John Barton
26
Mutate
Enhanced intuition (enhanced aiming), molecular density control (phasing, dimensional shifting, air and heat construct manipulation, vibration manipulation, sound manipulation, enhanced speed, teleportation), telekinesis, kinetic force manipulation, body manipulation (self duplication).
Born in a laboratory, John was created by combining the DNA samples of Clint Barton and Natasha Romanoff, by the Echo Chamber, a branch of the Red Room created to recreate the success of the lost Black Widow. John was one of the four only survival subjects. Trained and conditioned similarly to a Red Room operatative, John began to 'act' at the age of nine, his powers used to infiltrate and recover information that eventually ended in the hands of HYDRA. At the age of 11 though he was found dormant in the building, when his template parents with the aid of Steve went to destroy remnants of HYDRA's facilities, unawarely leading to the Echo Chamber. He was taken to safety but kept secret from SHIELD due to Natasha's fear of prolonging the victimhood of the kid, Clint decides to take a stop, and watch over the kid, which leads to him not being around when HYDRA's mask falls as the ones handling SHIELD. When John was functional, Clint returned to the field, albeit watching over him having left him alone at home. Studies conducted by Tony revealed his connection to both Clint and Natasha, and Clint decided to legally adopt him while Tony included him in the census. When Clint was captured by the government for his involvement against the act of registration, John rescued his found father and everyone inside with the exception of the only one with legal obligations. Due to the secrecy of the location, he remained at home with Clint and Natasha, while continuing his training. He joined Phil's SHIELD after the Blip, when lives were restored, coinciding with Clint's retirement. Although the blip affected his on a DNA level, allowing him to be able to perceive and travel through the multiverse, among other enhancements.
He is an expert combatant, spy and assassin even though he doesn't kill unless extremely necessary. He is smart and quick at reacting. He is a quick learner. He's an expert hacker.
Played by Danny Griffin. Bisexual. Works under the alias of Stride and is a member of Quake's special ops team.











