| Hawkman | |
 Carter Hall as Hawkman Hawkman vol. 4, # 1 Cover art by Andrew Robinson |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
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| First appearance | Flash Comics #1 (1940) |
| Created by | Gardner Fox Dennis Neville |
| Characters | Carter Hall Katar Hol Fel Andar Charley Parker |
- For other meanings of the term, see Hawkman (disambiguation)
Hawkman is a superhero in the DC Comics universe. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. Flash Comics was an anthology comic book published by All-American Publications and later National Periodicals ( DC Comics) Gardner Francis Cooper Fox (Speed Saunders was initially credited to "E Carter Hall is a DC Comics Superhero, the original Hawkman. Created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville, he first appeared Katar Hol is a DC Comics Superhero, the Silver Age Hawkman. Created by Gardner Fox and Joe Kubert, he first appeared in Fel Andar is a DC Comics character who also called himself Hawkman. Golden Eagle is the name of two Fictional Characters published by DC Comics. A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company A fictional universe is a self-consistent fictional setting with unique background elements such as an imaginary history or geography and possibly fantasy or science Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original Hawkman first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (1940)
Several incarnations of Hawkman have appeared in DC Comics, all of them characterized by the use of archaic weaponry and by large, artificial wings, attached to a harness made from the special Nth metal that allows flight. Gardner Francis Cooper Fox (Speed Saunders was initially credited to "E Nth metal (also called ninth metal) is a fictional Metal found in the DC Universe. Flight is the process by which an object achieves sustained movement either through the Air (or movement beyond Earth's atmosphere, in the case of Most incarnations of Hawkman work closely with a partner/romantic interest named Hawkgirl or Hawkwoman. Hawkgirl is the name of several fictional Superheroines all owned by DC Comics and existing in that company's DC Universe. Hawkwoman is the name of several fictional Superheroines all owned by DC Comics and existing in that company's DC Universe.
The Golden Age Hawkman was Carter Hall, an archeologist who was the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian prince, Khufu. The Golden Age of Comic Books was a period in the history of American comic books generally thought as lasting from the 1930s until late 1940s during which Comic books Carter Hall is a DC Comics Superhero, the original Hawkman. Created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville, he first appeared Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos Ancient Egypt was an Ancient Civilization in eastern North Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in what is now Khufu (in Greek known as Χέωψ Cheops; ˈkiɑps was a Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt 's Old Kingdom. He and Hawkgirl used the same tools displayed in his museum to fight crime.
Like most Golden Age heroes, Hawkman disappeared from print after World War II. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including In the Silver Age, DC introduced new versions of several characters. The Silver Age of Comic Books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream American comic books predominantly those featuring the Superhero The new Hawkman and Hawkgirl were police officers from the planet Thanagar who stayed on Earth to help human police forces, and the Justice League, deal with supervillains. Police are agents or agencies usually of the executive, empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order through the legitimatized use of force Thanagar is a fictional planet in the. Thanagar is the original home of the humanoid Thanagarian race noted for the discovery of gravity defying Nth metal. EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 The Justice League sometimes called the Justice League of America or JLA for short is a Fictional DC Comics superhero team. A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the Villain character type commonly found in Comic books, Action movies and
Since DC’s continuity was rewritten in the 1985 series Crisis on Infinite Earths, Hawkman’s history has become muddled with several new versions of the character appearing throughout the years, some associated with ancient Egypt and some with Thanagar. In Fiction, continuity (also called time-scheme) is consistency of the characteristics of persons plot, objects places and events seen by the reader or Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Crisis on Infinite Earths is a twelve-issue American comic book Limited series (identified as a "12-part maxi-series" and crossover These versions of the character have starred in several series of various durations.
