Hawkeye Omnibus
It's Marvel's most critically acclaimed comic in recent memory! Clint Barton, breakout star of a little Marvel movie you might have seen a while back, continues his fight for justice...and good rooftop BBQs! With Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he's out to get some downtime from being one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes...but when the apartment building he's moved into, and the neighbors he's befriended, are threatened by a tracksuit-wearing, dog-abusing gang of Eastern European mobsters who say "bro" an awful lot, Clint must stand up and defend his new adopted family... any way he can. Collects the entire Hawkeye 2012-2016 run!
The Hawkeye Omnibus by Matt Fraction and David Aja is widely considered a primary inspiration for the Disney+ Hawkeye series, particularly in its portrayal of Clint Barton's everyday life and his relationship with Kate Bishop. While not a direct adaptation, many visual and narrative elements from the comic run are reflected in the show.
This Hawkeye run is largely self-contained and can be enjoyed by new readers without extensive prior knowledge of the wider Marvel universe. It focuses on Clint Barton's life outside of his Avenger duties, making it accessible as a standalone story.
The artwork by David Aja and Javier Pulido is highly distinctive, utilizing a minimalist style, unique panel layouts, and a strong sense of visual storytelling that often conveys information without dialogue. This approach earned critical acclaim for its innovative design and impact on the narrative.