Golden Age: Earth-Two Hawkgirl (Earth-Two) Known as the Golden Age Hawkgirl, Shiera Sanders was Carter Halls partner and companion. Carter was drawn to Shiera after having a dream that he was Prince Khufu of ancient Egypt. In this dream the prince was betrothed to Chay-Ara, who bore the striking resemblance to Shiera. The two of them become romantically involved and end up donning Ninth metal wings in order to thwart crime as Hawkman and Hawkgirl. It was later revealed the two were the reincarnations of the ancient Egyptian Prince and his lover. Their ancient identities were murdered via a Ninth metal blade wielded by a sorcerer named Hath-Set. The two lovers were repeatedly reincarnated and then murdered by Hath-Set, who was also reincarnated. Dr Anton Hastor, being an example of Hath-Sets Reincarnation. In one retcon, the Golden Age Hawkgirl replaced Silver Age Hawkgirl as a member of the JLA. Silver Age: Earth-One Hawkgirl (Earth-One) The Silver Age Hawkgirl was quite similar to the Golden Age version in his appearance, powers, and methodology. Her origin was changed, Shayera Hol and her husband, Katar Hol, were alien police officers from Thanagar. They tracked a shape-shifting criminal named Byth to Earth. After Shayera and Katar captured Byth, they sent him into Thanagarian custody. They decided to stay on Earth to study police techniques using the aliases, Shiera Hall and Carter Hall. In these civilian identities, they established themselves as husband-and-wife curators of the museum in Midway City which was also their base of operations on Earth as police officers. The Halls also had a Thanagarian starship in geosynchronous orbit above Midway City which was undetectable to scans due to the ships cloaking device. The police uniforms of the Halls were standard issue on Thanagar but also concealed their features as they enforced the laws of Earth and fought for justice. The uniforms of Thanagarian police officers had feathered wings and a belt made of Nth metal, an element native to Thanagar, which gave the wearer the power of flight. While in uniform, the Halls became known to the residents of Earth as Hawkman and Hawkgirl. Hawkgirl joined the JLA (in Justice League of America vol 1 #146). Hawkgirl changed her name to Hawkwoman (in Worlds Finest Comics vol 1 #274). Due to several retcons in the 1990s, the Silver Age Hawkgirl no longer exists and replaced by other versions. Modern Age: New Earth Kendra Saunders Kendra Saunders (New Earth) Shiera Hall was unwilling to leave Carter who remained alive after the events in Zero Hour. So her soul found her way to her Grandniece, Kendra Saunders, who had just committed suicide. Shieras soul entered Kendras body as Kendra left it. However, she retained no memory of her previous lives with Carter. Donning the mantle of Hawkgirl, Kendra refused to believe that she was Shiera. She went on a mission to find the reincarnation of Hector Hall, who would take up the mantle of Dr Fate. During this time she joined the Justice Society. Becoming a crime fighting partner to Carter Hall, and even having an attraction made things awkward for the two. Kendra was also plagued by the death of her parents, adding to her confusion. Prior to Infinite Crisis, Troia recruits a number of heroes to aide her, including Kendra. This group fell victim to a Zeta-Beam malfunction, and Kendra was altered, becoming a 20 foot tall version of herself. She was one of the luckier of the group, and her affliction was treated, restoring her to normal. Kendra joined the newly formed JLA and ended up in a relationship with Red Arrow. This relationship was rocky and did not last long. Shortly after, Shieras soul left Kendras body to seek out the afterlife and avoid the reincarnation process. Shiera Hall Shiera Hall (New Earth) During Blackest Night Kendra was killed by the Black Lantern Sue Dibny while trying to tell Carter Hall her feelings towards him. Carter was stunned by this event and fell victim to the Black Lantern Ralph Dibny. The two dead Hawks were then recruited into the Black Lantern Corps, where they go on to murder and torment many. In the final battle of Blackest night, several heroes are temporarily recruited into the White Lantern Corps and are able to sever the power of the Black Lanterns. The Entity of Life resurrects several of the formerly deceased heroes and villains including Hawkman and Hawkgirl. When Hawkgirl removes her mask it is Shiera that has been resurrected (body and soul), not Kendra
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