Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #5 (of 5)
(W) Marieke Nijkamp (A) Enid Balam (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay
RATED T+
In Shops: Mar 09, 2022
SRP: $3.99
It all comes down to this! Kate, Susan and Lucky have to shut down Resort Chapiteau once and for all, and to do that, they have to follow the Circus of Crime into the very last place Kate ever wants to go: home. Don’t miss this fantastic Hawkeye finale – you will have such a good time!
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #4 (of 5)
(W) Marieke Nijkamp (A) Enid Balam (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay (VCA) Carmen Carnero
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 09, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Kate Bishop hates the circus!
Turns out that the Resort Chapiteau is being run by none other than the Circus of Crime as nothing more than a new and exciting way to part rich people from their money. Except the signet ring they stole from Susan unlocks her safe at Bishop Manor, which contains something way, way more dangerous than stacks of cash. Also, the resort is set to self-destruct, and the guests (and Susan and Lucky) are still inside. Worst. Vacation. Ever.
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #3 (of 5)
(W) Marieke Nijkamp (A) Enid Balam (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay
RATED T+
In Shops: Jan 12, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Normally, rescuing a kidnapped little girl doesn’t result in being surrounded by mind-controlled resort guests who want to attack you. But then, being Hawkeye doesn’t involve a whole lot of normal.
Kate’s vacation itinerary keeps shortening:
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #3 (of 5)
(W) Marieke Nijkamp (A) Enid Balam (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay
RATED T+
In Shops: Jan 12, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Normally, rescuing a kidnapped little girl doesn’t result in being surrounded by mind-controlled resort guests who want to attack you. But then, being Hawkeye doesn’t involve a whole lot of normal.
Kate’s vacation itinerary keeps shortening:
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #2 (of 5)
(W) Marieke Nijkamp (A) Enid Balam (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay
RATED T+
In Shops: Dec 22, 2021
SRP: $3.99
Before Kate can fully wrap her head around the fact that her estranged sister Susan has reappeared (what?) and was the one who invited her to Resort Chapiteau in the first place (what??) and that this case is definitely not going to allow much in the way of pool time (ughhh), she gets pulled into something she does know how to handle: a little girl staying at the resort has gone missing. But in spite of the fact that she’s basically an Avenger, the resort staff don’t want her investigating. So now Kate has three mysteries on her hands: where is the girl, what is the resort hiding, and what does this have to do with her family in the first place?
Wednesdays (and now Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in
Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.
A King’s Vengeance #1 (Scout Comics) – A warrior is brought back to life to avenge himself on the demons responsible for his death. That cover just looks so damn cool.
Avengers Forever #1 (Marvel) – Marvel is going all in with its multiverse as Avengers from across it are gathered to take on a massive threat.
Batman: One Dark Knight #1 (DC Comics) – Batman must escort a prisoner from Arkham to Blackgate as gangs descend on him during a blackout. The concept has been done before but this is a pretty solid and entertaining execution.
Black Panther #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was fantastic delivering espionage and intrigue, some politics, and action all grounding the series and character a bit.
Chicken Devil #3 (AfterShock) – The series feels like a throwback to 80s action flicks and we’re enjoying the over-the-top violence and humor.
Deserter: Junji Ito Story Collection (VIZ Media) – Junji Ito. Nuff said.
Fist of the North Star Vol. 3 (VIZ Media) – Collecting the classic series in beautiful hardback. If you’ve never read it, here’s your chance!
The Harbinger #3 (Valiant) – Peter Stanchek is back in the Valiant Universe and this series is paving way for the future of psiots.
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #2 (Marvel) – With Kate in the spotlight as part of the MCU, the series shines a light on her in the comics as she heads back east to deal with a case… and family.
Impossible Jones #2 (Scout Comics) – The first issue was so much fun delivering a new entertaining superhero world that was a mix of homage, sendup, and its own thing. We’re excited to finally be able to read the second issue.
King Conan #1 (Marvel) – Conan grows weary in his old age and heads off on one last adventure.
Menopause: A Comic Treatment (Graphic Mundi) – Short stories about menopause in this graphic medicine anthology.
