Hawkeye (Clint Barton)

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Hawkeye (Clinton Francis ''Clint'' Barton) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck, and first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 (September 1964). He is the first character to take on the mantle of Hawkeye. He a former circus worker and criminal-turned-hero, who received his archery skills as a young boy through training with Swordsman and Trickshot. Barton had eventually joined both the East Coast and West Coast branches of the Avengers, even leading at one time.

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The character has appeared in television series, action figures, and video games. In live-action, Clint Barton is played by actor Jeremy Renner in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise.