Ordinary Hero (Clint)
Unlike rich heroes like Iron Man or super-soldiers like Captain America, Clint's superpower is basically being really good at this sport/weapon.
What is archery?
This young archer shares the codename Hawkeye and acts as Clint's partner, often saving him from messes.
Who is Kate Bishop?
David Aja's minimalist art style heavily relies on a specific color palette dominated by purple, black, and this bright neutral tone,
What is white, red, or yellow?
Clint's ultimate catchphrase that sums up his entire chaotic life when things go wrong.
What is "Okay...this looks bad"?
The neighborhood building superintendents who constantly threaten Clint with a wrench are part of this ethnic community/family.
Who are the Grills/the building tenants/the local community?
Instead of living in a high-tech tower or a secret mansion, Clint owns this type of real estate property in Brooklyn.
What is an apartment building?
This animal, rescued by Clint after being abused by the Tracksuit Mafia, loves eating pizza.
Who is Pizza Dog or Lucky?
Later on in a future book, a completely unique narrative perspective, tracking the world from the point of view of this specific character. Take a guess.
Who is Pizza Dog?
Kate's philosophical advice about taking chances with your life rather than playing it safe.
What is "You're gonna miss each and every shot you can't be bothered to take...That's just being a tourist"?
Clint spends a significant portion of his time trying to help his tenants save their building from being bought out by these people.
Who are the tracksuit mobsters?
Clint spends a surprising amount of time dealing with this mundane, annoying household issue in his apartment complex.
What are landlord duties?
This is the collective nickname Clint uses for the Eastern European mobsters terrorizing his building.
Who are the Tracksuit Draculas or the Tracksuit Mafia?
Instead of traditional comic book action where everything goes right, Fraction focuses heavily on Clint's failures, showing that he spends most of his time doing this.
What is failing, falling down, or getting beat up?
Clint's blunt assessment of his gear compared to science-fiction superheroes: "I'm an orphan raised by carnes fighting with a stick and strong from the..."
What is the Paleolithic era?
The running gag involving Clint's habit of constantly saying this specific, versatile filler word in conversation.
What is "Bro"?
This injury, which Clint sustains early in the story, forces him to wear heavy bandages and significantly slows him down.
What is falling off buildings/taking a beating?
In Book 2, Kate dresses up and goes to this event.
What is Whimsical by Cirque Du Nuit?
Fraction often structures his issues out of chronological order, jumping back and forth in time using these stylistic markers.
What are flashbacks/non-linear storytelling?
When Clint tells Ivan to look around fro backup and realizes nobody is coming, he notes that this specific Avenger "ain't here."
Who is Captain America?
Clint spends a lot of time wearing these medical adhesives all over his body.
What are bandages/casts?
When asked why he doesn't just call the Avengers for massive backup, Clint points out that this iconic leader is currently absent.
Who is Captain America?
Clint's fiercely protective older brother who occasionally drops in, bringing a totally different kind of chaotic energy. Take a guess on his name.
Who is Barney Barton (Trickshot)?
Instead of traditional comic book narration boxes filled with internal monologue, Fraction often relies heavily on this minimalist form of visual storytelling to show what Clint is thinking.
What are extreme close-ups?
Clint's exhausted declaration of what he actually wants instead of an epic superhero sequel or a "next life."
What is "I just want a nap"?
The high-stakes event that triggers the final showdown is when the mobsters attack this specific place that Clint calls home.
What is his apartment building?