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New Avengers: The Reunion #1-4
New Avengers: The Reunion
Thought dead when she was imprisoned on an alien world, Mockingbird's home again - but the reunion is bittersweet as she finds that this Earth is a much harsher place than the one she left behind. The world is desperate for heroes - and after being caged for years, Mockingbird is eager to punch some bad guys. But when her ex-husband Clint Barton, the Avenger Ronin, tags along on her new secret mission, old wounds reopen fast. Can these two great heroes set aside their feelings long enough to save the day? If not, they might find it's hard to cheat death a second time.
112 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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Jim McCann
198 books31 followersJim McCann is an award-winning writer of comic books, television, and theatre. He worked on several films and music videos before he was accepted into the ABC Daytime Writer Development Program. During that time he wrote for the popular ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. Upon moving to New York, he found a position at Marvel Comics, where he remained for six years, working in publicity and PR.
He wrote several critically acclaimed Marvel HAWKEYE series before branching out into creating his own comics and graphic novels, as well as other projects. His first graphic novel, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, won the comic book industry's top award: Best Original Graphic Album. He has since gone on to create hit series such as the space-heist LOST VEGAS and the ongoing top-rated series MIND THE GAP, both published through Image Comics.
McCann earned his BA in Communication Arts, Electronic Media as well as a double minor in English and Theatre from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.
He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is represented by Chelsea Reed at CAA and managed by Stan Spry at The Cartel.
He wrote several critically acclaimed Marvel HAWKEYE series before branching out into creating his own comics and graphic novels, as well as other projects. His first graphic novel, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, won the comic book industry's top award: Best Original Graphic Album. He has since gone on to create hit series such as the space-heist LOST VEGAS and the ongoing top-rated series MIND THE GAP, both published through Image Comics.
McCann earned his BA in Communication Arts, Electronic Media as well as a double minor in English and Theatre from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.
He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is represented by Chelsea Reed at CAA and managed by Stan Spry at The Cartel.
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February 9, 2017
Jeff’s adventures in bargain comics continues or stuff I wouldn’t ordinarily read unless I paid .35 for it because I’m shallow cheap a discerning reader.
Although it’s labeled a New Avengers volume this is a Mockingbird/Hawkeye Ronin story that straddles Secret Invasion and pays lip service to Dark Reign.
The Dealio – Way back when, the Skrulls, as part of their nefarious plan to take over the Earth, pulled a big white paneled space ship into our orbit and started kidnapping heroes and replacing them with their own evil shape shifters.
Bastards!
Bobbi Morse (Mockingbird) was one of the early abductees. But the problem was that Skrull Bobbi died somewhere on the way to divorcing Clint Barton (then Hawkeye, now Ronin) and when the abductees are returned to Earth after the Secret Invasion, Great Googely Mooglely, there’s Mockingbird – alive!
Bobbi and Clint struggle with putting their relationship back together from whatever point in time Marvel comics deemed fit. Don’t try to think too hard about the events leading up to this book, otherwise you’ll end up wandering the streets for days on end, babbling gibberish.
Poor Bobbi is also having PTSD from when she was living in captivity on Skrull world. Poor Clint was thinking wistfully about Skrull sex with whom he thought was his former wife.
So it’s a rocky reunion that transitions into an average spy story.
It seems that A.I.M. wants to set off a dirty bomb in Europe and A.I.M. is multitasking by trying to recruit Bobbi because she’s a biologist/bo-staff wielder/badass extraordinaire and A.I.M. is made up of rejects from high school Latin clubs all over the world.
A snippet from my youth:
“Greetings, Jeff, we just translated the Star Trek episode: “The Man Trap” into Latin and we’re going to perform it this afternoon. Wanna come?
“Who’s doing the female roles?
“Stuart and Mendel”
“Are you going to make those ping-ping laser noises with your mouths?”
“Yes.”
“Live Long and Prosper, Dorks”
Bottom Line: So, who would benefit from reading this tome? Mockingbird has been revived to good effect post-Secret Wars, so anyone interested in some background on this character might want to give this a read.
