Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye # 1 2017 VF/NM

Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye # 1 August 30, 2017 is a 40-page one-shot written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Stefano Raffaele. Part of the "Generations" event, it features a time-bending team-up between current Hawkeye Kate Bishop and a young, cocky Clint Barton from his early days with the Avengers. 

"The Archers"

The story begins with Kate Bishop mysteriously appearing on a remote tropical island after being sent through the Vanishing Point during the Secret Empire event. 

• The Competition: Kate discovers she is in the middle of a lethal "Battle Royale" of the world's greatest marksmen. The goal is to hit target-belts worn by opponents to teleport them out of the competition.
• The Meeting: Kate encounters a younger Clint Barton, wearing his classic purple-and-pink costume. To avoid altering the timeline, she uses the alias "Hawkess".
• The Villains: The duo faces a gauntlet of elite adversaries, including Taskmaster, Crossfire, Boomerang, and Bullseye.
• The Mastermind: They eventually confront Clint's former mentor, the Swordsman, and his new time-manipulating apprentice, Eden Vale, who is orchestrating the contest to prove who the best archer is.
• Conclusion: After defeating the villains and Eden Vale, Kate shares a quiet moment with Clint on a promontory. She attempts to thank him for being a mentor, only to find he has fallen asleep. She is teleported back to her own time shortly after. 

• Mentor Relationship: The issue explores the deep bond between the two Hawkeyes, showing that despite their different experience levels, they share the same quip-heavy banter and "kindred spirit" heroics.
• Artistic Style: Stefano Raffaele’s art is noted for its clean, 1960s-inspired look, contrasting the "goofy" classic costumes with detailed, lush scenery.
• Tie-In Context: This issue served as a bridge between the Secret Empire storyline and the subsequent Marvel Legacy relaunch. 

• Writer: Kelly Thompson
• Penciler/Inker: Stefano Raffaele
• Colorist: Digikore
• Letterer: Joe Sabino
• Cover Artist: Greg Smallwood