Hawkgirl: OYL and whatnot...

[X-Ray]

I couldn't fine another thread so instead of looking harder I just did this one. I am a johnny come lately on the Hawkman/ Hawkgirl. I liked the Super Friends stuff but that was it. Then along came the trades at the library vol.'s 1-4 where Geoff Johns I guess does his take on the Hawks and from what I have read he also helped Kendra in JSA. So recently my PB has become light and in need of new comics to add to the list. So I have given Hawkgirl my #3 slot.

That's where I stand so I let you you guys carry this thread along. I like Howard Chaykin's look on Kendra. I see he's moving on, I would like to see Sal Larroca or Ryan Sook come on for a good run.

You gotta love the vagina gateway that's in the book.

What say you folks?

[The Batman]

i usually really like both Chaykin and Simonson but on this book they both left me cold and i dropped it after the first three OYL issues. i still might check in on St. Roch from time to time to see if things have changed or picked up though.

[titanfan]

The first arc was a good, solid story arc featuring Kendra--but hardly riveting and didn't tell us what we really want to know--namely what happened to Hawkman? I think now that they are finally getting around to answering that question, the book will pick up.

[Babylon23]

I'm a big Hawkman fan from way back, since first discovering him in All-Star Squadron.

I've thoroughly enjoyed the book so far. I like the emphasis on Kendra, and I'm glad that Hawkman is missing at the moment. I think the slow buildup to his eventual return has been well handled.

I love Chaykin's art, although his need to draw her nipples through the costume can get a bit much at times.

I'm interested in seeing who his replacement is.

[Suzanne]

I'm not crazy about Chaykin's art, but the story's been interesting. X-Ray, Ryan Sook was penciller when Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Grey took over after Geoff & Rags. Strangely enough, I thought Sook's work at the time was ill-suited for this book as well (though his Seven Soldiers: Zatanna kicked all kinds of ass). And the vagina didn't bother me. Reeks of symbollism ;)

[X-Ray]

I'm not crazy about Chaykin's art, but the story's been interesting. X-Ray, Ryan Sook was penciller when Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Grey took over after Geoff & Rags. Strangely enough, I thought Sook's work at the time was ill-suited for this book as well (though his Seven Soldiers: Zatanna kicked all kinds of ass). And the vagina didn't bother me. Reeks of symbollism ;)


lol. Hey I'm in Baltimore too, seemed like I was the only one. Most here seem to be in NY and out west if not overseas.

What's you comic book shop?

[Suzanne]

Cool, another homeboy! I go to Cards, Comics, and Collectibles in Reisterstown. If you don't already go there, it's a damn good shop. The owners organize the Baltimore Comic Con.

[Dustin]

Chaykin'sKendra ....thumbs down

[Bat-Mite]

I would like to read Hawkgirl, but not Hawkgirl filtered through Chaykin's perversions. Hawkgirl wrestling in her lingerie, a female monster who is practically naked except for strategically placed metal plates covering the naughty bits, giant vaginas with teeth, hawk-nipples -- WHEN WILL YOU BE SATISFIED, CHAYKIN? HOW MUCH MORE?

Honestly, when I imagine Chaykin, I imagine a Caligula like guy in a toga eating grapes an applauding in the middle of an orgy.

[Babylon23]

Well, Chaykin is leaving soon. Has a replacement artist been named?

[Suzanne]

Not yet as far as I know.

[Susan Beneville]

I have been very disappointed with Hawkgirl OYL. Over in the Superman books she has been knocking heads and taking names. She's a veteran of the Rann-Thanagar War. Who is this twit flying around St. Roch? I'm glad Chaykin is going. I couldn't handle any more of his bodice-ripping pin-up action.

I hope someone on this book remembers that Kendra is brash, impulsive, and head-strong. She's not a wilting flower waiting to be saved or steered in the right direction.

I agree with some of the prior posts that it is too soon to bring back Hawkman. But, we'll have to wait and see.

[Carter Hall]

I have been very disappointed with Hawkgirl OYL. Over in the Superman books she has been knocking heads and taking names. She's a veteran of the Rann-Thanagar War. Who is this twit flying around St. Roch? I'm glad Chaykin is going. I couldn't handle any more of his bodice-ripping pin-up action.

I hope someone on this book remembers that Kendra is brash, impulsive, and head-strong. She's not a wilting flower waiting to be saved or steered in the right direction.

Well said!

And as for me, thumbs down on Chaykin's EVERYTHING in this book.

I don't know if you guys know this, but DC has announced that Bennett will be back for issues 57, 58 at least.

YEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!

[Mr Obie]

I droped the book,it wasn't working for me art wise an story wise.Its just not that interesting a title.THe art got alittle better but the storyline just seems weak.I may give it another try at a later date,right now that along with Aquaman an Catwomen have been droped.Books are to exspensive for reading unless there of a good quality these days sadly these just didn't make the cut for me