Although it’s labeled a New Avengers volume this is a Mockingbird/
The Dealio – Way back when, the Skrulls, as part of their nefarious plan to take over the Earth, pulled a big white paneled space ship into our orbit and started kidnapping heroes and replacing them with their own evil shape shifters.
Bastards!
Bobbi Morse (Mockingbird) was one of the early abductees. But the problem was that Skrull Bobbi died somewhere on the way to divorcing Clint Barton (then Hawkeye, now Ronin) and when the abductees are returned to Earth after the Secret Invasion, Great Googely Mooglely, there’s Mockingbird – alive!
Bobbi and Clint struggle with putting their relationship back together from whatever point in time Marvel comics deemed fit. Don’t try to think too hard about the events leading up to this book, otherwise you’ll end up wandering the streets for days on end, babbling gibberish.
Poor Bobbi is also having PTSD from when she was living in captivity on Skrull world. Poor Clint was thinking wistfully about Skrull sex with whom he thought was his former wife.
So it’s a rocky reunion that transitions into an average spy story.
It seems that A.I.M. wants to set off a dirty bomb in Europe and A.I.M. is multitasking by trying to recruit Bobbi because she’s a biologist/bo-staff wielder/badass extraordinaire and A.I.M. is made up of rejects from high school Latin clubs all over the world.
A snippet from my youth:
“Greetings, Jeff, we just translated the Star Trek episode: “The Man Trap” into Latin and we’re going to perform it this afternoon. Wanna come?
“Who’s doing the female roles?
“Stuart and Mendel”
“Are you going to make those ping-ping laser noises with your mouths?”
“Yes.”
“Live Long and Prosper, Dorks”
Bottom Line: So, who would benefit from reading this tome? Mockingbird has been revived to good effect post-Secret Wars, so anyone interested in some background on this character might want to give this a read.
March 8, 2019
I'm not really sure why they didn't call this story what it is, Hawkeye and Mockingbird. I guess they figured calling it New Avengers would sell more copies. But what it is is a good story. Mockingbird's dealing with being captured by the Skrulls for 3 years while Hawkeye is just happy she's alive.
July 22, 2013
I just didn't like this all that much for some reason. Probably because Mockingbird was dead most of my comic reading life...also because I prefer the Hawkeye version of Clint Barton, not the whiny one here. Art is decent, with new designs for both, but at the same time, just didn't do a ton for me.
I did enjoy the flashbacks about the Skrull capture and replacement of Mockingbird and her subsequent travels, but I thought it could have been done in 1-2 issues. I also thought it was kind of resolved far too easily at the end.
But good info to have for anyone checking out New Avengers and other Avengers titles from this point forward.
I did enjoy the flashbacks about the Skrull capture and replacement of Mockingbird and her subsequent travels, but I thought it could have been done in 1-2 issues. I also thought it was kind of resolved far too easily at the end.
But good info to have for anyone checking out New Avengers and other Avengers titles from this point forward.
April 4, 2019
The relationship between Clint and Bobbi was really well done but the story was fairly weak and the art was good but not great.
March 10, 2015
I enjoyed this a great deal.
Again, it's weird coming into this story, like, twenty years after I stopped reading comics, and having the storyline be so connected. This one deals with the reunion of Hawkeye and Mockingbird, after she had been a long-time prisoner of the Skrull. (Apparently, this set the stage for secret invasion and civil war, which I don't know anything about.)
There is action here, but the heart of the story is the two heroes trying to reconnect. McCann, in a later essay, says he likes Hawkeye because he's the hero we could all be. And he was one the those who lobbied to have Mockingbird com back after the war with the Skrulls--she could have died. He clearly loves the characters, and limns them quite well.
