Marvel Comics: Samuel Thomas “Sam” Wilson aka (Captain America)
Name: Samuel Thomas “Sam” Wilson Codenames: Falcon, Captain America Species: Human Citizenship:
American Gender: Male Date of Birth: Not explicitly stated in the provided sources, but he is depicted as an adult in the MCU and comics during the 2010s and beyond.
Born: Harlem, New York City Occupation: Former United States Air Force Pararescueman specializing in aerial combat Social worker in Harlem, helping veterans, particularly those with PTSD Current
occupation: Captain America First Appearance: As Falcon: Captain America #117 (1969) As Captain America: Captain America Vol. 7 #25 (2014) Biography:
Early Life: Sam Wilson grew up in Harlem with a love for birds, particularly pigeons. He developed a natural affinity for falconry,
training a falcon named Redwing, which would become his lifelong companion. His parents were murdered, which influenced his sense of justice and fairness.
Military Career: Sam became a member of the United States Air Force, serving as a Pararescueman. He was involved in combat operations, using an advanced jet pack with wings for aerial combat.
His military career ended after his wingman, Riley, was killed, leading Sam to leave active service and focus on helping veterans with PTSD.
Becoming Falcon: Wilson met Steve Rogers (Captain America) on an island called Exile, where he was initially manipulated by the Red Skull but chose to fight alongside Rogers against the Skull’s forces.
Inspired by Rogers, Sam took on the identity of Falcon, using a harness for flight and his bond with Redwing.
Partnership with Captain America: Sam and Steve formed a close partnership, tackling numerous threats together, including Hydra, the Red Skull, and various other villains. Sam’s fighting skills, tactical mind, and use of his wings made him an invaluable ally.
Transition to Captain America: When Steve Rogers lost his Super-Soldier Serum powers and began aging rapidly, he chose Sam Wilson to succeed him as Captain America.
This transition was depicted in “All-New Captain America” and later series where Sam was officially recognized as Captain America after Rogers’ retirement in the MCU.
As Captain America: Sam Wilson took on the mantle with pride but also faced unique challenges, including racial politics and the weight of the legacy.
He has been portrayed as a symbol of hope and change, advocating for the disenfranchised while wielding the iconic shield.
Notable Events: After becoming Captain America, Sam dealt with numerous storylines, including facing off against new enemies, dealing with the legacy of the shield, and navigating his place in a changing world.
He has led teams, fought against the Sons of the Serpent, and even temporarily gave up the shield back to Steve Rogers when the latter was restored to his prime.
In the MCU:
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sam Wilson first appeared in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and officially took on the mantle of Captain America after the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” with his solo adventure in “Captain America: Brave New World” set for 2025.
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