Most fans would tend to agree that Marvel Studios has done a pretty good job with a lot of the live-action costumes we've seen over the years, but there is also a perception that certain characters have been a bit short-changed when it comes to their superhero suits.
Though there have been a few exceptions (Captain America, for example), the studio has generally taken the approach that if a character doesn't have a secret identity to protect, then they don't need to wear a mask, and this has resulted in some classic costumes being given a significant overhaul for the screen.
Though Hawkeye did drop the mask in later comic runs, his distinctive "winged" helmet from his earliest appearances is something a lot of fans were hoping to see in his solo Disney+ series, and some new concept art from a recently-released Art Of book reveals a much more comic-accurate take on Clint Barton's outfit.
Does this mean Marvel was thinking about putting the Avengers' resident archer in his classic costume for the show? Not necessarily!
On closer inspection, this was actually one of the suits that was considered for the actor playing Hawkeye in the Steve Rogers: The Musical scene from the first episode.
Have a look at the image along with the full review video, which also features alternate costume designs for Echo, Kate Bishop, and Yelena Belova.
Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) recently made her return to the MCU in The Marvels, but we're not sure when we'll be seeing Clint Barton again. Jeremy Renner suffered a serious accident earlier this year, but has been making a very successful recovery. Of course, that doesn't mean he'll be ready to suit-up and start firing arrows again any-time soon.
Alaqua Cox, who made her debut as Maya Lopez in the series, is set to star in the Echo spin-off, which will be the first Marvel Studios project to be developed for the Spotlight banner.
"Hawkeye is based on the Marvel Comics superhero, centering on the adventures of Young Avenger, Kate Bishop, who took on the role after the original Avenger, Clint Barton. Former Avenger Clint Barton has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. Possible?"
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