Hawkwoman's most distinguishing features are the giant wings on her back. She wears a costume matching colors with Hawkman's, but lacking most armor. She also dons a golden breastplate, leaving the top of her torso bare, and a black skirt with dark red plating. Her arms were wrapped in black and dark red cloth, with extra padding around the shoulders. She also wears knee-high greaves. Her helmet is less elaborate than Hawkman's, featuring only two brown wings facing outward. It allows her red hair to flow out the back.
Her primary weapon is a large spiked mace[6]made of Nth metal.[7]
History[]
Early life[]
On Thanagar, Shayera Thal holds the rank of lieutenant.[1]
Hawkman and Hawkwoman started operating as heroes in 2004,[8]and were inducted in the Justice League in May, 2004.[9]
In 2006,[10] the Joker tricked Lucas Carr into leading him to the Justice League's secret headquarters. After invading the cave and subduing Carr, Joker set a trap for the League: a large surprise giftbox. When Flash went to open it, it burst open with monkey clowns. Hawkwoman arrived with other Leaguers mid-battle. The exact resolution of the encounter is unknown, but the Leaguers all survived.[11]
After the Team defeated the central control plant, the Justice League turned their attention to the Injustice League and helped the Team take them into custody.[12]
Hawkwoman attended a Justice League meeting concerning expansion of the League. She responded favorably to Wonder Woman's suggestion of including more women.[14]
After being made a slave of the Light's mind control, Hawkwoman welcomed Vandal Savage aboard the Watchtower with a silent kneel of obedience.[15] In the time she was enthralled, the Light used her and five other Leaguers to attack Rimbor. For sixteen hours, they went on a rampage and told all present to beware the Justice League and Earth.[5]
When Black Canary, Red Tornado and Red Arrow came to the satellite and Klarion discovered they weren't under mind control, he summoned the six heroes that were on a mission back to the base. Hawkwoman knocked out Black Canary with her mace.
When the Team arrived, she fought Robin and Wolf. When the latter pinned her down, Robin used cure-tech on her.[16]
After John Stewart deliberated with the Guardians of the Universe, it was decided that the six wanted Leaguers would travel to Rimbor to defend themselves before the High Court. Hawkwoman would not have to face it alone, as Hawkman chose to accompany her.[5]
Hawkwoman and the other Leaguers were found guilty of all charges and taken away. Superboy, Miss Martian and Adam Strange arrived in court, presented new evidence and argued the Tribunal should reverse its decision. After further deliberation, the charges against Hawkwoman and the Leaguers were dropped and they were released from custody.[19]
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As Hawkwoman and the other Leaguers walked the streets of Rimbor, ready to return to Earth, Vandal Savage broadcast a message through holographic monitors, declaring Earth off limits to alien invasion. Superman was skeptical about Savage's threat, but then Batman pointed to a giant satellite, the Warworld, passing through Rimbor.[19]
The League finally arrived at Mount Justice, Hawkwoman among them. The mountain was in ruins, and Superman wondered whether they were already too late in dealing with the invasion that embroiled the Earth before and during their absence. Members of the Team descended from the heavens, acting as a welcoming committee. Batman asked Aqualad, who in their last meeting was still a traitor, what happened there. Aqualad reassured them that the crisis has passed, but not without loss.[19]
Hawkwoman was part of a Justice League squad that rendezvoused with Thanagarian commander Hro Talak to report their investigation on the meta-human trafficking and the stolen Nth Metal, but their efforts were only met with criticism.[1]
After leaving Thanagar, Hawkwoman and the others were traveling through the cosmos in the Javelin. They tracked the thieves to a nearby space station, the Orphanage.[1]
Hawkwoman, Superman, and Wonder Woman managed to (almost) sneak into the space station. The three Leaguers fought against Big Barda and her Furies, Gilotina and Lashina. All six were caught in the Apokolips device and were able to escape. The heroes charged after Granny Goodness, but were boom-tubed into space and saved from suffocation by Guy Gardner. The team watched as the Orphanage warped away.[1]
Hawkwoman was among the Leaguers who called into a meeting of the Justice League and affiliated teams. They all voted in favor of Black Lightning being the new League leader.[22]
Hawkwoman contacted Martian Manhunter from the Watchtower, informing him the Justice League has accounted for all known Kryptonite on Earth and the Milky Way, but none were missing. Martian Manhunter points out there could have been more out there they aren't aware of and Hawkwoman agrees, leaving them saddened, realizing they out of leads to who was responsible for Superboy's death. Hawkwoman apologizes to Martian Manhunter before signing off.[2]
Shayera Hol (born Thal) is the wife of Hawkman (Katar Hol). The two Thanagarian police officers were stranded on Earth and were both members of the Justice League in the Silver Age. She is known in different continuities as Hawkgirl and Hawkwoman.
This is her second animated appearance; Shayera Hol appeared as Hawkgirl in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited.
