The Savage Hawkman #1

silkcuts's The Savage Hawkman #1 - Hawkman Rising review

Nth Metal redefined

What is good about the 52 is that older convoluted characters, such as Hawkman, can now how a streamlined origin.  Hawkman like Superman needs to be streamlined and made accessible for a new audience of readers.  Character like Hawkman don't have a huge following and now the character has its chance to win over new readers.
 
Tony S. Daniel's narrative is clear and it creates a world accessible to new readers.  The history is summed up enough to revamp it.  The villain is reminisce of symbiotes in Spider-man and the cliff-hanger is strong.
 
The art is a great choice to have Philip Tan do the art duties rather then Daniel.  Tan's artist skill set is wider allowing him to really capture the proper moods, atmosphere and narrative needed for this interesting blend sci-fi and superhero myth.
 
I enjoyed this comic.  Both structure and story it entertained me.
Cheers
- Silkcuts

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Savagery, Style, and Substance 0
The Savage Hawkman #1 - Hawkman Rising by the_mighty_monarch on October 01, 2011
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