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The official web site for comics and graphic novels written by award wanting writer Owen "The Hammer" Hammer.

UPDATES

January 10, 2024

“Von Bach” now available from Scout Comics.

You can buy the first chapter of “Von Bach” from the fine folks at Scout Comics, and you can choose from three different covers! The complete graphic novel will be available soon.

April 8, 2022

“Von Bach” reviewed on “World Comic Book Review!

Terry Hammond ultimately describes himself as a “big Von Bach fan[,]” in this article to which I can say “aw shucks” or nothing at all. Read the article HERE.

June 16, 2021

“Von Bach” is available on IndyPlanet in paperback and e-book!

At last!  "Von Bach" is available in paperback and digital on IndyPlanet.  This is the only way to get a paperback without putting money in Jeff Bezos's pocket.


Buy it HERE.

June 9, 2021

“Von Bach” the complete graphic novel on sale worldwide in paperback and e-book!

The critically acclaimed horror/satire is now available, collected in one edition for the first time ever.  You can buy the paperback or download a digital copy HERE.


The graphic novel contains the complete story with bonus materials and a new introduction by Kevin VanHook.


The paperback is available from Amazon and in a few days it will also be sold by IndyPlanet.


The e-book can be purchased at the Hammer Comics Storefront, Amazon Kindle, Amazon Comixology, gumroad and

Drive-Thru Comics.  Next week, you can also purchase it from IndyPlanet.


If the suspense was killing you, you’re good.  No more suspense.  Sorry about that.

May 5, 2021

Pre-Order “Von Bach” the complete graphic novel in paperback!

We are running a Kickstarter campaign to fund the first print run of the “Von Bach” graphic novel.  For a minimum pledge of $30, you will get a paperback copy and a digital e-book.  View the campaign HERE.


The graphic novel contains the complete story with bonus materials and a new introduction by Kevin VanHook.

April 7, 2021

Chapter 7 of “Von Bach” is now available!

Issue seven of Von Bach is on sale on the Hammer Comics Storefront!


In chapter 7, “Fire Bad,” the saga concludes with a fiery battle over the legacy of Von Bach.  The twists and turns in this final chapter will leave you on the edge of your seat.


Get more info HERE.

February 3, 2021

Chapter 6 of “Von Bach” is now available!

Issue six of Von Bach is on sale on the Hammer Comics Storefront!


In chapter 6, “Laid to Rest,” Connor uses a sleazy tactic to destroy Von Bach’s legal case.Now mortified in every sense of the word, Von Bach gains the sympathy of Minna.But, will she continue to love and admire the undead celebrity when she learns his terrible secret?


Get more info HERE.

December 9, 2020

Owen Hammer’s “Comic Crusaders” Interview Redux.

In October, the world-famous comic book podcast Comic Crusaders sent Johnny “The Machine” Hughes to interview Owen “The Hammer” Hammer and ask him about “Von Bach” and while the interview was riveting, a lot of people weren’t craving a 54 minute interview so Hammer Comics has edited down a 14 minute version.  You can see it HERE.


December 2, 2020

Chapter 5 of “Von Bach” is now available!

Issue five of Von Bach is on sale on the Hammer Comics Storefront!


In chapter 5, "Adversarial System," Von Bach turns the tables on his human tormentors by winning the defamation lawsuit he has filed against a Hollywood studio. But will shedding the reputation of "mad scientist" do him any good if the people in charge of science are mad?


Get more info HERE.

Comic book web site A Place to Hang Your Cape has given a great review to “Von Bach.”  You can read it HERE.



November 4, 2020

Chapter 4 of “Von Bach” is available on Amazon!

With the heart-stopping suspense of the U.S. election results being tallied, perhaps you may not have much interest in the story of a man who went through a literally heart-stopping event.  Nonetheless, I am not in charge of Amazon's release schedule.  So, I hope that, whatever your emotional state, you'll take a look at Hammer Comic's latest offering.


Issue four of Von Bach is on sale on Amazon's ComiXology!


The book can be purchased HERE.  


In chapter 4, “Culture Shock,” Von Bach finds himself in modern day Hollywood after being “dead” for 125 years.  Minna, Connor and Hilary introduce him to American celebrity culture and he is mortified in every sense of the word.


If you have a ComiXology account, please consider leaving a five-star rating and subscribing to the "Von Bach" series.

October 21, 2020

Owen Hammer interviewed on “Comic Crusaders.”

The world-famous comic book podcast Comic Crusaders sent Johnny “The Machine” Hughes to interview Owen “The Hammer” Hammer and ask him about “Von Bach” and other comic book related topics and if you like seeing a pumpkin-headed man say “uuuuuh” a lot, your ship has come in!  You can view it HERE.



October 7, 2020

Chapter 4 of “Von Bach” is released!

In chapter 4, “Culture Shock,” Von Bach finds himself in modern day Hollywood after being “dead” for 125 years.  Minna, Connor and Hilary introduce him to American celebrity culture and he is mortified in every sense of the word.  See more HERE!