Kate Bishop
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
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Young Avengers #1
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
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
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
Young Avengers #2
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Young Avengers
Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers
Origin of Iron Lad, later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror
2nd appearance of the Young Avengers
Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers
Origin of Iron Lad, later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror
Young Avengers #5
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the third Vision, formerly Iron Lad who is destined to become Kang the Conqueror
1st partial cover appearance of Kate Bishop
1st appearance of the third Vision, formerly Iron Lad who is destined to become Kang the Conqueror
1st partial cover appearance of Kate Bishop
Young Avengers #6
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cassie Lang as Stature
Debut of Kate Bishop's Hawkeye costume
1st appearance of Cassie Lang as Stature
Debut of Kate Bishop's Hawkeye costume
Young Avengers #9
Marvel
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2005
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Kate Bishop in Hawkeye costume
Young Avengers #10
Marvel
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2006
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Vol. 1
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]
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]
Young Avengers #12
Marvel
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2006
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Vol. 1
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]
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]
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
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
Young Avengers Presents #6
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
First meeting of Clint Barton and Kate Bishop
Barton approves of Kate Bishop using the codename Hawkeye
First meeting of Clint Barton and Kate Bishop
Barton approves of Kate Bishop using the codename Hawkeye
Hawkeye #1
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 4
1st team appearance of Tracksuit Mafia
1st appearance of Lucky the Pizza Dog
1st team appearance of Tracksuit Mafia
1st appearance of Lucky the Pizza Dog
Hawkeye #2
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 4
First team-up of Hawkeye Clint Barton and Hawkeye, Kate Bishop
Variant second printing, colored purple
Copies ordered by retailers: approximately 2,500
Fewer than 10 copies on the CGC census graded 9.8
Variant second printing, colored purple
Copies ordered by retailers: approximately 2,500
Fewer than 10 copies on the CGC census graded 9.8
Variant cover art by Phil Noto
Only comic shops that matched the quantity of this issue's standard cover with orders of issue #10 were eligible to order the Noto variant
Variant cover art by Phil Noto
Only comic shops that matched the quantity of this issue's standard cover with orders of issue #10 were eligible to order the Noto variant
Variant cover art by Kevin Wada
Variant cover art by Sanford Greene
Cover art inspired by the album 'Mecca and the Soul' by Pete Rock and CL Smooth
Variant cover art by Sanford Greene
Cover art inspired by the album 'Mecca and the Soul' by Pete Rock and CL Smooth
Variant cover art by Phil Noto
Variant cover art by Amy Wu
Variant cover art by Michael Cho
Variant cover art by Chika Ogaki
Manga edition
Comic shops qualified to order this variant if their orders matched or exceeded the quantity ordered of issue #2
Variant cover art by Chika Ogaki
Manga edition
Comic shops qualified to order this variant if their orders matched or exceeded the quantity ordered of issue #2
Hawkeye #1
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 5
First solo series featuring Kate Bishop
1st appearance of Ramone Watts aka Alloy, later gains powers in West Coast Avengers #9
First solo series featuring Kate Bishop
1st appearance of Ramone Watts aka Alloy, later gains powers in West Coast Avengers #9
Variant design cover art by Leonardo Romero
Variant cover art by Marguerite Sauvage
Variant cover art by David Aja
Hawkeye #7
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 5
1st appearance of Eleanor Bishop, Kate's mother
Old Man Hawkeye #5
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Old Woman Hawkeye, Kate Bishop
Origin of Venom Symbiote
1st appearance of Old Woman Hawkeye, Kate Bishop
Origin of Venom Symbiote
West Coast Avengers #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 3
1st team appearance of the new West Coast Avengers: Hawkeye (Barton), Hawkeye (Bishop), America Chavez, Kid Omega, Gwenpool and Fuse
1st team appearance of the new West Coast Avengers: Hawkeye (Barton), Hawkeye (Bishop), America Chavez, Kid Omega, Gwenpool and Fuse
Variant cover art by Michael Walsh featuring Hawkeye, Hawkeye and Lucky
Variant cover art by Michael Walsh featuring Hawkeye, Hawkeye and Lucky
Variant cover art by Enid Balam
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