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"I tried to write a story about honesty in Washington, but my typewriter jammed. Must’ve sensed the lie before I did. Around here, truth’s an endangered species—spotted once a decade, stuffed, mounted, and trotted out for campaign season."

Yours Truly,
Jack Hammer.

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THE QUIET COLLAPSE: A FILE MARKED Quiet Please

Jack Hammer4 months ago3 months ago03 mins mins

Quiet Please The neon hum of the street led me into the hushed austerity of the Municipal Library. I’d walked…

A grayscale, high-contrast pulp-noir graphic novel panel shows Jack Hammer, a burly man in a trench coat and fedora, standing at a payphone located in the back corner of a dimly lit, gritty bar. He holds the receiver with a serious, intense expression. The bar's bottles and shadowy figures are blurred in the background, adding to the mysterious atmosphere.

THE HAMMER FILES: The Setup – Jack Calls Jamie Diamond

Jack Hammer5 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

The bell above the door of Joe’s Place was missing, probably pried off by a drunk looking for spare change….

Gritty, grayscale Jack Hammer style illustration of Jack, startled awake on his desk by a ringing phone, with a liquor bottle and full ashtray. Sincerely yours, Jack Hammer.

THE HAMMER FILES: My Home My Office

Jack Hammer5 months ago4 months ago05 mins mins

Home at Lost The cab was an old yellow dog, its engine wheezing with every turn. I paid the fare—plus…

A grayscale, high-contrast pulp-noir graphic novel panel shows a busty cocktail bunny in a classic uniform (ears, bow tie, corset, tail) holding a tray of martinis at a dimly lit, gritty bar. A trench-coat-clad figure sits at the bar in the background.

THE HAMMER FILES: A Deal with Diamond

Jack Hammer5 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

Ace reporter and private eye Jack Hammer strikes a deal with Jamie Diamond, setting the stage for a high-stakes card…

A black and white image of a determined-looking man in a suit, sitting alone in a somber, empty room with a window showing a blurry cityscape. He is looking off-frame as if contemplating a serious choice, reflecting his tragic diagnosis.

Pop Bottle Millionaire: A Fortune from Thin Air

Jack Hammer4 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

A Fortune from Thin Air Amos was a man who understood leverage. He didn’t just chase money; he chased problems….

A high-contrast, black-and-white, noir-style pulp cartoon image of a small clinic, viewed from a rain-slicked parking lot. The clinic building is dark and gritty, with a prominent sign that reads "Hope Springs Eternal." A lone figure in a trench coat and fedora stands near a vintage car, adding to the somber and mysterious atmosphere.

THE HAMMER FILES: The Final Truth

Jack Hammer5 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

Case Point: The Clinic The clinic, “Hope Springs Eternal,” was the only one in the phone book. I found it…

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