DC’s Absolute Universe: A Success for Some, A Disappointment for Others

 DC's Absolute Universe comics are apparently selling like crazy and DC is extremely happy. They've reimagined their front line characters and the fans for the most part appear to be excited about the new universe. The ScreenRant article is now proclaiming that Absolute has succeeded in every area that the New 52 era failed. It's an absolute success and it will probably continue for a while. 

This puts me in the minority. 

Hawkman's Thoughts on Democracy and Tyrants

 For those comics fans who are proclaiming that the Absolute Hawkman is "the Hawkman we always knew he was." I don't think they know Hawkman. (From Hawkworld Vol. 2 No. 32, March 1993) Writer: John Ostrander.

"Take away democracy once in this country and it will never come back. You only set an example for other tyrants who will take your place...
...unless you continue to rule to keep them away.
Either way, all you offer is a tyrant." 

 THIS is Hawkman.

DC Solicitations 2026 April for Hawkman and Hawkgirl

   The solicitations for April 2026 are out. Hawkman gets no mentions, and Hawkgirl appears once in the solicitations, but they do appear on a few covers. However, being on a cover does not mean they are actually in the comic, so put these comics on your pull list at your own risk. 

10 Years of Hawkworld

   Happy anniversary, Hawkworld! January 15, 2026, is the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the fan group called Hawkworld. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years. When I began the group on Facebook 10 years ago, I made it a personal mission to build Hawkfans a place that was active, informative, and fun. What a journey it has been. 

Review of JSA #15

 Despite being on the cover, Hawkman and Hawkgirl were not in the comic. Wonder Woman of course got a good action scene but the Hawks were nowhere to be found. Just in case you were planning on getting the comic. Not a good start to 2026, DC Comics.

The Origins of Hawkman and Hawkgirl (YouTube Video)

 I've seen numerous articles and videos explaining the origin of Hawkman and Hawkgirl over the years, so I decided to create my own and share my take on their origin story. I've drawn on my experience of following Hawkman for almost 50 years, with a focus on the origins that Gardner Fox and Robert Venditti provided us. Subscribe to the Hawkworld YouTube channel if you can! Many thanks!

Happy New Year from Hawkworld!

 

Happy New Year to everyone from Hawkworld! May this year bring health and happiness to you and your loved ones! Soar high, Hawkfans! 

(Photo taken on January 1st, 2026 in Kirishima, Japan.) 

Looking Back at Hawkworld 2025

   The Year 2025 is coming to a close, so it's time to take a look back at some of Hawkworld's highlights and lowlights of the year. Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and even Hawkwoman continued to appear in comics here and there throughout the year, including the JSA series, some unannounced cameos, and a few covers and variant covers. Hawkgirl made her silver screen debut in Superman, the horrid Absolute Hawkman appeared, and the wait for a Hawkman series entered its sixth year. I've made a list of highs and lows for the year. If you have a certain highlight or lowlight you would like to add, please leave it in the comments below! And now, the highlights first...

DC Comics Solicitations 2026 March for Hawkman/Hawkgirl

DC Comics released its solicitations for March 2026, and it appears to be another bare month for the Hawks. The biggest surprise was that Absolute Hawkman is still alive after apparently confronting Absolute Superman in February. Of course, covers are never reliable, so we'll have to wait and see. He may not even be in the issue. DC must have liked their K.O. thing, so now it appears they're doing a wrestling version of it. There were zero mentions of Hawkman or Hawkgirl this month, but they appeared on a couple of covers. Details below. 

Twas the Night Before Christmas (Hawkman Version)

"'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Hawkman Version)"

By Clement Clarke Moore / Revised by Tim Board (@Hawkworld_)

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a Thanagarian Snare Mouse
The DC Classic figures lined up on the mantle with care
In hopes that Hawkman soon would be there

The children were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of Nth metal danced in their heads
And mamma in her gown, and I in my Hawkman logo cap
Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap