Reviews Across Time and Space: Justice No. 1-6

Comic

Justice No. 1-6 
Cover Date: October 2005-August 2006
Script: Alex Ross, Jim Krueger
Pencils: Doug Braithwaite
Colors: Alex Ross (painting) 
Letters: Todd Klein 

Bird's Eye View

    The villains of Earth start seeing the same nightmare: the world being destroyed in a nuclear holocaust despite the Justice League's efforts to save it. They band together and begin their plans to save the Earth in their own way. They begin by attacking each of the members and discrediting them in the eyes of the public. The Justice League is caught off guard and completely knocked back on their heels. Many of them are captured, shot, attacked, and injured. By helping each other, they begin to figure out what is going on and slowly start to regroup. 

Art by Alex Ross

New Hawkworld.org Feature: On This Day in Hawkworld History!

New feature on Hawkworld! I've been sharing important moments in Hawkman and Hawkgirl's history, but I finally finished (for now) the full list of important dates, comics, events, and birthdays in Hawkman and Hawkgirl's history. It's always a work in progress, and I'll continue to add to it when I come across or remember important dates. If there are any dates you think I should include, let me know in the comments below! Just click the montage above or in the right column, and it will take you straight to the list!  
 Link: On This Day in Hawkworld History! 

Review Across Time And Space: Detective Comics No. 428 (Hawkman Feature!)

Comics

Detective Comics No. 428
Cover Date: October 1972
Release Date: August 31, 1972
Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
Pencils: Dick Dillin
Inks: Joe Giella 
Colors: ?
Letters: Ben Oda 

Bird’s Eye View

    Note: This is a Hawkman review, so the main Batman story is not covered here. I'm sure you can easily find three dozen sites that review his story.
Hawkman is asked by Midway Police Commissioner George Emmett to find out who is stealing artifacts from the Bleakhill Manor museum. Only the fake duplicates of weapons displayed have been taken, leaving the valuable art behind. Katar quickly discovers that the rare pieces of art have been replaced with forgeries as well. Katar uses his knowledge of history and weapons to figure out the thief's next move and waits for him when the thief uses a secret passage in the manor to sneak in. In a quick fight, the thief uses an Egyptian boomerang to knock Hawkman out and escapes. After coming to, and with the help of Socrates the owl, Hawkman tracks the thief down again. Hawkman is ready this time and quickly captures the thief. 

Hawkworld Daily Spotlight: On This Day In Hawkworld History

The page will have different features during the week, so the content will change with whatever is getting the spotlight on that day! Enjoy the updates!

On this day is Hawkworld History!
October 5, 2016

Death of Hawkman No. 1 is released. 
A few months before this issue came out, the series was titled "Out of Time," but right before it was released, the name was changed to "Death of Hawkman." Oh, great. They are killing Hawkman. Again. (snore) This series brought the end to the story of the Savage Hawkman who had been around since 2011. Soon after this series ended, the current Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and Hawkwoman appeared on the scene, and they have been around more or less ever since. 

Hawkworld Viewership Growing!

Almost half a million views in September! That's 450,000 views, to be exact. That blows my mind! Many thanks to everyone who continues to visit and support Hawkworld! There is a contact box at the bottom of the left column, so if you have any requests, suggestions, or something that could be displayed better, please feel free to let me know! No promises, but I always try to improve the site!  

Many thanks again for helping to make Hawkworld a site for all Hawkfans! 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Why HAWKMAN Matters

Almost ten years ago, I wrote this piece about why Hawkman matters to me, and I used to post it on social media on the 1st day of the month for a while. It's been a few years, so I thought I'd share it again. Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension graciously shared it on his comics site and added a few comments. Check it out if you like.

"Tim wrote a piece recently that laid out exactly why Hawkman matters so much to him. I found it genuinely moving because his points are universal. When he says Hawkman, you’ll think of your favorite character. Thing is, though, you’ll be struck by how much he loves this second-tier superhero in particular.
Tim readily agreed to allow me to publish his piece here. He even selected the 13 superb covers you see spread out across this post. With Metal hitting this week, the timing is perfect. And hopefully all this augurs, dare I say it, a new life for Hawkman:"

 Article Link

Reviews Across Time and Space: The Savage Hawkman No. 1

COMIC

The Savage Hawkman No. 1 
Cover Date: November 2011
Release Date: September 28, 2011
Title: Hawkman Rising
Script: Tony S. Daniel 
Artist: Philip Tan
Colors: Sunny Gho 
Letters: Travis Lanham
Editing: Janelle Asselin, Eddie Berganza, Bob Harras

Cover: Philip Tan (Art), Colors: Sunny Gho

Hawkman by Eric Meador (With a personal addition!)

 Hawkman by Eric Meador

A couple of years ago, I got one of the biggest thrills I've experienced since starting over ten years ago. Eric Meador alerted me to a Hawkman piece he had done. This amazing art he created is reason enough, but he added my name to a sign on a building (bottom right). It says TBoard. I was beyond flabbergasted. But he wasn't finished.

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!

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. 

Reviews Across Time and Space: The Shadow War of Hawkman No. 1

Comic

The Shadow War of  Hawkman No. 1
Cover Date: May 1985

Release Date: January 15, 1985

Script: Tony Isabella (Jenny Blake)
Pencils: Richard Howell

Inks: Alfredo Alcala
Colors: Michele Wolfman

Letters: Milt Snappin

Editing: Alan Gold, Dick Giordano

Cover: Richard Howell, Don Heck, Todd Klein

Note: This was the first Hawkman title since The Atom and Hawkman ended 15 years and 5 months prior.