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Hawkman is a superhero and member of the Justice League. He is a Thanagarian and married to Hawkwoman.[5]

Physical appearance[]

Hawkman's most distinguishing features are the giant wings on his back and his heavy armor. He wears a black cuirass with a hawk logo in a red circle in the middle. His belt, spaulders, greaves and gauntlets are golden. He also dons a golden helmet with a beak shaped front and outstanding wings on top.

His primary weapon is a large spiked mace[6] made of Nth metal.[7]

History[]

Early life[]

On Thanagar, Katar[1] Hol holds the rank of captain.[2]

Hawkman and Hawkwoman started operating as heroes in 2004,[8] and were inducted in the Justice League in May, 2004.[9]

In 2006,[10] the Joker tricked Lucas Carr into leading him to the Justice League's secret headquarters. After invading the cave and subduing Carr, Joker set a trap for the League: a large surprise giftbox. When Flash went to open it, it burst open with monkey clowns. The exact resolution of the encounter is unknown, but the Leaguers all survived.[11]

2010[]

 
Washington, D.C.
July 5, 00:39:16 EDT

Hawkman arrived at the site of the destroyed Cadmus facility with the rest of the League.[12] He helped secure Blockbuster.[6]

 
Metropolis
October 1, 08:00-18:00 EDT

After mutated plant creatures sprouted up all over the world, Hawkman helped fight the one in Metropolis. He managed to chop off one of the plant's tentacles with his mace.[13]

 
Bayou Bartholomew
October 1, post-18:52 CDT

After the Team defeated the central control plant, the Justice League turned their attention to the Injustice League and helped the Team take them into custody.[13]

 
Ice Fortress-5
November 11, post-17:08 PST

Hawkman helped destroy the fifth ice fortress.[14]

 
The Watchtower
November 25, 06:54 EST

Hawkman attended a Justice League meeting concerning expansion of the League.[15]

 
Washington, D.C.
December 30, 09:16 EST

Hawkman was present at the press conference about the induction of Atom, Doctor Fate, Icon, Plastic Man and Red Arrow into the League.[16]

 
The Watchtower
December 30, 23:46 EST

After being made a slave of the Light's mind control, Hawkman welcomed Vandal Savage aboard the Watchtower with a silent kneel of obedience.[16]

 
The Watchtower
December 31, post-23:16 EST

Superboy and Robin attacked Hawkman in one of the hallways of the satellite. Robin attacked from behind, and tagged Hawkman with cure-tech.[17]

2016[]

 
New Orleans
January 4, post-21:59 CST

After Gamma Squad saved the hostages from the Kroloteans, Hawkman arrived on the scene with the rest of the Justice League members and the Team.[18]

 
Mount Justice
January 26, 00:10 EST

After John Stewart deliberated with the Guardians of the Universe, it was decided the six wanted Leaguers would travel to Rimbor to defend themselves. Hawkman accompanied the accused members on the trip to support his spouse.[5]

 
Rimbor
April 2, 20:04 UTC

Hawkman watched from the crowd as Superman pleaded his case to the Tribune.[19]

 
Rimbor
June 20, 00:16 UTC

Hawkman watched as Hawkwoman and the other Leaguers were found guilty of all charges and taken away. Superboy, Miss Martian and Adam Strange arrived in court, with new evidence. Hawkman was present when the Tribunal heard the evidence, and waited with Icon, Conner, M'gann and Adam while the court deliberated. Eventually, the Tribune announced the charges against the Leaguers were dropped and they were released from custody.[20]

 
Rimbor
June 20, post-00:16 UTC

As Hawkman and the other Leaguers walked the streets of Rimbor, ready to return to Earth, Vandal Savage broadcast a message through holographic monitors, declaring Earth off limits to alien invasion. Superman was skeptical about Savage's threat, but then Batman pointed to a giant satellite, the Warworld, passing through Rimbor.[20]

 
Mount Justice
June 20, 23:16 EDT

The League finally arrived at Mount Justice, Hawkman among them. The mountain was in ruins, and Superman wondered whether they were already too late in dealing with the invasion that embroiled the Earth before and during their absence. Members of the Team descended from the heavens, acting as a welcoming committee. Batman asked Aqualad, who in their last meeting was still a traitor, what happened there. Aqualad reassured them that the crisis has passed, but not without loss.[20]

