Hawkman: Found #1

Its a damn shame this isnt ready to spin into a series, as Lemire has a firm grasp of what Hawkman currently is, what he has been, and what he should be. As I mentioned, this could easily have been a Rebirth book, but its a fine addition to the Metal adventure. Heres hoping we get more Hawkman soon and that the creators at least follow the lead Lemire and company give them here. Read Full Review

This issue leads into Metal #5 so itll be interesting to see how big a role this issue plays in the remaining issues of the mini series. Read Full Review

A short-but-essential digression fromMetal's main goings-on,Hawkman: Found stands quite well on its own. With a moving story, refined visuals, and beginner-friendly accessibility, this may well be my favorite book to come from this entire event. Whether you're intoMetal or not, you should giveHawkman: Found a chance. Read Full Review

What we're left with, ultimately, is a compelling Hawkman story with a dramatic twist ending that doesn't quite make us care about Hawkman yet Read Full Review

We don't get the entire story of Katar's capture but we get enough to know shit is really real. Lemire, Nowlan, and Hitch perfectly integrate Hawkman's piece of the Metal puzzle in this one-shot. Things continue to look bleak for our hero adding to an already incredible story. Read Full Review

Hawkman Found #1 isn't a critical Dark Nights: Metal tie-in, but it is a well-crafted one. Read Full Review

Jeff Lemire and Bryan Hitch'sHawkman: Found (2017-) #1 is a riveting work that successfully progresses the Dark Nights: Metal story forward. Since the beginning of this story, fans have been asking about Hawkman and his whereabouts, and now, finally, Lemire reveals some added details after it was found in Dark Nights: Metal #4 that Carter Hall had become the Dragon of Barbatos, the Keeper of the Dark Forge. It should come as no surprise that, after reading this book, there are still a good deal of unanswered questions that surround Carter Hall. Overall,Hawkman: Found (2017-) #1 is an impressive work. Read Full Review

In conclusion, this is a strong issue by Jeff Lemire and definetly makes me more excited for what he is working on in the future. He also uses this issue to beef up Metal in a way that is even more better and exciting. Tie-ins like these are really what is causing Metal to be a really great event. Read Full Review

Great story to fill in the gaps of the larger Metal narrative, but there was a profound sense that there was more to be told. Read Full Review

While this results in a rather trippy read as we see Hall fighting his way through some kind of psychic landscape, it succeeds in its goal. That and the artwork by Bryan Hitch and Kevin Nowland make this issue worth reading, even if it isn't much of a tie-in. Read Full Review

I had high hopes for this issue. Hawkman, hell the entire JSA, has been MIA for sometime. This book, probably more than others seems to be setting the stage for the new range of books that are feeding off the Metals storyline. As such, I think that that the impact of this book depends on the following issues of the main story. Read Full Review

Buy, as this story connects what is going on in Dark Nights: Metal and explains Hawkmans place in it. Read Full Review

Wow… this issue was not only beautifully written but also beautifully illustrated as the blockbuster team of Lemire and Hitch delivered a thoroughly enjoyable and mysterious story of Hawkman with some great unexpected twists. Given that the Batman and Superman of the DCU ended up face to face with this twisted version of Hawkman in the last issue of Dark Nights, this comic added some additional insight the missing Carter. More importantly, Lemire pays homage to what has come before him and here's hoping that we'll see an upcoming ongoing from this brilliant creative team! Read Full Review

While this may not be the most significant of Metal tie-ins, it is a good introduction to the character of Hawkman. In many ways, it lets you know exactly the kind of hero he is. Along with Hitch and companys artwork, this is a comic I can recommend. Pick it up. Read Full Review

So I'm glad to see Hawkman return - but I'm still wondering how that return will shake out. And what about Hawkwoman? Read Full Review

The team behind Hawkman: Found #1 is a powerhouse, and they deliver. The issue is exciting and carries weight, even for those not reading the main event, but who are eager to see the character's return. Read Full Review

Amongst the deluge of Dark Nights: Metal one-shot books, Hawkman Found #1 stands out. Bryan Hitch and Kevin Nowlan deliver vivid visuals and Jeff Lemire writes an interesting and straightforward script that distills exactly who Hawkman is while telling us what happened to him without clumsy exposition or schmaltzy tirades. This is a convincing and efficacious reintroduction to a classic superhero setting him up to reclaim his rightful place in the DC Universe. Read Full Review

Writer Jeff Lemire does an excellent job working in some key elements of dreams and nightmares that purport to represent some inner turmoil. Read Full Review

This DARK NIGHTS: METAL tie-in doesn't move much forward, but it continues to hint that Hawkman plays a larger part in the series. Read Full Review

Ultimately, Hawkman: Found #1 isn't essential reading, and that's a shame. Lemire is capable of delivering interesting and fun stories, and while this book is both of those, it's hindered somewhat by the constraints of being one of the least important Metal tie-ins from the perspective of the overall event narrative. Read Full Review

As a return to DC Comics, Hawkman Found shows what Lemire brings to the table and why fans ought to be excited. He understands superheroes and works well even within the constraints of an odd event comic like this one. Above all of that his collaboration with Hitch and Nowlan reveals a writer who provides the best possible script for his artist so that they can make it soar. With any luck, some or all of these creators may finally be the ones to solve a problem like Hawkman. Read Full Review

