Synopsis
In the original 2004 edition, Hans von Hammer is documented as a WWI fighter pilot and aristocrat, often called the "Hammer of Hell," known for his inner torment and honor. His entry (page 106) notes he flew a red Fokker DR1, documented 70 World War I kills, and was famously associated with a solitary wolf in the Black Forest. The updated and expanded 2008 edition expands his entry to track his canonical survival into World War II. It clarifies his strict adherence to a personal knightly honor code, noting that he fought solely for his country's survival while actively despising and defying the Nazi regime. The biography section highlights the "Ghost of the Killer Skies!" crossover event, confirming that his legacy directly motivated Bruce Wayne to finance a biographical film in Hollywood.
