There wasn’t a mention of another season of MCU releases was made at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. However, Clint Barton will always remain a beloved character for being a founding member of the Avengers and for Jeremy Renner’s decade-long run in the role.
There are certain memes that sum up Hawkeye’s time in the MCU, ranging from fans poking fun at his status as an archer in a team of empowered characters to Clint’s relationship with Black Widow and the rest of the Avengers. These memes help to understand how Clint’s mind works and the way fans perceive him.
Hawkeye Knew Thor's Truth
Clint says it like it is, and even when he chooses not, it’s clear from his expression what he’s thinking. His first appearance was in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Clint voiced disbelief over the hammer’s magic and claimed it was just a trick.
Although Thor proved him wrong and claimed no one was worthy like him, Clint’s expression made it clear that he ed the first time he saw Thor broken up when he wasn’t able to lift the hammer. Clint’s blunt and sarcastic attitude is a good contrast with the rest of the Avengers.
Hawkeye Is The Trump Card
Mainstream fans will agree that MCU’s Hawkeye is the best version of the character for the way he’s appealed to a wide audience. While some might scoff at his ability to shoot arrows, this meme shows just how valuable Clint is to the team simply by being present.
Of all his appearances with the Avengers, Clint was only absent for the Infinity War that the team ended up losing. Apart from that, Clint has been part of the winning side each time, going to show that his influence is vital to the heroes’ victory.
Hawkeye's Logic
There were some nonsensical elements to Hawkeye’s decision to head off to various parts of the world as a vigilante after his family was killed by Thanos’ Snap. Clint didn’t even bother to meet his Avengers teammates and spent his time killing people in cartels.
This meme sums up how ridiculous Clint being in Japan was since nobody asked him to target the Yakuza. But it aligned with how Clint’s thought process worked, as Clint had only known a life of violence before he’d settled down with his family, and being a vigilante appeared to be his only recourse to cope with the trauma of losing them.
Hawkeye's Greatest Achievement
When it comes to achievements, Hawkeye might not be the character that lands at the top. This recount of the Avengers’ feats makes Clint look rather unimpressive, seeing as his biggest one has been to use multiple arrows using one bow.
Although his heroic spirit is second to none, Clint can’t be considered a heavy-hitter for the Avengers. His role is to take down the enemy swarms using well-timed attacks. It might not be the most impactful, but it’s certainly a difference-maker, as Clint ensures the enemy count is thinned.
Clint's Shield Wins
Clint owes Pietro his life because the latter effectively acted as his shield in the Battle of Sokovia. This meme is a good way to illustrate just how important Quicksilver was to Hawkeye by comparing him to the shields carried by Captain America and Wonder Woman.
Clint had no way out when Ultron’s sentries fired openly at him and it was only due to Quicksilver’s sacrifice that he was shielded from certain death. Clint symbolically acknowledged that Pietro was his shield when he named his newborn child after him.
Some Fans Realize It Late
There are many displays of bravery in the MCU that Hawkeye has been a part of, namely being a normal human who’s fought the likes of aliens and megalomaniac robots. However, many tend to underestimate him due to the company he keeps comprising characters like Thor, Iron Man, and more.
This meme shows how certain people took time to realize that Hawkeye was a great character right from the start and the reaction from those who were already his fans. The Disney+ series finally gave Clint his time to shine, with the majority of the fanbase now seeing him as the real deal.
Clint Is The Grumpy Dad
Clint reluctantly went along with Kate’s adventures in Hawkeye, so he could keep her safe. He was a relatively grumpy person throughout the series, not wanting to do with anything and being pulled into the festivities by Kate when the latter wanted to celebrate Christmas.
The addition of Yelena Belova complicated things further, as she bonded with Kate, and Clint had to go along once more. Like Carl from Up, Clint was grouchy for most of the story but ultimately cared a great deal and ended up with people he could call his friends.
Clint Forgot To Mention That Detail
Fans got to see plenty of comics in the Disney+ series that Kate randomly learned about. Clint hadn’t told her about them until the pair had to use the arrows against their pursuers, and it made for a funny moment when Kate discovered the arrows’ nature.
Clint intentionally kept Kate in the dark to test how she worked under pressure and to avoid her from relying on the same arrows. It went to show how Clint believed in a trial by fire, as Kate had to hone her skills in the heat of battle while Clint observed her.
Hawkeye And Black Widow Summed Up
There are certain Kim Possible, at least at the beginning of their time in the MCU when people thought they would become a couple.
Although they didn’t become a couple, Clint and Natasha were a perfect match when it came to fieldwork and their chemistry extended to friendship. It’s the reason why the friends were so broken up when one of them had to sacrifice their life on Vormir, which was also a fitting end to their time onscreen.