I don't know if it is the bad karma that I passed it's way by hating on a cover a week and a half ago, but signs point to Hawkgirl being the next DC title to be cancelled. Over at Lying In The Gutters at Comic Book Resources, Rich Johnston reports:
"The new DC Previews state that "Firestorm" and "Manhunter" have been cancelled. I understand that "Hawkgirl" is also to join that list. "
As much as Manhunter's demise upset me, this cancellation of Hawkgirl would come as no surprise. Since the One Year Later storyline has commenced, it has not held any momentum. I had been holding off dropping the book awaiting Hawkman's return, but that is in the crapper now.
When Hawkman (now Hawkgirl) started with a new series, I was pretty excited. Geoff Johns and Rags Morales did a wonderful job. Unfortunately, since their departure, the series has been very uneven. Everytime I would be ready to drop it, a new team would come on and my hopes would increase, usually to be dashed quickly. Unfortunately, it looks now like this title will fall victim to crossover-itis.
I am not surprised, but am sorry to see a series starring a female character I like end.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
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4 comments:
I also heard that Hawkgirl's on the chopping block, and maybe Aquaman too.
I think there are a few One Year Later books that should have just not shipped because one year later the comic wouldn't be in print.
Truthfully, when the new Hawkgirl appeared in the JSA, I found her kind of bland. A blank with not much character. And I was on the border of returning to reading Hawkman since friends told me it was really good, then ZAP! it's Hawkgirl and a costume that looks weird. Just not worth my $2.99 with my comic money so tight to start with...
Lisa, LOL! I couldn't agree more.
Carl, while Hawkgirl has never been on top of my list of female heroes, I was trying to support the book and thought that some evolution of the character would help sales. I was wrong.
I guess with Kendra in the JLA, they didn't see the need for a solo book. That and the fact that the book just didn't resonate.
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