Hawkeye: Megaband 3: Damals und Morgen

Hawkeye (2012-2016) (Collected Editions) #5-6

by Jeff Lemire

SCHWERE ZEITEN FÜR TEAM HAWKEYE
Avengers-Veteran Clint Barton und Kate Bishop von den Young Avengers sind wahre Meister mit Pfeil und Bogen und tragen beide den Heldennamen Hawkeye. Auf einer Mission für SHIELD kommen sie hinter das Geheimnis von Hydras neuester Superwaffe, das für Clint und Kate alles verändert und ihre Freundschaft genauso bedroht wie ihre beiden Leben. Manche Entscheidungen verfolgen einen nun mal sehr lange – Team Hawkeye womöglich sogar bis in die dreißig Jahre entfernte Zukunft! Aber über Konsequenzen wusste Clint ja bereits in jungen Jahren Bescheid, als er und sein Bruder Barney vor ihrem brutalen Pflegevater flohen und beim Zirkus vom kriminellen Swordsman ausgebildet wurden…

Die außergewöhnliche Hawkeye-Saga der kanadischen Ausnahmekünstler Jeff Lemire (MOON KNIGHT) und Ramón Pérez (SPIDER-MAN: ERSTE SCHRITTE) komplett in einem Band.

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Comic Book, Superheroes, Graphic Novels Comics

234 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 2016

About the author

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Jeff Lemire is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author, and creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder, Trillium, Plutona, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, and Gideon Falls. His upcoming projects include a host of series and original graphic novels, including the fantasy series Ascender with Dustin Nguyen.

Reviews

[Desa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3’5⭐️ :’) Quiero mucho a los Ojos de Halcón 💜🏹

[Emília · Rating 4 out of 5]

"you're my best friend" "you're still my hero" 🥺🥺🥺

[Lashaan Balasingam · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent finale to the Hawkeye series that began with Matt Fraction and David Aja.

[Niyazi Balakishiyev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Прикольно советую

[Alasondro Alegré · Rating 3 out of 5]

★★★½

[Courtney Ricca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Visually amazing. A story that has you travel through time packed with emotion and humor.

[Josh Angel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good Hawkeye run by Jeff Lemire. I would have probably thought it was better than good if it hadn’t followed the transcendently amazing run of Hawkeye by Fraction and Aja. Unfortunately, this suffers in comparison.

This volume involves a single overarching plot-line that is ultimately completed by the end of the volume. So the fact that this volume is relatively stand-alone is a strength. Unfortunately, I felt like the story was also a little drawn out, could likely have been an issue or two shorter, and featured some behavior by Kate that irked me a bit.

The story mainly deals with a group of super powered children the Hawkeyes were tasked with rescuing, and the morally ambiguous situation they ultimately find themselves in. The whole plot seems to have been an excuse to cause a rift between Clint and Kate, and it didn’t feel entirely earned. I felt Kate was being overly emotional and hard on Clint for being the reasonable one for a change. By the end of the story Clint agrees to throw caution to the wind and do something really stupid to win the approval of Kate. Luckily, things work out for the best, but this struck me as a tone-deaf reversal of their previous relationship set up in the Fraction/Aja run. The fact that Kate is ultimately angry at Clint and leaves their partnership feels both flimsy and unearned, and likely due to an editorial decision by Marvel to give Kate her own title.

I’m good with Kate getting her own title, but her reasons for leaving seemed selfish to me, and I wish this was a little better thought out. But perhaps that was the intent? Clint has serious issues, and perhaps Kate is intended to be seen as having her own serious faults, I just don’t like that Clint was left feeling that it was his fault they split when he was just being the voice of reason.

Anyhoo, if you are having trouble deciding wether to pick up the three oversized hardcovers or just pick up the Omni and skip the content in this volume, go ahead and pick up the omnibus that collects volumes 1 & 2. This is skippable content. All you need to know is Kate left her partnership with Clint because she got mad that he was being reasonable instead of emotional and impulsive.

[Jake Nap · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jeff Lemire’s Hawkeye with art by Ramon Perez is an underrated gem. Though not as impressive or groundbreaking like it’s critically acclaimed predecessor, it still manages to tell a great story with even greater art. Lemire tells a story with similar themes to his other works, it’s definitely a look at Clint and Kate with his style. I think he has a good grasp on the characterization Fraction invented in his run and it feels like a natural continuation from where Fraction left off. The art takes 3 different styles, a water color look into the past, an Aja esque present and a style similar to Lemire’s own art style for the future.

