Comic Title: Hawkman #9
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: April 1987
On Sale Date: January 29, 1987 Newsstand Date January 29, 1987
Source: DC Releases, #35

Newsstand Date January 29, 1987
Source: Amazing Heroes, #108

Shipping Date January 6, 1987
Source: DC Releases, #35

Shipping Date January 6, 1987
Source: Amazing Heroes, #108

Shipping Date January 6, 1987
Source: Comics Journal, #112

Copyright Date January 6, 1987
Source: Library of Congress, Copyright Office 1987
DC publication dates beyond April 1981 listed by the LoC
represent shipping dates NOT newsstand sale dates

Cover Price: $0.75
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil

Title: "Shadow War Showdown"
Pages: 22

Feature(s):
Hawkman (Post-Crisis)

Plotter: Tony Isabella
Scripter: Dan Mishkin
Penciller: Richard Howell
Inker: Carlos Garzon
Letterer: Agustin Mas
Colorist: Michele Wolfman

Feature Character(s)

• Hawkman (last appearance in Hawkman #8; next appearance in Hawkman #10)

Supporting Character(s)

• Hawkgirl (last appearance in Hawkman #8; next appearance in Hawkman #10)
• Gentleman Ghost (last appearance in Hawkman #8; next appearance in Hawkman #10)
• George Emmett (last appearance in Hawkman #8; next appearance in Hawkman #10)
• Stewart Frazier (last appearance in Hawkman #8; next appearance in Hawkman #11)
• Whitney Nichols (last appearance in Hawkman #8; next appearance in Hawkman #13)
• Joe Tracy (as a corpse; last appearance in Hawkman #8; no further appearances)

Villain(s)

• Byth (disguised as Superman; last appearance in Hawkman #8; next appearance in Hawkman #10)
• Various Thanagarians (no further appearances)
• Agent Harpy (revealed as Herbert Lesser; last appearance in Hawkman #8; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Gerald Trent (last appearance in Hawkman #7; next appearance in Hawkman #11)
• Boswell (a lawyer; no further appearances)

Comments:
This story is continued from Hawkman #8 and continues in Hawkman #10.

Synopsis:
During his attack on the Hyathis Complex, Hawkman is suprised when Superman arrives. Hawkman deduces that it isn't the real Man of Steel and quickly identifies the imposter as Byth. As Byth learns to control his powers, Hawkman and the Gentlemen Ghost attack the Thanagarans and destroy the Absorbascon. Meanwhile Hawkgirl tries to get George Emmett to safety while finding the body of Joe Tracy.

When Byth finally gains control of his powers he goes after Hawkman. The Winged Wonder unleashs the power of the Absorbascon on his foe and causes him to shift forms. Hawkman then knocks out Byth and finishs destroying the Thanagaran facility. Agent Harpy escapes the destruction in the guise of Herbert Lesser. He also sends the invasion plans taken from the Thanagaran computers to Gerald Trent.