On This Day in Hawkworld History: Hawkman Clobbers Batman and Superman

 On September 29, 2009, the animated film Superman Batman Public Enemies was released. Of all of Hawkman's TV and movie appearances over the years, this 2-minute 10-second scene is probably my all-time favorite. 

Hawkworld Discussion: Hawkwoman's Best Friend

 This is a discussion about Hawkwoman (Shayera Thal II), not Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders). Hawkman's friendship with the Atom (Ray Palmer) is well known, at least among Hawkfans. But they've never really established a solid friendship for Hawkwoman/Shayera. Of the heroes in the DC Universe, who do you think would be fun for Shayera to pair up with as BFFs and have some interesting stories together? Put your ideas and suggestions in the comments below! It can be anyone in the DCU! 

Top Left to Right: Batwoman, Big Barda, Black Canary, Isis
Bottom Left to Right: Mera: Vixen, Wonder Woman, Zatanna

Reviews Across Time And Space: Hawkman Vol. 3 No. 1

Comics

Hawkman Vol. 3 No. 1
Cover Date: September 1993
Release Date: July 29, 1993
Script: John Ostrander 
Pencils: Jan Duursema 
Inks: Rick Magyar
Colors: Matt Webb
Letters: Tim Harkins
Editing: Archie Goodwin
Cover: Jan Duursema

Bird’s Eye View

    This issue picks up seven months after the end of the Hawkworld series. Katar and Shayera were fugitives from both Thanagar and the U.S. During the final battle, Shayera was assumed to have been killed, and Katar was injured or dead. A few months passed, and another hero who calls himself Hawkman appears. He has a new costume and Wolverine-like claws. He's talking to animal spirits and the wind and has a pet wolf. He breaks up a robbery,  yanks the earring off a thief, and is later seen wearing it. Everyone is talking about the new Hawkman and wondering if it is Carter Hall, Katar Hol, or someone else. A hired hitman named Deadline attacks the Netherworld (a downtown slum area that is home to metahumans) to draw Hawkman out. The new Hawkman is working as a busboy in a run-down diner and flies off to face the hitman after hearing the news on TV. He easily defeats Deadline and finds out who is after him. The Justice League is also concerned about who this Hawkman is, so they send Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) to get some answers. 

Reviews Across Time And Space: Hawkgirl Vol. 1 No. 50

 

COMIC

Hawkgirl Vol. 1 No. 50
Cover Date: May 2006
Release Date: March 22, 2006
Script: Walter Simonson
Pencils/Inks: Howard Chaykin
Colors: Michelle Madsen
Letters: Rob Leigh
Editing: Mike Carlin, Tom Palmer Jr.
Cover: Howard Chaykin

DC Comics Solicitations December 2026 for Hawkman and Hawkgirl

 DC'c Comics' solicitations for December 2026 are out. The issues that have Hawkman and Hawkgirl are listed below. 

Detective Comics No. 500 Facsimile Edition
Release Date: December 2

Silver Age Hawkman (Katar Hol I), Hawkgirl (Shayera Hol I)

500th Anniversary Issue. Starring Batman and Robin. Guest-starring the Phantom Stranger, the Elongated Man, Hawkman and Hawkgirl.

Celebrating Joe Kubert's Life and Art (September 18, 1926-August 12, 2012)

September 18, 2026. Today would have been Joe Kubert's 100th birthday. Many tributes and articles have honored his work and legacy over the years, and I feel inadequate to add to that. The best thing I can say is that Kubert's Hawkman and Hawkgirl have given me years of joy and dreams. His Hawkman first gave me wings 50 years ago, when I was a boy, and I haven't touched ground since. The best tribute I can give is to share all of the art of Hawkman and Hawkgirl that I have come across over the years. I hope you enjoy it as much as I always do. Click the picture above to go to the Joe Kubert gallery. 

