Hammer Head #1
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| Writer | Ed Brisson |
| Artist | Damian Couceiro |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
TERROR CAN'T BE CONTAINED!
For 20 years, Jules has been hiding from her past. As the only survivor of the Hammer Head killing-spree, she carries the guilt and trauma of having watched as everyone she loved was brutally murdered. Every couple of years, Hammer Head rises from the dead to continue his reign of terror anew, and with each repeated massacre, Jules falls deeper into the warm embrace of her own dark coping mechanisms. When she's thrown into prison with no trial and no hope, Jules finds herself part of a dark ritual built to force her back into the past that she's spent her life trying to
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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg
Oct 09, 2026Hammer Head is one of those comics that I knew would be worth reading, but surprised the hell out of me in such a fantastic way. Writer Ed Brisson and illustrator Damian Couceiro craft a gloriously twisted must-read horror that delivers all the bloody fun of a classic slasher while carving out something uniquely its own. Read Full Review
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9.6
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Oct 14, 2026Hammer Head #1 is a gripping debut that blends emotional character work with slow-building horror. Ed Brisson’s tense storytelling and the art team’s bleak, atmospheric visuals make Jules’ nightmare immediately compelling while leaving enough unanswered questions to demand the reader pick up issue two. Horror fans should add this promising new series to their Pull List immediately. Read Full Review
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9.5
Nerd Initiative - Eda Thomas Bagwell
Oct 14, 2026“Hammer Head #1” is a near-perfect first outing from Brisson as he creates a horrifying tale wrapped around an intense, uncomfortable, and necessary message. With a fantastic team behind him, this is a horror run you’ll want to pay attention to. I know I will be. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez
Oct 14, 2026Hammer Head #1 kicks off the Halloween Season in a slasher story with a twist. Ed Brisson’s central concept builds intrigue from start to finish, and Damian Couceiro’s artwork delivers a healthy mix of gore and atmosphere. Read Full Review
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8.0
Graphic Policy - Brett
Oct 14, 2026Hamer Head #1 is a good start that goes off on an unexpected path and leaves us guessing where it's going. Read Full Review
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7.6
Comic Watch - Theron Couch
Oct 14, 2026Hammer Head #1 holds its cards close to its chest for the entire issue. Brisson builds Jules up and leans into the mysteries he creates before ever getting to the horror story proper. The issue goes out with a bang and all but demands that readers pick up the second issue. Every horror fan should check out Hammer Head #1. Read Full Review
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7.5
AIPT - Chris Coplan
Oct 13, 2026Even as Ed Brisson is newer to straight horror, 'Hammer Head' ultimately starts to work because of an emotionality and messaging that speaks to something more essential to the genre than killers and bloodshed. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
Intriguing! I’ll be back for issue 2.
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