Yes, Hawkeye can be a bit of a stereotype--too much like Shawn from Psyche (who, now that I think of it, may have been based on him)--the insecure guy who covers how hard he works with jokes. His heart's on his sleeve in this series, though, which is good. And the flashbacks suffered by Mockingbird are effecting, and explain well her difficulties settling in. I especially like how they appear early in the book without explanation: too much exposition has ruined many comic books.
The art is excellent.
Again, it's weird coming into this story, like, twenty years after I stopped reading comics, and having the storyline be so connected. This one deals with the reunion of Hawkeye and Mockingbird, after she had been a long-time prisoner of the Skrull. (Apparently, this set the stage for secret invasion and civil war, which I don't know anything about.)
There is action here, but the heart of the story is the two heroes trying to reconnect. McCann, in a later essay, says he likes Hawkeye because he's the hero we could all be. And he was one the those who lobbied to have Mockingbird com back after the war with the Skrulls--she could have died. He clearly loves the characters, and limns them quite well.
Yes, Hawkeye can be a bit of a stereotype--too much like Shawn from Psyche (who, now that I think of it, may have been based on him)--the insecure guy who covers how hard he works with jokes. His heart's on his sleeve in this series, though, which is good. And the flashbacks suffered by Mockingbird are effecting, and explain well her difficulties settling in. I especially like how they appear early in the book without explanation: too much exposition has ruined many comic books.
The art is excellent.
June 15, 2016
This was interesting, especially to see Clint this way. However, he is really over stepping boundaries and not being respectful of Bobbi during this entire volume. I would like to see more from Bobbi and her new spy-group.
April 3, 2010
Two and a half stars would be fair. It was ok. I liked it. I liked it even though it was just ok. :)
November 20, 2014
review to come :)
September 9, 2020
If you look at things from Clint's point of view.. Clint is trying to liven things up, start up where they left off while Bobbie is focused on business, not interested in rekindling, with all her attention on this spy mission. She's being kinda difficult. I give this 1 star.
When you look at it from Bobbie's point of view.. shes a strong independent woman and Clint is super annoying (which sounds like his past self). What is really going on in her head is her not being all right from her time being captured and what happened after she escaped from the Skrulls. Thats a 4 star read.
Overall it coulda been condenced into one issue. There was too much recap of past events in the first issue, I could care less on the spy mission, and the art was a little too "Marvel Adventures"
A solid read for Mockingbird fans.
To maybe try out on Marvel Unlimited for curious fans. But not even close to being essential even as a Secret Invasion aftermath book.
When you look at it from Bobbie's point of view.. shes a strong independent woman and Clint is super annoying (which sounds like his past self). What is really going on in her head is her not being all right from her time being captured and what happened after she escaped from the Skrulls. Thats a 4 star read.
Overall it coulda been condenced into one issue. There was too much recap of past events in the first issue, I could care less on the spy mission, and the art was a little too "Marvel Adventures"
A solid read for Mockingbird fans.
To maybe try out on Marvel Unlimited for curious fans. But not even close to being essential even as a Secret Invasion aftermath book.
January 29, 2026
Not bad just meh
I miss the rest of the New Avengers, this shoulda been a secondary story. The rest of them could have just been sitting around chatting at Bucky's table about nothing, woulda loved that.
"No, kid. You got to go back to sleep in a Russian freezer."
How very fucking dare you!?!
"You know they offered it to me first, right? The shield. After he died. I could'a been Cap. You gotta earn the name. The legacy."
How very very fucking dare you!!!!!?!!!! (Still absolutely hate that, fuck you Tony)
Wouldn't complain if Buck just headbutted him there. I'm actually impressed by how level headed he is here
One grey and one brown eye... can't even get it right in the same face (I know it's lighting and I like it, but the commentary's mandatory now)
"That sounds like something Steve might have said."
"I'll take that as a compliment"
"Highest there is."
I miss the rest of the New Avengers, this shoulda been a secondary story. The rest of them could have just been sitting around chatting at Bucky's table about nothing, woulda loved that.
"No, kid. You got to go back to sleep in a Russian freezer."
