Hawkman #38
Hawkman (Vol. 4) #38 is the second chapter of the multi-part 'Farewell, My Enemy' arc — a storyline that DC itself later characterized as 'game-changing' for the Palmiotti/Gray era of the title. The issue is the introduction point for two new villains created specifically for this volume: Hummingbird (Marci), a winged, explosives-savvy antagonist with a psychologically fractured backstory, and Lasso, a cowboy-motif strangler who would both go on to become recurring adversaries in the St. Roch rogues' gallery. It also continues the post-Geoff Johns repositioning of Hawkman's world, broadening the cast of Hawk-specific enemies at a moment when the series was building toward its eventual transition into the Hawkgirl ongoing title.
In "Farewell My Enemy Part 2," the truth behind Charles Parker comes to light as he unveils his dual identity as both the CEO of Ethon Enterprises and the masked hero Golden Eagle. Amid the tension of a high-stakes banquet, the assembled villains make their move, setting the stage for a confrontation that tests loyalties and exposes hidden agendas. Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, with dynamic art by Dale Eaglesham and inks by Lary Stucker and Wade von Grawbadger, this issue delivers a sharp, character-driven turn in the series. The cover by Joe Bennett and Ruy José captures the moment’s intensity with striking precision.
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By issue #38, the writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray had taken over the title from Geoff Johns and was actively expanding the Hawkman mythology with new characters tailored to the series' Louisiana-set, street-level atmosphere. The 'Farewell, My Enemy' storyline ran across issues #37–42, serving as a sustained villain showcase that would shape the book's antagonist roster through its final issues before the series became Hawkgirl with issue #50. Artist Dale Eaglesham handled interior pencils, while Joe Bennett contributed the cover; editor Stephen Wacker oversaw the book at this stage of its run.
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- Cover date: May 2005; on-sale date: March 23, 2005 — part of Hawkman Volume 4 (2002–2006), DC Comics.
- Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; interior art by Dale Eaglesham; cover art by Joe Bennett; edited by Stephen Wacker.
- Second chapter of the 'Farewell, My Enemy' story arc, which ran from Hawkman #37 through #42.
- First appearance of Hummingbird (Marci) — a winged villain created by Palmiotti and Gray, whose traumatic origin and explosive skill set made her a recurring antagonist in the St. Roch rogues' gallery.
- First appearance of Lasso — a cowboy-themed villain who uses a rope as his primary weapon against superhuman opponents, also created for this series by Palmiotti and Gray.
- Also first appearances of the supporting/minor characters Tex, Dr. Gallaher, and Dr. Wedge.
- Returning antagonists in this issue include Fadeaway Man, Lion-Mane, and Satana, alongside supporting cast members Danny Evans and Golden Eagle.
- The 'Farewell, My Enemy' arc is part of the run that bridges the Hawkman title toward its 2006 rebranding as Hawkgirl with issue #50, which picked up the series numbering from Hawkman Vol. 4.
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Reprinted in Hawkman #4 (2006)
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