DC Comics•First: Lights Out Part 2: War and Peace #22

Holly Granger

Holly Granger is a force of nature, a symbol of resilience and evolution in DC Comics’ ever-shifting superhero landscape.

Also Known As

Hawk

Powers & Abilities

Super StrengthAgilityStaminaIntellectHealingWeapon Master

Team Affiliations

Bird ScoutsBlack Lantern CorpsHawk & DoveLords and Agents of ChaosTeen TitansThe TitansTitans ArmyTitans East

About Holly Granger

Holly Granger is a force of nature, a symbol of resilience and evolution in DC Comics’ ever-shifting superhero landscape. As the second-generation Hawk, she embodies the enduring legacy of the Hawk and Dove team—a duo that has long grappled with the paradox of war and peace. Her journey, marked by loss, reinvention, and unyielding determination, has made her a standout figure in comics, blending raw power with profound moral complexity. From her early days as a Teen Titan to her haunting stint with the Black Lantern Corps, Holly’s story is a testament to the cost of heroism and the strength required to rise again.

Born into a family steeped in the legacy of Hawk and Dove, Holly Granger inherited both the mantle and the burden of her brother Hank’s and sister Dawn’s sacrifices. After Hank’s death in *Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!* and Dawn’s tragic demise in *Crisis on Infinite Earths*, Holly stepped into the role of Hawk in 2003, a time when the world was still reeling from the collapse of the multiverse. Her transition was far from smooth; she grappled with the weight of her family’s history and the expectations of a hero who had once been a child. Yet, Holly’s journey was defined by her refusal to be defined by tragedy. She wielded her powers not just as a weapon, but as a means to forge a new path—one that challenged the very notion of what it meant to be a hero in a world torn by conflict.