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The Enemy Ace Archives
The Enemy Ace Archives, Vol. 1
The Enemy Ace Archives, Volume 1 collects the earliest tales of Hans von Hammer, the greatest fighter pilot of World War I. Utilizing superb characterization, these elegantly crafted stories offer an intriguing and rare look at war by presenting it through the eyes of "the enemy." Although a German soldier, Enemy Ace must still struggle with the agony of survival and the senseless deaths of young men. This book shows that war is not simply good guys versus bad guys but instead human versus human.
Collecting: Our Army at War 151, 153, 155; Showcase 57-58; Star Spangled War Stories 138-142
Collecting: Our Army at War 151, 153, 155; Showcase 57-58; Star Spangled War Stories 138-142
224 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 2002
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Robert Kanigher
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One of the most prolific writers in comics, particularly in the Silver Age. He took over scripting duties on Wonder Woman after William Moulton Marston's death, and handled the character's transition from the Golden to the Silver Age. He also created Barry Allen, the second Flash, for editor Julius Schwartz's superhero revival of 1956, as well as writing and editing DC's pioneering war titles.
His creations include Sgt. Rock, the Unknown Soldier, Barry Allen, Ragman, the Losers, Black Canary, the Metal Men, Poison Ivy, Enemy Ace, the Suicide Squad, and Rex the Wonder Dog.
One of the most prolific writers in comics, particularly in the Silver Age. He took over scripting duties on Wonder Woman after William Moulton Marston's death, and handled the character's transition from the Golden to the Silver Age. He also created Barry Allen, the second Flash, for editor Julius Schwartz's superhero revival of 1956, as well as writing and editing DC's pioneering war titles.
His creations include Sgt. Rock, the Unknown Soldier, Barry Allen, Ragman, the Losers, Black Canary, the Metal Men, Poison Ivy, Enemy Ace, the Suicide Squad, and Rex the Wonder Dog.
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March 22, 2021
The Enemy Ace Archives - Volume one collects stories from Our Army at War 151, 153, 155; Showcase 57-58; and Star Spangled War Stories 138-142 by Joe Kubert and Robert Kanigher.
Not long ago, I read Black Hammer '44 and was hugely underwhelmed. I decided to read one of the works that inspired it and saw this Archive for sale for less than $20. I'm not made of money, damn it!
For those keeping score at home, Enemy Ace is Hans Von Hammer, a German fighter pilot in World War I. Known as a killing machine to his fellow soldiers, he is a lonely man with only a wolf for a friend. And he's an ace pilot.
Anyway, the stories in the first half are repetitive, short air battles for the most part. The second half features Hammer's rivalry with The Hangman, a masked French pilot. The second half yanks the book up a couple notches, giving Enemy Ace a little more dimension. One observation: in the Silver and Bronze Age, most comics were written to ease first time readers into things. As such, Hammer is called a killing machine in every story.
The art is by far the main attraction for me. Joe Kubert was in his prime and went in with guns blazing. His figure work and planes were top notch but the guy really knew how to draw aerial battles, using empty space to convey the vastness of the sky, as well as using shifting perspectives and odd shaped panels to great effect. The small panels showing Enemy Ace's reactions gave the battles a human touch. I recently read a Harvey Kurtzman omnibus and I noticed Kubert reached into Kurtzman's bag of tricks a couple times, using his multiple panel zoom technique.
While the stories didn't blow me away, the art in The Enemy Ace Archives hit me like a pair of Spandaus. Four out of five downed German pilots.
Not long ago, I read Black Hammer '44 and was hugely underwhelmed. I decided to read one of the works that inspired it and saw this Archive for sale for less than $20. I'm not made of money, damn it!
For those keeping score at home, Enemy Ace is Hans Von Hammer, a German fighter pilot in World War I. Known as a killing machine to his fellow soldiers, he is a lonely man with only a wolf for a friend. And he's an ace pilot.
Anyway, the stories in the first half are repetitive, short air battles for the most part. The second half features Hammer's rivalry with The Hangman, a masked French pilot. The second half yanks the book up a couple notches, giving Enemy Ace a little more dimension. One observation: in the Silver and Bronze Age, most comics were written to ease first time readers into things. As such, Hammer is called a killing machine in every story.
