For those who don’t know, Hawkeye is a comic book character who is a member of the Marvel Universe. He’s a skilled sharpshooter, usually wearing a black eye. He’s also a member of several different Avengers titles. Some of his appearances are listed below.
If you want to read the full story of the character, you’ll want to read the comic book. The Marvel Universe Events: Dark Reign reading order contains material from a variety of issues. These include Enter the Heroic Age (2010) #1 and Solo Avengers #14-16.
After that, Matt Fraction and David Aja are the writers of a new era for the character, known as Marvel NOW! Their run re-defining Hawkeye and the Marvel Universe. It’s a fun, grounded, and stylish run.
Another writer who has had a hand in shaping the character of Clint Barton is Kieron Gillen. His work on All-New Hawkeye, as well as Marvel’s Secret Invasion, helps set the stage for future confrontations. As a result, fans will likely want to pay attention to the alternating issues of All-New Hawkeye and Clint vs. Kate Bishop.
Both of these runs take place in the post-Secret Wars era of the Marvel universe. You can check out the reading orders for these two series at Comic Book Herald’s Fear Itself.
All-New Hawkeye takes the reader on a journey into the relationship between Clint and Kate. The two are partners in both their superhero and non-superhero lives. There’s plenty to see in this series, including a two-issue team-up with Jessica Jones. While it’s recommended you wait until All-New Hawkeye is over, you can find a good Hawkeye collecting guide. This guide includes a trade reading order, as well as a comprehensive issue-by-issue guide for each appearance.
Another important writer for the Hawkeye universe is Jeff Lemire. He wrote the All-New Hawkeye and Clint & Kate stories. His writing style is easy to read and it’s filled with beautiful illustrations. With a great mix of talented illustrators, it’s no wonder Lemire is an award-winning comic book writer.
Another writer to watch out for is Kelly Thompson. Her writing has a knack for blending the personalities of Fraction’s Hawkeye and Bendis’ Jessica Jones. She’s able to bring the characters’ narrative voices together perfectly. That’s why this is a perfect series to check out.
Lastly, don’t miss out on the appearances of Clint Barton. He’s a major player in the back half of Secret Empire. Also, don’t overlook his appearances in the Marvel Now titles. Often, his appearances conflict with the official chronology, making it hard to determine whether he’s in a previous run or if he’s just in the gap.
Whether you’re new to the Hawkeye universe or you’ve been a fan for decades, you’ll enjoy this comic. The art is stylish and geometric, with a lot of black linework and one or two colors. Even the panel layouts are pretty clever. However, the art isn’t as polished as the other titles. So, if you’re looking for a more visually-pleasing reading experience, you may want to consider something else.