Marvel Rejoins the Animated Movie Game

Although it was Marvel's Ultimate Avengers that kicked off the modern wave of animated direct to video movies, it has been DC that has dominated the market with three regular releases each year. Marvel seemingly left the game in 2011 with the lackluster Thor: Tales of Asgard, but they are back in action this month with Iron Man: Rise of Technovore. The anime features a rogue Iron Man being hunted by Black Widow, War Machine, Hawkeye and the Punisher. A new trailer was released today with the movie coming out in just two weeks.

Iron Manime Gets a Release Date

Whats that, a decent looking animated movie from Marvel? Its been a while but come April 16, I just may have to check out this Iron Manime, Iron Man: Rise of Technovore.

First Look at the Avengers Hawkeye Costume

Marvel.com has released an image of expert marksman Hawkeye in costume as he will appear in the upcoming Avengers movie. I think they did a pretty good job of incorporating the characters trademark purple without it looking completely ridiculous. I will be honest, I don't know too much about Hawkeye other than he is pretty much Marvel's Green, or at least Purple Arrow.It will be interesting to see how well he is received in the movie as I suppose that could lead into a Hawkeye spin-off.

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Hawkeyes Onscreen History

Captain America's Avengers Costume

Onscreen History of Hawkeye

Marvels answer to Green Arrow, Clint Barton AKA Hawkeye the purple archer first appeared in Tales of Suspense #57 in 1964 and now rumors are heating up that he will be the latest Avenger to assemble in the 2012 live action team-up movie. Lets take a look at Hawkeye's previous appearances over the years.

Hawkeye first appeared in the 1966 Marvel Super Heroes animated series which faithfully adapted stories from the comics.

His next appearance would not occur for nearly 30 years until 1994 when he served as a series regular member of the Force Works team in the Iron Man animated series.

Around the same time, Clint Barton's Goliath persona made a cameo appearance in the Fantastic Four animated series as a member of the Avengers.

Hawkeye's next appearance occurred in 1999's disastrous Avengers: United They Stand series.

Hawkeye made a cameo in the 2008 Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow DtV movie along with fellow fallen Avengers.

Clint's son Francis however was one of the main characters of the film carrying on the family legacy of master archery.

Most recently, Hawkeye has joined pretty much the entire Marvel Universe in the Superhero Squad Show where his classic costume actually suits him well. Its probably safe to assume his live action look may deviate quite a bit, but I still expect to see some purple somewhere.

UPDATE: July 18, 2011

Hawkeye also made a cameo appearance in the 2011 Thor movie, introducing the character in preparation for an expanded role in the Avengers movie in 2012.