Psi-Hawk
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Psi-Hawk was a fictional creation from the Marvel New Universe comic series Psi-Force.
Psi-Hawk was a psychic construct originally initiated by CIA agent Emmett Proudhawk in concert with the young members of the loose band of paranormals that would later be known as "Psi-Force". The Psi-Hawk was capable of using the psionic powers of all those who took part in its creation, often with greater skill or power than the original user. It acted independently, and sometimes violently, to protect the members of the group. However, the Psi-Hawk would only remain for a short period before discorporating. At times, it seemed to display a personality of its own, but the members of Psi-Force could sometimes exert limited control over its actions. Psi-Hawk resembled an idealized version of Proudhawk wearing a costume that combined vaguely Native American garb and a traditional superhero costume.
It was eventually learned that other individuals could enter or leave the psychic bond that made up Psi-Hawk. The construct even continued to appear sporadically after the death of Emmett Proudhawk.
[edit] The other Psi-Hawk
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Psi Force (2006) introduced Emmett's cousin, Michael Proudhawk - another paranormal CIA agent who was able to manifest a Psi-Hawk of his own. Unlike Emmett's version, this was created solely by Michael (not something created by multiple paranormals working together) and could be summoned at will. Michael Proudhawk used his gift on covert missions, operating in Iraq and attacking Russian forces in Afghanistan.
Eventually, the CIA sent him to continue his cousin's work and recruit Psi-Force. The teenagers refused his offer and their confrontation became violent, with the two Psi-Hawks clashing. Michael lost - and the shock of his Psi-Hawk's defeat apparently sent him into a coma.
[edit] Powers and abilities
This version of the Psi-Hawk was wreathed in fire and able to project bolts of flame, capable of destroying a Russian military helicopter with a single blast. Like its counterpart, the Psi-Hawk was able to fly.
[edit] Trivia
- It is rumored[citation needed] that Psi-Hawk was the inspiration for Captain Planet, which also involves teens combining their powers to create a heroic defender (Marvel was directly involved in the Planeteers' creation).
- The two versions of Psi-Hawk are mirror images. The hawk emblem on the chest of the Emmett Proudhawk version faces right, whereas the Michael Proudhawk version faces left.
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