For decades, Marvel’s superheroes have grown and changed with the times, passing down their torch to the next generation or appearing in another universe in a completely different guise. Often, multiple versions of the same hero exist simultaneously, allowing fans to enjoy and debate different takes on the same alter ego without messing with canon.
The latest example is the new iteration of Hawkeye, who’s only the third person to use the moniker after Clint Barton, introduced in 1964, and Kate Bishop, introduced in 2005. This new character is a major step forward for Hawkeye and the greater Marvel franchise, which is using its multiversal storytelling method to positive effect.
