• Hawkeye's investigation takes a dark and surprising turn as a face from her past resurfaces...
• And Kate can't help but wonder: Does this case go back further than she knows? Back to the beginning?
• One thing's for certain, solving this mystery could unravel everything Kate holds dear...
Rated T+
I didn't get that in-depth into the issue this week as it is best that it be seen. There are so many storylines weaved in together that I don't want to spoil anything. Thompson does a great example of calling back to prior story arcs and tying up loose ends as a surprise for the reader, while at the same time starting a new thread for a different story to run parallel with the main story arc. Thompson is out here crossing folks over with the plot, dialogue, and storyline then passing it to Romero for the reverse windmill in the paint (that's three sports references for those counting at home). Kate Bishop is living her best life under this creative team, I never want it to end. Read Full Review
Kelly Thompson's script manages to add extra dramatic weight by switching between present-day and flashback sections, though after a while it becomes clear that the former just isn't as compelling. Read Full Review
Another solid, enjoyable issue of Hawkeye moves the story along in some neat and interesting ways. Can't ask for more from this series. Read Full Review
Hawkeye #8 is at its strongest when focusing on Kate's relationship with her father. This interaction makes the mystery surrounding the Bishop family even more intriguing as Kate spirals deeper and deeper into her own family drama. While some of the other plot elements can read as somewhat distracting compared to the intensity of Thompsons' father-daughter drama, there's still plenty to show that Hawkeye remains on target. Read Full Review
A somewhat messy tangle of plots, kept aloft by impressive art. Read Full Review
Kate's confrontation with her dad goes so great she punches her way into a potentially-deadly fight club situation immediately afterward. This issue presents a lot of plot threads to sort through, and Kelly Thompson's script tackles the challenge with admirable vigor. She uses an excellent intercut scene structure to maximize the emotional impact of everything Kate's dealing with. Leonardo Romero's art is really clicking with me, for a change. I get it: Once you find the perfect line, why ☠☠☠☠ it up with any extra ones? His action scenes are superb. I do still wish he'd study up a little more on expressive faces, though.
Prelude:
Thompson started Masks to great success last issue. Let's see if she and Romero can continue that in this issue.
The Good:
I really like the double story within this issue. Always interesting seeing events unfold in two different times that correlate with each other.
Got the P.I side of the story back.
Romero's art is good.
The Bad:
I feel like the issue is a bit too overstuffed.
Conclusion:
Strong within parts but there are too many to play with at once here. Overtime this would improve as they intertwine but currently it feels like too much.
This is another book that has really improved in its second arc. I hope readers give it a chance. Kelly Thompson is doing a great job, and there's so much in this issue. My one complaint is, I really think the supporting cast need to be given more air-time, so Kate has some friendships.
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