Nightwing #87 (DC Comics) – The series goes experimental with art that’s just one giant continuous image.
No Holds Bard #1 (Behemoth Comics) – When Queen Elizabeth I is kidnapped, only the dramatic duo of William Shakespeare and William Page in their superhero alter-egos, THE BARD and PAGE can save her! All written in iambic pentameter!?
Search for Hu #4 (AfterShock) – The series has been just solid mob action as two warring families/factions go after each other and a son attempts to figure out who attempted to kill his parents.
Serial #9 (Abstract Studio) – This series has been an amazing build with every issue and the last one left us shocked. Horror, serial killers, so much tension!
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #2 (of 5)
(W) Marieke Nijkamp (A) Enid Balam (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay
RATED T+
In Shops: Dec 22, 2021
SRP: $3.99
Before Kate can fully wrap her head around the fact that her estranged sister Susan has reappeared (what?) and was the one who invited her to Resort Chapiteau in the first place (what??) and that this case is definitely not going to allow much in the way of pool time (ughhh), she gets pulled into something she does know how to handle: a little girl staying at the resort has gone missing. But in spite of the fact that she’s basically an Avenger, the resort staff don’t want her investigating. So now Kate has three mysteries on her hands: where is the girl, what is the resort hiding, and what does this have to do with her family in the first place?
It was new comic book day yesterday. What’d you all get? What’d you like? What’d you dislike? Sound off in the comments below. While you think about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.
CT Post – Suspect in $200,000 Shelton comic book theft rejects plea deal – That’s a hell of a lot of comics.
CBR – Marvel Cancels Luke Cage: City of Fire One Month Before Launch – Sucks we won’t see this.
Reviews
Atomic Junk Shop – The Dancing Plague
AIPT – Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1
Collected Editions – Justice League United Vol. 3: Reunited
Talking Comics – Robins #1
AIPT – X-Corp Vol. 1
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1 (of 5)
(W) Marieke Nijkamp (A) Enid Balam (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay (VCA) Todd Nauck, Phil Noto, Skottie Young
RATED T+
In Shops: Nov 24, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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!
Kate Bishop is the new hotness right now with the spotlight shining on the character due to the live-action Hawkeye series on Disney+. Perfectly timed with its debut is Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1 which has Kate Bishop deciding what to do next with her life. Should she stay on the West Coast or should she head back to New York City? No matter where she ends up, this debut has her making a detour to a posh resort where some quirky things are going on.
Marieke Nijkamp takes Kate on her next adventure delivering a nice dose of emotion, reflection, and wtf moments. I’ll admit, Kate isn’t a character I know a lot of. My experience has been what Young Avengers I’ve read and some interaction with Clint Barton. I know the basics and honestly, that’s about all you need.
Nijkamp does a solid job of catching new readers up on the character. We get a good run through of what her skills are and the drama in her life. We also get a good sense of what we can expect in the type of storytelling with intermittent use of text messages to give us a lot on what we need to know. The issue also acts as a way to break away in some ways from everything. This is Kate on her own trying to solve a mystery. Her past relationships are mentioned but that feels more to flesh out a character and give us some flavor instead of a rather dry detective story.
Dry is definitely one thing this comic is not. There’s a good dose of humor throughout, even when Kate is contemplating the more dramatic aspects of her life. The dialogue and interactions work well and even the most intense moments have a bit of humor about them. That’s partially due to the art.
Enid Balám handles the pencils for Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1. Oren Junior handles the inks with Brittany Peer on color, and Joe Caramagna lettering. The art looks good. There’s some good action moments that are balanced well with the dramatic. What’s interesting is Balám sparringly uses some recent visual ticks that have become popular in the Hawkeye and Young Avengers comics, that of the sprawling image that takes the reader on a visual journey to follow. There’s one instance of it here which feels like more of a wink and a nod to what was that a real solid use of the style. We get a good look at the sprawling resort Kate has gone to with a lot to mull over as to how much it means.
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.
Story: Marieke Nijkamp Art: Enid Balám
Ink: Oren Junior Color: Brittany Peer Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Buy
Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Purchase: comiXology – Kindle – Zeus Comics – TFAW
Skip to content