The art is by far the main attraction for me. Joe Kubert was in his prime and went in with guns blazing. His figure work and planes were top notch but the guy really knew how to draw aerial battles, using empty space to convey the vastness of the sky, as well as using shifting perspectives and odd shaped panels to great effect. The small panels showing Enemy Ace's reactions gave the battles a human touch. I recently read a Harvey Kurtzman omnibus and I noticed Kubert reached into Kurtzman's bag of tricks a couple times, using his multiple panel zoom technique.
While the stories didn't blow me away, the art in The Enemy Ace Archives hit me like a pair of Spandaus. Four out of five downed German pilots.
March 15, 2016
Fairly disappointing!
After Ennis' Enemy Ace: War in Heaven, I'd expected something better out of this interesting mix of air aces Manfred von Richthofen and Adolf Galland that is the fictional character of Hans von Hammer. Instead, we have a superficial, over-the-top melodramatic plot with no story besides non-stop aerial dogfights which all read like the same, adding poor dialogue and repetitive catchphrases to an one-expression protagonist with the depth of an one-inch puddle. Totally not what I hoped for! Why is it that they usually don't do it well with German pilots in the novels I'm reading? That country had the best ones in the war, but in fiction they're portrayed usually poorly or as clichés, and I'm not speaking of ideological issues here but purely of characterisation.
The art at least is fairly good, in spite of the horribly garish colouring, which I can take in without much to say against, as it's a matter of available means at the time and not one of artistic competence.
After Ennis' Enemy Ace: War in Heaven, I'd expected something better out of this interesting mix of air aces Manfred von Richthofen and Adolf Galland that is the fictional character of Hans von Hammer. Instead, we have a superficial, over-the-top melodramatic plot with no story besides non-stop aerial dogfights which all read like the same, adding poor dialogue and repetitive catchphrases to an one-expression protagonist with the depth of an one-inch puddle. Totally not what I hoped for! Why is it that they usually don't do it well with German pilots in the novels I'm reading? That country had the best ones in the war, but in fiction they're portrayed usually poorly or as clichés, and I'm not speaking of ideological issues here but purely of characterisation.
The art at least is fairly good, in spite of the horribly garish colouring, which I can take in without much to say against, as it's a matter of available means at the time and not one of artistic competence.
July 21, 2013
Haunted and evocative, this is a work Joe Kubert was born to draw. It revolves around the titular enemy ace, Hans von Hammer, "the Hammer of Hell," a German fighter pilot in World War I. Von Hammer has the highest kill total of the German air force, but he takes to the sky with a resigned fatalism, musing often that "the sky will finish us all."
It's a moody book, with von Hammer's kill total distancing himself from even his allies. It's not long before he begins to hear his plane itself taunt him as a killer. He's committed to a chivaly of the skies, though, saluting valiant foes as they go down in flames and refusing to open fire on helpless foes.
Most of the stories follow the same plot: he takes to the sky, finds an enemy squadron and dogfights until his foes go down in flames. But the repetition almost makes the futility in the theme more powerful. It's like a recurring nightmare, thick with flame and smoke, heavy with the Ace's knowledge that one day his luck will run out.
As the volume progresses, foes begin to recur: The Hunter, The Hangman, the Harpy. This lends the book more of a traditional comic feel, but Kubert and writer Robert Kanigher ensure that von Hammer's main foe remains himself as he suffers the inevitable torment of war.
It's a moody book, with von Hammer's kill total distancing himself from even his allies. It's not long before he begins to hear his plane itself taunt him as a killer. He's committed to a chivaly of the skies, though, saluting valiant foes as they go down in flames and refusing to open fire on helpless foes.
Most of the stories follow the same plot: he takes to the sky, finds an enemy squadron and dogfights until his foes go down in flames. But the repetition almost makes the futility in the theme more powerful. It's like a recurring nightmare, thick with flame and smoke, heavy with the Ace's knowledge that one day his luck will run out.
As the volume progresses, foes begin to recur: The Hunter, The Hangman, the Harpy. This lends the book more of a traditional comic feel, but Kubert and writer Robert Kanigher ensure that von Hammer's main foe remains himself as he suffers the inevitable torment of war.
September 29, 2012
4.5 stars. Legendary artist Joe Kubert does an incredible job of conveying the movement of aerial dogfights using a two-dimensional format. Told from the point of view of a German fighter pilot in WWI, The Enemy Ace holds up rather well, even though the first several stories are basically the same. Things get going at a quicker pace after those first few stories, though. (I believe the DC Archives Vol. 2 collects the remaining Enemy Ace stories.) Recommended, especially for anyone who enjoys war/combat comics.
