Hawkeye, Volume 1: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction

Hawkeye, Volume 1: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction

Hawkeye (2012-2016) #1-5, 136 pages

⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

The breakout star of this summer's blockbuster Avengers film, Clint Barton - aka the self-made hero Hawkeye - fights for justice! With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he's out to prove himself as one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! SHIELD recruits Clint to intercept a packet of incriminating evidence - before he becomes the most wanted man in the world. You won't believe what is on The Tape! What is the Vagabond Code? Matt Fraction pens a Hawkeye thriller that spans the globe...and the darkest parts of Hawkeye's mind. Barton and Bishop mean double the Hawkeye and double the trouble...and stealing from the rich never looked so good.

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

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

Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #7-12, 136 pages

⭐⭐⭐.5/5

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

Hawkeye finally gets a lead on the top-secret case that brought her to Los Angeles in the first place - but to solve this mystery, Kate Bishop will have to take a good hard look at who she is and where she came from. Is she really ready to face the ghosts of her past? Maybe fixing things for a young client with oddly similar problems will help her fix herself! Probably not, though. At least she'll get to punch through her frustrations courtesy of the Worst. Fight. Club. Ever. But when her friends get in trouble and need a helping hand from Hawkeye, she always comes through - right? So when she doesn't, something must be really off. Who is this fake Kate, and what has she done with the real deal?

Hawkeye: Kate Bishop, Vol. 1: Anchor Points by Kelly Thompson

Hawkeye: Kate Bishop, Vol. 1: Anchor Points by Kelly Thompson

Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1-6, 136 pages

⭐⭐⭐/5

Synopsis (from Goodreads)

Remember Hawkeye? No, not that Hawkeye - your favorite Hawkeye, the former Young Avenger, the butt-kicking hero who had to save that other Hawkguy all the time and basically keep his life in some semblance of order. Yup, you know her, it's the dazzling Kate Bishop - making her solo comics debut! Kate is heading back out west and returning to Los Angeles, with her bow and arrow and P.I. badge in tow. There are crimes to solve and she's the best archer to handle 'em! The City of Angels has a new guardian angel. This is Kate Bishop like you've never seen her before, in a brand-new saga that really hits the mark!

Die by the Blade (Black Widow #3) by Kelly Thompson

Die by the Blade (Black Widow #3) by Kelly Thompson-112 pages

Black Widow is on the hunt for more information about the whereabouts of Apogee. This leads her and her friends/team to seek information from the Twins and a fight with the Twins ensues. The Twins are unique because they can transfer body mass and muscle between each other. They get information about a formal party taking place soon. Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff meets an old nemesis, The Living Blade, and must fight him again. Will she and her team survive the party? Where is Apogee? I enjoyed reading this, although, sadly, it seems like it might be the last one, at least for a while. 

Black Widow by Kelly Thompson, Vol. 1: The Ties That Bind

Black Widow by Kelly Thompson, Vol. 1: The Ties That Bind-112 pages

I enjoy almost anything Marvel and Black Widow is no exception. This is the beginning of a new story arc for Black Widow. She falls into a trap of happiness and peace set by a group of villains intent on taking her out of the picture. Can she get out of the trap? Will Hawkeye, Winter Soldier, and Yelena be able to help her? I enjoyed reading this first volume and look forward to reading the second. 

Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon (v 1), by Matt Fraction

 Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon (v 1), by Matt Fraction, 136 pages

This has been touted as the hit comic book of 2013, so I felt the need to read it.  Firstly, I don't know anything about Hawkeye- but you don't really have to in order to read this and understand.  He is the Avenger without any real superpowers, just really good aim with trick arrows- but this work is about him as a solo act (mostly).  He also pals around with Kate Bishop, who was also Hawkeye at one point, and which I personally feel is pretty awesome.  There is alot of humor in these stories, but also a fair amount of heart.  No real back-story knowledge required.