Avengers / Thunderbolts
Marvel · 2004 · 2 issues
About the series
In this short but sharp 2004 Marvel crossover, Clint Barton—the archer known as Hawkeye—finds himself caught between the noble Avengers and the morally ambiguous Thunderbolts. With art by Barry Kitson and Mark Bagley, the two-issue series pits Hawkeye's loyalties against the Thunderbolts' shifting allegiances, offering a tense character-driven clash that highlights the blurred lines between heroism and redemption. It's a compact, fan-favorite moment in Marvel's mid-2000s landscape, showcasing how even a brief encounter can resonate with longtime readers.