How very fucking dare you!?!
"You know they offered it to me first, right? The shield. After he died. I could'a been Cap. You gotta earn the name. The legacy."
How very very fucking dare you!!!!!?!!!! (Still absolutely hate that, fuck you Tony)
Wouldn't complain if Buck just headbutted him there. I'm actually impressed by how level headed he is here
One grey and one brown eye... can't even get it right in the same face (I know it's lighting and I like it, but the commentary's mandatory now)
"That sounds like something Steve might have said."
"I'll take that as a compliment"
"Highest there is."
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 11, 2019
The book fits into Bendis' New Avengers era around issues 48-50 when the real Mockingbird returns after being replaced by a Skrull.
The story is very much like a soap opera script that happens in the superhero world, so think of it like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".
There's a lot of bickering between Clint and Bobbi about Clint wanting to get back together; however, Bobbi is traumatized by her Skrulls experience. We discover she was actually trying to divorce Clint before she was captured. It's at times cringey because Clint doesn't seem to respect her wishes or boundaries.
They team up to uncover an A.I.M. plot, save the day, and somehow get together after Clint's unwavering resolve to get back together.
The story is very much like a soap opera script that happens in the superhero world, so think of it like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".
There's a lot of bickering between Clint and Bobbi about Clint wanting to get back together; however, Bobbi is traumatized by her Skrulls experience. We discover she was actually trying to divorce Clint before she was captured. It's at times cringey because Clint doesn't seem to respect her wishes or boundaries.
They team up to uncover an A.I.M. plot, save the day, and somehow get together after Clint's unwavering resolve to get back together.
July 28, 2019
A serviceable affair that appears to exist mainly to reintroduce a long-term character back into continuity. This isn't poorly written, and neither it is boring. It's just a bit paint-by-numbers that is elevated by some absolutely gorgeous pencils by López. His art is not only detailed and clean, but the physiology is realistic. Absent from this are the ridiculous posing seen in so many artists' repertoire.
A fine book that fits neatly into the Dark Reign event timeline.
A fine book that fits neatly into the Dark Reign event timeline.
October 21, 2019
I liked the story okay. It was fun to have some insight in the Hawkeye/Mockingbird relation, since I had zero info on that one. Also how the abduction affects Bobbi's daily life and the struggles it brings were very well written and I was really empathic about that. I just don't know if it's something I would read a second time.
July 5, 2019
Una storia leggibile di due dei miei personaggi Marvel preferiti.
Nulla di eccezionale, intendiamoci, ma poiché era il periodo Bendis, qualsiasi storia scritta da chiunque altro spuntava sopra le sue scialbe e noiose storie fino quasi a sembrare ottima.
Nulla di eccezionale, intendiamoci, ma poiché era il periodo Bendis, qualsiasi storia scritta da chiunque altro spuntava sopra le sue scialbe e noiose storie fino quasi a sembrare ottima.
March 5, 2019
Not bad, but Hawkeye seemed really young, like he was a new recruit or something. I liked the new "damaged" Mockingbird though.
January 5, 2020
Hawkeye (Ronin) & Mockingbird team up
June 30, 2021
I love Bobbi Morse. I love her and I want to protect her.
January 9, 2022
Clint y Bobbi, mi enemies to lovers to enemies to lovers to enemies to lovers to... favorito, los quiero tanto lpm
September 26, 2025
Great art and story!
January 14, 2024
Art style reminds me of some middle grade graphic novel that I've seen in the library. Like, childish and scribbl-y. Love Bobbi and Clint together, I need to read more about them pre-divorce.
