Hawkman Vol 4 1
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I've kept the fact that we, or I, am aware of my past lives to a small circle. Many law officials would find it difficult to grasp.
- -- Hawkman
Appearing in "First Impressions"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders)
- Power Girl
- Sentinel
- Speed Saunders
- Star-Spangled Kid (Courtney Whitmore)
- Tigress (Artemis Crock)
Villains:
Other Characters:
Locations:
- Punjab
- Amritsar
- Ironwood
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "First Impressions"
While Hawkman assists the JSA in New York, Hawkgirl begins investigating the murder of her parents, which occurred ten years ago. Her inquiry leads her to the Louisiana port city of St. Roch. She is soon joined by Hawkman and proceeds to the Stonechat Museum. They meet curator Oliver Evans, an old friend of the Golden Age Hawks. Oliver tells them that his son Danny is lost in Armitsar Punjab, India. Danny knew Kendra's parents and may be able to help them if they are found.
Meanwhile, St. Roch entrepreneur Kristopher Roderic hires a gang of criminals to go to India to retrieve the Third Eye Of Shiva. He also sends a thug named Bloque to kill Hawkman. Hawkman and Hawkgirl easily defeat the criminal by way of their anti-gravity Nth Metal devices.
Hawkman and Hawkgirl prepare to go to India to find Danny Evans. Hawkgirl makes it clear to Carter, that although she may in fact the reincarnation of his late love, Shiera Hall, she has no interest in pursuing a romantic relationship with him. Carter respects her wishes and declares that they will partners strictly in a professional capacity.
Notes
- This issue continues subplots established in JSA Secret Files and Origins #1.
- The Indian region known as Amritsar is incorrectly spelled as Amritar in this issue.
- An alternate perspective of Hawkman's fight with Bloque is revealed in Hawkman Secret Files and Origins #1.
- First appearance of St. Roch, Louisiana. St. Roch will become the primary base of operations for Hawkman and Hawkgirl throughout the course of this series.
- First appearance of the Stonechat Museum.
- Hawkgirl's parents, Michael and Trina Saunders, are mentioned by name for the first time.
Trivia
- This is the first series to feature the Golden Age Hawkman as a title character.
See Also
Recommended Reading
Links and References
- Hawkman at Wikipedia.org
- Hawkman Profile by Alan Kistler
- Hawkman Timeline
- Hawkfan Homepage
- Hawkworld at the DCU Guide
- Hawkman at TV Tropes
- Hawkman #1 entry at the Grand Comics Database
- Hawkman #1 entry at CBDB
- Hawkman #1 entry at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
- Hawkman biography page at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
- Hawkgirl biography page at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
