Hawkgirl Title: Next on Chopping Block?

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I don't know if it is the bad karma that I passed it's way by hating on a cover a week and a half ago, but signs point to Hawkgirl being the next DC title to be cancelled. Over at Lying In The Gutters at Comic Book Resources, Rich Johnston reports:

"The new DC Previews state that "Firestorm" and "Manhunter" have been cancelled. I understand that "Hawkgirl" is also to join that list. "

As much as Manhunter's demise upset me, this cancellation of Hawkgirl would come as no surprise. Since the One Year Later storyline has commenced, it has not held any momentum. I had been holding off dropping the book awaiting Hawkman's return, but that is in the crapper now.

When Hawkman (now Hawkgirl) started with a new series, I was pretty excited. Geoff Johns and Rags Morales did a wonderful job. Unfortunately, since their departure, the series has been very uneven. Everytime I would be ready to drop it, a new team would come on and my hopes would increase, usually to be dashed quickly. Unfortunately, it looks now like this title will fall victim to crossover-itis.

I am not surprised, but am sorry to see a series starring a female character I like end.