Aldis Hodge has the internet on fire, especially DC fans eagerly awaiting the next DCEU movie, Black Adam. In a newly revealed set photo, fans of the franchise got another look at Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman, who will be tied to the Justice Society of America in the film. The character’s comic book origins and association with anti-hero Black Adam will be a bit different in the film itself, as director Jaume Collet-Serra claims.
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Who is Hawkman?
Hawkman is a DC superhero, who will make an appearance in the upcoming DC Extended Universe attempt, black adam, starring Dwayne Johnson. Casual fans of the franchise might not know who the Hawkman is. Well, in the comics, Hawkman is a character who has lived many lives, following an Egyptian curse where he reincarnated over and over again.
Most often, the superhero is portrayed either as Carter Hall, a human archaeologist who is the contemporary reincarnation of Khufu, a prince of ancient Egypt, or sometimes as the character of Katar Hol, a Thanagarian policeman from the planet Thanagar. . There have been times when he has also been a mixture of the two. Another superhero reboot involved a character named Fel Andar taking on the mantle of Hawkman. In the black adam movie, we’ll see Carter Hall’s reiteration of the acclaimed superhero.
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As for his attire in most adaptations, the superhero usually wears an iconic bird-shaped helmet and a set of anti-gravity “Nth metal” artificial wings that allow him to fly. He uses archaic weapons to fight his enemies. Besides ancient weapons, the character is later seen in the comics using highly effective weapons made from modern laser technology. Therefore, it can be attested that the character is a competent master of arms and is a great fighter.
Hawkman’s connection to the JSA
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Introducing the Justice Society of America, DC’s first crime-fighting superhero team, into black adam has interesting connotations for the future of the DC Extended Universe. However, many may wonder: how is Hawkman related to the JSA? Well, in the comics, Hawkman was one of the founding members of the JSA, alongside The Flash and Green Lantern. The winged warrior was initially the president of the superhero group. It will be interesting to see how the super team dynamic plays out on the big screen in the upcoming film. Other Justice Society superheroes we’ll see in the film include Atom Smasher, Doctor Fate, and Cyclone.
Internet reacts to new photo of Aldis Hodge
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Internet has been rewarded with new black adam put pictures, all thanks to Vanity Fair. Fans particularly liked Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman photo. Here’s a look at the fan reception:
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— CineHQ (@cine_hqWill) August 11, 2022
Hawkman’s costume is god level pic.twitter.com/qIvCHr21Kq
— Giancarlo Osborn (@ZeroYear97) August 11, 2022
Hawkman easily has one of the best DCEU costumes- pic.twitter.com/ZeYaKExVQp
— Croc (@Croc_Block) August 11, 2022
Hawkman…… My man. pic.twitter.com/2SzGYNmyHD
— Obaid🏌️(Sand Man) (@Superman_07_) August 11, 2022
Fans will be able to see the Hawkman, played by Aldis Hodge, and the Justice Society of America in action in the upcoming film, black adamwhich is scheduled for release on October 21, 2022.
Source: Vanity Fair
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