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Falcon
Get to know the Avian Avenger! Discover the origin of Falcon, and witness his most heroic moments here!
BEST OF FALCON
Falcon and Winter Soldier
in Falcon & Winter Soldier (2020) #1
Read the Avengers’ team-up tale in full! When a dramatic attempt on the life of Winter Soldier: Bucky Barnes reunites him with Falcon: Sam Wilson, the old friends are plunged into a race to uncover the new leader of Hydra. The clock is ticking—but who is the Natural, and how did he beat Sam and Bucky so easily? Try this ideal entry point for new readers!
Take Flight
in Falcon (2017) #1
Engaged in an all-new assignment while training his new partner the Patriot, Sam soars high, re-committed to the Falcon namesake following his run as Captain America. But Sam’s new mission finds him on a collision course with an enemy way out of his weight class—the demonic Blackheart!
Falcon's First Appearance
in Captain America (1968) #117
When the Red Skull comes into possession of the Cosmic Cube, Captain America is aided by a young man who trains birds. Sam Wilson dreams of becoming a hero, and his moment of glory arrives once Cap sees his heart.
Partner
in Captain America (1968) #133
Falcon becomes the official partner of Captain America. Before he was a full-fledged Avenger, Wilson was the sidekick to America's most beloved hero.
A Gift From Black Panther
in Captain America (1968) #170
Falcon takes flight after receiving his first pair of wings from Black Panther! As a child, Sam Wilson had dreamed of soaring over rooftops like the birds he had trained. Now, with detachable wings forged from Wakandan titanium, Falcon flies for the first time.
Sam's Past
in Captain America (1968) #186
A special issue that reveals more of Falcon's backstory. Find out who Sam got his heroic aspirations from, and see how the bumps of his past led to the triumphs of his present.
One of Earth's Mightiest
in Avengers (1963) #181
Falcon is approached by Henry Gyrich to join Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Will he accept the bid?
Ultimate Falcon
in Ultimate Nightmare (2004) #1
Discover the Falcon of the Ultimate Universe. After the world falls into chaos from a psychic attack, Nick Fury must recruit a team of heroes to maintain order. Sam Wilson is a hard-edged military man with a set of bionic wings in his backpack. Will Ultimate Falcon be able to save the world from a growing menace?
Civil War
in New Avengers (2004) #21
Following the passing of the Superhuman Registration Act, super-beings must take a stand for what they believe in. Falcon shows his true colors when he defends Captain America from overzealous protesters. Falcon vs. the Court of Public Opinion!
Spy
in Avengers (1998) #64
A Falcon-centric issue that reveals the full nature of Sam Wilson's abilities. Captain America requests that Falcon keep a close watch over Henry Gyrich, but this close surveillance soon leads to conflict.
Taking Down Spider-Man
in Captain America (1968) #137
Captain America and Falcon take on Spider-Man! Determined to prove his worth to Cap, Falcon relentlessly pursues the masked menace known as Spider-Man.