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Publication history
Hawkman first appeared in Flash Comics # 1 (1940), and was a featured character in that title throughout the 1940s. Flash Comics was an anthology comic book published by All-American Publications and later National Periodicals ( DC Comics) This Hawkman was Carter Hall, a reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian prince, Khufu, who had in the modern day discovered that the mysterious "ninth metal" could negate the effects of gravity and allow him to fly. Ancient Egypt was an Ancient Civilization in eastern North Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in what is now Gravitation is a natural Phenomenon by which objects with Mass attract one another He donned a costume with large wings to allow him to control his flight and became the crimefighter, Hawkman. An archaeologist by trade, Hall uses ancient weapons from the museum of which he was curator in his efforts. Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos A museum is a "permanent institution in the service of society and of its development open to the public which acquires conserves researches communicates and exhibits the
Hawkman was a charter member of the Justice Society of America, beginning with All Star Comics #3 (Winter 1940). The Justice Society of America, or JSA, is a DC Comics Superhero group the first team of superheroes in Comic book history All Star Comics is a 1940s Comic book series from All-American Publications, one of the early companies that merged with National Periodical Publications In issue #8 he became the JSA's chairman, a position he would hold until the end of the JSA's run in All Star Comics. He was the only member of the JSA to appear in every adventure during the Golden Age of comic books. The Golden Age of Comic Books was a period in the history of American comic books generally thought as lasting from the 1930s until late 1940s during which Comic books He romanced his reincarnated bride, Shiera Sanders, who became the crimefighter Hawkgirl. Hawkgirl is the name of several fictional Superheroines all owned by DC Comics and existing in that company's DC Universe. His first three adventures were drawn by creator Dennis Neville (who modeled Hawkman's costume on the hawkmen characters in the Flash Gordon comic strip by Alex Raymond), then by Sheldon Moldoff, and later by Joe Kubert, who slightly redesigned his mask in Flash Comics # 85 (Jul 1947) and then, one year later, replaced the winged-hawk-like mask by a much simpler yellow cowl in Flash Comics #98 (Aug 1948). Flash Gordon is the hero of a Science fiction adventure Comic strip originally drawn by Alex Raymond, which was first published on January 7, Alexander Gillespie Raymond ( October 2, 1909 – September 6, 1956) was an American Comic strip artist best known for creating the Sheldon "Shelly" Moldoff (born April 14, 1920, New York City, New York) is an American Comic book Artist Joe Kubert (born September 18, 1926) is a Jewish - American Comic book Artist who went on to found the Joe Kubert School
Along with most other superheroes, Hawkman's Golden Age adventures came to an end when the industry turned away from the genre in the early 1950s. His last appearance was in All Star Comics #57 (1951).
Later in the decade, DC Comics under editor Julius Schwartz decided to revive a number of heroes in new incarnations, but with the same names and powers. Julius "Julie" Schwartz ( June 19, 1915 – February 8, 2004) was a Jewish Comic book and Pulp magazine Following the success of the Flash, Hawkman was revived, this time as an alien policeman from the planet Thanagar, though his powers were largely the same. Extraterrestrial life is Life originating outside of the Earth. Police are agents or agencies usually of the executive, empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order through the legitimatized use of force Thanagar is a fictional planet in the. Thanagar is the original home of the humanoid Thanagarian race noted for the discovery of gravity defying Nth metal. Created by Gardner Fox and Joe Kubert, this Hawkman, Katar Hol, came to Earth with his wife Shayera in pursuit of a criminal, and remained to fight crime on Earth. Gardner Francis Cooper Fox (Speed Saunders was initially credited to "E Joe Kubert (born September 18, 1926) is a Jewish - American Comic book Artist who went on to found the Joe Kubert School They adopted the named Carter and Shiera Hall and became curators of a museum.
This Hawkman became a member of the Justice League of America, where he often verbally sparred with the iconoclastic liberal hero Green Arrow. The Justice League sometimes called the Justice League of America or JLA for short is a Fictional DC Comics superhero team. For the LNER Steam locomotive, see LNER Class V2 4771 Green Arrow Green Arrow ( Oliver Jones "Ollie" Queen In the 1960s it was revealed that the original Hawkman lived on the parallel world of Earth-Two, and that Katar Hol lived on Earth-One. The DC Multiverse is a Fictional continuity construct that exists in stories published by Comic book company DC Comics. The JLA and JSA had an annual meeting throughout the 1960s and 1970s during which the two heroes often met.
