Hawkman
Hawkman is the name of several characters in the DC Universe.
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Hawkman (Carter Hall)
- Main Article: Carter Hall
Pre-Crisis
Khufu was a male Prince in ancient Egypt where he came to fall in love with Shiera. He was betrayed by his priest Hath-Set who intended to murder him and Shiera. Khufu managed to escape Set's minion Kolar and fled to meet his love when he was outnumbered by the priest's soldiers. Ultimately, the prince was captured whereupon Hath-Set murdered him by stabbing a dagger into his chest. However, this did not kill Khufu but instead caused him and his love Shiera to go through cycles of reincarnation every time they had died. In the 20th century, he reincarnated in a new body where he grew up as Carter Hall. He grew up to be wealthy where he established a library of weapons and had experienced dreams of his past life as Khufu. During this time, he encountered the dagger that had killed Khufu and regained his memories whereupon he managed to encounter the reincarnated Shiera. At the time, an extraordinary electrician named Doctor Hastor sought to conquer the world with Carter taking the guise of the hawk-god in order to confront the villain. As Hawkman, he managed to destroy the villains equipment but Hastor escaped but used magic to hypnotise Shiera and attempted to sacrifice her. However, he was thwarted by Carter who shot an arrow in him seemingly killing Hath-Set but Hall believed he had not seen the end of the evil priest. (Flash Comics v1 #1)
Post-Crisis
Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. Prince Khufu Kha-taar who lived in Ancient Egypt during the time of the 19th century. (JSA v1 #21) At some point, his fathers wife had died from a plague that ravaged the city that also claimed the life of the Pharaohs younger brother. In the aftermath, his father who ruled Egypt married Khea Taramka where he was introduced to her daughter Chay-ara. The two had been in deep love for many years and their union was deemed inevitable. (Brightest Day v1 #13) Khufu was of the Theban Dynasty with among his allies and advisors being Nabu the Wise along with Teth-Adam. (JSA v1 #20) During the 15th dynasty, he came to oppose the reign of the ruling Pharaoh's in the age of oppression where Egypt's lands had long been under the tyranny of the descendants of the Hykos who had conquered the land ages ago. These rulers had adopted the customs and mannerisms of the natives but were seen as invaders by the Egyptians. To combat them, Prince Khufu decided to become a vigilante where he stylised himself on the god Horus where he had a mask and metal wings that allowed him the power of flight. Using myth and his actions, he managed to inspire rebels to target the men and supplies of the Pharaoh. In this time, he was aided by Princess Chay-ara who was a descendant of the Hykos but opposed their tyrannical ways. (Hawkman Annual v3 #2)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Hawkman (Katar Hol)
- Main Article: Katar Hol
Pre-Crisis
Katar Hol was a police officer from the planet Thanagar sent to Earth to capture the criminal Byth Rok. Having become intrigued by the planet, he returned to Earth to study human police methods, along with his wife, Shayera. On Earth, he adopted the secret identity of Carter Hall, curator of the Midway City Museum, and as the hero Hawkman. (The Brave and the Bold v1 #34)
Post-Crisis
Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Hawkman (Fel Andar)
- Main Article: Fel Andar
Overview
The Thanagarian Mace was an Nth Metal weapon that the many incarnations of Hawkman.
Notes
- The concept of Hawkman was created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville where it made its first appearance in Flash Comics v1 #1 (January, 1940).
Alternate Versions
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Appearances
- Flash Comics v1: (1940)
- Justice League of America v1: (1962)
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