Summary

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 .

Venomized Black Widow and Hawkeye

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 .

10 Dark Avengers Redemption.

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 .

Avengers and the Stone Age Avengers Assemble Together

Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye from the Hawkeye TV show with the cast of 2012’s The Avengers

Custom image by Andy Behbakht

Hawkeye Avengers Useless

Hawkeye and Captain America in Marvel Comics