The Silver Age Hawkman had his own series for a few years, but with declining sales it was merged with that of the Atom. The Silver Age of Comic Books was a period of artistic advancement and commercial success in mainstream American comic books predominantly those featuring the Superhero The Atom is a Fictional character, a DC Comics superhero introduced during the Silver Age of comic books in Showcase Atom and Hawkman lasted only another year or so before cancellation.
In the late 1970s in Showcase and World's Finest Comics, Thanagar went to war with the planet Rann (adopted home of Adam Strange). Showcase has been the title of several Anthology series published by DC Comics. World's Finest Comics was a Comic book series published by DC Comics from 1941 to 1986 Rann also known as Rannagar is a Fictional planet in the Polaris star system (formerly the Alpha Centauri System of the. Adam Strange is a fictional Superhero published by DC Comics. This led to Hawkman and Hawkwoman severing ties with their homeworld, and later fighting The Shadow War of Hawkman (written by Tony Isabella) as Thanagar tried secretly to conquer the Earth. Tony Isabella (born December 22, 1951) is an American Comic book writer and commentator best known as the creator and writer of Marvel
The landmark 1985 series Crisis on Infinite Earths resulted in a massive revision of much DC continuity and led to many characters being substantially rewritten. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a twelve-issue American comic book Limited series (identified as a "12-part maxi-series" and crossover Hawkman was to suffer some of the greatest confusion as successive writers sought to explain his various appearances. In the revised timeline there was a single Earth which had witnessed the JSA in the 1940s and the JLA decades later. Successive revisions sought to establish exactly who had been Hawkman and Hawkwoman at different stages. For the first few years the pre-Crisis incarnations were still used, during which time they were prominent across the DC Universe and joined the latest incarnation of the Justice League.
Then DC decided to reboot Hawkman, in a limited series (which later lead to an ongoing series) entitled Hawkworld originally by Tim Truman, and later John Ostrander and Grant Miehm. Reboot, in serial Fiction, means a discarding of much or even all previous continuity in the series to start anew Hawkworld was a Comic book mini-series from DC Comics that explored the origins of the Silver Age Hawkman and Hawkwoman Timothy Truman (born February 9, 1956 in Gauley Bridge West Virginia) is an American Writer, Artist and Musician John Ostrander (born April 20, 1949) is an American Writer of Comic books Originally an actor in a Chicago Theatre Grant Miehm is a Canadian illustrator who has worked for a number of different American comics publishers In this series, Thanagar was a class society which conquered other worlds to enrich itself. Katar Hol was the son of a prominent official who rebelled against the status quo. He and his partner Shayera were sent to Earth and remained there for some years until Hol was apparently killed.
This created a host of continuity errors as the new Katar Hol was established as having only just arrived on Earth, raising the question as to who had been around previously. In an attempt to resolve the problem it was established through retcons that the Golden Age Hawkman and Hawkgirl had also operated throughout the 1940s up to the 1990s, and that Nth metal came from Thanagar. Retroactive continuity is the deliberate changing of previously established facts in a work of serial fiction They had remained active and then joined the original incarnation of the JLA. Moreover, yet another Hawkman - Fel Andar, a Thanagarian agent - had been the one who joined the Justice League during the 1980s, pretending to be a hero but secretly seeking to infiltrate it.