January 26, 2016
One of the more insightful of the DC war heroes, Enemy Ace is an excellent read for both the art and writing. Joe Kubert is at his finest for the well researched and detailed visuals and the writing goes beyond the typical war story plots. The stories revolve around Rittmeister Hans Von Hammer, called the Hammer of Hell by the other pilots, and his struggle with the horrors of war. Excellent comic reads. Very recommended
March 4, 2016
Enemy Ace Archives Vol 1 starts with his first appearance in Our Army at War #151, as a back-up to the regular Sgt Rock feature. Unusually, the strip was set in World War I, instead of the more familiar World War II found in the rest of DC's war books. Loosely based on the famous Red Baron of Imperial Germany, Enemy Ace, Rittmeister Hans von Hammer, was an aristocrat who found himself as the best fighter pilot for the Central Powers. His acumen earned him the nickname of "the Hammer of Hell," and he was considered by his peers as a cold, merciless killing machine. Von Hammer, however, wasn't that, exactly. He was an efficient soldier, yes, but one who hated the war, hated the waste of young men's lives, and hated the brutality he often encountered.
Raised to value honor above all else, he was never dismissive of his foes, and often saluted them at the end of their aerial battles, especially those he defeated, as they crashed to the earth. They often returned his salutes, the mark of professional soldiers.
Because of his brooding nature, von Hammer is usually aloof from his fellow pilots, and spends some of his spare time in the Black Forest, where his solitude is interrupted only by the constant presence of a grey wolf. Like von Hammer, the wolf is a predator, a killer, but only because of need. Von Hammer and the wolf share a silent respect, and hunt together, keeping their distance, but realizing they are reflections of each other.
First appearing in 1965, and perhaps this is a latter-day reading of the stories, but they are almost certainly anti-war, and I found a lot of sentiments that were common among those who were against the conflict in Viet Nam. Indeed, by the end of the 60s/beginning of the early 70s, many DC war books would include a bullet at the end of their stories that said "Make War No More." Kanigher and Kubert didn't pull any punches about the affect of war on the psyche of the combatants, and many characters are clearly victims of PTSD, although not identified as such.
Kanigher's Enemy Ace is full of psychological drama, and this series stands out from not only DC's other war books, but their entire comic line. There is such richness in the way Kanigher frames his stories, looking into the mind of von Hammer, that's it's truly a remarkable achievement in a comic book from 1965. I didn't find the stories repetitive, although each one features aerial battles and von Hammer's brooding. After a few back-up appearances, Enemy Ace graduated to a two issue tryout in Showcase, then taking over Star-Spangled War Stories, and the full-length stories there were definitely to Kanigher's advantage.
Being a comic book, of course, the art is also important, if not paramount. Joe Kubert, an industry legend who founded a school to help young artists learn the art of making comic books, does some of his best work here. His layouts are beautiful and the scenes of aerial battles are often expansive. In a time of few single panel pages or two page spreads, Kubert provides many, and this allows Enemy Ace truly to soar as he would have done had he actually existed.
Very satisfying read, all around. Excellent comics here, folks.
Raised to value honor above all else, he was never dismissive of his foes, and often saluted them at the end of their aerial battles, especially those he defeated, as they crashed to the earth. They often returned his salutes, the mark of professional soldiers.
Because of his brooding nature, von Hammer is usually aloof from his fellow pilots, and spends some of his spare time in the Black Forest, where his solitude is interrupted only by the constant presence of a grey wolf. Like von Hammer, the wolf is a predator, a killer, but only because of need. Von Hammer and the wolf share a silent respect, and hunt together, keeping their distance, but realizing they are reflections of each other.
First appearing in 1965, and perhaps this is a latter-day reading of the stories, but they are almost certainly anti-war, and I found a lot of sentiments that were common among those who were against the conflict in Viet Nam. Indeed, by the end of the 60s/beginning of the early 70s, many DC war books would include a bullet at the end of their stories that said "Make War No More." Kanigher and Kubert didn't pull any punches about the affect of war on the psyche of the combatants, and many characters are clearly victims of PTSD, although not identified as such.
