A MARVEL INSIDER'S READING LIST
Marvel Insider Bailey E. of Georgia breaks down their Marvel Favorites, from fan-favorite tales like HAWKEYE (2012) #1 to the dawn of the Krakoan Era in HOUSE OF X (2019) #1!
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Trust Me, Bro
In Hawkeye (2012) #1
This HAWKEYE series was really my introduction to reading comics, as well as a few favorites: Annie Wu's art, Lucky the Pizza Dog, and of course, Kate Bishop. With emotional and funny writing by Matt Fraction, this series is a great introduction to both Hawkeyes. It also has creative single issues, including a Christmas special, an issue about Clint Barton’s hearing loss, and an issue from Lucky’s point of view, bro.
Kate Bishop Goes Solo
In Hawkeye (2016) #1
My follow-up recommendation is the follow-up series starring Kate Bishop! Writer Kelly Thompson brings the humor and mystery back as Kate returns to L.A. to continue her private eye/Superhero work. Mind control! Jessica Jones! The dog! This series has it all.
Enter Jeff
In West Coast Avengers (2018) #1
Are you sensing a theme? What happens when you take both Hawkeyes, some other heroes, and a reality TV crew? This comic! Learn the origins of world-famous Jeff the Land Shark right here!
Past Meets Present
In Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter Mdo Digital Comic (2019) #1
Switching to a different private eye, this comic finds Jessica Jones investigating a mystery close to home: why is her daughter now purple? I was introduced to Jessica Jones from her TV series and love a good detective story; this one mixes Jessica's past with her present. Plus, there’s a guest appearance from Emma Frost! Fun!
A New Beginning
In House of X (2019) #1
After learning about the X-Men from movies and animated shows, I dove in with their new introduction in HOUSE OF X/POWER OF X. It’s a big shake-up in the X-Men status quo, but also a new beginning, so it’s a great point to jump into the mutant world.