Hawkeye may be All-New, but his book continues to be just as fun as ever. Jeff Lemire and Ramón Pérez further hone their new take on the perpetually bandaged character, in turn using fellow Hawkeye Kate Bishop to increasingly entertaining effect. While at times issue #3 places more emphasis on banter over genuine progression, it's nonetheless a unique read that's full of enjoyable moments.Picking up right after their successful rescue of the weaponized wonder triplets, issue #3 begins with a S.H.I.E.L.D. debrief lead by Maria Hill. Lemire's handle on the Clint/Kate relationship has been solid throughout, but here he's able to move beyond the banter to find something more. That's not to say there isn't banter (this is Clint and Kate after all) but as expectations are set and rules are imposed, Kate's earnest do-goodery clashes with Clint's more begrudging heroism. It's great stuff, made even better by the kid's acknowledgment that Kate Katie Hawkeye is better than Clint Hawkeye. Sorry, bro.
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