BATMAN vs HAWKEYE


Why does Hawkeye get mocked for apparently being useless, and Batman doesn't?
Before I start the main point, this is not a thread insulting either Batman or Hawkeye (like both, more well versed in Batman lore).
Just find it odd how Hawkeye on a team of superpowered/technologically advanced heroes gets insults for not belonging, being useless etc yet no such insults ever go to Batman.
Abilities wise Hawkeye is possibly more well trained, a seasoned agent who isn't held back by a No-Kill rule at all times, yet the mentally damaged rich guy who dresses like a bat and punches criminals is on a team with superpowered heroes and if anything he is considered to be one of the most important members.
Strange how the perception of non powered heroes on a team much stronger than they are varies so drastically when on paper as far as the film's go Hawkeye is actually more formidable (obviously a film Batman could never be the master of all martial arts, and the greatest detective, and everything else he can do in the comics now, which pushes credibility in the comics anyway).

The stupid have one thing in common.They alter the facts to fit their views not the other way

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yeah, pretty sure all of Hawkeye's training comes from his childhood as a carny where he was trained by Trick Shot and Swordsman... making him really good at archery and fencing...

realistically, Batman can't be the master of 127 forms of martial arts, but he could have mastered 2 or 3 and be highly proficient in many more.

It's hot... but not as hot as the night Johnny Viti got married...

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Because you're forgetting what makes Batman Batman: his mind. In the Avengers (comics and movies), fellow members joke about Hawkeye. Such is unthinkable about the Justice League and Batman. Batman psychologically instills fear even in his colleagues.

That said, Green Arrow got the same complaints Hawkeye did and even had existential crises about it as part of JL storylines.

All roads lead to truth if you're willing to travel honestly.

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