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Hank Hall

Hank Hall is a fictional character and superhero in the DC Comics universe, best known as the original , one half of the vigilante duo , who embodies the forces of . Gifted with superhuman abilities by the alongside his younger brother Don Hall (Dove), Hank first appeared in Showcase #75 in June 1968, transforming into a red-and-white-clad warrior driven by and aggression during moments of crisis. As Hawk, Hank possesses enhanced strength, superhuman agility, a healing factor, the ability to increase his body density for greater durability, flight, empathy, and a danger sense, all of which activate when he utters the word "Hawk" in times of peril. His partnership with Dove represents a balance of chaos and order, with Hank's impulsive, shoot-first nature contrasting Don's pacifism and strategic mindset, leading them to combat crime in Washington, D.C., and join teams like Titans West. Following Don's death during the Crisis on Infinite Earths storyline, Hank reluctantly accepted Dawn Granger as the new Dove, continuing their legacy in series like Hawk and Dove (1988). Hank's character arc includes darker developments, such as his transformation into the tyrannical villain during the crossover, where he becomes a despotic future threat thwarted by time-traveler , highlighting the perilous edge of his chaotic powers. He has been a recurring member of the and other teams, often struggling with his volatile temper and the psychological toll of vigilantism. In adaptations, Hank appears in the HBO Max series (2018–2023), portrayed by as a haunted, aggressive ex-football player drawn back into heroism despite personal traumas.

Publication history

Creation and debut

Hank Hall, known in his superhero identity as , was created by writer Steve Skeates and artist , who provided both the interior artwork and cover art for the character's debut issue. The character first appeared in Showcase #75 (June 1968), a try-out anthology series published by DC Comics, where Hank was introduced alongside his brother Don Hall as Dove. This debut story explored philosophical themes of chaos versus order, drawing inspiration from the contemporary political lexicon of the era, with "" symbolizing aggressive intervention and "dove" representing . The initial concept for Hawk reflected Ditko's adherence to Objectivist philosophy, influenced by Ayn Rand's ideas of individualism and rational self-interest, which portrayed Hank as an impulsive, physically dominant figure driven by forceful action against perceived injustice. Ditko contributed the rough plot, while Skeates developed the full script, amid some editorial disputes over the origins of the idea at DC Comics. The issue's narrative centered on the brothers receiving powers from a mysterious entity called the Voice, transforming them into opposing vigilantes during times of crisis in their college town of Elmond. Following the debut, Hawk and Dove proved popular enough for an , launching with #1 (August–September 1968), scripted by Skeates with art by (issues #1-2) and (issues #3-6). provided art for their appearance in #21 (1968). The title ran for six issues, concluding with #6 (June–July 1969), before cancellation due to insufficient sales. During this brief run, the series continued to emphasize the ideological clash between the brothers, with Hank's Hawk persona embodying raw aggression and minimal restraint.

Key story arcs and developments

Hank Hall's character saw a revival in Teen Titans Spotlight #7-8 (1986-1987), written by Karl Kesel and Barbara Kesel, where he appeared as Hawk in a solo story set after the death of his brother Don during Crisis on Infinite Earths. This led to the five-issue limited series Hawk and Dove #1-5 (1988-1989), also by the Kesels with art by Rob Liefeld, reintroducing Dawn Granger as Dove and shifting the duo's dynamic from fraternal to romantic partners. Following the miniseries, an ongoing series launched as Hawk and Dove vol. 3 #1 (September 1989), running for 28 issues until January 1991, continuing the romantic partnership between Hank and Dawn. In 1991, Hank Hall was revealed as the villain in the crossover event #1, created by writers Archie Goodwin and Denny O'Neil with artist . Originally intended to be , the plot was altered due to a leak that spoiled the surprise, preserving the story's twist by substituting Hall instead. Hall's villainous arc evolved further in #0-4 (1994), written and illustrated by , where he transformed into the time-manipulating after absorbing energy from . Following the 2005-2006 event, which had left Hall deceased, his heroic status was restored through resurrection as a Black Lantern in (2009), followed by full revival in Brightest Day (2010). This paved the way for vol. 5 #1-8 (2011), where Hall teamed with Dawn Granger against threats like the Birds of Prey adversaries, leading to his integration into the series as a supporting member starting in Birds of Prey #1 (2011). This connection was established in the JSA series (2001–2006), where the spirit of Hector Hall reincarnates as the son of Hank Hall and Dawn Granger, linking the Hawk lineage to Hawkman and Hawkgirl across generations.

