Hawkman #20

Synopsis

On the Aegean island of Tharos, the Living Flame of Kalonika is extinguished and its guard slain. The evidence points to visiting archaeologist Carter Hall, who had been seeking an alternate entrance to the cave which housed the flame. Hawkgirl saves him from the mob, and they determine that their guide Gregory must be responsible. He was the only one who knew they'd discovered a hidden temple behind the flame. They come across him and his men looting the temple, and, as they battle, earthquakes shake the island. The Flame had been the safety valve for gases beneath the island's substrata. By drilling a new gas outlet and igniting it, Katar and Shayera save the island, but also save up the air in the cave, which is now sealed. They unblock the exit and get the looters out, but they light the old flame, and trap Hawkgirl. Hawkman defeats the robbers, saves his wife, and clears Carter Hall's name; he also arranges to buy the temple's treasures for the museum, and to fund repairs of the earthquake damage.