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Who Is Shadowhawk? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shadowhawk (Image): Various men and women throughout the ages have been inhabited by the Spirit of Justice to bring justice where there is none. All of them did this in w

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Shadowhawk is a Image comic book character, the alter ego of Eddie Collins, with over 206 comic issue appearances. Various men and women throughout the ages have been inhabited by the Spirit of Justice to bring justice where there is none. All of them did this in waiting for Eddie Collins, the last ShadowHawk.

Who is Shadowhawk?

Origin ShadowHawks Throughout the years, hundreds of thousands of men and women have taken up the role of ShadowHawk. The ones known are: A Cowboy, A Samurai, A Musketeer, Inspector Hawk, the Kings Hawk, Li Ching Kai, Hawk Dell'ombra, Halcon Sombrio, Hawk and his bird Shadow, ShadowHawk Girl (who inspired Paul Johnstone to take up the mantel), and the ShadowHawk of the Silver Age, Luke Hatfieled Sr. There are countless other people who have taken up the role but have yet to be named. For more info on the beginning, go to the Nommo page. Creation ShadowHawk was created by Jim Valentino . Character Evolution First ShadowHawk The First ShadowHawk The first ShadowHawk is shown to be an Egyptian Shaman who was killed during a meditation with the Nommo , the gods of thought and mind. Deciding not to leave their disciple, the sent out the Spirit of Justice, the soul that would inhabit men and women in order to collect their souls and undo the death and reincarnate the shaman many years later. Justice Justice After Paul's death it was revealed that Shadowhawk is a Spirit of Justice and it has inhabited at least four people in the past.

Key facts

Shadowhawk is of human origin and first appeared in "Prelude". The character is published by Image. With 206 recorded issue appearances, Shadowhawk ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shadowhawk?

Various men and women throughout the ages have been inhabited by the Spirit of Justice to bring justice where there is none. All of them did this in waiting for Eddie Collins, the last ShadowHawk.

What is Shadowhawk's real name?

Shadowhawk's real identity is Eddie Collins.

When did Shadowhawk first appear?

Shadowhawk first appeared in "Prelude".

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