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Falcon

Falcon
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Creation & Design

Falcon was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, first appearing in 'Captain America #117' in 1969. He was one of the first African American superheroes in mainstream comics.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a partner to Captain America, Falcon quickly became a prominent character in the Marvel Universe, often addressing social issues and representing a new era of superheroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Falcon has evolved from being a sidekick to Captain America to becoming a leader in his own right, taking on the mantle of Captain America and addressing social issues through his stories.

Cultural Reception

Falcon has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his depth and the social issues he represents.

Character Details

Real Name:
Sam Wilson
Aliases:
The Falcon, Captain America
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., The Invaders
Abilities:
Flight, Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant, Telepathic Link with Birds
Equipment:
Winged Harness, Combat Gear
Weight:
185lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
Marvel Sep 1969

Captain America #117

Captain America #117
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1st appearance and origin of the Falcon, Sam Wilson, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics
1st appearance of Redwing, a falcon and Sam Wilson's sidekick
Marvel Jun 1970

Captain America #126

Captain America #126
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Falcon first appears in the Captain America suit after Rogers lends it to him in an effort to escape law enforcement
1st appearance of Diamond Head
Marvel Feb 1971

Captain America #134

Captain America #134
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Captain America retitled Captain America and The Falcon
1st appearance of Stone-Face, a crime lord based in Harlem
1st appearance of Sarah Wilson, Sam Wilson's sister
Marvel Apr 2006 Vol 5

Captain America #14

Captain America #14
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First meeting of the Winter Soldier and Falcon
Captain America versus the Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes
Origin of the Winter Soldier
Background art reprinted from Captain America #27 (1943)
Marvel Sep 2014 Vol 5

Avengers #35

Avengers #35
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1st cover appearance of Sam Wilson in Captain America costume, does not appear in story
2nd cameo appearance and first cover of Superior Iron Man
Time Runs Out story arc officially begins as collected by Marvel in trade paperback editions

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