What makes it difficult is the inclusion of classic versions of characters I love - and here we have "my" Hawkman and Hawkwoman - the Thanagarian police officers visiting Earth to learn about police techniques - but that still wasn't enough to get me to buy this issue.
What sold me on it was the artist. Tim Truman has been a favorite of mine since his days on Scout and Grimjack - and Hawkworld, of course.
This issue actually takes us back to the time of the Shadow War, with the Hawks trying to protect the Earth from a secret attack by their home planet Thanagar.
With a sharp script by Jeff Parker, this issue (wisely) avoids most of the Convergence trappings, and focuses on a plot by the Thanagarians to build a special weapon.
As always, the art is terrific - Truman's art has a powerful, kinetic and earthy look to it - part Joe Kubert, part Ralph Reese, and all original. Wonderful stuff!
I still think the idea behind this event is dopey - but if it brings us more Truman art, it's hard to be too upset.
So apparently I'm buying one Convergence book after all.
Grade: A-
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Jeff Parker easily ranks with Dwayne McDuffie, Roger Stern, and Mark Waid. All four writers have one great common denominator...they write for the characters not for the gimmicks.
I LOVED Parker's run on AQUAMAN! And can not wait for his take on The Marvel Family. When I read his stuff it reminds me (quite fondly) that "having adventures" and "fun" are still DAMN IMPORTANT to the world of super-hero comics.
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