Clint Barton

* Biography
* Supplemental Reports
* Threat Assessment
* Trivia and Notes

## Hawkeye

* Hawkeye
* Clint Barton

### 2001 - 2016

Clint spent his childhood in a multitude of foster homes. He and his brother Barney were orphaned at a young age and struggled to adjust to their foster families. Tibolt's Carnival was instrumental in helping Clint and Barney flee their home when he was eight years old. At the time of their discovery, the carnival was already in Los Angeles for their forthcoming performance. The carnies opted to keep the children.

Clint found joy in being a trapeze artist. Furthermore, he trained with the Swordsman in combat. He then took up archery under Trick Shot if that wasn't enough. Although he was natural at everything, archery was where he excelled. Trick Shot recognized his talents and trained him to be part of the Circus of Crime, the carnival's true moneymaker. Clint, who went by the nickname Hawkeye, was a valuable part of the gang but had difficulty managing the consequences of his actions. He rationalized his actions by stating that they were for the family's sake.

### 2020 - 2022

Trick Shot taught Clint basic honor, such as never rob children, killing only when necessary, and providing for the family by any means. Trick Shot became a father figure to him, which was a disappointment to Barney. According to Barney, the brothers were capable of being there for each other. Barney used the Swordsman's sword to kill Trick Shot when his jealousy reached a point. Clint felt disgusted by his brother and left the Circus.

Clint was a wanderer who traversed the nation working on local carnival circuits. Natalia Romanova, an agent of Hydra, discovered and recruited him when he was young and inexperienced. Clint's motivation was fueled by the thrill of stealing and an attractive woman. He rose to the top of Hydra, avoiding killing and discovering their real aim of controlling the world. Iron Man intervened when Clint and Natalia were tasked with stealing the prototype Skycycle from Stark Industries. Clint fired an arrow into Natalia's shoulder during the robbery to prevent her from killing the man in the suit. Clint departed with the Skycycle on his own, becoming a target of Hydra.

For the next few months, he became the target of Shield agent Bobbi Morse, also known as Mockingbird. The two came across each other multiple times and ultimately investigated business executive Darren Cross together. Cross' attempt to create an army of cyborg assassins resulted in the recent rise of cyborgs. Hawkeye and Mockingbird prevented Cross' plans for cyborgs, but Clint lost hearing when Crossfire fired a sonic arrow at him during combat.

Hawkeye received temporary protection as part of SHIELD. Iron Man recommended that he audition for Captain America's rebooted Avengers during this period, as Iron Man saw that he was attempting to transform his life.

He succeeded in passing both the trials and becoming the first new recruit. Quicksilver and Clint clash immediately due to Clint's romantic interest in his sister, the Scarlet Witch. During a battle with Baron Zemo, Hawkeye reunited with Black Widow whom he’s continued to show interest in rehabilitating.

### Current Events

Clint's aggressive demeanor has become a topic of discussion among the public. The Avengers have received approval from the United Nations to be the sanctioned superhuman team. Henry Peter Gyrich, the liaison between the Avengers and the UN, has expressed his desire for Clint's departure. To add to the situation, a man arrived at the Avengers Mansion last week dressed as the Swordsman, asking for a combat trial to join the Avengers.