Fictional character biography

Hawk and Dove origins

Hank Hall and his younger brother Don Hall were the sons of Judge Irwin Hall, a principled superior court judge based in Washington, D.C., whose strict enforcement of the law earned him numerous enemies among local criminals. Hank, the elder brother, exhibited a hot-tempered and impulsive personality, often favoring confrontational solutions, in sharp contrast to Don's pacifist outlook and preference for diplomacy and restraint. This fundamental opposition in their temperaments would later define their heroic identities. The brothers' transformation into superheroes occurred during a assassination attempt on their father at a public event. As danger loomed, a disembodied mystical voice—later revealed to be agents of cosmic entities—granted them enhanced physical abilities triggered by stress and the utterance of their codenames: Hank became , serving as an of empowered by the Lords of Chaos, while Don became Dove, an of order empowered by the Lords of Order. These powers manifested only in times of peril, compelling the brothers to act as a balanced duo representing the eternal tension between war and peace. Debuting in Showcase #75 (June 1968), quickly engaged in their initial crime-fighting efforts in , starting with the gang responsible for threatening Judge Hall and extending to other local threats, such as the chaos entity known as . Their adventures underscored a compelling brotherly dynamic, where Hawk's aggressive, instinctual tactics clashed with Dove's strategic, non-violent methods, yet their philosophical differences forged a symbiotic partnership that effectively neutralized criminals while exploring themes of ideological balance. Don Hall's tenure as Dove ended tragically during the multiversal cataclysm depicted in Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 (March 1986), where he perished while shielding civilians from an encroaching anti-matter wave. In the aftermath, Hank Hall persisted as Hawk, and the 1988 Hawk and Dove miniseries introduced Dawn Granger as the new Dove, similarly empowered by the Lords of Order following a personal crisis. This reformation of the team marked a pivotal shift, with Hank and Dawn's collaboration eventually blossoming into a romantic relationship.

Armageddon 2001: Monarch

In the crossover event , a dystopian future is depicted where the villainous , an energy-manipulating despot, rules with absolute tyranny in the year 2001, having slain most superheroes and imprisoned the remainder, including , in a bid to enforce a warped vision of order. This oppressive regime prompts Matthew Ryder, a scientist from 2030, to transform into the time-traveling hero and journey back to 1991 to identify and avert the hero destined to become . assembles a coalition of heroes and scrutinizes their potential futures, while the future , seeking to secure his rule, pursues the Linear Men—guardians of the —to eliminate threats to his origin. The storyline culminates in a shocking twist revealing 's true identity as a corrupted Hank Hall, formerly the chaos-driven hero , whose prior partnership with had embodied the balance of chaos and order. In a brutal confrontation, the future captures and (Dawn Granger), executes Dove before Hank's eyes to sever their duality, and then transfers her essence of order into him, overloading his chaotic nature and transforming him into the new . This fusion corrupts Hall irreparably, turning him into a power-hungry tyrant who slays and numerous heroes in a rampage through time. As Monarch, Hall engages in fierce battles against surviving heroes, including and , showcasing his amplified energy powers in clashes that span timelines and threaten reality itself. The event's resolution sees the heroes thwart 's conquest, with Hall's defeat altering the predicted future and restoring hope to the , though ripples from the crossover influence subsequent timelines. Hank's identity as remained concealed until the final issue of the limited series, released in June 1991, heightening the narrative's suspense across the tie-in annuals.

