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Kate Bishop

Kate Bishop
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Creation & Design

Kate Bishop was created by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, first appearing in 'Young Avengers' as a modern counterpart to Clint Barton's Hawkeye.

Early Years

Kate was introduced as a wealthy young woman who took up archery and became a member of the Young Avengers, showcasing her skills and determination.

Character Development

Over the years, Kate Bishop has evolved from a sidekick to a prominent hero in her own right, gaining recognition for her skills and leadership abilities.

Cultural Reception

Kate Bishop has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for her strong characterization and relatability.

Character Details

Real Name:
Catherine Elizabeth Bishop
Aliases:
Hawkeye, Kate Bishop
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Young Avengers, West Coast Avengers, Avengers
Abilities:
Expert archer, Hand-to-hand combatant, Acrobatics, Marksmanship
Equipment:
Bow and arrows, Trick arrows, Various gadgets
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown
Marvel Apr 2005

Young Avengers #1

Young Avengers #1
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1st team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Patriot, Asgardian aka Wiccan, Hulkling, and Iron Lad, who is later revealed to be a young variant of Kang
Marvel May 2005

Young Avengers #2

Young Avengers #2
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2nd appearance of the Young Avengers
Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers
Origin of Iron Lad, later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror
Marvel Aug 2005

Young Avengers #5

Young Avengers #5
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1st appearance of the third Vision, formerly Iron Lad who is destined to become Kang the Conqueror
1st partial cover appearance of Kate Bishop
Marvel Mar 2006

Young Avengers #10

Young Avengers #10
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1st appearance of Tommy Shepherd as a young man, son of Scarlet Witch, becomes Speed in Young Avengers #12
[February 2025 - casting of Ruaridh Mollica for the Vision series on Disney+ will cause speculation that the actor will portray Vin Vision or Tommy Shepherd aka Speed]
Marvel Aug 2006

Young Avengers #12

Young Avengers #12
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First time Kate Bishop is referred to as Hawkeye by Jessica Jones, then later in a note from Captain America
Tommy Shepherd becomes Speed
[May 2025 - Ruaridh Millica rumored to be cast as Tommy Shepherd for Vision Quest]
Marvel Jul 2007

Fallen Son: Death of Captain America #3

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Fallen Son: Death of Captain America #3
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1st cover appearance featuring Clint Barton and Kate Bishop
First unofficial meeting of Clint Barton and Kate Bishop, Kate is unaware of Barton's real identity, disguised as a Captain America replacement
Marvel Jun 2013 Vol 4

Hawkeye #9

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Hawkeye #9
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Variant second printing, colored purple
Copies ordered by retailers: approximately 2,500
Fewer than 10 copies on the CGC census graded 9.8
Marvel Apr 2015 Vol 5

Black Widow #15

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Black Widow #15
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Variant cover art by Phil Noto
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Marvel Jan 2016 Vol 2

All-New Hawkeye #1

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All-New Hawkeye #1
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Variant cover art by Sanford Greene
Cover art inspired by the album 'Mecca and the Soul' by Pete Rock and CL Smooth
Marvel May 2016 Vol 2

All-New Hawkeye #5

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All-New Hawkeye #5
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Variant cover art by Chika Ogaki
Manga edition
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Marvel Feb 2017 Vol 5

Hawkeye #1

Hawkeye #1
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First solo series featuring Kate Bishop
1st appearance of Ramone Watts aka Alloy, later gains powers in West Coast Avengers #9

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