Why Hawkgirl Is Justice League's Best Hero

Why Hawkgirl Is Justice League's Best Hero. Hawkgirl isn't just a founding member of the Justice League. She's the best written hero in the entire show. Here's why. When Bruce Timm built the Justice League in 2001, he replaced Aquaman with a character most people had never heard of. What his writing team built from that decision across five years and two shows is the most sophisticated character arc in DC animation history. In this video, we break down why Hawkgirl — Shayera Hol — is Justice League's best written hero. From her first appearance in Secret Origins to the Starcrossed betrayal that recontextualized everything that came before it, to her return in Justice League Unlimited, we make the case that no other founding member of the League was given an arc this carefully constructed, this emotionally honest, or this willing to sit with consequences rather than resolve them cleanly. Superman has the power. Batman has the legacy. Wonder Woman has the mythology. Hawkgirl has the best story.