July 20, 2010
It's shocking to think that Jim McCann is a relative newcomer to writing comics, because he has instantly become A Name To Watch. With both this story, and the currently-running followup series HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD, he's clearly got what it takes. He writes a tale that is both an exciting spy caper as well as a story about two long-estranged people trying to find a balance again, and there is a sense of both depth *and* fun present - something missing from most superhero comics. The characters read as if he's known them his entire life, and he has the ability to pepper in references to their backstory as small Easter eggs for the hardcore fans, without ever seeming obtuse or off-putting to new readers. And his artistic collaborator, David Lopez, is incredibly skilled with both the complex expressiveness needed for a character-driven story, as well as the superhero and espionage high-tech and action scenes required. Whether you've known these characters for years, or are just interested in trying out a new comic by a fantastic new creative team, you should give this book a try. It just may turn out to be far, FAR better than anything you were expecting.
December 14, 2011
I hadn't read any other books with Mockingbird as a central character before, so this one had a bit of a steep learning curve, but I loved her by the end of it. She's a passionate, non-powered, crazy-strong woman & her (difficult) relationship with Clint Barton is both difficult and beautiful to read. Her PTSD from her time as a prisoner of the Skrulls is also very well written. I wasn't a huge fan of the art in this book, and I wish there'd been a little more arse-kicking & a little less ~*feelings*~ but I'm definitely planning to read more of Jim McCann's writing and Mockingbird's adventures.
May 22, 2015
This is the beginning of the return of Bobbie Morse arc. Her relationship with Hawkeye aka Clint Barton. I read the whole arc in one day. I liked it but found that it had low points and lots of unnecessary graphic violence (both mental and physical) for my taste (I'm thinking about the heir of the Phantom here). Overall I'm not unhappy I've read this, I am an Hawkeye fan (new one, my first Hawkeye is Matt Fraction's) so this one is a bit rough and doesn't fit perfectly in my Hawkeye box but then nothing would really expect Fraction's.
Rating for the whole arc : 3 stars.
Rating for the whole arc : 3 stars.
February 25, 2013
I was a big fan of the West Coast Avengers back in the day. Hawkeye and Mockingbird were a huge part of my love of the title. Bobbi being back in the Marvel Universe is great and the new status quo of her and Clint's relationship is interesting and I want to read every panel. The art by David Lopez, who I don't think I've seen before, was very good and paired well with the title characters. Overall, this was a fun spy/romance thriller set in the Marvel world. I can't wait to see where it leads!
September 8, 2012
"Oh, and Twitchy...we'll need more arrows. A lot more arrows" -- Mockingbird.
A well developed story: part love story; part superhero tale; part spy fiction. I felt like I was coming in halfway through the movie. Apparently, this storyline starts a few graphic novels ago...I think I need to backtrack.
A well developed story: part love story; part superhero tale; part spy fiction. I felt like I was coming in halfway through the movie. Apparently, this storyline starts a few graphic novels ago...I think I need to backtrack.
February 5, 2013
Hank and Janet will always be comics' most dysfunctional couple for me, but Clint and Bobbi come close. Some people just aren't good for each other. Clint is Ronin rather than Hawkeye and Bobbi is really Bobbi instead of a Skrull here, but the song remains the same. The plot takes a secondary role to the relationship issues, but it's a very well written book, and the illustrations are excellent.
December 29, 2014
Pretty good issue. Explained the Skrull Invasion, Clint Barton and Mockingbird in a way that didn't take a whole lot of time, wasn't confusing and left me liking both characters more. The use of acid style flashbacks actually worked pretty well. And given that Mockingbird is supposed to be on Agent of SHIELD, it might be nice to know more about Bobbi Morse.
April 15, 2010
A really awesome series by Jim McCann, now an ongoing series. What I liked most about this collection was the CHUCK-like style to this book. A fun filled spy thriller that will probably end up being my new favorite ongoing come this summer.
April 7, 2010
So good to see two of my favorite characters, who have been mistreated pretty consistently for the last 20 years, back in some sort of state I like them in. Love the new WCA, love the new Hawkeye-Mockingbird status quo and really loved Lopez's art.
October 15, 2010
I liked this a lot more than I thought. Mockingbird was already dead when I started reading comics so I had no emotional attachment to her, no first hand knowledge of her and Hawkeye's relationship and no thought that she would ever come back.
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