Superman/Batman:
Public Enemies Hawkman
A closer look at Tim Bruckner's last figure under exclusive contract
While Tim Bruckner has
continued to sculpt some projects for DC Direct (like the
AWSOME Linda Carter Wonder Woman statue) the last figure he
sculpted under his 3 year exclusive contract for DC Direct is
the upcoming second assortment Superman/Batman
Series III Hawkman from the Public Enemies storyline,.
Tim has sculpted all of the first two waves of figures based on
the art of Ed McGuinness. Becasue of the style of McGuinness'
art many of the figures have been variations of the same "buck"
body. In this feature we get to see some rare work in progress
shots and how the details are added until we have one kick ass
figure.
Hawkman was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville.
The original Hawkman first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (1940)
and was also immortalized as an action figure in DC Direct's "First
Appearance" line,
Several incarnations of Hawkman have appeared in DC Comics, all
of them characterized by the use of archaic weaponry and by large,
artificial wings, attached to a harness made from a special metal
that allows flight. Most incarnations of Hawkman work closely
with a partner/romantic interest named Hawkgirl or Hawkwoman.
The Hawkman uses the larger body that the McGuinness Martian Manhunter
used. Above we see a castaline casting of the base body with the
new head and costume details starting to be added on top of that
with pins holding the figure together.
Above we see sever angles and detail shots of the finished figure
with the wings added, the helmet finished and the mace and "Claw
of Horus"
Wikipedia
has this to say about Hawkman and his weapons: All versions of
Hawkman preferred to use archaic weaponry - particularly maces,
nets, spears and shields - rather than modern or futuristic weapons.
The current incarnation prefers this in part because, having the
memories of living through many past lives, he is more proficient
in their use than with contemporary weapons. However, there was
one particular weapon shown during the Superman and Batman crossover
series. A fight between Superman and Hawkman involved Hawkman
using a gauntlet called the "Claw of Horus". This weapon's
power is based on the gravitational field of earth. As Hawkman
explained it to Superman before he hit him with the claw, "Essentially,
I just hit you with the planet."
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These final shots are of Tim Bruckner's amazing paint masters.
Traditionally sculptors will do 3-5 of these for each figure.
A couple will go to Hong Kong to serve as a template, a couple
will go to the DC offices and the remaining ones go on the road
to the conventions for us to drool over.
The entire wave includes:
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 3: PUBLIC ENEMIES 2: ARMORED LEX LUTHOR
Action Figure
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 3: PUBLIC ENEMIES 2: FUTURE SUPERMAN Action
Figure
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 3: PUBLIC ENEMIES 2: HAWKMAN Action Figure
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 3: PUBLIC ENEMIES 2: NIGHTWING Action
Figure
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 3: PUBLIC ENEMIES 2: STEEL/NATASHA IRONS
Action Figure
They will ship to retailers on Feb 27th 2007.
A 4th wave of McGuinness styled figures including:
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 4: BATMAN BEYOND Action
Figure
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 4: BATWOMAN Action Figure
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 4: BATZARRO Action Figure
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 4: BIZARRO Action Figure
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 4: KRYPTONITE BATMAN Action Figure
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SERIES 4: SUPERWOMAN Action Figure
will ship in April of 07.
You can pre-order these two upcoming waves at LegendsActionFigures.com
or YouBuyNow.com
A big "Thank you" to DC Direct and Tim
Bruckner for this opportunity to take a closer look at this highly
anticipated figure.
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