Armageddon: The Alien Agenda

Following the events of Armageddon 2001, where Hank Hall transformed into the despotic Monarch after absorbing Dawn Granger's (Dove) essence, the 1992 miniseries Armageddon: The Alien Agenda continues the narrative with Monarch and Captain Atom hurled through time to various historical eras, including the prehistoric period. In this storyline, Monarch forms an uneasy alliance with a nameless alien race intent on executing a cataclysmic plan: destroying multiple universes to generate a massive wormhole, enabling their migration and the birth of a remade cosmos tailored to their needs. The aliens, fleeing their own pursuers, view Monarch's raw power and chaotic nature—stemming from his Hawk persona—as ideal for powering their device, while Captain Atom becomes their primary target due to his quantum-based physiology. As the plot unfolds across four issues spanning the era, , , and II-era , Hank Hall grapples with profound internal conflict as . The absorption of Dove's pacifist essence creates a fractured psyche within him, manifesting as hallucinatory confrontations with Dove's spirit that challenge his descent into tyranny and highlight the ongoing war between chaos and order in his soul. Manipulated by the aliens, who exploit this duality to keep Monarch compliant, Hank's turmoil intensifies as he questions his actions amid battles with , who uncovers the extraterrestrial scheme and attempts to thwart it single-handedly at first. This psychological exploration underscores Hank's vulnerability, portraying Monarch not merely as a but as a man torn by the lingering influence of his brother's moral compass. The narrative builds to a climactic resolution in the modern day, where Monarch's alliance crumbles under the weight of his internal strife and external opposition. Dove's spirit aids in a direct confrontation, rallying additional heroes such as to intervene and dismantle the aliens' device before universal annihilation can occur. is ultimately defeated and seemingly killed by , resolving immediate threats from the prior crossover while leaving traces of corruption in Hank's being that foreshadow future instability. This effectively ties up dangling threads from , such as 's survival and power source, by delving into the alien manipulation that exacerbated his transformation.

Zero Hour: Extant

During the events of Zero Hour: Crisis in Time, Hank Hall, operating as the villainous Monarch, underwent a dramatic transformation into the entity known as Extant. Having previously absorbed the powers of Dove following her death in Armageddon 2001, Hall already possessed a volatile combination of chaotic Hawk energy and pacifying Dove abilities, which fueled his descent into madness. In Zero Hour #0, Monarch confronted Waverider, absorbing the time-traveler's chronal energies to gain immortality and mastery over time manipulation, evolving into Extant and discarding his heroic origins entirely. This shift marked Hall as an agent of ultimate chaos, intent on unraveling reality to impose his fractured vision. As Extant, Hall initiated a catastrophic assault on the DC Universe's timeline, creating paradoxes that warped history and threatened existence itself. He targeted the , battling its members and using his temporal powers to age many of them drastically, resulting in the deaths of key heroes such as Al Pratt (the Atom) and Rex Tyler (Hourman). Extant's actions erased pivotal events, including the original , and he clashed with other heroes in efforts to prevent the unraveling of time. Though not directly killing , Extant's timeline alterations contributed to the broader chaos that empowered Jordan's villainous alter ego, . These interventions positioned Extant as a pivotal force in the crisis, amplifying the event's stakes across the DC multiverse. Extant formed an uneasy alliance with (), who sought to remake the universe free of the flaws that corrupted him, while Extant aimed to reshape it of . Together, they manipulated the to rewrite creation, but their plans were thwarted by a coalition of heroes including , the (), and a resurrected (Oliver Queen). In the climactic confrontation detailed in Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #4 (September 1994), Extant was defeated and seemingly killed, allowing the timeline to be restored and solidifying his role as a tragic embodiment of unchecked rage that obliterated his former heroic legacy.

Restoration as Hawk

In the aftermath of , DC Comics implemented a significant retcon in the 2006 miniseries Infinite Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Blüdhaven #6, reassigning the identity of the villain to from an alternate timeline, while Extant's actions had been previously erased in JSA #14 (September 2000), thereby absolving Hank Hall of the tyrannical actions and time-manipulating crimes previously attributed to him as Monarch and Extant. This narrative adjustment separated Hall's personal history from the villainous entities, effectively erasing the corruption that had transformed his chaotic nature into outright malevolence during events like . With the retcon in place, Hall was reintegrated into the mainstream as the heroic avatar of , empowered by the Lords of Chaos to embody and disorder in balance with , free from the lingering psychological scars of his villainous phase. This restoration emphasized a redemption arc, allowing Hall to reclaim his role as without the moral ambiguity of his past, focusing instead on his core function as a force of necessary violence in the cosmic duality of . Hall's return to active heroism in 2006 marked a pivotal psychological healing, as he began reconciling his aggressive impulses with heroic purpose, setting the foundation for renewed family dynamics with Dawn Granger as Dove and positioning him for future alliances unburdened by prior corruptions.

