Hawkeye (Clint Barton) facts for kids
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Variant cover art of Thunderbolts (Vol. 5) #1 (August 2022)
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
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| Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Don Heck (artist) |
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| Full name | Clinton Francis Barton |
| Species | Human |
| Place of origin | Waverly, Iowa |
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| Notable aliases | Hawkeye. Golden Archer, Goliath, Ronin |
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Hawkeye is a famous superhero from Marvel Comics. He first appeared in comic books in September 1964. He was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. At first, he was an opponent of Iron Man. But soon, he joined the amazing Avengers team in May 1965. Since then, Hawkeye has been a key member of the Avengers. He even got his own comic series starting in 1983.
His real name is Clinton Francis "Clint" Barton. Clint grew up as an orphan. He learned to be an incredible archer at a traveling carnival. Inspired by Iron Man, he decided to become a hero. However, a misunderstanding led him to be seen as a criminal for a short time. He was influenced by the spy Black Widow. After this, he changed his ways and joined the Avengers. He helped start and lead the West Coast Avengers. He also married another hero, Mockingbird.
Hawkeye doesn't have superpowers like many other heroes. Instead, he relies on his amazing archery skills. He uses a special bow and many different "trick arrows." He is also a master of hand-to-hand combat. Clint has experienced partial hearing loss in his adventures. This means he sometimes uses hearing aids. This part of his story has been shown in more detail in recent comics.
Hawkeye's stories show how a hero without superpowers can be brave. He learns to trust others and becomes a mentor to younger heroes like Kate Bishop. His journey from being misunderstood to becoming a respected Avenger is very inspiring.
You might also know Hawkeye from movies, TV shows, and video games. Jeremy Renner plays a version of Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He appeared in movies like Thor (2011) and the Hawkeye TV series (2021).
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Hawkeye's Comic Book Journey
Early Days: From Rival to Avenger
Hawkeye first appeared in comics in September 1964. He was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. Don Heck imagined him as a Robin Hood-like character. He was a skilled archer without superpowers. Clint Barton made his own costume and special arrows. At first, he was jealous of Iron Man. He was also influenced by the spy Black Widow. This led him to be seen as a criminal.
After a few adventures as a rival, Hawkeye changed his path. In May 1965, he joined the Avengers. This was a big change for the team. He joined with two other heroes who used to be villains: Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. They were led by Captain America. This new team was sometimes called "Cap's Kooky Quartet." Hawkeye often challenged Captain America's leadership. But over time, he grew to respect him. Hawkeye also briefly used the name Goliath in April 1969. He felt he needed powers to keep up with his teammates.
Growing as a Hero: New Teams and Challenges
In the 1980s, Hawkeye got his own four-issue comic series. This series introduced Mockingbird. She became his partner and later his wife. During this time, Hawkeye also experienced partial hearing loss. This happened when he used a sonic arrow to stop a villain. He then started using hearing aids.
Hawkeye and Mockingbird later helped create the West Coast Avengers. This was a new branch of the team based in Los Angeles. Hawkeye became the leader of this new group. He also starred in another comic series called Solo Avengers. This series showed his adventures and helped introduce new characters.
Leading the Thunderbolts and Big Changes
In the 1990s, Hawkeye took on a new role. He became the leader of the Thunderbolts. This was a team of former supervillains. Hawkeye helped them try to become heroes. He understood their journey because he had been a misunderstood character himself.
Hawkeye faced many challenges. He even seemed to sacrifice himself in 2004. But he was later brought back to life. For a while, he used the alias Ronin. This allowed him to work secretly. He also reunited with Mockingbird, who had been missing for years.
Hawkeye's Modern Adventures
In 2012, a new Hawkeye comic series began. It focused on Clint's life when he wasn't with the Avengers. It showed his everyday challenges and how he helped people in his neighborhood. This series also explored his deafness more deeply. It showed how he uses American Sign Language and hearing aids.
Hawkeye continued to be a hero in many ways. He became a teacher at the Avengers Academy. He also led the Secret Avengers. He even had to make a very difficult decision during the Civil War II event. This decision caused a lot of debate among other heroes. He later started the "Occupy Avengers" team. They helped communities with local problems.
More recently, Clint helped revive the West Coast Avengers with Kate Bishop. He also led a new team of Thunderbolts for the mayor of New York City. Hawkeye continues to face personal struggles and big threats. But he always tries to do what's right.
Hawkeye's Life Story
From Orphan to Archer Hero
Clint Barton was born in Waverly, Iowa. He lost both his parents in a car crash when he was young. After spending time in an orphanage, Clint and his brother, Barney Barton, ran away. They joined the Carson Carnival of Traveling Wonders. There, Clint met the Swordsman. The Swordsman taught Clint how to be an amazing archer. Another person named Trick Shot also helped train him.
Clint later discovered the Swordsman was doing bad things. Before he could tell anyone, Clint was hurt. The Swordsman escaped. Clint's relationship with his brother and Trick Shot also became difficult. Clint became a star archer at the carnival. He was known as "Hawkeye," the "World's Greatest Marksman."
