The Hawk #12 - Matt Baker cover

Matt Baker

The Hawk v1 #12, 1955 - In the midst of a bank robbery, the Hawk stops the thief dead in his tracks. Matt Baker captures the incident with this succinct cover design. The hero and antagonist are prominently featured, accompanied by telling details. Most noteworthy are the decorative flourishes in the background, suggesting the bank's affluence. Other artists in this issue include George Tuska. This is number 5 of 5 Hawk issues with Baker art and/or covers. See today's posts or more Baker or The Hawk issues. See also this blog's Matt Baker checklist.
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Baker cover pencils and inks = ****
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