Reviews

Hawkeye: Kate Bishop Vol. 2: Masks by Kelly Thompson

joshgauthier's review

5.0

This series is another where art and writing and everything simply comes together in unison. I've enjoyed Bishop's character from the beginning, and Thomson's writing only makes that more true--backed by the rest of the creative team. The captions, the use of panels--everything is on point here.

Volume 2 brings Kate back with all the sass and attitude, all the adventure, and all the mystery that made volume 1 so excellent. With Bishop on the west coast, we get to see some new environments and less of the superhero foot-traffic that sometimes permeates Marvel stories. As such, Kate's character driven, street level adventures feel very free and focused on her. And the character cameos that do take place are effective for story and character interaction.

Volume 2 takes us deeper into Kate's past, hitting some strong emotional notes while sacrificing none of the quirkiness that makes these comics such a pleasure to read. In short, "Hawkeye: Kate Bishop" is a delightful series, and one that I am highly excited to continue reading.

lelex's review

5.0

Yeah I loved this one. I love Kate and all of the little Easter eggs and the ending with Clint and just!!! Nice!

gcamelopardalis's review

3.0

Overall I liked this, I think it kinda has the same issues as the last one in that I just do not care about her squad haha. The team up issue was decent but I don't know that Wolverine at all so I have no attachment to it. I liked how issue 11 ended a lot though.

The art in this series is generally nice, but I really like the issue covers. They're very pulp noir style.

astateadance's review

adventurous funny tense fast-paced

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

4.0

mjfmjfmjf's review

4.0

And this one is just better. Not great. But fun, readable, interesting. Sure Kate Bishop is ridiculously competent without useful explanation. And the art on X-23 and Gabby was just off. But still. This book sucked me in and made care - about the characters, about the backstory, about the shenanigans.

gmc16's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

voxlunae's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ericawrites's review

5.0

Hawkeye is an incredibly fun and surprisingly touching, but glib sometimes.

jules6469's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

morgancward's review

this is the volume with the laura and gabby issue! I love that issue!! I love seeing Kate and Laura interact and I wish they did that more often. The start of the arc with Kate's mom is super well done and it's a shame that it doesn't get paid off well.