With Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe well underway, fans have been treated to a slew of exciting episodes of Disney+ series focusing on different superheroes, including Loki , WandaVision , The Falcon and the Winter Soldier . Marvel also released an Easter egg introducing a new generation of comic book heroes called the Young Avengers. One of the new guards is Kate Bishop, who will become a major character in the upcoming Disney+ Hawkeye series, which will air on November 24. The show follows archery master Clint Barton, played by Jeremy Renner, as he passes the baton (er, bow) to Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld.
A TV show isn't the only plan for the young archer this November. She will also get a new five-part comic book series , Hawkeye: Kate Bishop , written by New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp ( Before I Let You Go ) and executive produced by Enid Balám ( Reptil ) Illustration, cover design by Janoi Lindsay ( She-Hulk, Luke Cage ).
"Kate has always been one of my favorite people, and it was so exciting to spend time with her," Niecamp tells Bustle. While she couldn't reveal which specific characters readers will meet in the book, Nykamp promised that fans will "find some familiar faces," including "a very excited dog," "someone from Kate's past," A gifted old scoundrel.” Dramatic" and a new felon. Here's everything you need to know about the new Hawkeye: Kate Bishop comic series.
Who is Kate Bishop?
The comic-favorite Kate made her debut in 2005 in the first issue of Young Avengers . This new group includes descendants of OG crime fighters such as Scarlet Witch and Vision's twin offspring Wiccan and Speed; Isaiah Bradley's grandson, The Patriot; and Ant-Man's daughter Cassie Lang , also known as Stinger. Also in the group are Kid Rocky, The Incredible Hulk, and Iron Lad. In 2016, Kate finally got her own personal comic series "Hawkeye #1".
Kate suspects her father, Derek, of being involved in criminal activity (which he is), and Kate's investigation leads the young girl into a kidnapping-for-ransom situation. The Avengers rescued her, and that's when she first met Clint Barton, who played Hawkeye. A few years later, at her sister's wedding, she was once again taken hostage by bandits. The Young Avengers show up and try to help, but in the end it's Kate who saves the world, earns respect and is invited by Cassie to join their organization. When Clint was believed to be dead, Kate took up the mantle of Hawkeye and eventually became his protégé when Clint returned.
Like Clint, she doesn't have any superpowers - just really, really good aim. She also knows various martial arts and received close combat training after the attack in Central Park.
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop Drama
Hawkeye: Kate Bishop meets Kate as she prepares to leave Los Angeles for a life of crime fighting. "She has considerable experience running a very successful, absolutely legal and licensed private ophthalmology practice," Niekamp shared, adding, "She transformed the West Coast Avengers. Now, all the time." "Living her best Hawkeye life," Kate returns to her hometown of New York, where she is invited to a "strange, murderous luxury resort" also known as Chapito Resort to "solve a mysterious jewelry heist."
Nijkamp promises that you can jump into the series without any background in the Hawkeye — or even Avengers — comics, saying, "Because Kate 's story is ever-changing, it's time to embark on the adventure." "The perfect time." "You don't need to know where she is to enjoy the journey," they added, and long-time fans of Hawkeye are sure to enjoy the series as well.
Kate Bishop in the MCU
Similar to the new comic, the Disney+ show will also be set in Kate's hometown of New York, Variety reports , and will show more of the passing of the torch between Renner's Clint and Stanfield's Kate.
The nearly two-minute-long trailer is set against the backdrop of Avengers: Endgame . Christmas is a week away, and Clint is all about enjoying the holidays with his lost family and coming back all over again—until a villain from the past shows up (*cue the “careful planning” thing*). During the battle, Clint met the hooded Kate, who almost became a fangirl when she recognized the OG Avenger. In the trailer, Kate looks more comedic than in the graphic novel—she's clumsy, screwed up, and too wide-eyed for weapons. But her shot was still accurate.
In an interview with Digital Spy, Stanfield recalled "it felt a little daunting" joining such a famous franchise. Thankfully, like his character Clint, Renner is there to help her through her transformation. She told the publication, "But it feels like it's been a very smooth transition into this universe. I think that's due to the people around me — and Jeremy." In a separate interview with Variety , Stanfield said : "Kate Bishop is the character I most wished I had growing up - an ambitious, driven, disciplined person who takes it upon herself to do whatever she does. What must be done to achieve her goals . "
While the comic plot will be completely separate from the Disney+ series, Nijkamp called seeing images from the show "surreal." "They're obviously different takes on the same character, but isn't it cool that they can exist simultaneously and both tie into her story?"
"I love Kate," Niekamp gushed, "I love how snarky she is. I love the way she jumps first and asks questions later, but somehow she always finds a way out," she added. , "It's a great time to be the best Hawkeye fan you can be!" Now is the time to start.