The triple narrative separated by the different art styles Perez puts into the series really adds a lot to the story and I LOVE how the 3 blend together. The main plot centers around Kate and Clint’s relationship as they try to save the lives of 3 weaponized extremely powerful children. They disagree and what to do with these kids with elements from Clint’s pst foreshadowing what happens in the present and the actions they take in the present affecting the future. It’s a well crafted narrative that definitely fits in with Jeff Lemire’s storytelling style.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and had no expectations for it. Everything I heard about this book was negative but I thought it was rather impressive.

8.5/10

[Dimitris · Rating 1 out of 5]

The first two Hawkeye hardcover volumes by Fraction/Aja were pretty good. This final one is a huge let down especially with it's totally sub par artwork. Some of the flashback issues that use watercolors look good but everything else looks completely amateurish. Stick to the Fraction run and skip this one. Recommended only to those who are completists.

[talia · Rating 4 out of 5]

did not care for the time jumps but when america showed up....omg

[Michael Sorbello · Rating 4 out of 5]

Matt Fraction's run on Hawkeye explores the everyday struggles of Clint Barton's personal life when he's not busy doing Avenger things. Hawkeye is the underdog of the Avengers, he has no superpowers or notable abilities, he's just the guy in a costume that knows how to sling arrows. There's some trouble brewing in the new apartment complex he's recently moved into. His lovable neighbors are being threatened and harassed by a gang of mobsters who took control of the apartment and are running everyone out with unfair prices. Clint takes matters into his own hands and defends his new friends with everything he's got all while battling crippling doubt, depression and regular guy problems.

Meanwhile, Clint's fellow Hawkeye Kate Bishop gets into some trouble herself. Tired of Clint's negative attitude and pushing people away, she walks out on him in pursuit of her own freelance career as a crimefighter in Los Angeles. She takes down thugs, gets the stuffing kicked out of her and gets herself wrapped up in some hilarious antics. Though she gets into some serious trouble, she makes some irreplaceable friends from unexpected places before reuniting with Clint once more after working out their respective issues.

This is the first Marvel comic I've ever read and I knew nothing about the Hawkeyes or the Avengers before reading, but the writing and characterization were so strong that I felt right at home with them. Clint is like a down-on-his-luck Peter Parker with no powers and Kate Bishop is a pure bundle of fun, charm and comedy. I loved both of them and enjoyed their chemistry together. Even Clint's pet dog Lucky gets some major character development and plays a big role in the plot without ever speaking a single word.

Exploring the daily lives of superheroes, getting to know their family dynamics, their troubled upbringings, their struggling relationships and crippling insecurities made them feel extremely human and made for a surprisingly emotional run with characters that had a lot of depth.

Jeff Lemire continues the story with two additional volumes. Jeff's run was darker and delved into Clint and Kate's past which explored their respective childhood traumas quite well. The story of Clint and his brother running away from their abusive father to live as homeless carnies in the circus was really sad and the story of Kate living with a distant father with dark connections to the criminal underworld was also touching. Both of them deserved better and watching them have some alone time to confront their tragic pasts were the highlights of Lemire's run.

The two backstories were great, but the rest of the final two volumes weren't nearly as good as Fraction's run. There's a what-if time travel subplot, unnecessary drama between Clint and Kate and overall weaker writing in terms of setting up interesting conflict, but the ending wrapped things up very nicely and it's a great series overall.

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[Sean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jeff Lemire jumps into the world of the Hawkeyes (Clint & Kate) and the results are mixed. Matt Fraction created a whole Hawkeye world and Lemire uses some of that but moreso tells one contained story, which is weird because its in two different volumes of the series. Makes no editorial sense. I loved the flashbacks Lemire wrote with Clint, Barney, Swordsman, and Kate. Ramon Perez's art was amazing in these scenes. The issues arise with the current storyline. I just never cared about Project Communion. It never resonated with me and can't believe eleven issues were spent on them when there could have been more of the fantastic flashback tales. Overall, a good read but uneven.

