Absolute Universe's Hawkman Vs. Superman

 

    DC Comics' solicitations came out this weekend and we found out that the Absolute Hawkman will be going up against the Absolute Superman in Absolute Superman No. 16 (release date Feb. 4). Here's what it says. 

Beginner's Guide to Hawkworld!

   We get many visitors to the blog every day, and I'm sure many of the visitors are wanting to find out about Hawkman and Hawkgirl. Unfortunately, almost every article about them thinks that it is necessary to mention  their "confusing, complicated, convoluted" history, so it might seem a but daunting. I've started a Beginner's Guide for all visitors who are new to Hawkman and Hawkgirl and want to know more about them, but they are not sure where to go. 

Click the logo at the top right of the blog page and it will give all of the basics of the current Hawks, where they are, who they are with, which comics to find them in, and more. And you can also check the complete list of comics that they have been in over the years, all the trades with the contents listed, and an extensive guide to their history. 

I also added the list of Hawkman creators, artists, and other leaders in the comics, TV, and movie business who follow and/or support Hawkworld, so you can check that out as well! 

Happy Hawk Hunting!

DC Comics Solicitations February 2026 (Hawkman/Hawkgirl)

The DC Comics solicitations for February 2026 have been released! Hawkman pops here and there, but I didn't catch Hawkgirl or Hawkwoman in the first run-through. Three different versions of Hawkman show up in February. 

Art by Rafa Sandoval

   

Absolute Superman No. 16

Release Date: February 4 
Absolute Hawkman

Superman finds himself at the forefront of a bold new age of heroes in the Absolute Universe, but he quickly learns that he wasn't the world's first super-powered protector. Enter Hawkman, who has a few tips for the new kid, whether he wants to hear them or not!

Announcing the Winner of the Hawkman Day Comic Giveaway!

Happy Hawkman Day! 

To celebrate the 86th anniversary of Hawkman's first appearance in comics, Hawkworld is giving away one copy of DC Finest Hawkman Wings Across Time! I announced the contest exactly one month ago and it's time to announce the winner. I gave a number to each person who entered and used a random number generator to decide the winner! As a result, the winner of this year's giveaway contest is...(drum roll please)....

Hawkman: Decades Old, Forever Young

Art by Adam Kubert

   

   Celebrating Hawkman Day has been a tradition at Hawkworld for a decade now. This month we are celebrating the 86 years of Hawkman, and in January we are also celebrating the 10th annniversary of our Hawkman/Hawkgirl group called Hawkworld. Our Hawkman Day celebration has gradually become recognized, and it has even been mentioned in The Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox by Jennifer DeRoss. 

   Hawkman first appeared in Flash Comics No. 1. The cover date is January 1940, but the release was in November 1939. There is some debate about the exact day when the comic was released. The house ad from 1939 says "About Nov. 10th," but the Grand Comics Database says the following; "The on-sale date of November 20, 1939 is the publication date reported in filings with the U. S. Copyright Office. However, a house ad in Action Comics #19 states the issue was to be on sale on November 10." So either date works. At Hawkworld, we've settled on November 20th.