Reviews

Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction

particlesreads's review

5.0

I love my son and his dog

labunnywtf's review

4.0

Read for Book Roast's Magical Readathon: NEWTs Exams. Subject: Potions, E Level. (Male Lead Character)

OMG HOW DO PEOPLE NOT LIKE THIS I AM SO CONFUSED.

I mean, he rescues a DOG. He pays gobs of money to save it after a bad guy KICKS THE DOG INTO TRAFFIC, and then he kicks that guy's ass. HI, YOU HAD ME AT 'SAVE THE DOG'.

I understand about not liking the art style, but I have to admit, I was super into it. It's so different from what we normally get with comics (see also: the last chapter, which I didn't care for), and I feel like it really works for his character.

I like Hawkeye's dry style in the Avengers movies, and I feel like this is exactly who I expected him to be.

Also, Kate Bishop needs to be my BFF immediately.

telly_in_town's review

3.0

Not my favourite comic I’ve ever read. I would have liked a bit more of an origin story but I am coming to read this after watching the series so can’t complain about it not fitting what I expect. Lucky was cute as always and I loved Kate’s outfits in this!

eleanorjmca's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is really a book of three parts, so it's tough to give it a unified review. The 5 Hawkeye comics were lots of fun, managed to make Hawkeye actually interesting and loveable, and did something different with their art style, which I respect. 1-3 were lighter on story and a bit repetitive but the art was really incredible. 4 and 5 had a more coherent story, but I didn't much like the ending and while the art style had a great sense of movement it had a tough job to follow the previous artist, so I think the Hawkeye comics in general started better than they finished. 

I loved the character of Kate who was a standout all the way through, especially in Hawkeye 4-5 and in the Young Avengers comic. I love the Young Avengers and always enjoy their storylines and this was a fun one, but the art didn't really do it for me.

Overall I'm giving the volume a 4, just because the story, art, characterisation etc was variable. But parts of this book are definitely 5 stars! Highly recommended.

icharlee's review

5.0

Literally love David Aja’s art style

bode's review

funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

After putting it off for a long while I can confidently say Matt Fractions Hawkeye is fantastic. There is something that is instantly endearing about both Clint and Kate and their relationship. This is very close to the type of comic I dream of writing. 

colindalaska's review

5.0

It’s Hawkguy, bro, Hawkguy.

madelynhope's review

4.0

the mcu really deprived us of a good hawkeye

wwwgretareads's review

5.0

so so so so good. i will love this clint & kate forever, and not allow any others to take their place. i wish more comics would use the medium this well to tell a story. funny, beautifully illustrated, & emotional.

sandeeisreading's review

5.0

This made me look at Hawkeye in an entirely different light. I loved how his character is so grounded. He doesn't have superhuman strength nor does he have any powers, in general. He was just a guy who was trained to be great at shooting arrows.

More detailed review to follow.