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Hawkgirl
| Aliases | Shiera Sanders Hall Kendra Saunders |
|---|---|
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First Appearance | Flash Comics #1 (1940) |
| Creators | Gardner Fox Dennis Neville |
| Powers/Abilities | Flight via Nth Metal Enhanced strength Accelerated healing Nth Metal weaponry Reincarnation |
| Teams | Justice League Justice Society of America |
| Status | active |
Hawkgirl is the name used by several DC Comics superheroes, the most prominent being Shiera Sanders Hall and Kendra Saunders. The character first appeared in Flash Comics #1 in January 1940, created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville.
Hawkgirl wields an Nth Metal harness that grants her the ability to fly, along with enhanced strength, healing, and resistance to the elements. She typically fights with ancient Thanagarian weapons, most notably a mace. The character"s history involves reincarnation across thousands of years, tying her to ancient Egypt and the planet Thanagar depending on the continuity.
Hawkgirl gained widespread recognition through the Justice League animated series (2001-2004), where she was voiced by Maria Canals-Barrera. In the 2025 DC Universe film Superman, Hawkgirl is portrayed by Isabela Merced.
Sources
- Hawkgirl on DC.com (accessed 2026-04-05)