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eddyfate's review against another edition
5.0
I read this over several days, just so I can savor it. The writing and artwork continues to be inspiring.
wyrmdog's review against another edition
5.0
Rereading this story in this format (I originally read it digitally) after watching the Hawkeye TV series was a real treat. Lots of things I'd forgotten made their way in and it's a lot of fun to see how they repurposed various things for the show, from dialogue to characterization.
The graphic novel plays a lot with the flow of the story in time, but generally keeps it contained to a chapter (re: issue), with only one or two exceptions when the books diverged during publication and the Hawkeyes go their separate ways for a while. This is not a spoiler, BTW, as such things happen in every team-up book in the history of team-up books.
Despite including some stuff from Young Avengers to ground the reader, if you're a completist you'll want to hunt down the Young Avengers to see Kate's origin; Avengers Children's Crusade as well if you're REALLY into being a completist. And New Avengers; and Secret Invasion; and House of M...yeah, it's a proverbial rabbit hole and you really DON'T need to read anything that isn't in this book to understand the story. And sadly the Kate Bishop Hawkeye series (and the subsequent West Coast Avengers with her and Clint as co-leads) that follows isn't nearly this good, though it is good. It just cuts a lot of corners that this one doesn't, makes some weird leaps.
This volume is pricey yeah, but worth it if you like either Hawkeye, cheap if you like both.
The graphic novel plays a lot with the flow of the story in time, but generally keeps it contained to a chapter (re: issue), with only one or two exceptions when the books diverged during publication and the Hawkeyes go their separate ways for a while. This is not a spoiler, BTW, as such things happen in every team-up book in the history of team-up books.
Despite including some stuff from Young Avengers to ground the reader, if you're a completist you'll want to hunt down the Young Avengers to see Kate's origin; Avengers Children's Crusade as well if you're REALLY into being a completist. And New Avengers; and Secret Invasion; and House of M...yeah, it's a proverbial rabbit hole and you really DON'T need to read anything that isn't in this book to understand the story. And sadly the Kate Bishop Hawkeye series (and the subsequent West Coast Avengers with her and Clint as co-leads) that follows isn't nearly this good, though it is good. It just cuts a lot of corners that this one doesn't, makes some weird leaps.
This volume is pricey yeah, but worth it if you like either Hawkeye, cheap if you like both.
acidicbruises's review against another edition
5.0
Easiest 5 stars I've ever given.
(Also, read as single issues on the Marvel Unlimited app but decided to log the Omnibus for convenience's sake.)
(Also, read as single issues on the Marvel Unlimited app but decided to log the Omnibus for convenience's sake.)
thejenjineer's review against another edition
5.0
It's beautiful how such a talented team came together. The writing, art and colors compliment each other so perfectly. I stopped reading many, many times just to admire how gorgeous a page looks.
brim010's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thisismetryinxg's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
nic1324's review against another edition
5.0
Having read the Hawkeye show first, I thought the inspiration it drew from this was really fun. Once I got into the meat of the story, though, I appreciated it for what it was on its own as well. It had some really funny and endearing moments and made me love the dynamic Kate and Clint have even more. I can't wait to read some more Hawkeye books in the future, which isn't something I thought I'd be saying.
Also, I have to mention how much fun and endearing Kate Bishop is as a character despite the fact that she's a "spoiled rich kid". Reading her depiction here also made it even more clear how perfect Hailee Steinfeld is for the role and I can't wait to see more of her on paper and on the screen.
Also, I have to mention how much fun and endearing Kate Bishop is as a character despite the fact that she's a "spoiled rich kid". Reading her depiction here also made it even more clear how perfect Hailee Steinfeld is for the role and I can't wait to see more of her on paper and on the screen.
jekutree's review against another edition
5.0
Matt Fraction and David Aja work together seamlessly to create this utterly unique Marvel Comics experience. It feels like an indie book, but it isn’t. It follows Clint Barton and Kate Bishop as Clint defends his apartment building from Russian Gangsters and Kate becomes a private eye. This almost slice of life superheroics gives the book a unique tone that wasn’t in mainstream comics at the time. It really paved the way for books like King’s Mister Miracle. The book also features two well executed experimental issues. One told entirely through ASL and the other being told entirely through a dog’s perspective.The art in this book by David Aja is some of the most impressive art I’ve seen in a comic(Might be my personal favorite). Aja’s storytelling, paneling and line work is top notch. The coloring from Matt Hollingsworth on Aja’s pencils is also very impressive. Each issue has a rigid color scheme that compliments the tone of the book perfectly. If any book is a modern classic, it’s Hawkeye.
samanthaa_32's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like the only person who just didn’t enjoy this as much as much as I thought I would. The art and the dog were great, but I just wasn’t too invested in the story.
lcush98's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5