- "Some people forget the one thing they can control, the choices they make in the face of it."
- âDerek Bishop to Kate Bishop[src]
Derek Bishop was the husband of Eleanor Bishop and the father of Kate Bishop. Bishop owed money to Wilson Fisk and was one of the victims of the Battle of New York.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Bishop Family[]
Derek Bishop was born into the wealthy Bishop family. He inherited the family's luxurious penthouse that was built by his family five generations before him.[2] Eventually, he married a woman named Eleanor and with her had a daughter named Kate.[3]
Aid from Wilson Fisk[]
- "He owed that monster money."
- âEleanor Bishop to Kate Bishop[src]
The Bishop family began going through a financial crisis. Desperate, Bishop borrowed money from Wilson Fisk, indebting his family to him, unbeknownst to his wife.[4]
Chitauri Invasion[]
Arguing with Eleanor[]
Bishop argues with Eleanor
- "What would you do in a hurricane?"
"I would do what I always do. Protect you." - âKate Bishop and Derek Bishop[src]
In May 2012, Bishop and his wife were arguing about their financial situation. Bishop claimed they just needed to patiently wait for the market to turn around and they would be set. Eleanor insisted that they needed to sell the penthouse, but he objected the idea.
Bishop tries to cheer Kate up
Bishop and his wife realized that their daughter was eavesdropping on their argument, so Bishop went to her room to talk to her. Kate was sad about the possibility of leaving their home, so Bishop assured her that they will not need to sell the penthouse. He promised his daughter that he will always do his best to protect her. He then suggested that Kate go have lunch with her mother, and went downstairs to his office.[3]
Death[]
A short while later, New York City was invaded by the Chitauri. While the Avengers fought off the alien invaders, the Bishop penthouse suffered heavy damage. While his wife and daughter managed to survive the battle, Derek Bishop was among the many casualties of the Battle of New York.[3]
Legacy[]
Bishop's funeral
- "There's a debt, and your husband owed a small fortune."
"Which I have repaid tenfold by now." - âWilson Fisk and Eleanor Bishop[src]
Bishop was buried on a cemetery near his relative, Russell Bishop and was deeply mourned by his family. Mourning her father, Kate Bishop made a decision to become a person who would not be scared anymore, taking the inspiration from Hawkeye who was an Avenger without superpowers.[3]
Since Bishop's debts remained unpaid, his widow had no choice but to offer her services to Wilson Fisk. Fisk eventually had Eleanor become his associate and help him run his criminal business in New York City.[4]
Personality[]
- "My dad was fearless. And his whole life was about helping people."
- âKate Bishop to Clint Barton[src]
Derek Bishop was a caring father to his daughter, Kate Bishop, reassuring her once she expressed her wish to stay in their current home. Despite this, he was a laid-back individual, as Eleanor Bishop pointed out that he was not willing to employ the solution at hand and expected to find an easier way out of their predicament.
Facilities[]
- Bishop Residence: Bishop inherited a penthouse from his family and lived in it. His emotional attachment to the penthouse led to him refusing to sell it, resulting in further financial hardships for the family. He was killed in the house when the Chitauri attacked New York City.
- Bishop Family Cemetery: Bishop's family owned a cemetery which Russell Bishop was buried in. Bishop himself was buried in the cemetery following his death.
Relationships[]
Family[]
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Enemies[]
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Appearances[]
In chronological order:
Hawkeye | Episode 1.01: Never Meet Your Heroes (flashbacks)- Hawkeye | Episode 1.03: Echoes (mentioned)
- Hawkeye | Episode 1.04: Partners, Am I Right? (mentioned)
- Hawkeye | Episode 1.05: Ronin (mentioned)
- Hawkeye | Episode 1.06: So This Is Christmas? (mentioned)
The Marvels (mentioned)[1]
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