The third issue of this current storyline has Hawkman doing his thing with his mace, the Shade throwing shade around, Shadow Thief using his powers to create a monster, an appearance by Gentleman Ghost and an ominous cliffhanger. What more could you want from a Hawkman comic? Read Full Review

The big twist this issue is Hawkman is tapping into his more ferocious side. Thats a portrayal of the character more familiar to 90s readers when Hawkman was written edgier. Venditti has shown his take can be a more modernized version of the Silver Age character and still be just as effective. As always, Venditti has me very interested in whats next for the character something that hasnt always been the case with other creators and creative teams. Read Full Review

A near-perfect issue that only disappoints for a moment in possibility, while continuing to supersede expectations in art, story, and talent. Read Full Review

Every character that Venditti has touched in this run has been elevated because of it. Read Full Review

For anyone who thought that this new story arc would ignore what Carter Hall is now experiencing after remembering his first life? Hawkman #16 assures you that everything comes with patience. Even as a technical tie-in to an event, this is still a book that aims to stay true to what was already unfolding before the madness of the ‘Year of the Villain'. Read Full Review

The idea of these heroes being hijacked by the villain of another title has the potential to derail some interesting stories, but this first issue handles it well enough. I don't envy the juggling act the writers will have ahead of them in the coming months, though. Read Full Review

Hawkman #16 (Venditti, Oliffe, Palmer, Skipper) continues the "Year of the Villain" tie-in series while strongly hinting at future developments for Venditti's vision of the Hawkman character. Read Full Review

The creative team gives readers a classic Hawk Man tale set in the shadows. Read Full Review

While the trip to the Shadowlands wasn't as exciting as I would have hoped, there's a great flashback this issue that got me excited, while we also saw something strange affecting our hero throughout this story that seems interesting.  I still want more from the art, but all in all Hawkman is still an enjoyable read. Read Full Review

Part of DC's ongoing "Year of the Villain" event, it's unfortunate Shadow Thief is about as one-dimensional as a villain can be, otherwise this book would be an enthralling read. Read Full Review

Prelude:
Venditti has been killing it on Hawkman which remains a real underrated title but let's see how it goes with good ole Year of the Villain.

The Good:
Really like the focus on the relationship between Carter and Shade.

Likewise, we can see that Hawkman is becoming a bit more unhinged. Maybe he's come down with a bit of a cough?

The Bad:
Shadow Thief is quite one-note in his actions and motive.

Conclusion:
Hawkman uses Year of the Villain well here to move it's story forward and it looks like it'll be joining another event soon as well. Venditti is doing amazing work on this title though so I trust him to use these effectively.

Hawkman is still a great read even with the tie in idea.

I want this to be better!

I found this really boring.