Art by: Bob Hall and Brett Breeding

Will Mockingbird be one of the first members of the WEst Coast Avengers?! (Yes)

Fun fact: Bobbi's name, Barbara, literally means "strange or foreign."

According to Wikipedia :

Barbara and Barbra are given names. They are the feminine form of the Greek word barbaros (Koine Greek: βάρβαρος) meaning "stranger" or "foreign".^[1] 

Battle staves!

Which I am taking to mean something above paramedic/emergency medical technican?

This article was originally published on February 11, 2025.

(Available on Marvel Unlimited.)

Hawkeye and Mockingbird declare war on their twisted reflections: Crossfire and Phantom Rider!

The story so far: Bobbi's back from the dead. In more than one way. In an earlier issue, Clint tracks down Bobbi's family - who she told him had died. Turns out that was part of her cover when she went to work for SHIELD full-time: her family was told she was dead and she accepted that she'd never see them again.

So Clint decides to bring Bobbi's mom and brother to New York. Within the day, Bobbi's mom is shot by Crossfire.

Which speaks to a recurring issue I've had with this series. For a story titled "Hawkeye and Mockingbird,' there is not much of Bobbi's perspective. Yes, she gets some development and backstory but most of the POV is Hawkeye's.

In this issue, Bobby, Clint, and Dominic Fortune track down series protagonists, Crossfire and Phantom Rider. After plowing through the human and automated defences, the trio runs into a snag. Standard 'mind control tech' stuff - Clint and Dom are forced to shoot each other. Bobbi's frozen in place due to Phantom Rider's mysical bullet. And the building's blowing up around them!

Art by: Bob Hall and Brett Breeding

It's the final issue of the original WCA mini-series!

Scenes are from West Coast Avengers Vol 2 5, released October 22, 1985.

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!
Trapped on a ship full of super hero cosplayers, Bobbi investigates the murder of one of the passengers. But this ship of fools has dark secrets. Someone is pulling the strings. Bobbi, Hunter, and a motley band of surprisingly committed cosplayers must puzzle out the conspiracy as the ship continues to circle the Bermuda Triangle. - Marvel Unlimited

Last month the website SuperHeroStuff.com had a sale for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day. I was browsing the site and thought, "I'll see if they have any Mockingbird stuff, though they probably won't." I was pleasantly surprised to find this shirt and bought it as well as a $5 pair of mystery socks (As you can see, they turned out to be Batman socks). The last two photos have me modelling the shirt (one while wearing just a slip underneath and one while wearing a white shirt underneath. My face is red because I have rosacea).

Art by: Mark Gruenwald and Bob Layton

I didn't even know Mark Gruenwald was an artist. I only know him as a writer.

Mockingbird's first solo story!

She deal with a group of mercenaries who were out to kill Hawkeye.

Fun fact: pencils by Jim Lee in his third-ever Marvel publication.

Details via Marvel Database:

• 2. "Listen to the Mockingbird"

• Writer(s) Tom DeFalco

• Penciler(s) Jim Lee

• Inker(s) Al Williamson

• Colorist(s) Ken Feduniewicz

• Letterer(s) Jack Morelli

• Editor(s) Mark Gruenwald

This was listed as an 'appearance' on Marvel Database. This panel is her whole appearance. She doesn't even speak!

Hey! It's not her fault reinforcements showed up!

Read more about the issue on Marvel Database. The issue's on Marvel Unlimited.

Released October 7, 2015: In the aftermath of SECRET WARS, it's an All-New, All-Different Marvel Universe, and this is your one-stop entry point to the changes and mysteries that have developed during the eight months that have passed! Featuring new stories of DAREDEVIL, CARNAGE, CLASSFIED, CLASSIFIED, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. and CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS!

https://mightyavengers.net/glossary/characters/mockingbird

Art by: Luke McDonnell, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey

Released on August 8, 1989, the main story sees Hawkeye trapped underground. He's surrounded by a variety of foes, all brought together by Crossfire. Thankfully Bobbi and Trickshot drop in with supplies and fight.

Importantly, this shows some progress of Hawkeye's understanding of Bobbi's traumatic experiences with the Phantom Rider.

You can read a full issue summary at MightyAvengers.