The series Zero Hour muddied the waters further by merging the different Hawkmen into a "Hawkgod", who had his own series briefly during the mid-1990s, and who had a small role in the alternate-future series Kingdom Come. Zero Hour Crisis in Time is a five-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by DC Comics in 1994 After the demise of this series, Hawkman's continuity was considered by DC to be too complicated, and he was absent from comics for several years. In Fiction, continuity (also called time-scheme) is consistency of the characteristics of persons plot, objects places and events seen by the reader or
In the late 1990s, the JSA series untangled Hawkman's continuity, establishing him as Carter Hall, a man who - along with Shiera - had been reincarnated dozens of times since his life in ancient Egypt, and whose powers were derived from Thanagarian Nth metal, which had been retroactively renamed from "ninth metal". The Katar Hol of the Hawkworld series had also come to Earth during the 1990s, as established. The 1980s imposter spy went back to Thanagar. The Hawkgod was later revealed to be the avatar of the Hawk aspect of the Red from which Animal Man receives his powers and merely thought that he was Hawkman. Animal Man ( Bernhard "Buddy" Baker) is a fictional DC Comics Superhero.
Also during the miniseries Identity Crisis it was established that Carter Hall had voted for the mindwipe of Dr. Light (indeed, he had been the one to initially suggest the idea) and it is from this that his enmity with Green Arrow stems (as he felt mental reprogramming beyond the scope of any vigilante group's rights, and, in fact, those of any government). Identity Crisis is a seven-issue Comic book Limited series published by DC Comics in 2004, written by Brad Meltzer Arthur Light is a Fictional Comic book Supervillain appearing in books published by DC Comics. For the LNER Steam locomotive, see LNER Class V2 4771 Green Arrow Green Arrow ( Oliver Jones "Ollie" Queen
With this new continuity, Hawkman was again reincarnated and given a new series in 2002 entitled Hawkman, written by James Robinson and Geoff Johns, with art by Rags Morales. Geoff Johns (born 25 Jan 1973 in Detroit Michigan) is an American Comic book Writer, best known for his work for Ralph "Rags" Morales is am American Comic book artist known for his work DC Comics ' Identity Crisis, Countdown However in 2006, the series was retitled Hawkgirl with issue #50 and given new creative team Walter Simonson and Howard Chaykin. Walter "Walt" Simonson (born September 2 1946) is an American Comic book writer and artist Howard Victor Chaykin (born October 7, 1950 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American comic book writer and artist famous for his This series has been cancelled with Hawkgirl issue #66 in July 2007.
Fictional character history
Golden Age (Carter Hall)
In the days of ancient Egypt, Prince Khufu is engaged in a feud with his rival, the Egyptian priest Hath-Set. Carter Hall is a DC Comics Superhero, the original Hawkman. Created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville, he first appeared Ancient Egypt was an Ancient Civilization in eastern North Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in what is now This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. A priest or priestess is a person having the authority or power to administer religious rites in particular rites of sacrifice to and propitiation of a deity or deities Hath-Set is a Fictional character, a DC Comics Supervillain created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville. The priest eventually captures both Khufu and his consort Chay-Ara, and kills them. Millennia later, in 1940, Khufu is reincarnated as American archaeologist Carter Hall, and Chay-Ara as Shiera Saunders. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos
Using the properties of "Nth metal" to craft a gravity-defying belt, Hall creates wings and a costume to become the first Hawkman.
Carter Hall and Shiera Saunders had together a son ,named Hector Hall ,who grew also a superheroic identity as Silver Scarab and later adopted the mantle of Dr Fate. Hector Hall was member of the superhero groups Infinity Inc. and JSA where he served along his father.
In the DC Universe, Carter Hall is the current Hawkman. The DC Universe ( DCU) is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place He operates out of the fictional city of St. Roch, Louisiana. St Roch is a fictional city, patterned after New Orleans Louisiana, that has appeared in various Comic book series published by DC Comics.
