The Hawkeye series on Disney Plus has shone a light on the unique chemistry between Clint Barton and Kate Bishop as crime-fighting partners. While the series features a few twists and turns unique to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, much of the foundation for Clint and Kate's friendship can be found in the Marvel 616 comics.

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The incredible bond between the characters is even more amazing when readers consider the gap between their comic book debuts. Clint debuted in 1964 and enjoyed a full life of heroism, got married, lost a brother, lost his wife, and died all before Kate came along. Kate debuted in 2005 while Clint was still believed dead. Despite these complications and differences, they went on to become one of the best teams in the Marvel Universe.

10 Their First Meeting Allows Kate to Challenge Clint for the First Time

Clint Barton, Kate Bishop and Eli Bradley in Fallen Son: Death of Captain America

One of the most important aspects of Clint and Kate's partnership is their ability to be honest with one another. Despite Kate being the younger and less experienced one, she's always willing to tell Clint when he's made a mistake.

The first time Kate did this was during their initial meeting in Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America. With Steve Rogers believed to be dead, Clint was prepared to take up the mantle of Cap. An appalled Kate Bishop told him why doing so would be disrespectful to Steve, leading Clint to ultimately give up the shield.

9 "I  Will Never Lie to You, Kate, Ever" Proves How Strongly Trust Matters to Them

Clint Barton telling kate he will never lie to Her

One of the major themes of Matt Fraction and David Aja's Hawkeye run was how Clint and Kate needed to learn to work together. They each respected what the other could do, but their shared stubbornness made finding common ground outside of battle difficult.

In Hawkeye Volume 4 #05, Kate discovered Clint had killed in the past and accused him of lying to her about it. He told her, "I will never lie to you, Kate. Ever. About anything." This level of explicit trust formed the foundation of their relationship, which is what makes them great partners.

8 Kate And Clint Form a New West Coast Avengers And Continue The Hawkeye Legacy

Kate Bishop, Clint Barton, Gwenpool, Miss America, and the West Coast Avengers

The original West Coast Avengers were formed in 1984 by Clint Barton, along with Bobbi Morse, Jim Rhodes, Tigra, and Simon Williams. Although the team was short-lived, the series featured a number of events that led to lasting repercussions for both Clint and the Avengers, including a split with his wife, Bobbi.

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In 2018, the series was relaunched. This time, Kate and Clint formed the West Coast Avengers after Santa Monica is attacked by land sharks. The series highlights the Hawkeye partnership by showing the readers how the two of them know each other's strengths. It focused the narrative on how much they could depend upon one another.

7 Their Second Meeting Allows Kate To Prove She's Worthy Of Being Hawkeye

Kate and Clint Young Avengers Presents

Although their first meeting was in Fallen Son, Kate was unaware Clint was the person in the Captain America suit. They officially meet as Clint Barton and Kate Bishop in Young Avengers Presents #6. In the issue, Clint ambushes Kate in Central Park to test her fighting ability. He also challenges her to an archery competition to win back his bow.

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While Clint wins the competition, Kate steals back the bow. However, this act, along with her fighting ability, earns Clint's approval. As a result, he lets her continue with the Hawkeye name.

6 Clint Shows His Respect For Kate When He Agrees To Share The Hawkeye Name

The World's Big Enough for Two Hawkeyes from I am an Avenger #01

After Clint "returned from the dead," he first tries to be Captain America. Then he tries to be Ronin for a while, although isn't nearly as deadly as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's version of the character. Eventually, he takes back the name Hawkeye, despite Kate still being Hawkeye at the time.

When the Young Avengers are invited to Avenger headquarters by Steve Rogers in I Am An Avenger #1, Kate sees Clint in his old Hawkeye outfit. She asks if she needs to come up with a different look, and he says, "The world is big enough for two Hawkeyes." He also reminds her that she earned the name.

5 Even In A Future Timeline, Kate And Clint Depend Upon Each Other To Survive In Battle

Old Man Hawkeye and Kate Bishop

Old Man Hawkeye is set in a dystopian alternate future where the heroes have fallen and the villains have been successful in splitting up the country. In the story, Clint Barton is blind and determined to have revenge against the villains who killed most of his friends.

Just when things look the worst they've ever been for Clint, the older version of Kate Bishop shows up and saves him. When she's captured, she's able to direct Clint using only her voice and their years of working together to direct his aim. Although the book takes place in a terrible future, it demonstrates how the Hawkeye partnership can survive the most terrible outcomes.

4 Clint And Kate Work Together To Outshoot An Elite Group Of Thieves

Hawekye Fraction Run Kate and Clint fighting evil circus

When fighting the Cirque du Nuit in the second issue of the Fraction and Aja Hawkeye run, the Hawkeyes discover that the thieves are robbing both Hammerhead and Kingpin. The fight against them is intense. However, it demonstrates how Kate trusts Clint to get them both to safety, while Clint trusts Kate to hit the mark.

The pivotal scene happens just after they've jumped through a window. Clint tells the audience, "See? She's perfect" as Kate releases an arrow with perfect form. The two Hawkeyes then escape, leaving the thieves behind and taking the cash.

3 Generations Helped Kate Understand Clint Better

Hawkeye Generations Kate and Clint meet

In the limited issue series, Generations, Marvel placed several of their legacy heroes into situations where they could be different versions of the hero who inspired them. In Generations: Hawkeye and Hawkeye, Kate is thrown onto a desert island and meets a past version of Clint and his mentor, Swordsman.

During Generations, Kate learns how similar she and Clint are and begins to understand how Swordsman's constant betrayals made Clint into the man she knows today. They also take turns saving one another, and Kate thanks Clint for being such a great mentor.

2 Stopping Holiday Pickpockets With Deadpool Shows The Casual Friendship The Hawkeyes Have

Hawkeyes and Deadpool Holiday Special

The Hawkeyes first teamed up with Deadpool in Hawkeye vs. Deadpool. Together, the three of them overcame a mind-control plot and established a friendship that, during Gwenpool: The Holiday Special, saw Clint and Deadpool work together to try and stop a holiday pickpocket.

Kate comes to find Clint when he's late for She-Hulk's holiday party, and together, she, Deadpool, and Clint stop the pickpocket, save a little boy's Christmas, and end up going out to eat instead of making She-Hulk's party. The Holiday Special shows Clint and Kate spending time together as friends off-duty – something only the best partners in the Marvel Universe do.

1 Like All Good Partners, They Are Able To Give Each Other Space To Grow

Kate and Clint You're My Best Friend All New Hawkeye

During both 2015's All-New Hawkeye run and 2016's All-New Hawkeye run, Kate is struggling to figure out what her role in the Marvel Universe is. She enjoys working alongside Clint but has worked as part of a team for the entirety of her superhero career. Ultimately, she wants to explore what it means to be a solo hero. However, she doesn't want to hurt Clint in the process.

By the end of the 2016 run, Clint tells her she has every right to figure out what it's like being a solo Hawkeye. He reminds her she is his best friend, and in return, she reminds him that he's still her hero.

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