Who Is Golden Eagle? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Golden Eagle is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Ch'al Andar, with over 61 comic issue appearances. Formerly Hawkman's sidekick and a member of the Teen Titans. This young hero met his end during the Titans Hunt; however, he was reborn during Infinite Crisis.

Who is Golden Eagle?

Pre-Crisis: The Beginning Golden Eagle is Charley Parker Golden Eagle started out as Charley Parker, a orphan who idolized Hawkman. Parker had sent Hawkman a letter, not known he was ordered back to Thanagar at the time, explaining his own unique wings and his ability to capture some crooks. Green Arrow read the letter and decided to meet with the kid in order to give him the thrill of meeting the Ace Archer as a consolation. Once in Midway City , Green Arrow spotted a look-alike Hawkman netting some crooks in clown costumes and delivering them to police headquarters. Commissioner Emmett believed Hawkman was still on Earth and operating undercover. He also believed Hawkman was responsible for the surge of captured criminals in Midway due to the trademark golden feather left behind after each delivery. Parker idolized Hawkman Green Arrow continued after the look-alike Hawkman and spotted a sphere of water had engulfed him. The voice of Hawkman’s old foe, Matter Master , was then heard and believed he was attacking the real Hawkman.

Key facts

Golden Eagle is of human origin and first appeared in "The Kid Who Won Hawkman's Wings!; Mastermind of Menaces!; The Challenge of the Untouchable Aliens!; Mr. Nobody". The character is published by DC Comics. With 61 recorded issue appearances, Golden Eagle ranks among the most featured characters in comics.