Northeast Ohio native publishes second comic book, dedicated to ‘super hero’ wife

CLEVELAND — We’ve all heard of Spider-Man, Superwoman, and Aquaman.

Nevertheless, a Northeast Ohio native is placing his private twist on the superhero style by creating his personal comedian guide sequence.

The superhero is his spouse, and the comedian guide sequence known as “Stealth Hammer”.

It was a mission that began mid-pandemic and gained critical momentum over time.

A number of months later, a second printed concern is accessible for buy.

When Jami Drost seems to be at an animated superhero model of herself, she will be able to’t assist however smile and in a really surreal approach, see direct parallels to her on a regular basis life.

“I wish to combat for reality and justice, and she or he does as nicely,” mentioned Drost.

On the peak of the pandemic, her husband Ryan Drost, a self-proclaimed comedian guide tremendous fan, poured his coronary heart and soul into creating a comic book guide.

The hero or heroine on this case—can also be named Jami however when it’s time to combat crime—she transforms into “Stealth Hammer”.

His spouse earned this nickname whereas working at a neighborhood advert company.

“She grew to become in command of model compliance at one other company the place she kinda needed to say use this shade or this brand this manner and every thing, so kinda laying down the hammer,” mentioned Drost, creator of “Stealth Hammer”.

The all-ages superhero journey story grew to become a neighborhood hit throughout Northeast Ohio flying off the cabinets at Carol and John’s Comedian Store in Kamm’s Nook.

Feeling the itch, Drost knew he had extra to share and a bigger story to inform.

“A dream was fulfilled by making the primary concern. I at all times needed to create my very own comedian after which when you get that bug like most individuals feel–they’re like okay one concern is not sufficient. Let’s do one other.”

Your complete mission is self-published and funded by a Kickstarter marketing campaign.

This second concern dives deeper into Stealth Hammer’s household historical past and the way she’s honing her superpowers.

These superpowers embody fists like sledgehammers and the flexibility to show invisible when vital.

“It’s kinda like a hero’s quest and it is just a little totally different than your typical superhero story as a result of she’s on this world of high-tech gadgetry and supernatural mythology,” mentioned Drost.

The mission is a love letter to his spouse and the Drost’s deep Cleveland roots.

“We now have a personality that is named Ari the Elf, and he’s 216 years previous. So it is 216 for the realm code of Cleveland,” mentioned Drost. “He lives at 33 Cleveland Avenue.”

Drost says the comedian’s success couldn’t have been achieved with out John Dudas, proprietor of Carol & John’s Comedian Store in Kamm’s Nook.

He carries the comedian guide on his retailer cabinets and continues to applaud Drost’s success and creativity. He’s actively welcoming different creators to share their work.

“I feel one of many causes we help native artists and native creators is {that a} enterprise can stay or die by its group and it’s important to be an energetic a part of your group,” mentioned Dudas.

The second concern of “Stealth Hammer” is now out there for buy.

Drost says he has storyboarded a number of extra points.

He says he might create at the very least ten extra comedian books, with further twists and turns.