Silver Age (Katar Hol)
Katar Hol is an honored police officer on his homeworld of Thanagar. Katar Hol is a DC Comics Superhero, the Silver Age Hawkman. Created by Gardner Fox and Joe Kubert, he first appeared in Police are agents or agencies usually of the executive, empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order through the legitimatized use of force Thanagar is a fictional planet in the. Thanagar is the original home of the humanoid Thanagarian race noted for the discovery of gravity defying Nth metal. Along with his wife Shayera, they use the anti-gravity ninth metal and their wings to fight criminals. These were the tools of an elite police unit tasked to track and apprehend the most dangerous criminals. The pair were sent to earth in 1959 to capture the shape-shifting criminal Byth. Byth Rok is a DC Comics Supervillain who is a recurring foe of the Silver Age Hawkman. Following this mission, they elected to remain on Earth to work with authorities in the United States and learn human police methods. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The two adopted covers as a pair of museum curators, Carter and Shiera Hall, and acted publicly as the second Hawkman and the second Hawkgirl (later Hawkwoman). A museum is a "permanent institution in the service of society and of its development open to the public which acquires conserves researches communicates and exhibits the Hawkwoman is the name of several fictional Superheroines all owned by DC Comics and existing in that company's DC Universe.
After the Crisis on Infinite Earths, Katar Hol was rebooted in a prestige format miniseries named Hawkworld by Timothy Truman. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a twelve-issue American comic book Limited series (identified as a "12-part maxi-series" and crossover Reboot, in serial Fiction, means a discarding of much or even all previous continuity in the series to start anew A miniseries (also mini-series) in a serial Storytelling medium is a production which tells a story in a pre-planned limited number of episodes Hawkworld was a Comic book mini-series from DC Comics that explored the origins of the Silver Age Hawkman and Hawkwoman Timothy Truman (born February 9, 1956 in Gauley Bridge West Virginia) is an American Writer, Artist and Musician A regular ongoing series of the same name followed. Katar Hol, a young police officer on the planet Thanagar, rebels against the oppressive system of his Planet and is sent into exile. Police are agents or agencies usually of the executive, empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order through the legitimatized use of force Thanagar is a fictional planet in the. Thanagar is the original home of the humanoid Thanagarian race noted for the discovery of gravity defying Nth metal. He later escapes and uncovers a renegade police captain Byth. Byth Rok is a DC Comics Supervillain who is a recurring foe of the Silver Age Hawkman. As a result, he is reinstated in the force, given a new partner, Shayera Thal, and sent on a mission on Earth, where he is the third Hawkman.
Fel Andar
Late in the 1980s, Thanagarian spy Fel Andar -- who had been living on Earth for some time already -- was ordered by the Thanagarian army to infiltrate the Justice League as the second Hawkman. Fel Andar is a DC Comics character who also called himself Hawkman.
Zauriel
When Grant Morrison revived the JLA comic book in 1997, he expanded the roster to include over a dozen heroes. Zauriel is a Fictional character in the DC Universe. Originally a Guardian angel, he becomes a Superhero and has been a member of DC’s all-star Grant Morrison (born January 31 1960 is a Scottish Comic book writer and artist With frequent collaborator Mark Millar, he intended to create a new Hawkman with no links to the old characters. Mark Millar (born December 24 1969 is an award-winning Scottish Graphic novelist born in Coatbridge. This new Hawkman, an Earth-bound angel of the "Eagle host" named Zauriel, was to be introduced into the JLA with issue #6 (June 1997). Morrison was denied permission to use the name "Hawkman" by DC editorial, which still considered it "radioactive", due to the complex post-Crisis continuity problems with the character.
[1] In the Wizard JLA Special, Morrison made an appeal to the fanbase: "it's a good name and it seems a shame to let it go to waste. Wizard or Wizard The Magazine of Comics Entertainment and Pop Culture (originally titled Wizard The Guide to Comics and We're hoping that fans will figure 'For God's sake, let's just call him Hawkman and get him in the Justice League as Hawkman,' and the editors will relent. We're hoping to start a campaign. " DC held firm, and the "Hawkman" name went unused for several more years.
