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jules6469's review against another edition
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
kindleandilluminate's review against another edition
3.0
This is a fun story, Kate Bishop rocks, but I honestly had to drop it a star because they referred to California as “Cali” three times in three issues. Um, nope.
But, like, do read it anyway.
But, like, do read it anyway.
elturko64's review against another edition
3.0
I wished I loved this but for whatever reason I couldn't. The story felt bland to me, and I just wasn't interested in what happened. That being said, I think the art was fantastic along with the characterization.
rouver's review against another edition
4.0
This hit all the right notes for me. Lots of humor, lots of powerful women, and an interesting storyline. While it appears that this is a spinoff for a supporting character, Hawkeye is the star of her own show. Jessica Jones makes an appearance, but it's to help, not overshadow the main character...plus, it's another woman (as opposed to the standard fare of the male superhero coming in & making the story all about him). It was refreshing, fun, and entertaining. I can't wait to read more!
carroq's review against another edition
4.0
Thompson's series suffers in comparison to Fraction's, so I'm going to take that off the table right away. I liked this as a series that focuses on Kate Bishop and what her role as Hawkeye might mean. She takes to doing private detective work a la Jessica Jones, who does make an appearance in this volume. Kate uprooted herself and is trying to start fresh in LA. There are a few things that stood out to me about this book: the art, Kate Bishop kills it as Hawkeye, and the tone.
I adored the art. Tonally, it fit the story perfectly. And there is an attention to detail that I really appreciated. Kate shows off her skills in a way that makes it clear why she would be able to take on the Hawkeye mantle. Prior to this, I had only read a handful of books that she appeared in and none of them really featured her skills with the bow. I thought Thompson did a great job of making this clear without beating the reader over the head with it. There are some serious things that happen in this book, but the writing and art are able to keep it light without downplaying the more serious events. That balance actually made the book a breeze to read and left me feeling like I got something out of it.
I adored the art. Tonally, it fit the story perfectly. And there is an attention to detail that I really appreciated. Kate shows off her skills in a way that makes it clear why she would be able to take on the Hawkeye mantle. Prior to this, I had only read a handful of books that she appeared in and none of them really featured her skills with the bow. I thought Thompson did a great job of making this clear without beating the reader over the head with it. There are some serious things that happen in this book, but the writing and art are able to keep it light without downplaying the more serious events. That balance actually made the book a breeze to read and left me feeling like I got something out of it.
oworthyfool's review against another edition
5.0
As always, Kate kicks ass, takes names, sasses with the best, and makes some awesome friends along the way. Hawkeyes forever.
delaneybull's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, I loved this. Kate is a great presence, and the pace was excellent.
emeelee's review against another edition
3.0
Vol 1 ★★★☆☆ (3.5)
Vol 2 ★★★★☆
Vol 3 ★★★★☆
3.5 stars. Kate Bishop is such a badass, and I love her snark. I don't think I've disliked a comic featuring her yet, and now she's headlining her own series? Yes, please!
I do wish there had been a bit more closure to the story arc here, but it's clearly setting up for future issues. Still, we don't learn anything about why the events of the first half of this volume happened, what the bad guy's motivation was, etc. And then the second half had an entirely different focus (with a cameo by Jessica Jones, which was fun). My biggest complaint though: I'm not happy that all the misogynistic behavior of the college boys was due to. I mean, really? This is a serious real-life topic in today's world, and seeing it as part of a supervillain plot instead of based in reality just rubbed me the wrong way-- and caused me to round down to 3 stars.
Vol 2 ★★★★☆
Vol 3 ★★★★☆
3.5 stars. Kate Bishop is such a badass, and I love her snark. I don't think I've disliked a comic featuring her yet, and now she's headlining her own series? Yes, please!
I do wish there had been a bit more closure to the story arc here, but it's clearly setting up for future issues. Still, we don't learn anything about why the events of the first half of this volume happened, what the bad guy's motivation was, etc. And then the second half had an entirely different focus (with a cameo by Jessica Jones, which was fun). My biggest complaint though: I'm not happy that all the misogynistic behavior of the college boys was due to
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mind controlletsgolesbians's review against another edition
4.0
Kate Bishop continues to be a dreamboat, and I like how Kelly Thompson writes her. America and Kate were so serious in Young Avengers, and I love that their solo series show the lighter sides of them. I read these issue by issue, thoughts below.
Issue 1: The tone is similar to Kate Let's Hellcat--fun and less serious than a lot of the comics written by and/or featuring men. I LOVE that Kate's first job is to help a girl who is being harassed online, because it's culturally relevant, and I love seeing women helping women (especially when it's because men are being The Worst).
Please just make Kate canonically queer and have her pay attention to lady abs, too. (Also what was with the heart over America's name at the beginning, is Amerikate finally going to be official?) (PLEASE)
Issues 2-4: Forgot to review these when I read them, but Julie Andrews got a shoutout.
Issue 5: "I feel like America would enjoy this pun about me...and closets."
KELLY THOMPSON IF KATE COMES OUT DURING YOUR RUN I WILL BUY YOU AN EDIBLE ARRANGEMENT
Issue 6: I can't find it?? KATE MY LOVE WHERE ARE YOU
Issue 1: The tone is similar to Kate Let's Hellcat--fun and less serious than a lot of the comics written by and/or featuring men. I LOVE that Kate's first job is to help a girl who is being harassed online, because it's culturally relevant, and I love seeing women helping women (especially when it's because men are being The Worst).
Please just make Kate canonically queer and have her pay attention to lady abs, too. (Also what was with the heart over America's name at the beginning, is Amerikate finally going to be official?) (PLEASE)
Issues 2-4: Forgot to review these when I read them, but Julie Andrews got a shoutout.
Issue 5: "I feel like America would enjoy this pun about me...and closets."
KELLY THOMPSON IF KATE COMES OUT DURING YOUR RUN I WILL BUY YOU AN EDIBLE ARRANGEMENT
Issue 6: I can't find it?? KATE MY LOVE WHERE ARE YOU