"If you just give me one shot to show you how good I can be," declares Kate in two separate instances in the issue, "how hard I work, how much I believe in doing the right thing " I won't let you down. I promise". The repeated mantra could have almost been Fraction's pitch to Marvel, who deserve a tip of the hat for giving one of their cinematic Avengers a chance to let it all hang out in a prominent comic. Hawkeye Annual #1 does exactly what this kind of special should, supporting the main arc while giving an important character time to grow . We just hope it isn't too long before we see Kate and Clint back in each other's lives. Read Full Review

In my opinion Hawkeye has been one of the best Marvel Titles. It's more laid back than some of their other titles, and easy on the eyes. It tells stories about everyone that Clint cares about, even Pizza Dog, and who couldn't use a little bit more Pizza Dog in their life! There is a reason that Hawkeye is up for Eisner's and Harvey Awards. The fan base is growing, and the quality of the work speaks for itself. If you haven't read any Hawkeye yet, you can always get the trade. Go treat yourself! Read Full Review

In my short life as a comic reader I have found annuals to be a pretty mixed bag, occasionally great, more often just a throw away issue, this comic really surprised me with its relevance to the pre-existing story, and also its independence from the current tale being told. I can't believe this series can still surprise me. Bravo Fraction. Bravo Pullido. Bravo Hollingsworth. Encore! Encore! Read Full Review

So are any of you really surprised? Overall, this is just another great issue of “Hawkeye”. Overall, it's a great Kate issue. Overall, it's fun and action-packed. Overall, just buy it already. Read Full Review

There are two Hawkeye's in the Marvel Universe, Clint Barton and Kate Bishop.Hawkeye Annual #1focuses on the latter. InHawkeye #11, Kate decided to leave Clint behind and head out west to Los Angeles, to do her own thing. The annual is Kate's story and focuses on what happened to her when she got there. Fraction gave Kate a rich story that was augmented by simple yet poignant artwork. Despite the stellar annual, I'm looking forward to Fraction refocusing on Clint and his adventures, forHawkeye #13. Read Full Review

I think Matt Fraction's Hawkeye is the best thing to come out of Marvel in recent years and with comic-books about supporting characters such as Pizza Dog and Kate Bishop doing so well, it's no wonder why. Read Full Review

The theme of identity is nicely addressed here as well. Here we see the many faces of Kate from Young Avenger to socialite heiress to young woman on the run each serving to show a different facet of the character. In the end its a story about finding ones foothold in a changing world. The annual is a bit of a departure from the artwork weve grown accustomed to as of late from Aja and Francavilla, but it is a fun and fast-paced read thats sure to please. A solid annual for Hawkguy (and Kate Bishop) fans. Read Full Review

Start here with Hawkeye and you won't go wrong. It's an extraordinary comic that should be picked up, even if the price is $4.99. Read Full Review

Pulido's artwork here is fantastic. Pop-art styling, funky layouts and even taking the time to illustrate Kate faces in her own dialogue boxes, which makes it feel like an indie-comic auteur's work, not the combined efforts of letterer VC's Clayton Cowles and colorist Matt Hollingsworth alongside Pulido. The artists that work on this book are mightily thorough and anything but workmanlike. I don't know what Hawkeye did to earn this treatment, but he's got it, and it works for him. And her. It works for all the Hawkguys. Read Full Review

This is another issue of Hawkeye where everything just seems to perfectly snap into place. Comic Books just do not get much better than this, an experimental process between words and pictures set this apart from anything else on the stand. At this point the series is consistently great that it is in direct competition with itself. This may not be best installment of the comic but it is among the greats. Read Full Review

While I hope that Fraction doesn't keep Kate and Clint separate for long, as their dynamic is one of the driving factors of the book's success, it is really exciting to see Kate striking out on her own, and truly living up to everything the Hawkeye name embodies. Gifted with her own shortcomings, and her own wild luck, Kate is the kind of female hero you rarely see, who dares to be feminine and girly, but is also uncomposed and rough around the edges at all the right times. As much as Clint Barton is the focus of Hawkeye, Kate Bishop is definitely the book's break out star. Read Full Review

It's Kate Bishop taking a solo road trip to Hollywood. How can that not be guaranteed entertainment? Too bad it's not quite as fully realized as it could be. Read Full Review

Annuals can sometimes be tricky buys. When you're enjoying a series, the idea of an extended issue is hard to resist. The HAWKEYE Annual takes a minor turn in the formula by not focusing on the actual main character. Kate Bishop is a formidable character in her own right and is worthy of a grand solo story. Javier Pulido's art and Matt Hollingsworth's colors are true to the style of art we've been seeing in the main series. Even though this story stems out of recent events in the series, it's still one that can be enjoyed on its own. If you're looking for a great Kate Bishop kicking butt story, this is the comic for you. Action, humor, twists and suspense -- what else would you expect from Matt Fraction? Read Full Review

A standalone, Kate-centric issue, this Hawkeye annual explores the Clint/Kate dynamic by separating them, giving us a glimpse at Kate in flight, desperate to prove herself away from the interference of father figures like Clint and her real father, who happens to be shacking up in his mansion with a new bride who was only a class or two ahead of Kate in high school. Fraction gives Kate a lot of obstacles along the way, from the reemergence of Madame Masque, who is itching for revenge against Kate, to Kate's seeming inability to be financially independent. Read Full Review

Hawkeye Annual #1 may only be an annual, but it still fits within the timeline of the main numbering. Hawkeye, even with its one-shot nature, makes it so that every issue is essential. Every little throwaway plot point is actually sacred, even if no one's essentially realized it yet. While I find scores to be arbitrary and wasted, I guess I'd give this a four out of five. It's highly impressive on many terms and factors, but it certainly isn't as award-worthy as #11 was. Still, check this out and hop on the Hawkeye hype train, bro. Read Full Review

"Hawkeye" Annual #1 takes the series in a brilliant new direction as Fraction places Kate behind the wheel of the story. With a story that enhances the book for issues to come, Fraction and Pudilo develop and expand Kate's character in fantastic new ways, almost begging for a series of its own. The first "Hawkeye Annual," like the rest of the run so far, is inspired, eccentric fun. Read Full Review

While Hawkeye Annual #1 does include some of the wit and whimsy we've come to expect from Fraction, especially when he's dealing with writing in Kate's voice, for the most part, it lacks the sort of tightly paced plotting with which we've been spoiled. We talk a lot about stakes in narratives (every story needs a solid, convincing conflict to propel it forth), but at no point do they seem particularly high in this issue. After setting off on her own, Kate finds herself down on her luck, with a masked baddie breathing down her neck, but her problems never seem particularly insurmountable. The issue is an easy read, but it's almost too easy. Read Full Review

From what I understand, this series will now alternate between Clint and Kate stories, each with their own artist. I'm completely for this idea, especially now that it's been established that Kate can function well as a solo hero. Up until this point, we've only seen her with Hawkeye or with the Young Avengers (unless I missed something), so this annual really proved that she can hold her own with nothing but the clothes on her back and Lucky by her side. This was a very important issue in the growth of Kate Bishop and it was immensely entertaining. Read Full Review

A good idea for the annual to dedicate an entire issue to Kate's landing in LA. We got a pretty good look into how she thinks and fights. Not sure why Madame Masque doesn't just end Kate when she's given the opportunity. Overall, a pretty good futzin' issue.

A thrilling romp to LA with Kate Bishop. This annual will please readers eager to see more of Madame Masque, Kate, and of course Lucky The Dog. Tons of fun!

What the hell is Pulido doing?