Brand: Hammer Comics
Writer: Peter Milligan
Artist: Ronilson Freire
Colors: Ming Sen
Letters: Simon Bowland
You might have noticed HAMMER COMICS above the book’s title on any of the cover images. You may have also noticed I listed Brand: Hammer Comics. Yes, Hammer Comics.
Hammer Films is back, in the form of Hammer Comics. As a major fan of Hammer Films, I was excited to read about the Hammer Comics brand, so I will try to not be biased or go Fan Boy.
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IT’S HAMMER! HAMMER!!)
Hammer Horror films were universally renowned for three things: Strong Script, Great Production Values, and near perfect Atmosphere. AKA: The Hammer Style.
The Mummy, is an update of the mummy story, bringing the Hammer Style to comics in the 21st Century.
Here is the strongest point of this issue: It feels like a Hammer Film. It truly captures the Hammer Style. Our creative team here has a great understanding of Hammer, if not love.
In The Mummy, a group of Englishmen use females with the Mark of Kharis (The Mummy from Hammer’s original film played by Christopher Lee) as a vessel in an ancient Egyptian ritual to invoke Palimpsest and gain extended life.
Peter Milligan’s script is dead on. Even the dialogue feels like an old Hammer Film. The story is strong, pacing good and it is filled with the right amount of mystery to leave us wondering just what is going on.
Ronilson Freire art is awesome. Ming Sen’s Color shine and make the art stand out even more. Even the lettering by Simon Bowland is a step above.
It makes sense. If Hammer Films were known for great production values, then Hammer Comics should be known for great art.
Even if this wasn’t labeled Hammer Comics, I would still like the overall package. But I have to admit, the Hammer Label give it a little more cred.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
HAMMER! HAMMER! HAMMER!
RATING: 7.5
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