Becoming an Avenger and Finding Love
Clint saw Iron Man in action and was inspired to become a costumed hero. But a misunderstanding made people think he was a criminal. While on the run, he met Black Widow. She was a spy who influenced him. Hawkeye helped her in some missions against Iron Man. But when Black Widow was hurt, Hawkeye saved her. He then decided to become a true hero.
Hawkeye later helped Edwin Jarvis and his mother. Jarvis then helped Hawkeye clear his name with the Avengers. Iron Man sponsored him, seeing that Clint was serious about being a hero. Hawkeye joined the Avengers with Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Captain America led this new team. Hawkeye often disagreed with Captain America at first. But he grew to respect him as a mentor and friend.
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Hawkeye had many adventures with the Avengers. He proved his heroism many times. When his bow broke in battle, he briefly became Goliath. He used a special formula to grow in size. His brother Barney, who was working undercover for the FBI, helped the Avengers. Barney sadly passed away in a battle against Egghead. Clint later got justice for his brother. After the Kree-Skrull War, Clint returned to being Hawkeye. He later left the Avengers for a while after a disagreement.
Leading Teams and Overcoming Obstacles
Hawkeye returned to the Avengers to help defeat the Collector. He single-handedly defeated the villain. Later, he joined Cross Technological Enterprises as Head of Security. There, he met S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Barbara "Bobbi" Morse, also known as Mockingbird. They worked together to stop the villain Crossfire. Hawkeye used a sonic arrow to counter Crossfire's weapon. This caused him to lose some of his hearing. Hawkeye and Mockingbird soon got married.
Hawkeye and Mockingbird then moved to Los Angeles. They started the West Coast Avengers. On one adventure, Mockingbird was in a dangerous situation and had to make a tough choice. This caused a strain on her and Hawkeye's marriage. They separated for a time. Hawkeye also faced his old mentor, Trick Shot, in a duel. He helped Trick Shot get medical care when he was sick. Hawkeye and Mockingbird eventually reconciled.
Tragically, Mockingbird sacrificed herself to save Hawkeye from a demon. Heartbroken, Hawkeye left the Avengers. He went to live alone in the Canadian Rockies. He later returned to the Avengers. But during a big battle with a powerful entity called Onslaught, Hawkeye and other Avengers seemed to be defeated. They were transported to a pocket universe. When they returned, Hawkeye's hearing was fully restored.
New Beginnings and Big Decisions
Hawkeye then became the leader of the Thunderbolts. This team was made up of former supervillains who wanted to change. Hawkeye trained them to be heroes. He even went to a dangerous place to try and save Mockingbird's spirit. To ensure his team's freedom, Hawkeye allowed himself to be arrested.
Hawkeye rejoined the Avengers. He also had some solo adventures. But the Scarlet Witch, who was very powerful, caused a Kree warship to appear over New York. Hawkeye's arrows caught fire during the battle. Knowing they would explode, he flew into the warship's engines. He sacrificed himself to save his teammates.
However, when the Scarlet Witch accidentally changed reality, Hawkeye was resurrected. He had no memory of what happened. He later learned the truth. He also met Kate Bishop. She was a young archer who inspired him. Clint decided to take on the alias Ronin for a while. He gave Kate his blessing to continue using the Hawkeye name. Clint was later reunited with the real Mockingbird. She had been held captive by alien Skrulls for years.
Hawkeye's Latest Challenges
Clint and Mockingbird worked together again. They stopped a dangerous plot by A.I.M.. Later, Norman Osborn took control of national security. He created his own team of "Dark Avengers." The villain Bullseye pretended to be Hawkeye. Clint publicly spoke out against Osborn. He even became the leader of the New Avengers.
During the "Heroic Age", Clint rejoined the main Avengers team as Hawkeye. He also helped Mockingbird with her anti-terrorist organization. Hawkeye suffered a serious blow to the head. This caused him to start losing his sight. His brother Barney, who had become Trick Shot, helped save his sight with a bone marrow transplant.
Hawkeye later became a teacher at the Avengers Academy. He also led the Secret Avengers. His deafness returned after a mercenary injured his ears. He then joined a new team of New Avengers. During the Civil War II event, Hawkeye made a very difficult choice to prevent a future disaster. This decision caused a lot of debate among other heroes.
Clint started traveling the country to help people in need. He worked with Red Wolf to fight for those who couldn't defend themselves. When Captain America was temporarily changed by Hydra, Hawkeye led the remaining free heroes. He fought against Hydra and faced the supposed death of Black Widow.
More recently, Clint and Kate Bishop decided to revive the West Coast Avengers. They recruited new heroes and even starred in a reality show. Clint also dealt with a villain called Hood. He secretly used his Ronin identity to stop Hood's illegal activities.
Currently, Clint leads a new team of Thunderbolts for the mayor of New York City. This team includes heroes like America Chavez and Power Man. They faced a powerful villain called Nightmare. Hawkeye continues to lead and protect the city. He also reconnected with Mockingbird.
