Todd & Joe Have Issues 04/20/17: Avengers #189
Hawkeye is the best. Absolutely my favorite Avenger and possibly a top ten character of all time for me. Clint Barton (aka Cliff) like many Avengers of the day, he started out a villain and saw the error of his way, leading not only the Avengers, but also West Coast Avengers, Force Works and the Thunderbolts.
This week, we’ll be discussing an issue from the late 70’s that is a transition issue. People leaving the team, people joining the team, but most importantly, Clint looking for work as a security job. Huh? I always get a kick out of super heroes having secondary jobs, whether be Donald Blake being a doctor, Peter Parker being a photographer or Steve Rogers being a artist for Marvel Comics.
For reals on that last one.
Any discussion, thoughts, feelings, criticisms of this week’s selection can be placed below in the comments section. As well as suggestions about future choices for one shot issues to add to our list.
Ah the back in the good ole days when Avengers could argue without resulting in a year long linewide crossover;) Characters taking a leave of absence instead of dying off for a year should be used more these days.
I think showing thar side hustles adds way more flavor to a series. Opens more doors for quick one offs and point of view characters. It’s usually the supporting cast that gets me hooked into a series rather than the epic tussles.
Gotta say, Hawkeye’s classic costume is still one of my favorites.