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lbarsk's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD. SO, SO GOOD. THE ONLY THING DONE BY STUPID, STUPID MARVEL THAT MATTERS. I'm gutted that this didn't have a longer run — so much left to explore. LONG LIVE HAWKGUY / HAWKEYE / PIZZA DOG.
ananaga's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
filz__42's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
mactael10's review against another edition
4.0
Read this because of the show. First omnibus. Learned how very much different the comics are from the show. Enjoyed it for the most part but not sure if comics are really captivating to me just yet. Having back story may have played a factor. Overall, great story with great character. Have some missing pieces I didn’t understand from previous comics I’m sure but for the most part could keep up.
struckbybooks's review against another edition
3.0
Amazing 100% read this if you like Hawkeye on Disney+ such a underrated character but so fun to read and get to know
bmickal's review against another edition
5.0
i think this was the third time i read this, still love it
dantastic's review against another edition
5.0
Hawkeye is the Avenger that uses a bow and arrow. This is the stuff he does when he's not avenging.
A couple years ago, I read this series in singles on Marvel Unlimited and was blown away. A few months ago at MightyCon, some guy was setting this sweet ass hardcover for $40. It sounded like a great deal to me.
The first story, an issue of Young Avengers, doesn't have the look and feel of the rest of the book but it's a surprisingly touching story about Hawkeye and Hawkeye meeting. It was fun but was just a prelude to the star of the show, Hawkeye 1-22 and is a nice introduction to Kate Bishop.
And then we get to the meat of the book. I adore the look and feel of this, the subdued color palette and artwork make this feel like an old comic I forgot about. It also reminds me of [b:Batman: Year One|59980|Batman Year One|Frank Miller|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1526768987s/59980.jpg|2501570] quite a bit, gritty and somewhat understated. Hawkeye isn't taking on Celestials in this one, he's battling street level crooks and the artwork suits this perfectly. I wish the entire volume had been a David Aja and Matt Hollingsworth production but that couldn't be helped, I guess.
While there are some side stories, like The Tape and Kate heading to LA, it's mostly the story of Hawkeye defending his building against the Tracksuit Draculas, gangsters from an unknown eastern European country. It's a gritty story about Hawkeye manning up and being the person everyone else thinks he is.
Fraction uses a variety of storytelling techniques in this: non-linear issues, silent issues, even an issue from Lucky's point of view, Lucky being the dog Hawkeye adopts early in the series. For years, I dismissed Hawkeye as a Green Arrow ripoff but Fraction shows depths to the character I've never seen before. The relationships between Clint and everyone else drive the book: Barney Barton, Kate Bishop, Spider-Woman, Mockingbird, and the other tenants in Clint's building. There are some surprisingly touching moments.
I think Hawkeye appeals to me so much because it is a throwback to the early days of Marvel. Marvel heroes were the heroes with ordinary problems, something I think they lose sight of in these days of endless deaths and resurrections and big honkin' crossovers. If the series had to end, I'm glad Fraction and Aja ended it when they did. This run of Hawkeye ranks right up there with Starman and Gotham Central as one of my favorite runs of all time. This was my second time through and I enjoyed it even more the second time. Five out of five stars.
A couple years ago, I read this series in singles on Marvel Unlimited and was blown away. A few months ago at MightyCon, some guy was setting this sweet ass hardcover for $40. It sounded like a great deal to me.
The first story, an issue of Young Avengers, doesn't have the look and feel of the rest of the book but it's a surprisingly touching story about Hawkeye and Hawkeye meeting. It was fun but was just a prelude to the star of the show, Hawkeye 1-22 and is a nice introduction to Kate Bishop.
And then we get to the meat of the book. I adore the look and feel of this, the subdued color palette and artwork make this feel like an old comic I forgot about. It also reminds me of [b:Batman: Year One|59980|Batman Year One|Frank Miller|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1526768987s/59980.jpg|2501570] quite a bit, gritty and somewhat understated. Hawkeye isn't taking on Celestials in this one, he's battling street level crooks and the artwork suits this perfectly. I wish the entire volume had been a David Aja and Matt Hollingsworth production but that couldn't be helped, I guess.
While there are some side stories, like The Tape and Kate heading to LA, it's mostly the story of Hawkeye defending his building against the Tracksuit Draculas, gangsters from an unknown eastern European country. It's a gritty story about Hawkeye manning up and being the person everyone else thinks he is.
Fraction uses a variety of storytelling techniques in this: non-linear issues, silent issues, even an issue from Lucky's point of view, Lucky being the dog Hawkeye adopts early in the series. For years, I dismissed Hawkeye as a Green Arrow ripoff but Fraction shows depths to the character I've never seen before. The relationships between Clint and everyone else drive the book: Barney Barton, Kate Bishop, Spider-Woman, Mockingbird, and the other tenants in Clint's building. There are some surprisingly touching moments.
I think Hawkeye appeals to me so much because it is a throwback to the early days of Marvel. Marvel heroes were the heroes with ordinary problems, something I think they lose sight of in these days of endless deaths and resurrections and big honkin' crossovers. If the series had to end, I'm glad Fraction and Aja ended it when they did. This run of Hawkeye ranks right up there with Starman and Gotham Central as one of my favorite runs of all time. This was my second time through and I enjoyed it even more the second time. Five out of five stars.
vannesiebp's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ladyheroj's review against another edition
4.0
There is a lot that's good about this. The art, of course. I love how Aja lays out his panels. The simplistic lines and coloring of some issues call up an indie feel, while he dives back into a retro style that called to mind comics from the Silver Age for other issues. As for writing, Fraction does a great job in creating a relatable guy in Hawkeye, although at one point, you just want to slap some sense into him. But that's the point of this series...Clint finding his inner strength after getting worn out trying to keep up the super-powered heroes. And I will always root for Clint, as we share a last name. (Barton pride!) Yet, I found myself looking even more forward to the Kate Bishop-centric portions. They're both Hawkeye, and it's great that Fraction spends equal time on both. In comics, where new people often take on old title, it was interesting to see how two people who use the same powers and the same moniker, interact.
The possible drawback is that the story often backtracks on itself as scenes are replayed from different characters' perspectives. (For example, one scene reoccurs three times...once from the dog's perspective, once from Kate's, and once from Clint's.) It's not wholly a bad thing, because then you the reader get to see each character's full reaction and the consequences of what occurs. But I did sometimes wonder...was this the best way to organize these stories? Yet because this was an omnibus, if the stories are laid out in a way that's confusing to you, you can easily go back and connect the dots.
Definitely a unique series for Marvel, and one of their better runs lately.
The possible drawback is that the story often backtracks on itself as scenes are replayed from different characters' perspectives. (For example, one scene reoccurs three times...once from the dog's perspective, once from Kate's, and once from Clint's.) It's not wholly a bad thing, because then you the reader get to see each character's full reaction and the consequences of what occurs. But I did sometimes wonder...was this the best way to organize these stories? Yet because this was an omnibus, if the stories are laid out in a way that's confusing to you, you can easily go back and connect the dots.
Definitely a unique series for Marvel, and one of their better runs lately.