Kanigher's Enemy Ace is full of psychological drama, and this series stands out from not only DC's other war books, but their entire comic line. There is such richness in the way Kanigher frames his stories, looking into the mind of von Hammer, that's it's truly a remarkable achievement in a comic book from 1965. I didn't find the stories repetitive, although each one features aerial battles and von Hammer's brooding. After a few back-up appearances, Enemy Ace graduated to a two issue tryout in Showcase, then taking over Star-Spangled War Stories, and the full-length stories there were definitely to Kanigher's advantage.
Being a comic book, of course, the art is also important, if not paramount. Joe Kubert, an industry legend who founded a school to help young artists learn the art of making comic books, does some of his best work here. His layouts are beautiful and the scenes of aerial battles are often expansive. In a time of few single panel pages or two page spreads, Kubert provides many, and this allows Enemy Ace truly to soar as he would have done had he actually existed.
Very satisfying read, all around. Excellent comics here, folks.
November 25, 2008
Classic comic about a WWI and WWII German fighter pilot - oh the gravitas, the operatic scale of Angst and Drama! It is only between the pages of this book that I can fall in love with and fully appreciate the benefits of a tragically dutiful, handsome, and unibrowed Lone Wolf of the Skies. It is in this book that I can sweat with him as he battles wolves, both literal and figurative. Mourn with him as he loves doomed women and loses to cowboys, flying French men and laughing fellows with luxurious mustaches and dubious accents. Feel your heart warmed as he finds honor and respect even in the enemy for they are also soldiers and more importantly, MEN.
There's something about old skool writing that had me both crying and laughing hysterically. There is no realism. It is like the difference between movie acting in the era of black and white films versus acting today.
Reading it was. Just. So damn fun.
A little note - I had gotten the complete paperback brick, not this hardcover version that seems to have combined the contents of both of the hardback editions (maybe?)- and mine had been printed on truly heinous grade newsprint. It wasn't even _good_ newsprint. It was like something off a roll that had been discovered in the basement storage room under a pile of boxes. I doubt it was archival either. I would assume that a hardcover volume would be printed much better.
The art was beautiful though. It seems that somewhere along the way, American artists have lost the ability to work in purely black and white this way. If anything, this is a good book to have as an example of how to work the medium. The 'crossover' with Batman at the end was a great bonus as well.
There's something about old skool writing that had me both crying and laughing hysterically. There is no realism. It is like the difference between movie acting in the era of black and white films versus acting today.
Reading it was. Just. So damn fun.
A little note - I had gotten the complete paperback brick, not this hardcover version that seems to have combined the contents of both of the hardback editions (maybe?)- and mine had been printed on truly heinous grade newsprint. It wasn't even _good_ newsprint. It was like something off a roll that had been discovered in the basement storage room under a pile of boxes. I doubt it was archival either. I would assume that a hardcover volume would be printed much better.
The art was beautiful though. It seems that somewhere along the way, American artists have lost the ability to work in purely black and white this way. If anything, this is a good book to have as an example of how to work the medium. The 'crossover' with Batman at the end was a great bonus as well.
May 26, 2010
It is hard to find some nice comic, which is not all about victorious USA army or generally about winning side. I stepped on "Enemy Ace" and was quite surprised, that something like that was published back then in 70´ Hans von Hammer is German flying ace in 1st World War, who flew even better then famous Red Baron. The authors confessed that they took an inspiration from many real life figures of that period. Well, hard to tell except for those who are familiar with the aviation of that period.
Hans von Hammer, nicknamed Hammer of Hell, was considered as cold natural born killer, who had no second thought and killed when opportunity appeared. That was his public picture, which was fed upon is lack of or rather lack of taste in social relationship with everyone. A man with tender soul needed somebody who would understood him, well no human but wolf could do that. The wolf who he was regularly meeting him in the forest and patiently listened to his speeches. It is not clear if the wolf was real animal or the animal projection of Hammer himself. In the later comic set during 2nd WW it was definitely some supernatural projection. But back to the real thing. The comic was filled with dogfights and pathetic gestures and speeches, but strangely they were enjoyable. Various enemies appeared only to be shot down buy von Hammer after a bit of fighting.
It was chilling to watch pilot who simply jumped from his burning plane saluting while falling to the ground.
Hans von Hammer, nicknamed Hammer of Hell, was considered as cold natural born killer, who had no second thought and killed when opportunity appeared. That was his public picture, which was fed upon is lack of or rather lack of taste in social relationship with everyone. A man with tender soul needed somebody who would understood him, well no human but wolf could do that. The wolf who he was regularly meeting him in the forest and patiently listened to his speeches. It is not clear if the wolf was real animal or the animal projection of Hammer himself. In the later comic set during 2nd WW it was definitely some supernatural projection. But back to the real thing. The comic was filled with dogfights and pathetic gestures and speeches, but strangely they were enjoyable. Various enemies appeared only to be shot down buy von Hammer after a bit of fighting.
