Hannibal Hawkes (New Earth)



Real Name: Hannibal Hawkes Nicknames: No known nicknames Former Aliases: Brian Kent; Koenraad Von Grimm; Prince Khu-Fu Kha-Tarr Other Aliases: Jimmy Wright; Hawkman (Carter Hall)

Status
Occupation: Hawk champion; craftsman; gunfighter Legal Status: Hannibal Hawkes was a citizen of the United States with no criminal record. Identity: Secret Marital Status: Single Group Affiliation: Former ally of Cinnamon and Jim Peyton Base of Operations: Primarily mobile, but eventually settled down in St. Roch, Louisiana

Origin
Origin of character unknown.

Place of Birth: Place of birth unknown Place of Death: Coyote, Texas (unverified) Known Relatives: No known relatives First Appearance: Western Comics #5 Final Appearance: (Pre-Crisis) Crisis on Infinite Earths #3; (Modern) Hawkman (Volume 5) #7

History
History of character unknown.

Characteristics
Height: 5'11" Weight: 185 lbs (83.91 kg) Eyes: Black Hair: Black Unusual Features: No unusual features

Powers
Known Powers: As a mortal human being, Hannibal Hawkes possessed no superhuman powers. Upon his death however, his spirit gained the ability to manifest itself in the material world. Known Abilities: Nighthawk was an accomplished marksman and hand-to-hand combatant. He was also highly skilled in the use of a bullwhip and lasso. Nighthawk was a proficient "fix-it" man, who brought his unique talents from town to town, earning himself a meager sum Strength Level: In his prime, Nighthawk possessed the strength level of a man his age, size and weight who engaged in intensive regular exercise.

Miscellaneous
Equipment: Lasso and bullwhip Transportation: Horse and covered wagon. Weapons: Nighthawk usually employed two six-shooter revolvers.

Trivia

 * Nighthawk is a past incarnation of Carter Hall, the Golden and Modern age, Hawkman.

Recommended Readings

 * Western Comics #5-76
 * Crisis on Infinite Earths #3
 * Guy Gardner: Warrior #24
 * Hawkman (Volume 4) #26-29
 * Hawkman (Volume 5) #7

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