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. 

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