It was chilling to watch pilot who simply jumped from his burning plane saluting while falling to the ground.
January 21, 2023
This volume, along with "The Sgt. Rock Archives", reprints excellent work by the team of Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. What is particularly astounding about both volumes is that each contain a level of maturity and depth not found in the DC Comics super-hero line at that time (which is not to say those stories are without value). While it is not quite as sophisticated as the stories being told in comics today, both Rock and Enemy Ace tell riveting and complex stories in the war milleu. Enemy Ace is particularly daring, telling the story of a WWI German pilot, and bringing a great sense of moral ambiguity to the proceedings.
The key attraction of the Enemy Ace is the depth of Hans von Hammer. He's a skilled fighter and killer, without equal, and so, he is a loner. But above all else, he is a man of duty: to his fatherland, to his men, and to himself. His trophies mean nothing, the opinions of his comrades in arms mean nothing. Only his duty. It's this sense of duty that allows us to sympathize with this otherwise enigmatic soldier, whose only friend is a wolf in the Black Forest.
There are many touches which help bring the character to life. The almost chivalric code that pilots live by, with the loser falling to his death while saluting the victor, for example, bring the war into focus. As does the violence. Now, this isn't "Saving Private Ryan" of course, but Kubert and Kanigher do make it plain that the life of a pilot is nasty, brutish, and short, even for a good one. Hammer live under a very real threat of death every time he takes to the skies. And Hammer knows this, making him that much more human.
What is particularly interesting about this volume is there is a certain level of repetition. Kanigher was clearly taking his time and finding his way in developing his character, trying to make him work. Thus, we often read variations of the same dialog and themes for much of the volume. Towards the end, Kanigher seems to have gotten hold of the character, as there is a great deal of confidence, and the repetition diminishes. I note this not as a complaint, but with intrigue.
Hopefully, DC will continue publishing volumes of Enemy Ace. While I love the "Big Gun" character, some lesser characters, like the Enemy Ace, offer great storytelling as well, if not better in some cases. This volume is a testament to that fact.
The key attraction of the Enemy Ace is the depth of Hans von Hammer. He's a skilled fighter and killer, without equal, and so, he is a loner. But above all else, he is a man of duty: to his fatherland, to his men, and to himself. His trophies mean nothing, the opinions of his comrades in arms mean nothing. Only his duty. It's this sense of duty that allows us to sympathize with this otherwise enigmatic soldier, whose only friend is a wolf in the Black Forest.
There are many touches which help bring the character to life. The almost chivalric code that pilots live by, with the loser falling to his death while saluting the victor, for example, bring the war into focus. As does the violence. Now, this isn't "Saving Private Ryan" of course, but Kubert and Kanigher do make it plain that the life of a pilot is nasty, brutish, and short, even for a good one. Hammer live under a very real threat of death every time he takes to the skies. And Hammer knows this, making him that much more human.
What is particularly interesting about this volume is there is a certain level of repetition. Kanigher was clearly taking his time and finding his way in developing his character, trying to make him work. Thus, we often read variations of the same dialog and themes for much of the volume. Towards the end, Kanigher seems to have gotten hold of the character, as there is a great deal of confidence, and the repetition diminishes. I note this not as a complaint, but with intrigue.
Hopefully, DC will continue publishing volumes of Enemy Ace. While I love the "Big Gun" character, some lesser characters, like the Enemy Ace, offer great storytelling as well, if not better in some cases. This volume is a testament to that fact.
January 5, 2018
I'm home sick today and thinking of Al Christensen. Pulled this off the "to read" shelf.
It's not that good. I probably know too much about WWI aviation to enjoy it.
Great book design.
It's not that good. I probably know too much about WWI aviation to enjoy it.
Great book design.
March 17, 2023
Loved the art and the stories. This is a nice collection of the early tales of the Enemy Ace, and I will definitely track down volume 2 to read.
July 26, 2021
This series of stories is singlehandedly one of the greatest works in the sequential art storytelling medium, period, end of discussion.
