Who Should Be Hawkeye‘s Wife – Laura or Mockingbird?
As an expert archer and longtime Avenger, Hawkeye‘s love life has always intrigued fans. The mystery of who Hawkeye will settle down with – Laura Barton or Mockingbird – has divided opinions. As a Marvel superfan, let me give you an in-depth breakdown of Hawkeye‘s comic book and MCU romantic history to help explain this debate.
MCU Laura Barton: More Than Just a Mom
In the Marvel movies, Hawkeye is married to a woman named Laura Barton and they have two kids (with one on the way) living on a rural farmhouse. But the recent Hawkeye series revealed Laura has a secret agent history!
- Laura Barton is actually Agent 19, an alias used by Bobbi Morse (aka Mockingbird) in the comics. This implies Laura was once a S.H.I.E.L.D. operative.
- As Agent 19, she likely has extensive training in combat, weapons, stealth, and field work on par with Black Widow.
- Her mysterious Rolex watch probably hides cool spy gadgets like Widow‘s bites or grappling hooks.
- I‘d love to see an MCU prequel showing Laura and Hawkeye working together on secret missions before starting their family! It sounds like an action-packed plot.
Based on Laura‘s backstory, she could have fighting abilities and tactical skills on par with Mockingbird‘s comic book prowess. The MCU hasn‘t explored the full extent of Laura‘s talents yet, but the foundation is there for her to be a badass S.H.I.E.L.D. legend.
MCU Laura Barton Stats
| Spy Codename | Rolex Functions | Confirmed Abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Agent 19 | Unknown, likely tools or weapons | Skilled combatant |
| Alias used by Mockingbird | Potential grappling hook, Widow‘s bite | Expert marksman |
| Indicates extensive training | Possible laser cutter | Tactical analysis skills |
Mockingbird: A Formidable Force
Now let‘s examine Bobbi Morse, aka Mockingbird, Hawkeye‘s main love interest in the comics who brings together spy craft and ass-kicking with an actual superhero edge.
- OriginallyAgent 19 in S.H.I.E.L.D., Bobbi gets enhanced physical abilities from the super soldier serum and becomes Mockingbird.
- She‘s an expert in hand-to-hand combat, espionage, and counter-intelligence operations.
- With her extendable battle staves, acrobatic maneuvers, and fearless attitude, Bobbi is a force to be reckoned with!
- She first appeared in comics back in 1971 and has been a core Avengers member. Bobbi even helped lead the West Coast Avengers at one point!
Mockingbird has regularly proven herself as one of Marvel‘s most skilled fighters and spies. She and Hawkeye were a battle couple for agents before his relationship with Laura.
Mockingbird Stats
| Superhero Name | Enhanced Traits | Signature Weapons | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mockingbird | Agility, speed, endurance | Battle staves | Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D, Secret Avengers |
| Agent 19 | Reflexes, healing | Throwing knives | West Coast Avengers |
| Huntress | Strength | Nun-chucks | World Counterterrorism Agency |
Kate Bishop: Hawkeye‘s Protégé with Potential
Of course, I can‘t leave out Kate Bishop, the Young Avenger who succeeds Clint Barton as the new Hawkeye in the comics and MCU. This girl‘s future is bright!
- Master archer with incredible aim, just like her mentor Hawkeye
- No superpowers but highly athletic – excellent gymnast, fighter, tactician
- Brings a lot of personality as a headstrong teenage badass
- Has cool trick arrows designed by Black Panther in the comics
- Her witty banter and chemistry with Clint is super entertaining to watch
With the proper training from Hawkeye and the Avengers, Kate could easily become one of Earth‘s Mightiest Heroes. She already has courage, tenacity, and vision far beyond her years.
The sky‘s the limit for Kate Bishop‘s future as a Marvel superhero. Whether she gets paired up romantically with America Chavez or brings Young Avengers together, Kate is poised to make a huge impact. I can‘t wait to see this clever archer grow into the next Hawkeye legend!
Which Heroine is Best Suited for Hawkeye?
So when looking at all of Hawkeye‘s options – Laura Barton, Mockingbird, and Kate Bishop – who is best matched to be his comic book wife?
- Laura Barton has hidden depths as Agent 19 but is more grounded in family life.
- Mockingbird shares great chemistry with Hawkeye as a fellow agent and Avenger.
- Kate Bishop inherits the Hawkeye mantle and has playful rapport with Clint.
Personally, I think Bobbi Morse‘s superhero status makes her the most fitting romantic partner for Hawkeye. They just seem tailor-made for each other as badass S.H.I.E.L.D veterans and world-class archers. As much as I love Laura and Kate, they feel more like close allies than lovers for Clint Barton.
But Hawkeye has great bonds with each of these women in different ways. Regardless of who you ship, it‘s clear Hawkeye thrives when working alongside inspiring heroines who challenge him to be the best version of himself. That‘s what makes him such an engaging Marvel character with captivating relationships.
So while the debate rages on over "Who should be Hawkeye‘s wife?", we can agree he‘s got awesome chemistry with all his ladies. Let me know if you have any other thoughts on the great Hawkeye romantic mystery!