DC has recently unveiled that Hawkeye fame. Teaming up with Batman artist Jorge Jiménez, Fraction is an all-star writer, having written for DC before with Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen. He also worked with the prior Batman writer, Chip Zdarsky, on one of Image Comics' best romance series, Sex Criminals, which they created together.

While Matt Fraction has experience writing for DC, some of his most iconic superhero runs are from his time with Marvel Comics. He's tackled heroes like the Invincible Iron Man, the Punisher, the Mighty Thor, and more. Perhaps his most beloved Marvel series to date is Hawkeye (2012-2015) with artist David Aja.

Not only is Hawkeye a phenomenal comic series, but Fraction's work on Hawkeye shows that Fraction will kill it with Batman when the new #1 arrives this fall, as these two heroes have a lot more in common than expected.

Hawkeye and Batman Have More in Common Than Meets the Eye

Hawkeye and Batman May Be Powerless, But That Doesn't Stop Them

Both Hawkeye and Batman are just humans. They don't have powers, and they are both driven by a desire to protect their communities from danger. While powerless, they stand alongside some god-like heroes, and they prove time and again that they are just as valuable as someone who flies, shoots lasers, or has extreme strength. Of course, to go toe-to-toe with overpowered villains, they still need to adapt using their equipment.

Seeing how successful the writer was with one rich, street-level hero with no powers, Fraction's time on the Hawkeye title bodes well for Batman.

While Bruce Wayne's mass amounts of money and access to high-end equipment may make him feel like a less relatable hero to some, that doesn't have to be the case. Fraction's take on Hawkeye is a version of the character with access to unrealistic equipment and a sizable amount of money. However, Clint Barton never feels like he is above the people he tries to protect. Fraction humanizes Barton well, embracing his flaws and emphasizing his moral code. Seeing how successful the writer was with one rich, street-level hero with no powers, Fraction's time on the Hawkeye title bodes well for Batman.

Furthermore, one of the standouts of the Fraction and Aja Hawkeye run is Kate Bishop. The dynamic between Bishop and Barton is perfect, as the creative team treats Kate as Clint's equal. She's a remarkable legacy character for Hawkeye, and legacy is a massive part of Batman and his lore. Seeing how Fraction handles Hawkeye and Hawkeye, it makes one excited to see how he will handle Batman with Nightwing, Batgirl, Oracle, Robin, or any other of the Bat-Family.

Matt Fraction and David Aja’s Hawkeye s Marvel Premier Collection

It's Never Too Late to Pick Up One of the Best Hawkeye Comics

Re-visiting Fraction and Aja's run of Hawkeye is not just timely with Fraction being announced to be the new writer for Batman #1. Marvel has also announced that Fraction and Aja's Hawkeye will be one of three additional titles for Marvel's Premier Collection line, re-collected editions of beloved Marvel stories that are easily accessible to new readers. The first announced books for this series were Daredevil: Born Again, Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Fantastic Four: Solve Everything.

Now the Fraction and Aja Hawkeye run gets the Premier treatment with Hawkeye: Barton + Bishop, ing Civil War and Wolverine: Old Man Logan. As one of Disney+ Hawkeye series. Fraction and Aja's Hawkeye deserves to be revisited, and it's the perfect comic to read before seeing what Fraction and Jiménez do with Batman this fall.

Batman #1 arrives fall 2025 from DC Comics and Hawkeye: Barton + Bishop is available November 4th, 2025.

Source: Marvel