Charley Parker
Originally the Teen Titans member called Golden Eagle, Charley Parker was presumed deceased after an attack by the Wildebeest Society during the event known as "Titans Hunt". Golden Eagle is the name of two Fictional Characters published by DC Comics. For the animated TV series based on this comic see Teen Titans (TV series. Wildebeest is a name used by several fictional characters in DC Comics New Titans series He was later revealed to be alive in the fourth volume of Hawkman and went on to assist the Carter Hall Hawkman for some time. When Carter Hall seemingly perished, Charley Parker took on the mantle and became the fourth Hawkman, and revealed himself as the son of Carter Hall. In fact, he was actually the son of Fel Andar, and had been responsible for Carter's troubles and his apparent demise. Carter Hall eventually defeated the Golden Eagle, and their vendetta would later be dropped, and Carter Hall reclaimed his mantle.
Powers and abilities
All incarnations of Hawkman used the fictional "ninth metal" or "Nth Metal" to defy gravity and allow them to fly. Nth metal (also called ninth metal) is a fictional Metal found in the DC Universe. Gravitation is a natural Phenomenon by which objects with Mass attract one another Flight is the process by which an object achieves sustained movement either through the Air (or movement beyond Earth's atmosphere, in the case of The metal is in their costume's belt, boots and wings. It's abilities are controlled mentally. Their wings allow them to control their flight, though they can be "flapped" through use of shoulder motions.
The Silver Age Hawkman also had enhanced eyesight comparable (it was said) to a hawk's. The term hawk can be used in several ways In strict usage in Europe and Asia, to mean any of the Species in the Subfamily He (and, sometimes, the Golden Age Hawkman) was also able to converse with birds, though he couldn't command them as Aquaman could, with sea creatures. Birds ( class Aves) are bipedal endothermic ( Warm-blooded) Vertebrate animals that lay eggs.
The Silver Age Hawkman also possessed a Thanagarian police space ship and a variety of science fictional weapons.
All versions of Hawkman preferred to use archaic weaponry - particularly maces, nets, spears and shields - rather than modern or futuristic weapons. A mace is a simple Weapon that uses a heavy head on the end of a handle to deliver powerful blows A net, in its primary meaning comprises fibers woven in a grid-like structure This is an article about a particle accelerator For uses of spear, see Spear or Spear (disambiguation. A shield is a protective device meant to intercept attacks The term often refers to a device that is held in the hand as opposed to Armour or a Bullet proof vest The current incarnation prefers this in part because, having the memories of living through many past lives, he is more proficient in their use than with contemporary weapons. In Katar Hol's case, it was too dangerous to use Thanagarian weaponry since there was too great a chance they could be lost or captured and then used or duplicated on Earth. There is, however, one significantly unique weapon Carter employs occasionally: The Claw of Horus. Constructed of Nth Metal by Prince Khufu in ancient Egypt, it was delivered to the newly resurrected Carter Hall by the time-displaced Jay Garrick in JSA Book 3: "The Return of Hawkman". Jay Garrick is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the DC Comics universe and the first to use the name The Justice Society of America, or JSA, is a DC Comics Superhero group the first team of superheroes in Comic book history Later, in Superman-Batman Book 1: "Public Enemies", Hawkman used it to defeat Superman, using its Nth Metal to channel the Earth's gravitational field. As he explained to Superman, "Essentially, I just hit you with the planet. "
All versions of Hawkman have shown enhanced levels of strength. The Golden Age Hawkman was said to have the strength of 12 men but later that idea was dropped. Whereas the Golden Age Hawkman's strength appeared natural, it was later explained (with the Silver Age Hawkman) that the Nth metal enables its wielders to carry great weights. The recent incarnation has interpreted this as the Nth metal simply enhancing the strength of the user. Also, several JLA and JSA stories indicate that Thanagar has greater gravity than Earth, and that Thanagarians are naturally stronger than humans because they are adapted to it, similarly to how Atlanteans (i. e. Aquaman) are adapted to deep sea pressures.
It has also been explained in the JSA series that the nth metal greatly aids in healing, closing wounds almost instantaneously. One example is in the JLA story "Crisis of Conscience," in issues 115-118. Carter has his arm nearly severed during one part of the issue, but the wound has obviously closed and functionality returned by the end of the issue. The Atom has commented that Hawkman laughs at anything less than third-degree burns.
The Nth metal also regulates the body temperature of the wearer, preventing the need for heavy protective clothing while in high altitudes.
