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. 

Hawkworld's DC Finest Update!

    It's time for another update on the DC Finest books that include stories with Hawkman and Hawkgirl/Hawkwoman! If you haven't been collecting these books, you are really missing out! They are beautifully put together, easy to read, and fun to collect. Since my last update almost a year ago, DC has announced the next releases. Sadly, there isn't a second Hawkman book yet. I was really hoping that they would put together The Shadow War of Hawkman/Hawkman Vol. 2, because that run has never been in any collection in any form. It's a shame because it is one of the greatest runs in Hawk history. But I guess we'll have to continue our wait on that one. 

In the meantime, DC has announced books to be released up through June 2027. A few books have issues with Hawkman or Hawkgirl, so if you're a completist like me, you'll want to get these! Also, you can catch up on the other books already listed HERE. Happy Hawk-hunting!

Reviews Across Time and Space: Showcase Presents Hawkman No. 101

 

COMIC

Showcase Presents Hawkman No. 101
Cover Date: June 1978
Release Date: March 14, 1978
Script: Jack C. Harris
Pencils: Al Milgrom
Inks: Murphy Anderson
Colors: Adrienne Roy 
Editing: Larry Hama
Cover: Joe Kubert 

Bird's Eye View

   When Rann is attacked by an unknown enemy, Adam Strange escapes to ask his friends Hawkman and Hawkgirl for assistance. After Hawkman's ship is sabotaged, Katar suspects Adam Strange until they discover the Shadow Thief aboard their ship. When they finally arrive at Rann, they are shocked to find Rann under attack by Thanagar, Katar and Shayera's home planet. 

Hawkworld Discussions: Does Nth Metal work the same for everybody?

This Week's Discussion: Over the years, we've seen DC Comics' Nth Metal give Hawkman and Hawkgirl various powers.

Does the power of the Nth Metal vary with who is wearing it?
How much of the individual's will is involved?
Does the power increase with how much they are wearing?
Can Hawkman and Hawkgirl absorb the nth metal into their bodies? 

Collection of Nth Metal info HERE

I'll post the best replies from the various Hawkworld communities below!

DC Comics Solicitations November 2026 for Hawkman and Hawkgirl

Absolute Hawkman appears on the Absolute Superman #25 cover
Artist: Rafa Sandoval

   DC Comics released the solicitations for November 2026 on Friday. Hawkman appears on two covers, but he is not listed as a character in either comic. Hawkgirl and Hawkwoman don't appear in the solicitations. The wait continues. 

Hawkman / Hawkgirl / Hawkwoman / Hawkworld Logos

 

Hawkman and Hawkgirl have had many variations of their logos over the years. Here are the logos I've managed to collect over the last few years. I've added a button to the blog's homepage for fans to find them quickly. Just click the pic, and it will bring you here! 

Tier List Ranking System for Hawkman/Hawkgirl Comics Reviews

 Hawkworld will be starting a new comic review for Hawkman and Hawkgirl comics! And what's a review without a good tier system to rate the comics? I made a new tier-list ranking system worthy of Hawkworld comics to add at the end of every review, so look for the reviews and the rating I give each comic going forward! There's no better place to begin than at the start, so I'll be posting a review of Hawkman's debut story in Flash Comics No. 1 (January 1940). Feel free to post your agreements, disagreements, and opinions in the comments! 

Hawkman/Hawkgirl Comic Tier List 2026

 

Here's my updated Tier List for Hawkman/Hawkgirl comics. The top five series are absolutely essential for comics fans. The stories and the art are top-notch. The best of the best. The A-ranked series are also very good, and I definitely recommend them. The art in every series is the best out there, but the writing suffers a bit for various reasons. I may have had Vol. 4 up in the S-rank back in the day, but it hasn't aged well. The art remains the best, though. 