Blackest Night

During the Blackest Night crossover event in 2009, Hank Hall was reanimated from death as a member of the Black Lantern Corps, receiving a black power ring that transformed him into an undead zombie driven by the force of death. This resurrection occurred in Blackest Night #2, where the ring descended upon his grave at Georgetown University, compelling him to rise and serve Nekron's army in their quest to eradicate all life and emotion across the universe. As a Black Lantern, Hall's inherently chaotic nature, rooted in his role as an avatar of war and aggression, was amplified into a relentless, ferocious undead state, making him a particularly savage combatant among the reanimated fallen heroes. In Blackest Night: Titans #1, the zombie Hall targeted his successor as Hawk, his sister Holly Granger, luring her and Dawn Granger (the current Dove) to a library under the pretense of a distress call. He brutally killed Holly by ripping out her heart, an act that allowed his black power ring to harvest emotional spectrum data from her dying essence, fueling the Black Lanterns' power by tapping into the full range of human emotions necessary for their constructs and survival. This murder not only eliminated the interloper in his legacy but also briefly resurrected Holly herself as another Black Lantern, forming a twisted "Hawk and Hawk" duo that pursued Dawn with heightened ferocity. Hall subsequently engaged in brutal battles against Dawn Granger and other Titans members, his ring initially detecting negligible potential for true resurrection, registering his emotional core as insufficient for full revival amid the chaos. These confrontations forced Hall to relive his past traumas, including the death of his original partner and brother Don Hall during Crisis on Infinite Earths, manifesting as necrotic visions that exploited his unresolved rage and guilt to weaken living opponents. In the climactic showdown in Blackest Night #8 at Coast City, Hall's undead form was ultimately purged of the black influence when the white light of life, unleashed by the Entity, overwhelmed the Black Lantern Corps and restored him to full life, severing Nekron's hold.

Brightest Day and Birds of Prey

Following the events of Blackest Night, Hank Hall was resurrected as one of twelve individuals empowered by the White Lantern in Brightest Day #0 (May 2010), marking his return to heroic status after serving as a Black Lantern. In this storyline, spanning issues #0–24 (April 2010–May 2011), Hall, as Hawk, was tasked by the Entity—a benevolent cosmic force—with protecting Dawn Granger (Dove), his longtime partner, while both were drawn into a larger mission to safeguard a mysterious white forest in Star City, the last remnant of untouched plant life connected to The Green. Alongside other resurrected heroes like Firestorm and Firebrand, Hawk and Dove confronted the Dark Avatar, a destructive entity threatening global devastation, with Hawk temporarily transforming into a wind elemental to aid in the battle. The arc culminated in issue #24, where Hawk intervened to shield Dove from Captain Boomerang's prophesied attack, ensuring her survival and contributing to the resurrection of Swamp Thing as Earth's ultimate protector, solidifying Hawk's role in restoring balance between chaos and order. Post-Brightest Day, Hawk joined the reformed Birds of Prey in Birds of Prey vol. 3 #1 (September 2011), becoming one of the team's rare male members alongside Huntress (Helena Bertinelli) and (Zinda Blake), under the leadership of (Batgirl). Recruited after aiding in a confrontation against teenage super-villains, Hall's integration explored his reconciliation with Dawn, who had been revived separately, allowing the pair to rebuild their romantic partnership while embodying the dual forces of (Hawk) and (Dove). The series, running through issues #1–15 (2011–2012), delved into their new family dynamics, including tensions from past traumas and the introduction of Dawn's sister Holly Granger as a successor Hawk, hinting at the legacy's evolution. Within the team, battled escalating threats, including incursions by the shadowy , which manipulated ancient forces to destabilize the world, forcing Hall to temper his aggressive instincts with Dove's guidance to maintain equilibrium. These conflicts highlighted Hawk's permanent commitment to heroism, as he navigated personal growth and team loyalty, ultimately affirming his role as a protector without descending into prior villainous turns.

