Black Hammer is a superhero comic book series created by writer Jeff Lemire and artist Dean Ormston. It follows a group of superheroes who are mysteriously trapped in a small rural town after defeating a powerful villain. Black Hammer deconstructs the superhero genre, exploring themes of identity, trauma, and the search for purpose. With its rich character development and intriguing plot, Black Hammer has gained popularity as an alternative take on the superhero genre.