JOAQUIN TORRES' FALCON
Forced to undergo extreme experimentation, Joaquin Torres became a human/falcon hybrid with a birdlike appearance, the power of flight, and an accelerated healing factor. These abilities and his innate drive to good landed him under the wing of Sam Wilson's Captain America as his new partner, Falcon. Together, Cap and Falcon soar the skies of the Marvel Universe to shield it from danger.
Falcon Ascends
First Appearance
In Captain America: Sam Wilson (2015) #3
After Joaquin Torres goes missing, his grandmother turns to Captain America for help, leading Sam Wilson to uncover a plot by a xenophobic paramilitary force called the Sons of the Serpent. In his first appearance, Joaquin emerges from his captivity irrevocably changed by their experiments on him.
Suit Up
In Captain America: Sam Wilson (2015) #6
Joaquin officially becomes Captain America's high-flying partner Falcon, complete with his very own costume.
Media Sensation
In Captain America: Sam Wilson (2015) #16
Together with fellow superhero Rage, Joaquin finds himself at the center of a media controversy after they confront an anti-immigration writer.
Resistance
In Secret Empire (2017) #1
When an evil version of Captain America and Hydra take over the United States, Falcon joins several other young heroes in the Red Room, where they train under the tutelage of Natasha Romanov.
Team-Up
In Falcon (2017) #4
Joaquin joins forces with Sam's other protégé, Patriot (Shaun Lucas), to rescue their mentor from Mephisto, Blackheart, and other demonic forces.
Team Player
In Champions (2016) #16
Falcon crosses paths with the Champions while on a mission with Patriot near the southern U.S. border. The Champions invite both heroes to officially join their ranks in this issue.
Champion
In Champions (2019) #1
Accepting an invitation from Ms. Marvel, Joaquin joins the Champions alongside Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Nova (Sam Alexander), Brawn (Amadeus Cho), Viv Vision, Ironheart, and more.
New Adventure
In Captain America: Symbol of Truth (2022) #1
When Sam swings back into action as Captain America, Joaquin flies by his side—until machinations by White Wolf, the power-hungry adoptive brother of Black Panther, land him in hot water.
Second Transformation
In Captain America: Symbol of Truth (2022) #6
After chemical injection transforms him into a bloodthirsty vampire-like creature, Joaquin fights his bloodlust in order to help Sam stop the White Wolf's geopolitical plot.