{"product_id":"hawk-dove-1-1989-vf","title":"Hawk \u0026  Dove # 1 1989 VF+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHawk \u0026amp; Dove # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, published in June 1989, launched the third volume and first long-running ongoing series for the titular duo. Written by Karl and Barbara Kesel, the series picks up immediately after their 1988–1989 miniseries, shifting the focus from 1960s political squabbling to a supernatural exploration of the Lords of Chaos and Order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory Synopsis: \"Gauntlet\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe debut issue re-establishes Hank Hall (Hawk) and Dawn Granger (Dove) as a tenuous superhero team based in Washington, D.C.. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Status Quo: Hank remains a hot-headed agent of Chaos, still struggling with the loss of his brother (the original Dove), while Dawn continues as the stoic agent of Order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCross-Over Ties: The issue features flashbacks to the Invasion! event, elaborating on the duo’s role in fighting the Alien Alliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNew Threats: The team faces new antagonists, including a giant robot named M.A.C. and the mysterious masterminds behind recent crimes in Georgetown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Team Dynamic: Much of the tension focuses on the dissent between the two heroes as they attempt to balance their contradictory fighting styles while being launched in a new, deadly direction. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriters: Karl Kesel and Barbara Kesel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist (Penciler): Greg Guler, who replaced Rob Liefeld for this ongoing series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInker: Scott Hanna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEditor: Mike Carlin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47575901306980,"sku":"BD417","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_23_23_21_20_645.jpg?v=1766553963","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/hawk-dove-1-1989-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}