A review by joshgauthier
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop Vol. 2: Masks by Kelly Thompson
5.0
This series is another where art and writing and everything simply comes together in unison. I've enjoyed Bishop's character from the beginning, and Thomson's writing only makes that more true--backed by the rest of the creative team. The captions, the use of panels--everything is on point here.
Volume 2 brings Kate back with all the sass and attitude, all the adventure, and all the mystery that made volume 1 so excellent. With Bishop on the west coast, we get to see some new environments and less of the superhero foot-traffic that sometimes permeates Marvel stories. As such, Kate's character driven, street level adventures feel very free and focused on her. And the character cameos that do take place are effective for story and character interaction.
Volume 2 takes us deeper into Kate's past, hitting some strong emotional notes while sacrificing none of the quirkiness that makes these comics such a pleasure to read. In short, "Hawkeye: Kate Bishop" is a delightful series, and one that I am highly excited to continue reading.
Volume 2 brings Kate back with all the sass and attitude, all the adventure, and all the mystery that made volume 1 so excellent. With Bishop on the west coast, we get to see some new environments and less of the superhero foot-traffic that sometimes permeates Marvel stories. As such, Kate's character driven, street level adventures feel very free and focused on her. And the character cameos that do take place are effective for story and character interaction.
Volume 2 takes us deeper into Kate's past, hitting some strong emotional notes while sacrificing none of the quirkiness that makes these comics such a pleasure to read. In short, "Hawkeye: Kate Bishop" is a delightful series, and one that I am highly excited to continue reading.