The Hawk and the Dove: The Silver Age

A 2018 DC one-shot that reprints the 1960s origins of the original Hawk and Dove, this Silver Age tribute showcases the dynamic duo as created by the legendary team of writer Steve Skeates and artist/co-writer Steve Ditko. The issue collects their earliest adventures, highlighting Ditko’s distinctive, kinetic art style and the classic conflict between the peace-loving Dove and the aggressive Hawk. It’s a compact but essential snapshot of the characters’ debut era, offering fans a direct look at the foundational stories that defined their ideological clash.