The DC Comics June 2019 solicitations came out yesterday, Including the news that Hawkman #13 was to be drawn by Will Conrad, best known for hiswork on Buffy and Angel comic books.And rather than Bryan Hitch, who has drawn every issue since the series launched. Hitch took to social media to confirm the change.

Okay, well, since solicitations are out an noticed, yes, issue 12 is my last issue of Hawkman. I'd hope to be able to let you all know BEFORE solicitations but somebody dropped that ball at her office. So yeah, the beyond epic issue 12 is, sadly, my last issue. — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 15, 2019

Originally I was only asked to do the first few, then that became six and then I asked to stay on to see this first epic origin story complete. Working on this book as been a pleasure and a privilege beyond anything I could have hoped for. — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 15, 2019

Most of that is down to the people I've worked with from @robertvenditti, one of the best collaborations of my career to Andrew, our editor. Gents, stars all of them. But you lot too; you've been immense on your support for the book and `I hope that continues in phase 2. — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 15, 2019

I know what @robertvenditti has planned and, believe me, its amazing. If there had been any realistic way I could have stayed on for another 38 issues, I would have. This has been simply one of the best times I've had drawing comics and its been a true honour. — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 15, 2019

I'm sad to see it end but it's been a tremendous run, you and @robertvenditti have done a fantastic job and I've enjoyed the hell out of it!! — Wilfredo Torres 🇵🇷 (@mightyfineline) March 15, 2019

An awful lot to be proud of, Bryan! Congrats and looking forward to what's next, whatever it may be. — Doc Shaner (@DocShaner) 15 March 2019

Dude- a 12 issue monthly run with no lead and no fill-In's? My hat is f-cking off to you sir. — Pete Woods (@thatpetewoods) 15 March 2019

It was our honor to have you, Bryan. Every issue has been a blessing and a joy to be a part of. We're sending you off with a bang in #12, and I know I'll always be able to look back on our run with utmost pride. — Robert Venditti (@robertvenditti) March 15, 2019

chum, its ben one of the happiest working relationships I've had. Glad we have epic plans for other stuff… ;) — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 15, 2019

Thanks for all the kind words everyone; I'm overwhelmed by the generosity. This has been such great fun and your appreciation for the work we've done here means the world to all of us. — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 16, 2019

Working with you has been an honor and a privilege Bryan! It's a shame I won't get another 38 Hawkman issues to perfect my coloring style over you cause I feel like I was just starting to figure it out. pic.twitter.com/v1t3yQ5vnF — Jeremiah Skipper (@JeremiahSkipper) March 16, 2019

I'm sure we'll get to play on something else J. You've been doing really good work on often insane schedules. Again, the book wouldn't look as good without you. — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 16, 2019

We think it's Batman with Warren Ellis and Kevin Nowlan. But there's more to it than that…

Thanks Doc! (whatever THEY may be. Two projects out this year….) — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 15, 2019

Writing is on the cards but next two are art only. Don't turn book show like this down with writers like these. — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 16, 2019

sort of. Covers for something. — BRYAN HITCH (@THEBRYANHITCH) March 16, 2019

More when it gets revealed. Will was naturally happy at the reaction he was getting.

I'm working to not disappoint, guys 😊 thanks so much for the support! — Will Conrad (@willconrad) March 16, 2019

And he had tagged a couple of recent images on Instagram with #hawkman…