Kate Bishop Takes the Lead in Her First Solo Hawkeye Comic Series

Kate Bishop Takes the Lead in Her First Solo Hawkeye Comic Series

Fans were first introduced to Kate Bishop, Young Avenger, and Hawkeye extraordinaire in 2005. Now, over a decade later, she's getting her own Hawkeye series without sharing the spotlight. But why only now? We spoke to Hawkeye writer Kelly Thompson to discuss where Kate Bishop is headed in Marvel's comic universe.

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New interview with Kelly Thompson, who is writing Kate's Hawkeye solo!
Here's a recap, in case you're in a hurry:

  • The book is written by Kelly Thompson, drawn by Leonardo Romero and colored by Jordie Bellaire.
  • On Leonardo Romero's art, Thompson says he "has a really great style for Kate, who’s a more down to earth hero (comparatively) but he’s also a great fit for the P.I. noir angle"
  • Thompson described the book as "Veronica Mars with superheroes".
  • Kate is in L.A. as a P.I./superhero, and is there "on a personal mission that’s a bit of a mystery".
  • The series is a "spiritual successor" to Fraction and Wu's Hawkeye issues set in L.A.
  • Thompson would love to have America on the book, but can't make any promises.
  • Hawkeye #1 is out in December.

Cover of the first issue, by Julian Totino Tedesco
Concept art by Leonardo Romero