Hawkeye is an Avenger with plenty of books and a big presence on television, but there are times when all you want is a quiet story about him and someone he cares about. That’s what this issue is, and it’s an excellent one at that.
The writing is solid from beginning to end. It feels very authentic for the most part, and it plays off the established character traits well. Walsh has a strong style that’s established from his work on other books, and it fits perfectly here. It’s not just a ground-level brawl or a space-faring adventure, it’s all of those things, and more.
This issue is also a good showcase for the talents of both Fraction and Mihawk. They both bring a great voice and feel to Clint Barton’s character, and it’s a joy to read both of their words. They both do a fine job of giving Hawkeye a quiet intensity that he sometimes lacks in other books. His speech slurs in places, and he can explode in anger like nobody else, but the rest of the time he’s casual and calm and observant.
Both of these voices and attitudes are exactly what you need from a Hawkeye book, and it’s refreshing to see that the characters are still recognizable even with this new take on them. The issue is a solid addition to the series, and it should please fans of all stripes.
Reader was a nurse at stark towers, but she had a secret second job that was surprisingly enjoyable. Now she has a choice to make, and she can’t really do both. Her decision will have consequences that ripple across the whole avengers family and beyond. Can she keep this secret, and how long will it last?