Hawkeye (Marvel Comics) facts for kids

Hawkeye is a famous superhero from Marvel Comics. His real name is Clinton Francis "Clint" Barton. In the movie The Avengers (2012), the actor Jeremy Renner plays Hawkeye.

Who is Hawkeye?

Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, is a skilled hero who first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 in September 1964. He was born in Waverly, Iowa. Clint is known for being a good person who always tries to do what's right.

Hawkeye's Look

Hawkeye is a human male with blond hair and blue eyes. He is about 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 230 pounds.

Amazing Skills and Abilities

Hawkeye doesn't have superpowers like flying or super strength. Instead, he is a world-class archer and marksman. This means he is incredibly good with a bow and arrow! He has amazing reflexes and hand-eye coordination, making him one of the best archers ever.

Besides archery, Clint is also very good at throwing other things like knives, darts, bolas, and boomerangs. He is a natural athlete and a strong fighter even without weapons.

Hawkeye as Goliath

At one point, Clint used the name Goliath. During this time, he used special gases created by Hank Pym (Ant-Man). These gases allowed him to grow to a very large size, making him much stronger and tougher. He could also use them to shrink down to a tiny size!

Hawkeye's Team-Ups

Hawkeye is famous for being a key member of the Avengers, one of the most powerful superhero teams. He was even a founding member and the first leader of the Avengers West Coast team.

He has also been part of other hero groups, including the Thunderbolts and the Defenders. Clint has worked with many heroes, including the Black Widow.

Other Identities

Over the years, Clint Barton has used different names besides Hawkeye. Some of his other identities include Ronin, Goliath II, Golden Archer, the Marksman, Father Time, and Longbow.