DC's Hawk-Girl Summer Review

DC's Hawkgirl Summer 
Cover Date:  September 2026 / Release Date: July 26, 2026

Script Meghan Fitzmartin

Art: Meghan Hetrick
Colorist: Nick Filardi 
Letterer: Travis Lanham
Editing: Andrew Marino
Cover: Guillem March

Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders) scores the cover and leading story in DC's latest anthology, a pretty rare feat for a Hawk character. Anthology stories are usually just extremely light reading, but if the writer is good enough, they can add to a character's story and history within the 12 pages they have. Did DC accomplish that here? Let's take a look. Spoilers ahead, so come back after you've read the comic!

DC Comics Solicitations October 2026 for Hawkman and Hawkgirl

 Here are the two comics with Hawkman and Hawkgirl on the covers. There were zero mentions of the Hawks in any of the descriptions. 

July 19: This Day in Hawkworld History

July 19th is the day when two significant issues in Hawkworld history were released: Hawkman Vol. 3 No. 13 and Legend of the Hawkman No.1. 

New Hawkworld Feature: Finding Current Appearances

 One of the goals for Hawkworld is to give Hawkfans a way to find the comics featuring Hawkman, Hawkwoman, and Hawkgirl. You often have to go over the solicitations with a fine-tooth comb several times to find comics with the Hawks. Even that is usually not enough. There are several ways, but here is one method that you can use to find the Winged Wonders in the comics. 

Hawkgirl in the DCU / News and Updates

   This post follows the journey of Hawkgirl in the DCU from July 11, 2023 ( the day Isabela Merced was announced as Hawkgirl)! It has been confirmed that Hawkgirl will be in the Superman sequel and may also make some more appearances in Peacemaker Season 2. 

Here are Isabela Merced's Instagram, IMDb, and Wikipedia pages! 

DC Universe Wiki  

Caution: There are spoilers ahead, so watch the movie and TV shows first! 

Click here for the Hawkgirl/Isabela Merced Gallery!

 

February 6: Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl Takes Flight Again in DC’s Man of Tomorrow

September 4: Man of Tomorrow Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Confirmed and Who’s Rumored

September 4: Hawkgirl Just Confirmed The Justice Gang's Comeback In Superman Man Of Tomorrow 

August 22: Peacemaker Season Two Replaces The Justice League With The DCU's Justice Gang 

Two Million Views for Hawkworld!

Hawkworld.org started with this post on April 9, 2017!

   What is Hawkworld? For me, it is a place to find my favorite superhero, to celebrate the past and look forward to the future. It is a place that lets me get away from all the business, problems, and worries that everyday life throws at me. It is a place to find the kid in me and feel young again. It is a place which allows me to soar with my favorite fictional hero. It is a place to share my favorite heroes with other like-minded Hawkamaniacs! It is a special place, and that special place reached a big milestone today!

Celebrating Impossible Day on July 4th!

   July 4th may be "Independence Day" in America, but it's Impossible Day at Hawkworld! Let's take a look at the Thanagarian tradition that first appeared in The Brave and the Bold No. 44 (November 1962). 

McFarlane Toys Releases "New" Hawkgirl Figure

 

 McFarlane Toys 7" DC Collector Edition 80s Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy And Hawkgirl First Look

    McFarlane Toys announced on June 25 that they would be releasing a Golden Age-era (sort of) version of Hawkgirl, along with Wonder Woman and Poison Ivy! They are currently on sale at Walmart. This version has one of Hawkgirl's Golden Age costumes, but the head is still Kendra, not Shiera. It looks like they just repainted the figure and didn't do much else. 

Hawkgirl Through The Years (1940-2026)

Always fun to update this collection of Hawkgirl/Hawkwoman pics from time to time. Hawkgirl truly is an iconic character with a rich history. 

Hawkgirl's History

DC Comics Solicitations September 2026 for Hawkman and Hawkgirl

    DC Comics' solicitations for September 2026 have been released. There were zero mentions of Hawkman, Hawkwoman, or Hawkgirl in any of the current issues, but I managed to find Hawkman on a couple of covers and a double-mention of a Hawkman comic in a DC Finest book. Also, there was no mention of him, but Absolute Hawkman's recent appearances are in Absolute Superman. Wish there was more to report, but that's it for September. The wait continues. Keep soaring, Hawkfans!