Kate’s heading home! Or at least, back to New York. And as much as she wants to go back to where her friends – her chosen family – are, she’s changed since she was last on the East Coast. So she’s picked up a pit stop case first. A confidence-booster, to prove to herself she’s making the right decision and not going to backslide into her past just by changing time zones. Besides, the case is perfect: Swanky resort? Check. Jewel heist? Check. Almost definitely 100% a trap? Check. Don’t miss this exciting new miniseries from New York Times bestselling writer Marieke Nijkamp and artist Enid Balám!
A fairly strong start. The dialogue is fast and quippy, which is expected and appreciated. This opening chapter sets the story up well but doesn't give too much away. There's enough here to whet your appetite enough to hang in for the next issue. Read Full Review
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop pushes forward with a strong start in its debut, and this first issue finishes with that same power. Read Full Review
Kate Bishop returns in a hilarious and action-packed first issue. Mystery and sass abound! What more could a Hawkeye fan ask for? Read Full Review
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1has me hopeful for what Kate's latest investigation will bring. The creative team seems to have a wonderful grasp of the character and if the scenario they craft can pan out well, this story could be another installment in Kate's comic history. Read Full Review
I would recommend this one if you enjoyed the character in the recent TV series and want to see them in their own story. Read Full Review
I hope to see Cassie and other Young Avengers members pop up in future issues. Read Full Review
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1 is a pretty solid start that kicks off what feels like a fun mini-series. I don't see this as a world-changing story but enough entertainment that long time fans should be pleased and new ones will feel welcomed. Read Full Review
It's not the best debut of a Kate Bishop comic, but it does what it needs to do to establish this new series as a memorable one. Fans of the character will want to jump in to see where this series goes, while those who want to get to know Kate will get a good idea of what makes Kate special. Read Full Review
Not being a big Hawkeye (either of them to be honest), fan I had very little interest in this book. I am glad to say that I was pleasantly surprised to find an easy going, light-hearted book that fits the mould of any of Marvel's main universe line of books. Read Full Review
Marvel's HAWKEYE: KATE BISHOP #1 is tons of fun. This creative team captures the "goofy yet capable" nature of their main character. Read Full Review
One aspect I really enjoyed about this issue though is the art by Enid Balm, recently of this years Reptil. I liked his pencils in that series, but his sketchybut polishedstyle really pops here. He draws Kate with a dynamic springiness (seen especially in the opening set piece) that suits the character. The additions of Oren Junior and Brittany Peer to the art team also really illuminate just how much an inker and a color artist can affect the look of a pencilers linework; his Reptil art looks similar to the visuals here, yet somehow feel very different in tone with Juniors inks and Peers colors. Balm is definitely an artist to watch after his Marvel work this year. Read Full Review
This new series is off to a good, if slightly shaky start. Character work is strong and the new story has simple potential, but the issue is not as tight as it could be. Read Full Review
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1 is a decent enough introduction to its title character, but it pales in comparison to her earlier appearances. While it isn't a bad book by any means, I think those fans of the new Disney+ series looking for more stories of Kate in action would be better served tracking down the trades of the Matt Fraction/David Aja Hawkeye series than picking up this book. Established fans of Kate Bishop, however, will want to grab this just to see what Kate's been doing since West Coast Avengers ended. Read Full Review
Following Kelly Thompson, Kieron Gillen and Matt Fraction is a pretty tall order for any writer and this isn't in the same league as those luminaries. But it's fun, and I'm interested to see where it's going, and that's good enough. Not every book has to be a masterpiece.
This is a pretty good first issue. I tried to go in with as little bias as possible, being a big fan of what Thompson did with the character previously. We get, what I could only call, an approximation. I know that sounds bad, but I don't necessarily mean it that way. Kate has a voice and it's coming through, that's all.
I like this art. I think the author did a good job with Kate's voice, and structurally, some of the scenes are impressively layered. The plot (with a giant caveat) intrigues me. But there are two things that curb my enthusiasm. First is Susan Bishop: I'm sick unto death of Bishop family drama. Second is the MCU synergy. New MCU-ish costume? Blah. And the leg sweep is Kate's "signature move" now because Hailee Steinfeld did some good ones? Double blah.
These are petty nits to pick. The storytelling and the premise are strong -- just not strong enough to get me over the nits. I'll follow along, though, and I think more good storytelling will shut me up and get me rating higher.
Maybe it's because I loved Kelly Thompsons work with the character but, this didn't seem to capture that Kate magic. The jokes feel a little too forced and not much happens. It's overly ok.
I like Kate Bishop a lot, but the writing and art were underwhelming, not a fan of this #1
The really bad, boring artwork hurts this book and will keep me from reading more.
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