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thefantasticalworldofsara's review
4.0
I am loving this run so far! Hawkeye is a damn disaster of a human but god is it refreshing/hilarious to see.
ps. The views expressed in this review are my own and do not reflect the views of Indigo Books & Music Inc. or any of its subsidiaries.
ps. The views expressed in this review are my own and do not reflect the views of Indigo Books & Music Inc. or any of its subsidiaries.
folklorx's review
5.0
a bit stronger than volume one with more of the popular issues in it (such as pizza dog). cute art style that they mostly stick to and excellent work with how useless clint is with love.
kaixv's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Okay that solo adventure with Lucky was probably what sweeten the deal for me to enjoy this second volume even more. But this issue was already really good with the characterization and plot. I will never get tired of how Matt Hollingsworth colors.
aceinit's review
4.0
Spoilers abound, obviously, if Hawkeye is not on your monthly comic pull list, or if you are waiting for the release of this collection as opposed to reading the individual issues as they are released.
Bro, bro...the bro jokes are getting a little old, bro.
Bro?
Bro, seriously, bro?
Seriously, bro.
Bro! Not cool, bro!
In all seriousness, I thought I was losing interest in Hawkeye until I went back and read the issues collected in this graphic novel as one long arc rather than as they were released monthly.
Fraction and Aja are on a roll, and all those little bits and pieces from the first couple of issues are finally starting to form together into an overarching story, while still maintaining the non-serial feel of each new release. Turns out, Clint's pissed off the wrong people (bro!) and they want him wiped off the face of the earth. The job of eliminating him falls to a very creepy, efficient killer.
We also get to meet some of the women in Clint’s life...including his ex-wife, his sort-of girlfriend and a certain red-headed ex-Russian spy named Natasha. We learn more about Penny, the other mysterious redhead in Clint’s life whose connection to the tracksuit mafia sends Clint deeper and deeper into danger.
This collection ends with a one-shot told from the point of view of Lucky (aka Pizza Dog), retelling some of the events we’ve just read, and sending both Clint’s furry best friend and Kate Bishop off in a new and unexpected direction. I find myself more curious about what that direction might be than at any looming escalation of conflict between Clint and the mysterious hitman fired to eliminate him. But I will definitely be awaiting the next couple of issues to see where each arc goes.
"Hawkguy" is funny. It's self-deprecating. It's unafraid to beat its hero up (more than once an issue). It pulls at your heartstrings. (The Christmas issue and the Tropical Storm Sandy issue were particularly stellar...and the Christmas issue is my favorite of the series so far.) It’s about a hero, who’s just trying to be a regular guy, who’s just trying to be a hero. In a comic verse filled with lots of larger-than-life superheroes, it’s got more heart than any of the other Marvel series I’m currently reading, and sets a different and unique pace.
I think that’s why it’s my favorite.
Spoiler
Bro, bro...the bro jokes are getting a little old, bro.
Bro?
Bro, seriously, bro?
Seriously, bro.
Bro! Not cool, bro!
In all seriousness, I thought I was losing interest in Hawkeye until I went back and read the issues collected in this graphic novel as one long arc rather than as they were released monthly.
Fraction and Aja are on a roll, and all those little bits and pieces from the first couple of issues are finally starting to form together into an overarching story, while still maintaining the non-serial feel of each new release. Turns out, Clint's pissed off the wrong people (bro!) and they want him wiped off the face of the earth. The job of eliminating him falls to a very creepy, efficient killer.
We also get to meet some of the women in Clint’s life...including his ex-wife, his sort-of girlfriend and a certain red-headed ex-Russian spy named Natasha. We learn more about Penny, the other mysterious redhead in Clint’s life whose connection to the tracksuit mafia sends Clint deeper and deeper into danger.
This collection ends with a one-shot told from the point of view of Lucky (aka Pizza Dog), retelling some of the events we’ve just read, and sending both Clint’s furry best friend and Kate Bishop off in a new and unexpected direction. I find myself more curious about what that direction might be than at any looming escalation of conflict between Clint and the mysterious hitman fired to eliminate him. But I will definitely be awaiting the next couple of issues to see where each arc goes.
"Hawkguy" is funny. It's self-deprecating. It's unafraid to beat its hero up (more than once an issue). It pulls at your heartstrings. (The Christmas issue and the Tropical Storm Sandy issue were particularly stellar...and the Christmas issue is my favorite of the series so far.) It’s about a hero, who’s just trying to be a regular guy, who’s just trying to be a hero. In a comic verse filled with lots of larger-than-life superheroes, it’s got more heart than any of the other Marvel series I’m currently reading, and sets a different and unique pace.
I think that’s why it’s my favorite.
jacob_g_harris's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
5.0
dembury's review
4.0
I am veryyyy close to giving this volume and the first volume 5 stars because they're incredibly well done and I love the characters! (The main one, anyways) Clint and Kate make such a fantastic duo and reading their adventures is a blast. I thought moments of the narrative were kind of fractured, however; for instance, we never get to get a final answer on what was up with Cherry and that safe, and the clown dude story is also left hanging? But other than that stuff, everything from the dialogue, the artwork, the panels- all SO GOOD. I think the minimalistic style and color schemes are especially notable in these issues and really emphasize the story well. And lastly, that issue with Lucky was refreshingly nice, although slightly heartwrenching at the end.
Can't wait to keep reading!
Can't wait to keep reading!
stephanieanneauthor's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I enjoyed this second installment much more than volume 1. Although I liked the fact that those earlier stories had more of a stand-alone quality, the stories in volume 2 fit together much more cohesively. With volume 1 it felt more like reading individual comics, whereas with volume 2 I felt like I was reading a whole book. And, of course, I adore the artwork. But the chapter that stole the show was Pizza Dog's solo adventure. That was a brilliantly told little tail - er, tale.
annamickreads's review
5.0
Making my way through a compilation of the entire Fraction/Aja Hawkeye run and I continue to love it!!! A Must for comics fans or people looking for a way to break in tbh.