What is Hawkman?
[[File:Special Edition NYC 2015 - Hawkman (18545630655).jpg|thumb|Cosplayer as the character.]] '''Hawkman''' is the name of several fictional [[superheroes]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]]. He was created by writer [[Gardner Fox]] and artist [[Dennis Neville]]. The original Hawkman first appeared in ''[[Flash Comics]]'' #1, published by [[All-American Publications]] in 1940. There has been many versions of Hawkman in DC Comics, all of them use archaic weaponry and have large wings, attached to a harness made from the special metal that allows them to fly. Most versions of Hawkman work closely with a partner/romantic interest named [[Hawkgirl]] or [[Hawkwoman]]. == Versions == Hawkman is most often depicted as human archaeologist [[Hawkman (Carter Hall)|'''Carter Hall''']]—the modern-day reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian prince named Khufu—or as [[Thanagarian]] police officer [[Hawkman (Katar Hol)|'''Katar Hol''']] from the planet Thanagar. The character is generally regarded as having one of the most confusing backstories of any in DC Comics, due to a series of reinventions over the years following DC's 1985 series ''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths]]''. == In other media == The character has been adapted into other media numerous times, with significant appearances in the animated ''[[Justice League Unlimited]]'' cartoon, which featured Hawkgirl as a main character, as well as several [[DC Universe Original Animated Movies]]. In live action, the character first appeared onscreen in the two-part 1979 TV special ''[[Legends of the Superheroes]]'' by Bill Nuckols appearing alongside Adam West and Burt Ward as allies Batman and Robin. Hawkman was later portrayed by [[Michael Shanks]] in ''[[Smallville]]'' and by [[Falk Hentschel]] in [[The CW]]'s [[Arrowverse]] family of shows, with both versions favoring the ancient Egyptian version of the character. Hawkman made his cinematic debut portrayed by [[Aldis Hodge]] in 2022's ''[[Black Adam (movie)|Black Adam]]'' set in the [[DC Ext