In late June,[21] Katar attended Wally West's funeral.[22]

2018[]

 
Thanagar
November 03, 23:16 UTC

Hawkman joined a contingent of Leaguers investigating an attack on an Nth Metal refinery. Hro Talak detected evidence of human involvement. Hawkman and Hawkwoman assured him that the kidnapped meta-humans were being used as weapons by Apokolips. Talak was skeptical and criticized the League's handling of the problem, before dismissing them. The Leaguers then went to follow an ion trail detected by Guy Gardner.[2]

 
The Milky Way
November 06, 19:12 UTC

Hawkman piloted the Javelin alongside Wonder Woman. Both were driven to distraction by Gardner, until Superman spotted a space station up ahead.[2]

 
The Orphanage
November 07, 01:20 UTC

Hawkman piloted the Javelin, and opened fire on the Orphanage, allowing the rest of the team to infiltrate the station. Later, he watched as the squad was boom tubed into open space from the station, only to be saved by Gardner, and the Orphanage disappeared through a massive boom tube.[2]

2019[]

 
The Javelin
February 24, 19:00 EST

Hawkman was among the Leaguers who called into a meeting of the Justice League and affiliated teams. They all voted in favor of Black Lightning being the new League leader.[23]

Powers and abilities[]

Powers[]

Abilities[]

Equipment[]

Appearances[]

Background information[]

  • Hawkman was first imagined in 1940 as Egyptologist Carter Hall. In the Silver Age, he was reimagined as a Thanagarian law enforcement officer named Katar Hol; Young Justice's Hawkman is based on the latter version.
  • Though Hawkman has had five appearances in animation, he was only identified as the Thanagarian Katar Hol thrice: in Hanna-Barbara's Super Friends, in Filmation's Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure, and in the last season of The Batman.

References[]

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  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Vietti, Brandon (writer) & Zwyer, Mel (director) (July 2, 2019). "Influence". Young Justice. Season 3. Episode 14. DC Universe.
  3. Weisman, Greg (2012-12-14). Question #17660. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  4. Weisman, Greg (2013-03-12). Interview with Greg Weisman. World's Finest. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
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  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Weisman, Greg (writer) & Liu, Sam (director) (November 26, 2010). "Fireworks". (Part 2) Young Justice. Season 1. Episode 2. Cartoon Network.
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  8. Weisman, Greg (2012-12-18). Question #17729. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  9. Weisman, Greg (2022-07-19). Question #26122. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
  10. Weisman, Greg (2011-10-04). Question #13537. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
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  14. Weisman, Jon (writer) & Cook, Victor (director) (March 10, 2012). "Coldhearted". Young Justice. Season 1. Episode 20. Cartoon Network.
  15. Hopps, Kevin (writer) & Chang, Michael (director) (March 24, 2012). "Agendas". Young Justice. Season 1. Episode 22. Cartoon Network.
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  17. 17.0 17.1 Weisman, Greg (writer) & Chang, Michael, Montgomery, Lauren (directors) (April 21, 2012). "Auld Acquaintance". Young Justice. Season 1. Episode 26. Cartoon Network.
  18. Weisman, Greg (writer) & Divar, Tim (director) (April 28, 2012). "Happy New Year". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 1. Cartoon Network.
  19. Weisman, Jon (writer) & Zwyer, Mel (director) (February 9, 2013). "War". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 15. Cartoon Network.
  20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 Hopps, Kevin (writer) & Murphy, Doug (director) (March 16, 2013). "Endgame". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 20. Cartoon Network.
  21. Weisman, Greg (2022-05-20). Question #25950. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  22. Weisman, Greg (w). Jones, Christopher (a). Wright, Jason (col). Abbott, Wes (let). Meares, Ben, Kubert, Katie (ed). "Last Rights" Young Justice: Targets (November 8, 2022), DC Universe Infinite: DC Comics
  23. Krieg, Jim, Adams, Jeremy (writers) & Zwyer, Mel (director) (August 27, 2019). "Nevermore". Young Justice. Season 3. Episode 26. DC Universe.
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