Details: Hawkeye 4-Book Collector\'s Lot: Vol. 4 #1–3 Scarce Low-Print Variants (2012 Fraction/Aja Run) + Vol. 3 #1 (2003 Premiere)! | Average Grade: VF
You are offerding on an exceptional, hard-to-assemble 4-book collector\'s lot celebrating two crucial eras of Clint Barton\'s solo Marvel history! Anchored by the ultra-scarce, low-print later printings of Hawkeye Vol. 4 #1, #2, and #3 (the Eisner Award-winning 2012 series by Matt Fraction and David Aja), this lot also includes the premiere issue of Clint\'s very first ongoing solo series, Hawkeye Vol. 3 #1 (2003).
What\'s Included & The Historical Significance:
Hawkeye Vol. 4 #1 (4th Printing Variant, Feb 2013) – ~4,000 Print Run: While the 1st printing of Matt Fraction and David Aja’s masterpiece had a massive distribution of over 70,000 copies, word-of-mouth acclaim sent readers scrambling back to comic shops for months. By the time Marvel went back to press for this 4th Printing, orders hovered right around 4,000 copies—making it vastly scarcer on the secondary market than the 1st print (with fewer than 15 total copies recorded on the CGC census). Narratively, this issue is a major modern key, marking the 1st appearances of Lucky the Pizza Dog (\"Arrow\") and the Tracksuit Mafia (\"Bro!\"), which served as the direct blueprint for the Disney+ Hawkeye series.
Hawkeye Vol. 4 #2 (4th Printing Variant, Feb 2013) – ~4,000 Print Run: Another legitimately scarce later printing (~4k print run) showcasing David Aja’s brilliant graphic-design sensibilities. This issue cements the unforgettable mentor/partner dynamic between Clint Barton and Kate Bishop (co-starring as the dual Hawkeyes) as they infiltrate the \"Cirque du Nuit\" and face off against Clint\'s former mentor, Jacques Duquesne (The Swordsman).
Hawkeye Vol. 4 #3 (3rd Printing Variant, March 2013) – ~5,000 Print Run: With a tiny print run of roughly 5,000 copies, this 3rd printing variant covers one of the most celebrated single-issue action spectacles of the 2010s. Framed around a relentless muscle-car chase in Clint\'s 1970 Dodge Challenger and a quiver full of unlabeled trick arrows, it represents the creative peak of Fraction, Aja, and colorist Matt Hollingsworth.
Hawkeye Vol. 3 #1 (Oct 2003 Premiere Issue): Rounding out the lot is the premiere issue of Hawkeye’s first ongoing monthly series (following his 1983 and 1994 limited series), scripted by Fabian Nicieza with interior art by Stefano Raffaele and a striking painted cover by Paolo Rivera. Kicking off \"The High, Hard Shaft\" arc right before the events of Avengers Disassembled, it bridges the gap between classic Bronze/Copper Age Avengers storytelling and the gritty street-level tone Fraction later perfected.
Condition & Grading Notes (Please Read Carefully):
We believe in absolute transparency so you can offer on Sky Parlor Collectibles sales with total confidence. These four raw books present very nicely overall and average a solid VF (Very Fine / 8.0) across the lot.
Cover & Surface Wear: Because David Aja’s iconic covers utilize heavy blocks of stark white and matte-style color backgrounds, they are notoriously unforgiving with handling wear. Please note that the books exhibit light surface soiling and small scuffs consistent with the VF grade.
Spine Condition: Upon close inspection, there are minor spine ticks present along the spine edges from standard reading and storage.
Structural Integrity: All four comics are 100% complete, flat, and structurally sound with tight staples and clean, supple interior pages.
Please carefully review all provided high-resolution photographs to independently verify the exact variant covers, spine ticks, light soiling, and overall cosmetic presentation across all four issues. What you see in the photos is exactly the 4-book Hawkeye lot you will receive.
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