November 2, 2023
DC was liquidating their Archives stock a couple of years ago. It was not uncommon to find boxes of them at comic conventions or in comic shops selling sealed copies for $20. I grabbed both of these Enemy Ace Archives with no real knowledge of the title. One of the greatest joys of collecting comics, especially the collected edition variety, is that all comics from all eras exist simultaneously. I can just as easily discover Enemy Ace in 2014 as I can The Sixth Gun. It is the relative affordability of collected editions that has leveled the playing field in terms of access to vintage material such as this.
Enemy Ace is the story of Rittmeister Von Hammer, “The Hammer of Hell”, a “human killing machine” Germain airplane pilot in the days of World War I. He flies his tri-wing crimson fokker in battle against French and English airplane fighter pilots. The fact that this book is written with the German as the hero a mere twenty odd years after World War II is curious. Hogan's Heroes was a television series around this time that made Nazis seem almost palatable to people. I wonder if there were some Anti-Semitic leanings in the country at the time. It just seems strange to have the star of the series be the enemy of our country. Or maybe I am reading something when there is nothing.
While I have no interest in World War I or dogfights in the sky, the writing and artwork are of such high quality that the material transcended my perceived limitations of the genre. Indeed, Von Hammer is a man of honor and filled with guilt and regret. His only friend is a black wolf that he sees whenever he goes into the forest for shooting practice. If not for one encounter with a woman it would almost seem as if the wolf was a figment of his imagination, which would be infinitely more interesting.
The original batch of issues were published in 1964 and 1965. The strip was resurrected in 1968 due to popular demand. The first batch was set in 1917, while the second batch mentions 1914. There are no occurrences that would disrupt the continuity if this is indeed the case.
There is a recurring antagonist called the Hangman who is eerily similar in appearance to Hooded Justice in Watchmen. Seeing as how Alan Moore based most of the characters on 1960s Charlton heroes it is not a stretch to think that Hooded Justice may be an homage to the Hangman. While this was a very enjoyable read it is apparent how out of step with the times that DC was. Marvel was so much hipper than DC during the '60s.
Enemy Ace is the story of Rittmeister Von Hammer, “The Hammer of Hell”, a “human killing machine” Germain airplane pilot in the days of World War I. He flies his tri-wing crimson fokker in battle against French and English airplane fighter pilots. The fact that this book is written with the German as the hero a mere twenty odd years after World War II is curious. Hogan's Heroes was a television series around this time that made Nazis seem almost palatable to people. I wonder if there were some Anti-Semitic leanings in the country at the time. It just seems strange to have the star of the series be the enemy of our country. Or maybe I am reading something when there is nothing.
While I have no interest in World War I or dogfights in the sky, the writing and artwork are of such high quality that the material transcended my perceived limitations of the genre. Indeed, Von Hammer is a man of honor and filled with guilt and regret. His only friend is a black wolf that he sees whenever he goes into the forest for shooting practice. If not for one encounter with a woman it would almost seem as if the wolf was a figment of his imagination, which would be infinitely more interesting.
The original batch of issues were published in 1964 and 1965. The strip was resurrected in 1968 due to popular demand. The first batch was set in 1917, while the second batch mentions 1914. There are no occurrences that would disrupt the continuity if this is indeed the case.
There is a recurring antagonist called the Hangman who is eerily similar in appearance to Hooded Justice in Watchmen. Seeing as how Alan Moore based most of the characters on 1960s Charlton heroes it is not a stretch to think that Hooded Justice may be an homage to the Hangman. While this was a very enjoyable read it is apparent how out of step with the times that DC was. Marvel was so much hipper than DC during the '60s.
May 23, 2014
A great collection of the beginning stories of one of my favorite characters, the Hammer of Hell! With wonderful and descriptive storytelling you can get into the minds of the brave pilots of the first World War and beautiful artwork to match this is a must for any comic fan, especially those fans of war books or silver age gems.
March 7, 2013
The classic silver age comic of my childhood, ostensibly about WWI from the German side, now reads clearly as a commentary on US involvement in Vietnam. Rises above the form, and is among the best work of DC's geniuses Kubert and Kanigher.
November 21, 2011
My favorite comic books from the 60's and 70's that I never could own all of - until now! The story of Hans Von Hammer, the German flying ace of World War 1.
October 16, 2012
Oh my god. This is amazing.
November 19, 2017
See my review of Volume 2 for comments.
January 1, 2014
A ignorarem-se certas simplicidades de argumento sintomáticas do tempo de então, isto seria perfeito.
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