Hawkman: Secret Files and Origins (2002) #1

by Dan Curtis Johnson, Geoff Johns, J.H. Williams III

One of the Winged Warrior's deadliest foes returns in a one-shot devoted to the newest incarnation of Hawkman! A foe nearly as ancient as Hawkman makes his presence known. Plus, the DEO investigates the mysterious Nth metal. Rounding out the issue are profile pages focusing on the Hawks, their villains and the supporting cast of the hit new series!

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 28, 2002

About the author

D. Curtis Johson (also D.C. Johnson) is a professional comic book writer. He began his career working for DC Comics in 1998 in the title Chase. Later on he started working in JLA and Young Justice.
He is currently retired from comic books and pursued a career in programming.

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hawkman and Hawkgirl are fated mates.

Through the ages, and for thousands of years…from Ancient Egypt through the present day…the pair have been repeatedly reincarnated. And they always find their way back to one another.

Explains how in their current cycle, Kendra has lost the memories of her previous lives. (This does not happen for Hawkman, and causes much angst for the couple.)

How they ended up as winged hunters, prowling above St. Roch, Louisiana.

Their current strife…and how their fate as a couple is in question.

Interesting explanations of their weapons and special powers.

Nice variety in illustrations. Good color work.