The way of the arrow

More classic tales starring the Avenging Archer, Hawkeye!

The true origin of Hawkeye! Everybody knows that young Clint Barton joined a traveling carnival, where he was taken under the wing of the Swordsman.

But why did the legendary blade-wielder teach Clint archery?

That's where Trick Shot comes in - the one man Hawkeye hoped he would never see again!

But now he's back... and has issued a death challenge to his one-time protege!

Meanwhile, Hawkeye gets hired by Silver Sable and goes up against some of the Marvel Universe's deadliest villains - the Red Skull, Doctor Octopus, the Abomination and... the Orb?! But Clint's marital difficulties with Mockingbird aren't helped when his old girlfriend, the Black Widow, calls for his aid!

Plus, the solo spotlight turns to Clint's fellow Avengers - including Moon Knight, the Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, the Black Panther and Namor!

Collecting: Solo Avengers (1987) 1-20, Avengers Spotlight (1989) 21