Joe Kubert
September 18, 1926 - August 12, 2012

Reviews Across Time and Space: Hawkworld Vol. 1 No. 1

COMIC

Hawkworld Vol. 1 No. 1
Cover Date: August 1989
Release Date: June 15, 1989
Script: Timothy Truman
Pencils: Timothy Truman
Inks: Enrique Alcatena
Colors: Sam Parsons
Letters: Tim Harkins
Editing: Mike Gold, Brian Augustyn, Katie Main
Cover: Timothy Truman

BIRD'S-EYE VIEW

   Katar Hol is an ensign for the Thanagarian wingman and the son of Paran Katar, the famous scientist who created the Nth metal wings and floating cities of Thanagar. He idolizes the great Thanagarian hero Kalmoran and hopes to bring back Thanagar's original glory and culture. His commanding officer is Byth, a cruel man whom Katar despises. The Thanagarian society has descended into dystopian chaos; the Thanagarians live a life of luxury and decadence in the floating cities above the planet's surface, while the outcasts of Thanagarian society live in the slums called the Downside with the aliens who have been brought to Thanagar as slaves and laborers. Katar slowly begins to lose his love and hope for Thanagar. 
   As Katar struggles with the cruelty and imbalance of the dystopian culture, he also fails to control his addiction to the drugs that are available to the members of high society. His father has high hopes for him and wants him to be more ambitious, but Katar weakly resists his father's desire for him to take advantage of his high standing. One night, Katar is introduced to Shayera Thal, the beautiful daughter of Administrator Thal Porvis. 

Movie Scenario for Hawkman and Hawkwoman by Tim Board

   Over the years, I've watched many superhero movies and TV shows. There were even rare occasions when Hawkman and Hawkgirl appeared. It was a thrill to see them fly across the screen, and I often imagined what kind of stories I would like to see my heroes in. At the same time, I wanted to introduce both the human and Thanagarian versions of Hawkman to the casual fans who are not so familiar with the characters. This is no easy feat, but the following scenario is something I thought up a few years ago. I'm no movie writer, so this may be easily scoffed at and discarded. There are no teenage hallway fights, no heroes reluctant to use their powers, no kids with asthma, no heroes yelling about not killing, no sidekick kids with skateboards or plot armor, no one out for revenge, or cute animals to grab a few laughs. Just straight-up hero action from one scene to the next. A fan can dream, and this is one of the ways I thought would be fun to introduce the magic that is Hawkworld. 

Characters

Hawkman /Carter Hall (Earth)
Location: Midway City
Job: Archaeologist / Symbologist
Powers: Flight / Enhanced Strength, Vision, Hearing / Healing Powers
Communication with Birds
Weapons: Mace, Net

Hawkgirl / Shiera Saunders-Hall (Earth)
Location: Midway City
Job: Archaeologist / Linguist
Powers: Enhanced Strength, Vision, Hearing / Healing Powers
Communication with Birds
Weapons: Spear / Mace

Hawkman / Katar Hol (Thanagar)
Location: Thanagar
Job: Thanagarian Wingman (Police Officer)
Powers: Flight / Enhanced Strength, Vision, Hearing, Healing Powers
Expert Combat Skills
Weapons: Katar / Gun

Hawkwoman / Shayera Thal (Thanagar)
Location: Egypt
Job: Thanagarian Wingman (Police Officer)
Powers: Flight / Enhanced Strength, Vision, Hearing, Healing Powers
Expert Combat Skills
Weapons: Gun / Shuriken / Explosives

Reviews Across Time and Space: JSA No. 23 (The Return of Hawkman Part 1)

COMIC

JSA No. 23: The Return of Hawkman Part 1
Cover Date: June 2001 
Release Date: April 18, 2001 
Script: David S. Goyer, Geoff Johns 
Pencils: Stephen Sadowski 
Inks: Michael Bair: 
Colors: John Kalisz, Heroic Age 

Letters: John Lopez
Editing: Peter J. Tomasi, Mike Carlin
Cover: Andrew C. Robinson (art), Todd Klein (letters)

BIRD'S EYE VIEW

   Flash (Jay Garrick) traveled back to ancient Egypt and was told that Hawkman is returning. Meanwhile, JSA member Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders) had been remembering things from a past that wasn't hers. The angel Zauriel shocked her by revealing to her that the spirit of Shiera Saunders now dwelled within her. Shortly after, she was transported to Thanagar. The priests of Thanagar brought her there to help them bring Hawkman back from the realm he was banished to so many years ago (Hawkman Vol. 3 No. 32). When she reached into the Well of Spirits, Hawkman (Carter Hall) was able to find his way back home.

Superhero Silhouettes By Steve Garcia

   Over the years, I've come across Steve Garcia's silhouette art of the superheroes many times. Each hero's silhouette is in a certain color, and another smaller image is in white. These were all fun to look at, but what caught my attention was the theme that the artist gave each character.