Tape
Plot Summary
Clint and Kate's radical adventure begin with Clint just wanting to buy tape to finally label all the unique arrows in his quiver. Yes, you didn't read that incorrectly, it all started with tape. Learn more about Hawkeye's (or Hawkeyes') personality in this issue that involves an attempt on a crazy get away.
Review
Matt Fraction and David Aja continue their amazing run on the third installment of Hawkeye. This issue sets your eyes up with another wonderful minimalistic cover. Great run aside, the covers for the entire series have all been good and Aja doesn't let up for this week. Fraction's take on this issue's plot was intriguing and interesting. A fast paced action scene with some flashbacks allowed the story's pace to move at different speeds, yet it still allowed the readers to grasp everything that was happening in the story. This was backed up by Aja's perfect layout for each page which highlighted significant panels. The setting for the story has been well established with the subtle visual clues that aren't hard to miss. Although Aja's art may not be as detailed as other artists', his pencils are just brilliant enough to give Fraction's storytelling justice.
This issue's focus was Hawkeye's errors, not just in his decision making but during combat as well. Those errors let the readers understand more that in the end, Clint is still only human. Talented as he may be, he is still prone to make mistakes from time to time. Even though it's an issue filled with Clint's mistakes, Fraction seamlessly used this angle for the readers to know him more. He makes Hawkeye an even more adorable character as we get to learn more about him in every issue.
One of Marvel's underrated titles, there's no better week to jump on to this series if you're not in it yet. A balanced attack on both story and art, Fraction and Aja continue to maintain everything on a high level. 5/5 stars.
