Hawkeye appeared in a brief cameo in 2011’s Thor. The movie was about the God of Thunder. But little did we know Hawkeye, who appeared for a short while would become this important in the MCU that he’ll lead a miniseries in 2021. After Thor, he appeared in many other movies. He was a part of S.H.I.E.L.D and the Avengers. Not just a part of them, but a valuable member of them. He dedicated his life to protecting the people of Earth. No fancy suits, no serum, no superpowers, just a regular human with skills and bow and arrow. This was Hawkeye, the Avenger who instantly became a fan favorite. So, here’s a list of 5 things about him that make him a lovable Avenger. Check it out! Also, if there’s more in your head about Hawkeye that you love, please comment below!

1. Just Like Natasha, Get Yourself A Friend Like Hawkeye!

Friends before anything else! Natasha and Hawkeye
Friends before anything else! Natasha and Hawkeye

Throughout his career in the MCU, one thing that Hawkeye has displayed and taught us is how to keep friendships. He showed us the true meaning of friendship. Be it good days or bad, Hawkeye always looked out for his best friend, Natasha a.k.a Black Widow. No matter what the situation was, he always made sure Nat was okay. Not only was he protective of Natasha, but he also made sure his fellow teammates were also fine. So, get yourself a friend like Hawkeye! And, not to forget the impact Black Widow’s death has on Hawkeye.

2. Hawkeye Was A Family Man

Hawkeye with his wife Laura Barton in Age of Ultron
Hawkeye with his wife Laura Barton

Clint Barton believed in keeping his personal and professional life segregated. He made sure nobody got to know that he has a family and where they were living until he got all the Avengers to a safe house in Age of Ultron. Even after meeting his family in that movie, not much was shown about them in proceeding movies. So, he knew how to keep them aside from his hustle. Moreover, he loved his family unconditionally. After the snap, he lost his family and became Ronin. Remember? That’s a side of his we wish we didn’t have to see. But that’s what his love for his family did to him. Devastated, lost, and in pain. He was so desperate to get his family back that he even volunteered for the time travel experiment in Endgame!

3. Hawkeye Was A Daring Hero

His daring spirit makes Hawkeye a lovable Avenger
His daring spirit makes Hawkeye a lovable Avenger

The Avengers team was full of heroes who had super crazy suits, technology, superpowers, had super-soldier serum, or were trained in institutions like Red Room. But Hawkeye was a normal human with skills and a passion to save his people. He had the daring spirit to face extraterrestrial beings along with a team full of superheroes. He knew the consequences of it, but his daring spirit never let the threat overpower.

4. Loyalty At Its Best!

Hawkeye has been loyal to both S.H.I.E.L.D and the Avengers
Hawkeye has been loyal to both S.H.I.E.L.D and the Avengers

Since the beginning, Hawkeye has been loyal to whatever team or association he has been with. Starting with S.H.I.E.L.D, Hawkeye has been a loyal member to even the Avengers team. He always gave his best and risked his life to serve both the associations.  And, not to forget how loyal he is to his friends and teammates. Now, he is mentoring Kate Bishop in his new miniseries.

5. Hawkeye Knows How To Stand Up For What He Thinks Is Right

Hawkeye doing what his heart thinks is right
Hawkeye doing what his heart thinks is right

Throughout his career in the MCU, we’ve seen Hawkeye standing up for what he thinks is right. In Civil War, he could’ve easily sided with the government and signed up for the accords. But deep down he knew he didn’t want to do it and he sided with Captain America and didn’t regret a single moment of it.