Kevin Nowlan is a good inker for Bryan Hitch because he solidifies the looseness of the latter. The first version of Hawkman drawn by Hitch looked like the classic version without the trunk and much of the pouches and gear. He looked clean. The one that we see fly away at the end of the issue is has a whole chest armour instead of a harness and metal wings instead of the traditional feathery grey pinions. Im less thrilled with this depiction of Hawkman. Read Full Review

Jeff Lemire can always find a way to make you relate to a character, so giving him a character who's not the most popular isn't a bad call. It let's us know what's been going on, but doesn't add much to the overall story. Plus, the style of writing has more personality than the art does. Read Full Review

In short, this issue is a good start towards returning Hawkman to prominence, and I'd love to see an ongoing Hawk-series from this creative team, as it seems like they have a lot of interesting ideas in mind for the lawman from Thanagar. Hawkman Found #1 is actually a bit surprising, and while it feels too short and too unresolved, the story being delivered is intense and engaging, and even a bit metatextual. Read Full Review

This issue was really disappointing because it didn't do anything to break new ground in the Metal story and only gave us a glimpse that Carter Hall is still around somewhere, but no ideas about how or why he is what he currently is in the Metal story.  Just a bunch of things that don't mean anything to the event but thankfully, we had some great art by Bryan Hitch that really made this bearable. Read Full Review

The art by Bryan Hitch is decent and there's lots of styles of characters mixed together. There's so good angles and snapshots of the action but like the story, the art misses the mark a bit failing to deliver that “holy shit” moment of excitement. Read Full Review

Bruno Mael

Dec 28, 2017

Best Metal Tie-In so far

Supes' soups

Dec 27, 2017

For a guy that usually hates Hitch's art, this wasn't so bad. But to be honest this was a take it or leave it tie-in for Metal. The whole issue is basically an acid trip for Carter Hall. Not an essential read by any stretch of the imagination.

mrDovydas

Jan 11, 2018

Similar to Batman Lost, this oneshot serves to flesh out the story that was in the last issue of the main series. It's quite good, the writing is pretty strong and I found Hitch's art really good here. However, there wasn't much going on, but overall it's still a worthy read.

The bad who

Dec 28, 2017

I'm not entirely sure if it's a good point if the first thing I told myself when finishing it was : "that's it?". The whole issue reads like an intro to something we already saw in the3 last pages of Metal #4. It does bring at bit of context and background, but nothing feels essential to the story. It does not explain anything and the bulk of the text is told as a narrator standpoint, which makes the characters look more like accessories than actors in the course of events. I must say I had bigger hopes for it after the excellent Batman Lost and knowing Lemire was writing it. The art was kickass though and while it did not feel essential, it was still a good read, just not a 3.99 good read.

SloboSOY

Dec 29, 2017

Ok I was free of Metal, but ... But I wanted to see the return of Hawkman. And ... And like in Batman Lost I'm good for a nightmare story. Thank you very much. Not a bright one. And one where Carter will before losing without any explaination. I like the look of the hawk people. I even like the version of him he fight. But I not like at all the version of him at the end (Related to Metal 4) The story was least dark (At least) even if their is no hope. I really wonder how snyder will turn the road, because He make a very good point at showing the heros losing baddly & blodly ! Cover - A metal one like it. The cover make sense with what we know & the end 2/2 Writing - Not the worst of all metal tie-in I have read 2.5/3 Arts - I li ked the art. Even if Nowlan was a little less good than Hitch 3/3 Feeling - This time I'm done with metal.0/2 more

Bill Blaze

Jan 03, 2018

I was expecting something more robust from Lemire. Not too bad though. More like a cheap side quest or interlude. We find out the current state of the character and given some hints how he may be brought to the fore of the Metal storyline.

DarioV

Feb 24, 2018

Lemire is always good, but this issue felt a little like a "filler" for the overall "DN: Metal" story than an actually relevant one. The inner monologue is a common narrative tecnique, and here it works decently. Art by Bryan Hitch is very good (although it should be, for a one-shot) and after all it's interesting to understand what's going on inside the monster protecting the Dark Forge.

Simon DelMonte

Dec 28, 2017

Great art and a good story but in one ear and out the other. Lemire is more or less just getting back back in a DC groove. At least it's not entirely hopeless.

Steve C

Dec 28, 2017

Solid tie-in. A little vague and confusing, but overall I think it was a good comic.

Melkor

Apr 15, 2018

Not bad. But this is not i expected.

MKW69

Jan 02, 2018

Completely Skippable. Doesn't expand on Dark Multiverse mythos, nor explains The Hawkman role in event. Writing is meh. Artwork is sterille and unispired.

thecomiccookebook

Dec 29, 2017

I found this very uneventful compared to other Metal tie-ins. Not terrible but definitely forgettable.

nec

Dec 31, 2017

This is skippable. Nothing really happens and the story is ok. Lemire is capable of much better. Art was good.

Double Down

Jan 08, 2018

What's The Point? Story: 2/10 Art: 7/10 Chapter: 0/10 Story: I usually like Jeff Lemire's stuff. I got bogged down trying to get passed all of the... and stuttering this character does in his own thought bubbles. This issue felt dragged out as well. I understand the premise, which is cool, but that's all it was. Story: Nah. Hitch was really on, at some areas, and felt wooden in others. The fighting sequences to me were oddly laid out. They all felt like they were in peculiar positions when fighting. Wooden. Then there's the shot of Hawkman dawning on his uniform again... wow! Epic drawing. But just so polarizing Chapter: Totally and utterly skippable. Not only was it not necessary for the large scope of the story arc, but the issue as a stand alone was useless too. Overall: 4/10, What a phenomenal cover though!! more