Weapons and Ninth Metal Profilings

So what kind of weapons do the Hawks normally use, and how does the Ninth Metal work, you ask? Well, that's what I'll try and offer some notes upon in this section here, and, as I've noticed in JSA: The Return of Hawkman, when I read it, it's not just excluded to superhuman strength, that's for sure.

Some weapons

In this picture(drawn by Michael Bair), taken from the JSA: All-Stars miniseries from 2003, we see Hawkgirl using a club and a crossbow while in combat with some terrorists attacking her grampa over the Atlantic ocean.

In this picture, taken from Hawkworld #16 during the War of the Gods crossover written by George Perez, Katar Hol uses a pair of battle daggers from Thanagar, which are specially designed so that he can hold quite well in his hands, to slay a monster that looks like a cheetah that's turned up at the police station in Chicago and is menacing everyone in sight.

And here's Carter Hall's very own armory of blade-based weapons plus at least two iron balls, which he keeps on the wall of his apartment, and uses when it comes to the really vicious opponents he's got to face off with. Opposite that is a black and white panel featuring a pair of spikeballs on a chain and handle, plus, while only the tip of it is shown, he's got a shield as well.

Ninth Metal abilities and advantages

When struck by a villain they were pursuing in the Golden Age, not only did Sheira's Ninth Metal belt form a protective aura around her in this case, but Carter's was also able to revive her when she was downed.

And in the first issue of Hawkman's 4th volume's premiere issue, it certainly helps sustain the blow of a hefty terrorist who tries - quite foolishly - to slam into him...and is rewarded by being banged straight out the door.

Carter then carries in the hijacked plane for a safe landing. While probably not as much as Superman can, the Ninth Metal attachments can enable its wearer to carry heavy loads without too much of a problem. Oh, and in case you're wondering...

Golden Age Green Lantern Alan Scott caught the terrorist scum in a ring-generated net like a fish quickly afterwards.

No way, there's no running him down. But one sure thing, he can sure send them for a somersault, thanks to the Ninth Metal's ability to really knock heavy objects over.

And this prety much completes a lot of the list for now in featuring the leading abilities of Ninth Metal.

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