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Hawkeyehas been a staple fiber among Earth ’s Mightiest Heroes ever since he first joined theAvengers . Like many of his fellow heroes , Clint Barton did n’t precisely start out on the right side of the law , but he ’s since proven himself to be a true hero despite a lack of factual superhuman abilities . Even so , there are many who still call into question his usefulness to the squad – even among his fellow Avengers .
“ Hawkeye and the Curse of the Crimson Crown ” by Chris Giarusso – a short story feature in 2009’sMarvel adjunct - Sized Spectacular # 1 – observe the Avenging Archer excluded from yet another team charge asa note from Iron Man himselfmentions Clint ’s comprehend uselessness .
To summate revilement to injury , Tony even says , “ You are only an retaliator because Captain America intend it will quit you from being a bad bozo or something . ” But while this goofy story is play largely for laughs , there ’s belike some substantial verity to this when it come to Clint ’s Earth-616 position as a premier Avenger .

Black Widow and Hawkeye have a unique kinship with a symbiote that also mirror how the two super - spy ' own relationship has grown .
Hawkeye Didn’t Start Out A Hero
Barton Gave Iron Man A Run For His Money
First appearing inTales of Suspense # 57by Stan Lee , Don Heck , and Sam Rosen , Hawkeye ’s debut paint the next Avenger as a supervillainwith Iron Man in his crosshairs . Eventually , Barton turns over a new foliage , joining Earth ’s Mightiest inAvengers # 16by Lee , Jack Kirby , Dick Ayers , Stan Goldberg , and Artie Simekalongside Quicksilver and Scarlet Witchto occupy out the roll known as “ Cap ’s Kooky Quartet . ” In the years since , Hawkeye has broadly speaking been a mainstay of the squad . But considering Barton ’s past , it ’s no surprise that Cap would want to keep an eye on him .
Hawkeye is far from the most powerful Avenger , but he is undoubtedly one of the team ’s most consecrated stalwarts .
Since their initial meter on the Avengers , Captain America and Hawkeye have always been close . In fact , following Captain America ’s death afterCivil War , Clint even temporarily take away up Steve ’s pallium to honour his shine friend . With a bond this strong , it makes sense that Rogers would want to keep Hawkeye closelipped , specially if he ’s worried that his old friend could once again be sway into a lifespan of offense . And while a restitution to his criminal root word once was n’t hard to imagine , both Cap and the fans now know that Clint Barton is a consecrated Avenger through and through .

Cap Just Has Hawkeye’s Best Interests At Heart
Hawkeye Has Proven His Mettle A Hundred Times Over
Hawkeye is far from the most hefty Avenger , but he is by undoubtedly of the team ’s most consecrate stalwart . Despite his checkered past , Clint Barton has inarguably come in a farsighted path , and he ’s been instrumental in save the Marvel Universe more time than fans can weigh . In fact , it ’s often forget that the Avenger Archer was ever anything but a respectable guy . And even without superpower , everyone know that when it occur to theAvengers , Hawkeyetruly does merit to be numerate among Earth ’s Mightiest Heroes .
Marvel Assistant - Sized Spectacular # 1,Tales of Suspense # 57 , andAvengers # 16are all available from Marvel Comics .


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