Recent developments

In New History of the DC Universe #3 (November 2025), a significant retcon establishes that Hank Hall assaulted his partner Dawn Granger, resulting in the conception and birth of their son, Hector Hall, who would later assume the mantle of Doctor Fate. This revelation reframes Hank's role as an avatar of chaos within a broader cosmic family lineage, integrating it with Hector's established ties to the reincarnating origins of Hawkman and Hawkgirl. The update reconciles previous inconsistencies in Hector's parentage while emphasizing the ongoing tension between chaos and order in DC's mythological framework. No new ongoing comic series featuring Hank Hall has been announced as of late 2025, yet this retcon underscores his lasting influence on the chaos/order duality central to many characters' narratives. Building on his partnership with Dawn from the Brightest Day era, the development solidifies Hank's legacy as a pivotal figure in familial and metaphysical conflicts. Speculation about Hank Hall's integration into the film franchise persists, fueled by comments from actor —who portrayed Hall as in the Titans series—indicating ongoing discussions with for an undisclosed role, though no confirmation has been made.

Powers and abilities

As Hawk

Hank Hall transforms into the Hawk when sensing danger, a process triggered by an innate "danger sense" that activates his powers as an avatar of the Lords of Chaos. In this form, he gains physical attributes, including enhanced strength, allowing him to overpower most human opponents and even some metahumans in . His durability is bolstered by increased body density, rendering him nearly invulnerable to conventional injuries such as bullets or blunt force trauma, while a rapid healing factor enables quick recovery from wounds that would incapacitate others. Hawk possesses the ability to fly, facilitated by large, retractable wings that emerge during transformation, granting him aerial maneuverability and enhanced agility and reflexes for evading attacks or pursuing foes. His stamina is heightened to superhuman levels, allowing prolonged exertion without fatigue, and his overall speed supports rapid ground movement when not airborne. As an embodiment of chaos, these powers amplify Hall's inherent aggression, channeling raw, unpredictable fury that drives his warlike approach to heroism but can border on recklessness. In combat, Hawk relies primarily on his enhanced physical prowess rather than weapons, though some depictions show him wielding a for added striking power. However, his abilities are intrinsically linked to emotional states of peril and rage; outside of immediate danger, the powers diminish, and prolonged absence of threats can lead to reversion to his human form with reduced capabilities. This dependency underscores Hawk's role as a reactive force of chaos, balanced only when paired with Dove's order.

As Monarch

Upon donning the Monarch armor, acquired from his future self in the events of Armageddon 2001, Hank Hall's inherent Hawk abilities were dramatically amplified, merging with advanced technological enhancements. The suit integrated energy absorption derived from the Dove's order-based essence, enabling sustained supersonic flight and the projection of powerful energy blasts capable of overwhelming multiple superheroes. This fusion allowed Monarch to dominate aerial combat and deliver devastating ranged attacks with precision. Monarch's physical prowess reached new heights, with sufficient to contend with the Justice League's heaviest hitters. The armor provided near-invulnerability, shielding him from conventional weaponry, extreme temperatures, and high-caliber energy assaults. Complementing these traits was an augmented genius-level intellect, facilitating intricate tactical planning and the orchestration of a global authoritarian regime through calculated strikes against heroic resistance. At the core of Monarch's tyranny was his capacity to siphon life force and vital energies from captured adversaries, sustaining his power base by imprisoning Earth's heroes in stasis and extracting their essence to fuel his dystopian empire. This ability was empowered by the forced internalization of the - duality after absorbing Dove's opposing force, creating a volatile balance that underpinned his rule over a ravaged future. However, this over-reliance on siphoned energies introduced inherent instability, as the unresolved tension between and eroded his mental stability, manifesting in increasingly erratic behavior and vulnerability to disruption of his power sources.

