Museum curator Carter Hall is secretly Hawkman, a law enforcement officer from the planet Thanagar. He was sent to Earth with his wife and partner, Shiera, to capture an escaped criminal. With an anti-gravity metal that gives them the power of flight and an array of weaponry, the crimefighting duo continues to battle for justice on Earth. In this fantastic volume, Hawkman and Hawkgirl face menaces including the Shadow Thief and Matter Master, and team up with Adam Strange and Aquaman.