Awards
The series and character have won several awards over the years, including:
- 1961 Alley Award for Best Adventure Hero/Heroine Not in Own Book
- 1962 Alley Award for Best Hero
- 1963 Alley Award for Cross-Over of DC Heroes (The Brave and the Bold with Flash)
Other media
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Hawkman's first animated appearance was in the 1967 Filmation animated series The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure, in which Hawkman appeared in several shorts, either in solo adventures or as part of the Justice League. The Alley Award was an American series of Comic-book fan awards first presented in 1962 for comics published in 1961 The Alley Award was an American series of Comic-book fan awards first presented in 1962 for comics published in 1961 The Alley Award was an American series of Comic-book fan awards first presented in 1962 for comics published in 1961 For the Tortoise and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy album see The Brave and the Bold (album. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. For the unrelated isometric graphics engine used by Ultimate Play the Game in their 8-bit computer games see Filmation engine. The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure was a Filmation Animated series that aired on CBS from 1967 to 1968
Hawkman in Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure
Super Friends
- Hawkman has appeared as a Super Friend in The All-New Super Friends Hour, Challenge Of The Super Friends, Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show, and The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians. The All-New Super Friends Hour is an American Animated television series about a team of Superheroes which ran from September 10 Challenge of the Super Friends is an American animated television series about a team of Superheroes which ran from September 9, Super Friends The Legendary Super Powers Show is an American Animated television series about a team of Superheroes which ran from The Super Powers Team Galactic Guardians is an American animated television series about a team of Superheroes which ran from 1985 His voice was provided by Jack Angel. Jack Angel (born 24 October 1930 in Modesto, California) is an American Voice actor, who has worked on many childrens' Hawkman appears in almost every episode of Challenge of the Superfriends, but has only spoken lines in only thirteen out of the sixteen episodes of this series.
- Hawkman was featured in the Legends of the Superheroes TV Specials in 1979, portrayed by Bill Nuckols. GigtantaAtomjpg|150px|thumb|right|A'Leshia Brevard and Alfie Wise as Giganta and the Atom respectively
- In 1997, during the period in which Hawkman's continuity was considered hopelessly complicated and the character was in limbo, Hawkman was the star of a tongue in cheek Baby Ruth commercial. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar See also Intermediate state Purgatory|Heaven|Sheol|Hades in Christianity|Hell in Christianity In Roman Catholic theology Limbo (Latin limbus Tongue-in-cheek is a term used to refer to humor in which a statement or an entire fictional work is not meant to be taken seriously but its lack of seriousness is subtle Baby Ruth is a Candy bar that is made of Chocolate -covered Peanuts Caramel and Nougat, though the nougat found in it is more like A slightly out-of-shape Hawkman is shown struggling to lift criminals off the ground and flying straight into a glass window. Eating a Baby Ruth candy bar, he says, gives him the energy he needs to fight crime.
Justice League
- In the second season finale of Justice League, a character based loosely on the Silver Age Hawkman called Hro Talak (an anagram of Katar Hol) had used Hawkgirl as a scout and he led his Thanagarian forces in an invasion on Earth, after tricking the Earthlings, so that they can sacrifice the planet to defeat their enemies, the Gordanians. Justice League and Justice League Unlimited are American animated series about a team of Superheroes Justice League is an American Animated television series about a team of Superheroes which ran from 2001 to 2004 on Cartoon Network After the Justice League defeated them, they fled Earth. The concept of a villanious Hawkman is likely based on Fel Andar. Fel Andar is a DC Comics character who also called himself Hawkman. He did not use the name Hawkman. Hro Talak was voiced by Victor Rivers.
Justice League Unlimited
In Season 2 of Justice League Unlimited, it was revealed that the remainder of the Thanagarian army was attacked by the Gordanians and Hro Talak sacrificed his life to destroy one of their ships leaving those that were with Hro to flee to another planet where they plot revenge against Hawkgirl when she lands in their trap with Vixen and Vigilante. Justice League Unlimited (or JLU) is the name of an American animated television series that was produced by and aired on Vixen ( Mari Jiwe McCabe) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the DC Comics universe. Vigilante is the name used by several fictional characters appearing in DC Comics.
