Why Hawkman and Hawkwoman Matter: A DC Comics News Article by Matthew Lloyd

 

   Matthew Lloyd wrote a great article for DC Comics News about the apparent return of the Shayera Hol and John Stewart's relationship and why Hawkman and Hawkwoman belong together. 

Ok. I’m going to TRY to make this POSITIVE. Unfortunately, it’s inspired by the recent appearances of Hawkwoman in Green Lantern Corps. The first two issues have teased something…terrible for fans of the Hawks. It’s easy to get upset and come out swinging with criticism…don’t worry, it’ll come. Eventually. I’m trying to start with lauding the most significant aspect of Hawkman and Hawkwoman/ girl (she shall be Hawkwoman for the remainder of the article as it’s a name change and not necessarily a different character being referenced- unless it is!). So, what’s unique and special about the Hawks? What’s the one thing about them that is significantly different from other characters and why does it set them apart and why does it matter?

   He also graciously included some of my article on the history of the Hawks. Check out the full article here and leave a comment for if you can! 

Review of Green Lantern Corps No. 2 (Hawkwoman!)

Green Lantern Corps No. 1

Green Lantern Corps No. 2

    Hawkwoman has finally made her return to the DC Universe in the Green Lantern Corps series. As far as we know, this is still the version we saw in the Hawkman series by Robert Venditti (2019-2021, issues No. 18-29). She is Shayera Hol, the Empress of Thanagar and the eternal love of Hawkman (Carter Hall III). They were finally freed from their reincarnation curse and chose to live their last life together. We've seen them in short stories during the past few years, traveling the universe together. 

DC's Love is a Battlefield (2021)

Yet Another Geoff Johns Hawkman Omnibus Coming in September

 
   There will be another collection of Geoff Johns' Hawkman series coming out in September 2025. This will be the fourth version of the collection. Hawkman Vol. 4 ran for 49 issues, with Geoff Johns writing the first 25 issues before leaving.
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Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray did most of the writing for the series until the end. But for whatever reason, their stories have never been completely collected. Issues #26-36 have never been included in any of the trades. I realize DC is trying to make money off of Geoff Johns' name for as long and often as they can, but I hope they consider giving the Palmiotti/Gray run the recognition it deserves. 

And while I'm at it, Tony Isabella's Shadow War of Hawkman-Vol. 2, John Ostrander's Hawkworld Vol. 2, and Hawkman Vol. 3 have yet to be in any trade or collection. Let's hope we get those soon! 

Here is a complete list of all of the Hawkman and Hawkgirl books in collections. LINK

Wanted: Hawkworld Ambassadors!

 

Wanted: Hawkworld Ambassadors!
I've loved Hawkman since I was a kid and the Internet has given me many opportunities to keep him soaring when he doesn't have a book. Please share the Hawkworld links with your friends and help me keep Hawkman and Hawkgirl/Hawkwoman soaring! 

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Hawkwoman is back in Green Lantern Corps No. 2!

 Hawkwoman (Shayera Hol II) is back! Check out Green Lantern Corps No. 2! Review coming later! 

LINK (One Spoiler Panel)