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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 741 Fabric Type: 9781893905931 Legal Disclaimer: 1893905934 Maximum Color Depth: TwoMorrows Publishing Metal Type: TwoMorrows Publishing Publisher: 1 Region Code: 208 Total External Bays Free: May 07, 2008 Total Firewire Ports: TwoMorrows Publishing TwoMorrows Publishing Features:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Instantly recognizable among comic fans, Hawkman is one of the most iconic heroes ever created. Inspired by tales as old as mankind and those much more recent, this four-color legend has left an indelible mark upon the comic industry. Behind a fabulous CLIFF CHIANG cover, this collection contains interviews and commentary from many who have helped Hawkman soar through the ages, including JOE KUBERT, GEOFF JOHNS, SHELLY MOLDOFF, TIMOTHY TRUMAN, JUSTIN GRAY, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, RAGS MORALES, STEPHEN SADOWSKI, DON KRAMER, BEN RAAB, TONY ISABELLA, DAN JURGENS, ROY THOMAS, STEVE LIEBER, MURPHY ANDERSON and many other top comics creators. Also included is a copious image parade, profiles on the Hawks through the ages, as well as their allies and adversaries, and a timeline of Hawkman's storied existence throughout the DC Comics Universe. With insight into the character and the creators who made him what he is, the HAWKMAN COMPANION is certain to please any Hawkfan. Written by Doug Zawisza. Average Rating:
![]() Rating: - comicbook manThis book is very simple , but complex . It covers so much in detail and it explores the Hawkman myths and unravels all the history mistakes . It's a book written by a fan for the fans . Rating: - An In Depth Look at the Best SuperHero.As a big Hawkman fan, this may be the best Christmas present that I received this year. It is a well researched over view of a great character and his history; including some fascinating interviews with past creators. However, a few areas seemed a bit sparse and other sections (like the Star Wars/Hawkman comparison) felt erroneous. Rating: - Hawkman Flies HighThe "Hawkman Companion" is a very good book that tells of the history of Hawkman from the very befinning of the original conception of the character in the Golden Age, the 1940's, at DC Comics subsidiary publishing company All America Comics for the first issue of "Flash Comics." It gives a good background on the original Golden Age Hawkman who was Museum Curator Carter Hall, a reincarnation of an Egyptian Prince. Hall finds this ancient Egyptian metal with the mystical properties ... Read More Rating: - How the Hawkman protagonist emerged to influence the comic worldHawkman is a notable comic and this collection of Hawkman adventures and insights blends new interviews and commentary from those who have created Hawkman. Black and white illustrations throughout pack a survey revealing how the Hawkman protagonist emerged to influence the comic world. Rating: - Enjoyable read for Hawkman fansI'll preface my review by saying that Hawkman (and Hawkgirl/woman) has always been my favorite comic book character, so picking this up wasn't a tough decision. That said, I had modest to low expectations but thought it would be fun to flip through. To my surprise, the "behind the scenes" information was really enjoyable and, in some case, eye opening. The interviews with creators like Richard Howell, Joe Kubert, Tony Isabella, etc. all contained interesting tidbits - creative, political, ... Read More Hawkman Companion Buy superhero comic book collectibles at the Superhero Mall! |