HAWKEYE VOL. 4: RIO BRAVO (Hawkeye: Marvel Now!)

Hawkeye is one of the best graphic novels you will ever read. Not only is the art gorgeous, the story compelling, but the issues are unique and experimental, including, in this volume, one told via sign-language. Somehow, Fraction and Aja have gotten it to work, and I'm so sad to be saying goodbye to this phenomenal run. To avoid spoilers I'm keeping this review short. Here's what you most need to know: This volume is the most serious of all of them. It takes the story up a notch and onto a level it hadn't touched before. It also managed to wrap up the current storyline, and borrowing from Kate's adventures in LA, sets up the next one. Clint's relationship with his brother and the women in his life is expanded upon, and our hero finally realizes what it means to really lean on someone, and he finally accepts it, though he still has a lot of work to do in that department. He also discovers what it means to be a hero- at least for him- and rises to the title. There are also flashback scenes that give an in-depth view of his family and history. While Kate's a bit busy for the majority of this story, she's not around very much. While I did miss her presence, new characters filled the gap nicely. Overall, this was an amazing end to an amazing series. I can't wait to see where the character goes and plan to pick up volume five sometime in the near future.

It e was a gift for my friend who's a Hawkeye aficionado, and he loves it!

The one major complaint I'll get out there right now is that this book took too long to be made. I purchased it (pre-order o course) on August 22, 2014 expecting it later in the year. I did eventually get it...in August of 2015, when it came out. Or, rather, it was shipped, but to my previous address so it took a while to get it into my hands (I'll admit to failing to change addresses, but that's not my point). LA Woman came out around a year ago from now, and that was the previous volumes. I've heard of delays but I think this was ridiculous. Now, I guess I should address the question: Was it worth the wait? Yes, of course. It is still the great series that Fraction and Aja had created, and fits in perfectly with the rest of series. The writing and artwork are still up to the same standard, and overall it is a fitting conclusion to their run on Hawkeye. The book has issues #12-13,15,17,19,21 and 22 (if you want the rest, read Volume 3) and puts issue #17 in front....which links back to the issue #6 story that took place around Christmas. It's a rather thinly veiled re-cap of the series, or at least a good description of it in the form of a children's special. However, after that, the book jumps ahead with the plot lines that have been dropped since Volumes 2 and 3, and they mostly tie everything up. The Track-suit mafia is coming, and Clint and the rest of the tenets have to defend themselves. No police, and no Avengers will really be there to stop them. One interesting twist that happens early on is that Clint brings in Barney, his older brother. A side complaint is that I'm not quite sure when they made up as siblings, since they get along fine for most of the book. Not that I'm complaining about siblings getting along, it's just....that wasn't their history as I'm aware of it, so I would've appreciated a recap of their history or a reference to something recent that caused this change. They also bring up the fact that Clint is actually deaf, and it's rather interesting to see how they weave in signing and lip reading into the narrative. There are hints of that before in the Fraction/Aja run, but nothing as blatant as it is now. Overall, if you are a fan of Hawkeye (either one or both), then this is for you, but only if you've read Volumes One, Two, and Three. It really builds on plotlines starting from issue one, and Volume Three is ABSOLUTELY necessary to get what is going on or why certain panels are in there. I do feel like it could've been ended stronger, and doesn't pack the same punch, but all in all a fantastic story.

Matt Fraction's Hawkeye run got me into the character. Sure, he's an Avenger, but he's not the guy you build stories around - he's the guy who helps out the guys you build stories around, he's like your 10-11 guy on your bench, he gets a little garbage time, he's just happy to be part of the team. Fraction's run is based on a simple idea: what does this Avenger do when he's not being an Avenger? Simple: he's the interim manager/owner guy of his apartment building. Unfortunately, some generic Eastern European bros want his building for some high end development, and Clint Barton finds himself in the middle of a Western-style range war, in the middle of NYC. For background, you owe it to yourself to read the first two volumes (volume 3 is about Kate Bishop's solo adventure in California); this volume brings in Clint's brother, Barney, and cameos from the various superheroines who have factored in Hawkeye's love life (and an unwelcome cameo from the non-superheroine who appeared in volume 1). Great story, making this Avenger a guy we can all relate to. Hawkeye's story is just another example of how you do have to have the most impressive powers to be the fan favorite.

Fraction/Aja’s Hawkeye is great! I’ve always had an interest in the character but this series has in my opinion, finally developed Hawkeye into a really dynamic series lead. These stories also involve younger Hawkeye, Kate Bishop who I think is one of the better new Marvel characters of the 2000’s. Important to know, volumes 3 and 4 of this series should be bought together. The issues numerically alternate between the two books, vol. 3 being separate stories about Kate and vol. 4 being a story about Clint. David Aja’s art is incredible, and the series features issues by several great guest artists.

You acquire a skill for a reason. In the case of Hawkeye, it's archery. It requires skill, focus, reflexes, and timing. But to what end? You can only tell when the arrow leaves the bow. Only at that moment.

Issues doesn't drawn by Aja are worst tan average. The result is anar irregular comic book hoteler it contains great issues

Ótimo produto, em perfeito estado, chegou antes do prazo. A história é quase perfeita, como sempre, e apresenta as nuances emocionais do Clint Barton como nunca vistas. O storytelling é inteligente e instigante, e a arte é fantástica. Um ponto visual marcante e bem usado são as cores. Rio Bravo é, sem dúvida, uma maravilhosa adição à nova saga do Hawkguy.

Habe nun alle 4 Teile gelesen und lerne hier einen meiner Lieblings Marvelhelden wieder auf eine neue Art und Weise kennen. Möchte hier nicht auf die Geschichte eingehen aber sie ist grandious. In den ersteren Teilen geht es mal nicht um dieses stupide Held gegen Monster/Antiheld gekämpfe jedoch beweist sich Clint Barton alias Hawkeye auf ganz andere Arten als warer Held was sich natürlich im Laufe der Geschichte zu etwas immer größeren entwickelt und so kommt dann wieder gute Marvel Action ins Spiel Lohnt sich auf alle Fälle und aus Erfahrung rate ich jedem zu der Englischen Variante. Freue mich schon sehr auf Teil 5

An almost satisfying conclusion. Loved the art and the story. But the most important subject was deafness, ASL, reading lips and hearing aids. Even though I learned AUSLAN, I could understand mostly what was signed. Finally used my knowledge of Irish finger spelling! A great read.

This is the final volume of Matt Fractions run on Hawkeye that covers his life away from the Avengers. This story wraps up the story of his battle with the Tracksuit Vampires as he attempts to win piece and security for the people of his housing block having re-united with his brother. In some ways it feels like it could have gone on longer, with it's final tie into book three and Kate Bishop (and pizza dog) being short and to the point but at the same time it is a fairly tight, small and personal story. This has been an excellent run and I'd recommend any comic fans to give it a try. I'd never been massively keen on Hawkeye but I loved this series.