As Extant

As Extant, Hank Hall achieved a state of near-omnipotence through the absorption of the Worlogog, the cosmic artifact serving as a living map of all timelines, which fundamentally altered his abilities beyond his previous form. This transformation, occurring during the Zero Hour: Crisis in Time! event, granted him comprehensive chronokinesis, enabling effortless across eras, deliberate alteration of timelines to create paradoxes and contradictions—such as resurrecting deceased characters or spawning alternate versions of existing heroes—and precognitive visions of multiversal futures with unerring accuracy. Additionally, Extant could impose temporal freezes, halting time in localized areas or on specific individuals to immobilize opponents during confrontations. Complementing his chronokinetic mastery, Extant's integration with the Worlogog bestowed omniscience over the histories and potentialities of the entire Multiverse, allowing him to perceive every event, past or prospective, as if viewing an infinite tapestry. He wielded energy projection on a cosmic scale, channeling raw temporal energies to unleash devastating blasts capable of ravaging planetary structures or accelerating the aging of entire groups, as demonstrated when he prematurely aged and slew key members of the , including and . His immortality stemmed from self-sustaining time loops, wherein he could rewind personal chronology to evade fatal injuries or resurrect himself indefinitely, rendering conventional death meaningless. These powers were amplified by his inherent essence as an agent of chaos, drawn from the Lords of Chaos, which infused his temporal manipulations with an unpredictable, disruptive force that destabilized reality itself. Extant's near-omnipotence extended to reality warping confined within manipulated timelines, where he could reshape events, summon black holes to devour segments of , and attempt to forge a aligned with his chaotic vision, positioning him as one of the DC Universe's most formidable threats. However, his vulnerabilities lay in the Worlogog's fragmented nature; even a single missing shard, as retained by allies like , introduced critical flaws in his recreated realities, enabling coordinated assaults by heroes such as the Justice Society and to separate him from the artifact and precipitate his defeats. This separation not only neutralized his godlike dominion but also stranded him in temporal on multiple occasions, underscoring the artifact's role as both source and of his power.

As Black Lantern

During the events of Blackest Night, Hank Hall was resurrected as a member of the Black Lantern Corps when a black power ring attached to his corpse, reanimating him as an undead zombie driven by the absence of emotion and fueled by death itself. The ring bonded particularly strongly to Hall due to his prior chaotic nature, transforming him into a aggressive enforcer of Nekron's will, seeking to eradicate all life by harvesting emotional energy from the living. As a Black Lantern, Hall's black power ring granted him the ability to create energy constructs manifested from the "death emotions" of the deceased, allowing him to project weapons or forms drawn from his past experiences as , such as avian-themed attacks. The ring also enabled detection of the emotional spectrum in living beings, scanning for , , or other intense feelings across significant distances to identify targets whose hearts could serve as fuel for reanimation and power restoration, with each successful kill boosting the Corps' overall strength by 0.01% per harvested heart. Combined with his inherent Hawk , this provided enhanced , flight via black energy projections, and undead resilience that allowed rapid regeneration from injuries, rendering him nearly impervious to conventional harm. Additionally, Hall could drain life force and emotions directly by plunging his hand into a victim's chest, as demonstrated when he attacked and nearly killed the current (Holly Granger) by targeting her heart. The black ring's effectiveness was diminished against individuals exhibiting high emotional purity—specifically those with over 50% balance across multiple spectrum colors—making it harder to drain or control them, though Hall compensated by focusing on provocation to amplify exploitable fears. In combat against the , particularly Dove (Dawn Granger), Hall's form was temporarily purged of its corruption when exposed to an emergent white light energy from Dove, which disrupted the ring's hold and allowed a brief resurgence of his original heroic essence before the full resolution of . This vulnerability highlighted the black ring's core weakness to the white light of , ultimately contributing to the defeat of the Black Lanterns.

Other versions

JLA: The Nail

In the 1998 Elseworlds miniseries JLA: The Nail, written and penciled by with inks by Mark Farmer, an alternate-universe version of Hank Hall as appears in cameo alongside Dove (Don Hall). This occurs in a world without where metahumans face persecution by Nazi-inspired villains under Lex Luthor's influence.

Anansi-created reality

In the 2008 storyline "The Second Coming" concluding in Justice League of America vol. 2 #26, the trickster god creates a as part of his manipulation of the 's histories. In this reality, an alternate version of Hank Hall exists solely as an armored heroic , devoid of his later villainous transformations into and Extant, allowing him to embody untainted chaos-driven without the burden of his prime universe's moral complexities.

