good while it lasted. There were some moments that were confusing, but I was able to keep track of what was going on for the most part. I think it was easier to focus on the interpersonal stuff in Black Hammer and gloss over the underlying explanation. With DoT even the character relationships are hard to follow, if and when there is any. There are a lot of side stories that tend to take front and center. Honestly, the main character is not very interesting and forgettable. I couldn’t even tell you his name right now. Ironically the conceptual stuff is both what makes the series good, and also it’s Achilles heel.
Yeah the overall explanation for why was kinda rough, but I did like all the characters and seeing their motivations come to light, all the reveals were great, I just felt like I couldnt reccomend it after the main reveal, like uh if they exist
Spoiler
Galactus equivalent always shows up and ends the world? I was confused.
I read it a couple of months ago, and honestly I’ve kind of forgotten most of the overall plot. I mostly enjoyed the dynamic between the characters. From what I remember I think they did exist, just in a pocket dimension or something? I finished the first series and didn’t look back. Which is funny, because I was originally turned onto it through the newest Black Hammer stuff that featured the daughter of the original Black Hammer after she’s largely retired. After reading the first series I had no desire to return to her story for whatever reason. Just stopped being intrigued by the universe I guess.
Yeah I only cared about the main group, black hammer, even as the namesake, was mostly irrelevent
Right? Kind of odd. Maybe it’s just because the name is cool. Better than Bickering Superheroes in the Void, I guess :D