15 Best Superhero Redesigns

7. Hawkeye - Ultimate

Captain Marvel Redesign
Marvel Comics

Hawkeye’s appearances in the Avengers movies have seen Jeremy Renner’s costume borrow heavily from his Ultimate storyline outfit. Of all the costume tweaks the MCU has made for their stars, this might actually have been the best decision they’ve made.

Arguably you can put Scarlet Witch and her red crown on that list too, but many fans are quite upset that we didn’t get at least a tribute to that classic look. With Hawkeye, you’ll struggle to find many that miss too much of the old purple getup.

The bow and arrow schtick is dated by design, but modern Hawkeye arcs have strived to drag him forward into the technological age. His Ultimate costume is a much better fit for these themes.

The black vest, crew cut and red glasses make him look like a secret agent infiltrating a terrorist hideout; his classic purple outfit makes him look like he’s wearing generic fancy dress.

Hawkeye has always seemed like a bit of an also ran when compared to the comic book big boys, but at least in his Ultimate getup he looks the part.

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