In other media

Television

Hank Hall, as the vigilante Hawk, was first portrayed in animated television in Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006), voiced by Fred Savage. In the series, Hawk serves as a chaotic and aggressive member of the expanded Justice League, debuting in the episode "Hawk and Dove," where he and his brother Dove intervene in a civil war in Kasnia alongside Wonder Woman to thwart Ares' plot. Hawk appears in multiple episodes, including cameos in several beyond his debut, highlighting his impulsive nature and contrasting dynamic with Dove as they contribute to team missions amid larger threats. Hawk made another animated appearance in Batman: (2009), voiced by Greg Ellis in the "When OMAC Attacks!" In this story, Hawk teams up with Batman and Dove to prevent an intergalactic war between the Controllers and the Warlords of Okaara, showcasing his combative style in a teaser segment before Batman confronts OMAC and . The portrayal emphasizes Hawk's role as a supporting in Batman's adventures, blending action with the brothers' philosophical differences. In live-action, portrayed Hank Hall/ in the series (2018–2023), appearing across seasons 1 through 3. Introduced in season 1's episode "," Hall's origin unfolds as a former vigilante partner to Dick Grayson, grappling with a troubled past involving addiction and violence while protecting his girlfriend Dawn Granger (Dove) from criminal elements. His arc deepens in season 2, where Hawk turns villainous under Deathstroke's influence, echoing his comic counterpart Monarch's descent into tyranny through manipulation and moral compromise, before seeking redemption. Season 3 culminates in his sacrificial death at the hands of /Red Hood, marking a redemptive close to his journey as a flawed hero; Ritchson exited the series after this season. As of November 2025, Ritchson is in unconfirmed talks with DC Studios for an expanded role in the DC Universe (DCU), potentially reprising or building on his Hawk portrayal amid rumors of a "messier" character involvement under James Gunn's direction.

Video games

Hank Hall, as Hawk, appears as a summonable character in the 2013 puzzle video game Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, where players can invoke him to assist in solving environmental challenges. In his Hawk form, he utilizes enhanced strength to move heavy objects and flight capabilities to reach inaccessible areas, reflecting his comic book powers derived from the Lords of Chaos that amplify his aggressive tendencies during crises. These interactions emphasize Hawk's role in dynamic puzzle-solving rather than direct combat, allowing players to leverage his abilities for creative navigation through DC-themed levels. Hank Hall also features as a playable character in the mobile RPG DC Legends (2016), added in an update in 2021 as part of the Titans roster. As the avatar of war empowered by the Lords of , Hawk's gameplay focuses on aggressive, prevention-oriented tactics, including melee attacks and team synergies with Dove to balance and dynamics. His kit highlights , durability, and close-quarters fighting style, enabling proactive engagements against villains in turn-based battles. This representation underscores his chaotic approach in limited but impactful team-based scenarios. Beyond these appearances, Hank Hall has no major playable roles in other DC video games as of 2025.

Miscellaneous

Hank Hall, as Hawk, has made brief non-speaking cameos in the animated webisodes and series, appearing in background scenes during team-up sequences at Super Hero High alongside his brother Don Hall as Dove. The character has been featured in various DC trading card sets, including the 1992 Impel DC Comics "Earth's Mightiest Heroes" series, where card #55 depicts Hank Hall as Hawk embodying war and aggression as half of the duo. Additionally, the 2004 Upper Deck VS System "DC Origins" set includes Hank Hall - Hawk as #DOR-042, portraying him as an "Agent of Chaos" in the Heroes subset. Hank Hall's likeness has been immortalized in action figures across multiple lines. The DC Universe Classics series released a 6-inch figure in wave 20 (2011), capturing his classic winged vigilante design with accessories emphasizing his aggressive persona as the embodiment of chaos. Direct's Brightest Day series 3 (2011) offered a 6.75-inch figure, highlighting his and partnership dynamics during the event storyline. More recently, introduced a 7-inch figure in 2025, representing Hall's villainous future incarnation from , complete with a display base and collectible art card detailing his biography as the despotic ruler. While Hank Hall has appeared in minor recap roles within broader DC audio content during the 2000s, such as origin summaries in promotional materials tied to Titans-related media, no dedicated audiobooks or full audio dramas focused solely on Hawk and Dove's backstory have been produced. As of 2025, no major new miscellaneous media portrayals of Hank Hall have emerged beyond comic book retcons that occasionally influence fan-created content and merchandise variants.

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