Yeah the patterned backgrounds as opposed to solid color or a gradient is Bretweiser's coloring style.
As far as Hawkeye, I don't have strong feelings about him one way or the other, but I've always thought his old costume was pretty retarded, especially those fins/wings on his mask. I actually like his new costume sans those ridiculous purple glasses I've seen him wear in The Avengers (comic book). I'm glad Hardman opted against Hawkeye wearing them in Secret Avengers.
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