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Creation & Design

Hawkgirl was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, debuting in 1940 as a member of the Justice Society of America. She was designed to be a strong female counterpart to Hawkman, with a rich backstory involving reincarnation and ancient Egyptian mythology.

Early Years

Initially, Hawkgirl was portrayed as a sidekick to Hawkman, but over the years, she evolved into a prominent superhero in her own right, often leading teams and taking on significant roles in various storylines.

Character Development

Over the decades, Hawkgirl has evolved from a sidekick to a fully realized character with her own storylines and complexities. Her relationships, particularly with Hawkman, have been central to her character development, exploring themes of love, loss, and reincarnation.

Cultural Reception

Hawkgirl has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her strong character and role in various superhero teams. She has become a symbol of female empowerment in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Shiera Sanders Hall
First Appearance:
Flash Comics #1
Aliases:
Hawkwoman, Shiera Hall
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, Justice Society of America, Hawkman
Abilities:
Flight, Enhanced Strength, Combat Skills, Weapon Proficiency
Equipment:
Nth Metal Armor, Wings
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Flash Comics #1
DC ⋅ 1940
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Flash Comics #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of The Flash, Jay Garrick

First mention of Keystone City, protected by The Flash

1st appearance and origin of Hawkman, Carter Hall

1st appearance Shiera Sanders, later becomes Hawkgirl

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1st appearance of Hath-Set, the first villain of Hawkman

1st appearance of Johnny Thunder

1st appearance of Yz, Johnny Thunder's thunderbolt

All-Star Comics #5
DC ⋅ 1941
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All-Star Comics #5
 
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1st appearance of Shiera Sanders as Hawkgirl

[July 2023 - Isabela Merced will portray Hawkgirl in Superman Legacy but which version of Hawkgirl is not yet known]

Flash Comics #24
DC ⋅ 1941
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Flash Comics #24
 
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2nd appearance of Hawkgirl

Brave and the Bold, The #34
DC ⋅ 1961
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Brave and the Bold, The #34
 
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1st appearance of Hawkman in the Silver Age

1st appearance of Hawkgirl in the Silver Age

1st appearance of Byth Rock, a Thanagarian thief

Brave and the Bold, The #35
DC ⋅ 1961
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Brave and the Bold, The #35
 
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2nd appearance of Hawkman in the Silver Age

2nd appearance of Hawkgirl in the Silver Age

Justice League of America #146
DC ⋅ 1977
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Justice League of America #146
 
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Hawkgirl joins the JLA

World's Finest Comics #274
DC ⋅ 1981
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World's Finest Comics #274
 
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Hawkgirl changes her name to Hawkwoman

Brightest Day #4
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2010
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Brightest Day #4
 
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Variant cover art by Ivan Reis

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