[FrontalNerdaty · Rating 2 out of 5]

Following up Matt Fractions run on Hawkeye was a big task and Marvel made the right choice selecting Jeff Lemire. Keeping mostly the same tone established by Fraction, Lemire crafts a solid story providing more back story for both Clint and Kate. Clint’s back story has the usual trappings of Lemire (loving and family orientated but tinged in sadness) but lack the subtlety that Fraction had. I greatly appreciated the somewhat retcon of why Kate chooses the life of a hero and overall it’s a solid read. Ramon Perez deserves credit for recreating David Aja’s distinctive style and the painted sections are gorgeous. This isn’t a must read Hakweye tale but it’s a good read.

[Dexter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was soll ich sagen? Ich habe am Ende geweint. Wunderbar erzählt, bebildert und getuscht. Eine echte Wohltat für die Seele. Nicht ohne Grund ist Jeff Lemire einer meiner absoluten Lieblingsautoren. Er hat immer das richtige Gespür für Drama, Humor, ein Augenzwinkern und ernste Momente. Die Sätze oder Gedanken verbunden mit der Bildsprache - alles on point. Es ist alles voller Liebe: für die Figuren, deren Historie, deren Weiterentwicklung, aber eben auch für das Medium Comic, das so viel mehr ist als bunte Bilder in Kästen mit Sprechblasen drin. ❤️

[Joshua · Rating 3 out of 5]

The conceit of switching art styles for different time periods is pretty cool. The bits with Clint's hearing loss are nicely done, like his brother being mad at him for pretending not to hear him and the empty sound bubbles when his Stark Tech hearing aides come out. Good stuff, though lacking some of the snap of Matt Fraction's run.

[Lucille · Rating 3 out of 5]

Avec cette sorte de suite du run de Fraction, Lemire joue avec le passé, le présent et le futur des personnages.  J'ai beaucoup aimé suivre le duo de Clint et Kate, et leurs efforts pour travailler ensemble, les heurts qu'ils rencontrent sur le chemin. C'est vraiment un duo qui marche très bien je trouve, chacun avec un caractère fort et chacun tenant à l'autre malgré leurs défauts

[Ryan Stanton · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s good. Not Lemire’s best though. I’d recommend the series on either side of it to be honest.

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeff Lemire can do no wrong. A fitting end to a great series started by Matt Fraction.

[Jennifer Norris · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Ann · Rating 1 out of 5]

I‘m glad this is finally over.

[Bruno A. (La Orden de Hierro) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me pareció excelente, lo disfruté en todo momento, tanto en historia como en dibujo. Espectacular continuación de la etapa anterior de Fraction y Aja.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars: Not as good as the previous instalments, but Fraction left some seriously big shoes to fill. Still a super fun read—love seeing my Hawkeyes in action.

[Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good. I love the flashback art, all watercolory. I'm not a huge fan of the little weirdo kids storyline. The flash forward portion is not that great, especially. But, the last couple issues, with Kate's flashbacks and her and Clint coming back together, is really good, and gives good context for Kelly Thompson's series afterwards.

[Joosua Susi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book seems to have gotten overall lower ratings than the previous volumes by Matt Fraction and David Aja. I don't see why. While not as good as the beginning of Fraction/Aja series, this book continues the story of two Hawkeyes without hiccups. The story moves in several timelines: the present, the future, and the flashbacks to both Clint Barton's and Kate Bishop's childhood.
Ramón Pérez draws the present and the future in a sketchy manner, but paints the past in beautiful water colors. This technique works nicely. The main story leaves something to be desired, but the relationship of Clint "not a mentor" Barton and Kate "not a protege" Bishop is what makes this book a good read!

[Elia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jeff Lemire continues the themes and characters from the Fraction run to make it mostly his own. All the same self-loathing and self destructive behavior, but additional elements of a moralistic quandry, a time jumping - Terminator-esque story about a dystopian future, and an origin of Clint Barton. It's missing the David Aja art that brought with it so much character, yet, it's still a pretty solid story with a lot of the elements that that were adored, Kate Bishop is back scene stealing. Unfortunately, there's a lot less Pizza dog and a more superhero style story rather than the street level work Fraction was doing. Still a solid follow-up.

[Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first Hawkeye book, and it did a good job explaining the backstory of both characters. The present-day plot was okay. What really stood out was the artwork. The watercolor for the flashbacks and the technique of using different art styles for different time periods was awesome.

I read this after reading the first two volumes, and I can appreciate the this story even more now. It's a feat of parallel storytelling and the art is spectacular. It's a really great way to close out the saga.