- In Season 3, an actual Hawkman appears, who is an amalgamation of the Golden Age and Silver Age Hawkman. He first appears in the form of Carter Hall (whose birthname is Joseph Gardner), an archaeologist who takes a liking to Shayera. He had previously discovered Thanagarian technology in an Egyptian tomb, and after exposure to a memory-recording device called an Absorbacron, came to believe that he and Shayera were the reincarnations of two Thanagarian lovers, named Katar Hol and Shayera Hol, who had crashed in ancient Egypt. Adopting the name of Hawkman, Hall led her to the tomb (with Batman secretly following) and revealed his superhero identity. Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a fictional Comic book Superhero co-created When the villainous Shadow Thief attacked, the tomb collapsed, after which Shadow Thief escaped away, and Hawkman departed, still believing that he and Shayera are meant for each other. Shadow Thief is the name of two fictional Supervillains published by DC Comics. It is not stated definitively, however, that Hall is actually speaking the truth - it is suggested that he is delusional, and that his mind may have been addled by his exposure to the Absorbacron. Eventually it was discovered that the Shadow Thief is an independent fragment of Hall's addled psyche and that the reincarnation theory was likely true. Hawkman was voiced by James Remar. William James Remar (born December 31 1953) is an American Actor. Batman says that Hall's real name is "Joseph Gardner", which is a nod to Hawkman's most notable creators, Joe Kubert and Gardner Fox. Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a fictional Comic book Superhero co-created Joe Kubert (born September 18, 1926) is a Jewish - American Comic book Artist who went on to found the Joe Kubert School Gardner Francis Cooper Fox (Speed Saunders was initially credited to "E In the series finale, he is seen along with other heroes responding to the League alert concerning Darkseid's invasion of Earth. Darkseid is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by DC Comics.
The Batman
- Hawkman makes a cameo (alongside The Flash, Green Arrow and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)) in The Batman season-four finale "The Joining, Part Two" and appeared in the episode "What Goes Up. Bartholomew "Barry" Allen is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the DC Comics universe and the second Flash For the LNER Steam locomotive, see LNER Class V2 4771 Green Arrow Green Arrow ( Oliver Jones "Ollie" Queen Harold "Hal" Jordan is a Fictional character, a DC Comics Superhero. The Batman was an Emmy Award -winning American Animated Television series produced by Warner Bros . . ", voiced by Robert Patrick. Robert Patrick (born November 5, 1958) is a Saturn Award -winning American Film and television Actor. In the episode, he teamed-up with Batman and Robin to stop Black Mask and Shadow Thief. Black Mask, aka Roman Sionis, is a Fictional character in the DC Comics universe. Shadow Thief is the name of two fictional Supervillains published by DC Comics. In the series finale episode "Lost powers", he and the Justice League went up aganist Hugo Strange and the joining. Professor Hugo Strange is a Fictional character and Supervillain in DC Comics. While not identified by name, a comment made about the Batcave looking like Police headquarters on Thanagar indicates that he's Katar Hol.
See also
- Birdman and the Galaxy Trio - 1967 TV cartoon series with a 'similar' character
References
External links
- Hawkman on the DC Database Project, a Wikia wiki
- Brief History of Hawkman on Sequart. Birdman and the Galaxy Trio is an animated science fiction series created by Alex Toth and produced at Hanna-Barbera. Wikia (originally Wikicities) is a selective Free web hosting service for Wikis (or Wiki farm) operated by Wikia Inc com
- Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Hawkman
- Hawkman Timeline
- Hawkfan - A fansite dedicated to Hawkman and Hawkgirl. Not to be confused with the Hawkwind fanzine. Hawkwind are a British rock band, one of the earliest Space rock groups
- Hawkworld: Still Goin' Strong!
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