Hawkeye's Special Skills
Clint Barton doesn't have superpowers. But he is in amazing physical condition. He is an expert fencer, acrobat, and marksman. He learned these skills from his circus training and his mentors. He is incredibly strong. He can pull back a bow that most people can't even move.
Captain America also trained Hawkeye in tactics and hand-to-hand combat. Hawkeye is best with ranged weapons, especially his bow and arrow. He carries a quiver full of special "trick arrows." These arrows have different effects, like explosives or nets. When he was Ronin, he was skilled with the katana and other melee weapons. He is known for being able to turn almost any object into a weapon.
Hawkeye often uses a "Sky-Cycle" for transportation. It's like a snowmobile but flies using anti-gravity technology. It's voice-operated and can fly itself.
Friends and Allies
Other Versions of Hawkeye
Many different versions of Hawkeye exist in other Marvel stories. These include versions in Marvel Zombies, Old Man Logan, and the Ultimate Marvel series. In some stories, he is combined with other heroes. For example, in Amalgam Comics, he was combined with DC Comics' Green Arrow.
Hawkeye in Movies and Games
Hawkeye in Television
- Clint Barton / Hawkeye appeared in The Marvel Super Heroes. Chris Wiggins provided his voice.
- He was also in Iron Man, voiced by John Reilly.
- Clint Barton / Goliath made a cameo in Fantastic Four.
- Hawkeye appeared in The Avengers: United They Stand, voiced by Tony Daniels.
- He was in The Super Hero Squad Show, voiced by Adrian Pasdar.
- Hawkeye appeared in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, voiced by Chris Cox.
- A teenage Hawkeye appeared in Iron Man: Armored Adventures, voiced by Andrew Francis.
- Hawkeye was in Ultimate Spider-Man, voiced by Troy Baker.
- He also appeared in Avengers Assemble, again voiced by Troy Baker. He briefly became Goliath in one episode.
- Hawkeye was in Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers.
- He appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy, voiced by Troy Baker.
- Hawkeye was in Marvel Future Avengers.
- He appeared in Iron Man and His Awesome Friends, voiced by Nick A. Fisher.
Hawkeye in Films
- Clint Barton and his son Francis appeared in Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow.
- Hawkeye was in Iron Man: Rise of Technovore, voiced by Troy Baker.
- He appeared in Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher.
- Hawkeye was in Lego Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled, voiced by Troy Baker.
Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Jeremy Renner plays Clint Barton as Hawkeye and Ronin. He appeared in the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe films. These include Thor, The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame. He also starred in the live-action Disney+ series Hawkeye. Jeremy Renner also voiced different versions of the character in the animated Disney+ series What If...?.
Hawkeye in Video Games
- Clint Barton / Hawkeye appeared as a playable character in Spider-Man: The Video Game.
- He was also in Captain America and the Avengers.
- Hawkeye appeared as an assist character in Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety.
- Evil clones of Hawkeye appeared in Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems.
- Hawkeye was a playable character in the PSP version of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, voiced by Nolan North.
- He appeared as a playable character in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, voiced by Chris Cox. His Ronin identity was an alternate costume.
- Hawkeye was a playable character in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online, voiced by Sam Riegel.
- He appeared as a playable character in Marvel Avengers Alliance.
- Hawkeye was in Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth, voiced by Troy Baker.
- He appeared in LittleBigPlanet as part of a DLC.
- Hawkeye was a playable character in Marvel Heroes, voiced by Chris Cox.
- He appeared as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes, voiced by Troy Baker.
- Clint Barton, as Hawkeye and Ronin, appeared as a playable character in Marvel: Contest of Champions.
- He was in Marvel Avengers Alliance Tactics.
- Hawkeye appeared in Disney Infinity 2.0, voiced by Troy Baker.
- Clint Barton, as Hawkeye and Ronin, appeared as a playable character in Marvel: Future Fight.
- Hawkeye was a playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers, voiced by Jeremy Renner.
- He appeared in Disney Infinity 3.0, voiced by Troy Baker.
- A teenage Hawkeye appeared in Marvel Avengers Academy, voiced by Gus Sorola.
- Five versions of Hawkeye appeared as playable characters in Marvel Puzzle Quest.
- Hawkeye was a playable character in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, voiced by Chris Cox.
- He appeared as a playable character in Marvel Powers United VR, voiced by Chris Cox.
- Hawkeye was a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2, voiced by Dar Dash.
- He appeared as a playable character in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, voiced by Chris Cox.
- Hawkeye appeared as a playable DLC character in Marvel's Avengers, voiced by Giacomo Gionniotti.
- He appeared as a cosmetic outfit in Fortnite.
- Hawkeye appeared as a playable character in Marvel Rivals, voiced by Andrew Kishino.
Miscellaneous Appearances
- Clint Barton / Hawkeye appeared in Marvel Universe Live!.
- Old Man Hawkeye appeared in Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Hawkeye, voiced by Stephen Lang.
