Comics
Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid. Please click here if you wish to continue.
© Marvel Comics
Speaking to USA Today, the scribe confirmed that the skilled archer will be struck blind in the four-issue storyline.
Specific details were previously kept under wraps as the story ties in with the events of Widowmaker #4, in which the marksman receives the blow to the head that results in his declining vision.
"I really wanted to push the character pretty much as far as I could," McCann said. "That doesn't necessarily mean pushing somebody to want to kill. You can emotionally push them to their limits by taking away what they value most."
The scribe added that Avengers teammates Steve Rogers, Tony Stark and Hank Pym will help Hawkeye with his failing eyesight, providing a special helmet to aid his vision.
Hawkeye: Blindspot #1 arrives in stores on February 16.
More: Marvel Comics, Comics
Previous: DC unveils 'Green Lantern' prequels
Related Stories
Comics Interviews
'Before Watchmen' interview: Dan DiDioWe catch up with DC Comics' co-publisher to discuss the much-debated prequel.
Comic Movie Reviews
'Avengers' review: What's the verdict?Robert Downey Jr muscles his way to the front in this Marvel Comics movie mash-up.
Avengers vs X-Men
AvX will not start a reboot, says MarvelEditor-in-chief Axel Alonso says that the event won't reboot the Mavel Universe.
Before Watchmen
DC: 'Before Watchmen bigger than New 52'Dan DiDio says that Before Watchmen is bigger than the publisher's relaunch.
