Hawkeye Secret Reveals a Huge Multiverse Saga Question
Hawkeye was an interesting Christmas TV entry in MCU Phase 4, but a few details in the series highlighted a problem with the Multiverse Saga.
As the MCU progresses into the Multiverse Saga, a big problem is quietly revealed in the Hawkeye TV series. Clint Barton's place on the Avengers team was often ridiculed by viewers, who overlooked a key element he brought to the team. The same is true to a lesser extent of Black Widow, as her MCU version didn't get the super serum like her comic book counterpart, and her death before Hawkeye made that all the more notable.
In "Hawkeye", Kate Bishop sees him as an Avenger, mainly because she saw him at the Battle of New York. However, she repeatedly stated that he needed better branding and more attention-grabbing costumes, leading her to create a matching costume for them similar to the original comic book Hawkeye costume. Clint Barton, against the idea of needing to be recognized, has worked hard not to be recognized. His change at Bishop's hands would cause major problems in the MCU's Multiverse Saga.
Why Clint & Natasha Were So Important To The Infinity Saga
Although due to lack of As a superpower for some viewers, Hawkeye and Black Widow played a major role in the Infinity Saga. Clint Barton doesn't have a special costume because, at the end of the day, he's a spy. Both he and Natasha rely on the ability to travel through undiscovered areas to learn secret information and carry out covert assassinations. While they may not have superpowers, they're good at what they do, and are perhaps the darkest of the MCU heroes because of the blood on their books.
From a practical point of view, the roles of Clint and Natasha in the MCU's Infinity Saga are important, as they provide a deadly silence skill that the others lack. However, they're also crucial to the MCU's narrative and balance. While the franchise is known for its flashy, explosive fights, the more subtle espionage techniques of characters like Hawkeye and Black Widow help balance those moments of the movie and the franchise, as seen in stories like Captain America: Winter Soldier.
Why The Multiverse Saga Needs Hawkeye
The Multiverse Saga introduced many new heroes, but keeping Clint Barton's Hawkeye was crucial. A new cast of heroes and anti-heroes defined by them strength and their ability to hold themselves in the midst of chaotic fight scenes. While Kate Bishop and Yelena Belova seem to be the exceptions to this problem, as Clint and Natasha's successors, they make up only a small fraction of the ever-growing roster. Additionally, Hawkeye shows that Yelena and Kate, while having some talent for stealth, are more flashy than their predecessors, both in action and in costume.
