Cinematic universes are a big deal these days and it seems like every studio is looking for the next big Marvel-like franchise that can span across movies, TV, and beyond. We’ve witnessed plenty of false starts and minor successes, but so far no other franchise has been able to capture that shared universe spark. That just might change once the adaptation of Black Hammer hits screens because it’s a comic book superhero series that naturally lends itself to the concept of a cinematic universe.
What Black Hammer Is About
Writer Jeff Lemire and artist Dean Ormston crafted a beautiful saga with Black Hammer. Launched in 2016, the series became a massive critical hit and took home the Eisner for Best New Series. It has quickly become one of Dark Horse Comics’ flagship books and the indie series that everyone is talking about. It was no surprise when it was announced that it had been licensed for a live-action adaptation by Legendary Entertainment. The studio has yet to reveal whether they plan to adapt Black Hammer into film or television, or some mix of both, but the flexible nature of the series could easily fit either format.
Source: IGN.com Black Hammer Has the Potential to Be the Next Marvel Cinematic Universe