The Falcon (Sam "Snap" Wilson) is a fictional comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe who first appeared in Captain America Vol. 1, #117 (Sept. 1969). Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan, the Falcon most frequently works with Captain America, and became a member of the superhero team the Avengers. Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Entertainment, Inc. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to the date or issue of a characters first appearance. ... Stan Lee at the 1973 San Diego comic con Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922, New York, New York) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, especially Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic... Gene Colan (born September 1, 1926) is an American comic book illustrator who sometimes worked under the name Adam Austin. ... The Avengers are an elite Marvel Comics superhero team that first appeared in The Avengers vol. ... Civil War is a Marvel Comics summer 2006 crossover event, based around a core limited series of the same name written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven. ... The Avengers are an elite Marvel Comics superhero team that first appeared in The Avengers vol. ... A fictional character is any person who appears in a work of fiction. ... A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ... This article may contain original research or unverified claims. ... Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Entertainment, Inc. ... It has been suggested that Earth-616 be merged into this article or section. ... In comic books, the term first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... This article is about a superhero; for the eurobeat artist, see Gianni Coraini. ... Stan Lee at the 1973 San Diego comic con Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922, New York, New York) is an American writer, editor, Chairman Emeritus of Marvel Comics, and memoirist, who — with several artist co-creators, especially Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko — introduced complex, naturalistic... Gene Colan (born September 1, 1926) is an American comic book illustrator who sometimes worked under the name Adam Austin. ... The Avengers are an elite Marvel Comics superhero team that first appeared in The Avengers vol. ...

The Falcon is Marvel's first African American superhero, following the company's first African-American co-starring character, the non-superpowered World War II soldier Gabe Jones, and first regular supporting character, The Amazing Spider-Man's Joe Robertson agent. Marvel Comics' first black hero, the Black Panther is an African native. The Falcon debuted nearly three years before Luke Cage, Marvel's first African-American series star. The Falcon is is also the first black superhero not to have the word "black" as part of his superhero name, preceeding the John Stewart Green Lantern by over two years. (The first black starring character in comics is Dell Comics' Old West gunfighter Lobo, introduced in 1965. An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... Combatants Major Allied powers: United Kingdom Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Major Axis powers: Nazi Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Harry Truman Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead... Gabriel Gabe Jones is a fictional comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Cover to The Amazing Spider-Man #530. ... Joseph Robbie Robertson is fictional character in Marvels Spider-Man universe. ... The Black Panther (TChalla) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe who is the first modern Black superhero. ... Luke Cage, born Carl Lucas and once called Power Man, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero. ... John Stewart is a fictional comic book superhero in the DC Universe, and a member of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps. ... Cover to Green Lantern: Rebirth #6, art by Ethan Van Sciver. ... Dell Comics was the comic book publishing arm of Dell Publications, which got its start in pulp magazines. ... Great Basin region, typical American West The Western United States has played a significant role in history and fiction. ... Categories: Stock characters | Stub ... Lobo #1 (Dec. ...

The Falcon's deceased nephew was the Incredible Hulk's sometime-sidekick Jim Wilson, one of the first openly HIV-positive comic-book characters. The Incredible Hulk The Hulk, often called The Incredible Hulk, is a Marvel Comics superhero. ... Jim Wilson is the name of a fictional African American Marvel Comics book character that was a longtime friend of Bruce Banner and Rick Jones. ... HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a retrovirus that infects cells of the human immune system. ...

Fictional character biography

The Falcon originated as a hoodlum known as "Snap" Wilson. One day, on the way to Rio de Janeiro, he crash-landed on Exile Island. There, he was found by the Red Skull, who used the Cosmic Cube to turn him into an ideal partner for Captain America as part of one of his schemes. They defeated the Skull, and the Falcon became Cap's partner for a long time. Location of Rio de Janeiro Coordinates: Country Brazil Region Southeast State Rio de Janeiro Mayor Cesar Maia (PFL) Area    - City 1,260 km² Population    - City (2005) 5,613,000 [1]  - Density 4,781/km²  - Metro 11,620,000 [2] Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3) Website: www. ... Red Skull is a Marvel Comics supervillain who is the archenemy of Captain America. ... A Cosmic Cube Cosmic Cube is the name of a fictional device that exists in the Marvel Universe. ... This article is about a superhero; for the eurobeat artist, see Gianni Coraini. ...

In a two-part retcon story^[1] set in his early career as Captain America's partner, the character briefly takes on the "Captain America" costume and identity. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Back in his "Falcon" name and costume, Wilson later receives help from the Black Panther who creates a harness for him which allowes him to fly. The Falcon ultimately left as Cap's partner when he was named the leader of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Super Agents. The Black Panther (TChalla) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe who is the first modern Black superhero. ... S.H.I.E.L.D. (originally an acronym for Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage, Law-Enforcement Division, changed in 1991 to Strategic Hazard Intervention, Espionage and Logistics Directorate) is a fictional counterterrorism and intelligence agency in the Marvel Universe that often deals with superhuman threats. ...

Later, as one of the few black superheroes active, he was drafted to join the Avengers by Henry Peter Gyrich to fill a quota. Resenting being a "token," he quit at the first opportunity. The Avengers are an elite Marvel Comics superhero team that first appeared in The Avengers vol. ... Henry Peter Gyrich is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics Universe, who was named after a then-employee of Marvel Comics. ...

At one point, a Sentinel chased him, believing him to be a mutant, but this was later debunked and the Sentinel is presumed to have been malfunctioning. The Sentinels are a type of fictional robot in the Marvel Comics universe. ... It has been suggested that A-Z of mutants be merged into this article or section. ...

In mid-2000s stories, the insane Scarlet Witch destabilized the Falcon's mind, reverting him to his "Snap" persona. While he continued to work with Captain America, their relationship became strained and Captain American eventually severed it. In an antagonist's attempt to shoot the Falcon, Captain America was instead hit in the back. After eventually recovering from his wound, Captain America searched for the now-missing Falcon. After being told that the Falcon had been assassinated by the supervillain the Anti-Captain, Captain America found the Falcon's costume abandoned in a field. The Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, a mutant who began as a super-villainess before reforming and becoming a superheroine. ...

With nothing explaining his reappearance, the Falcon has been subsequently seen on the way to Genosha^[2] as well as later in subsequent appearances.^[3][4]. He has joined with Captain America against the Superhuman Registration Act, and, when Cap is incapacitated, temporarily assumes leadership of the "Secret Avengers"^[5].

Powers and tools

The Falcon's only super-power is his empathic link with his bird Redwing endowed by the Red Skull using the Cosmic Cube. Recently, the Falcon has been able to extend his empathic link to other birds making it possible for him see through their eyes, similar to Dar in The Beastmaster movie and television series. He seems able to use this power with any bird within a one-mile radius. The Beastmaster is a 1982 fantasy film directed by Don Coscarelli that starred Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, John Amos and Rip Torn. ... The Beastmaster is a 1982 fantasy film directed by Don Coscarelli that starred Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, John Amos and Rip Torn. ...

The Falcon formerly wore a pair of jet powered glider wings that allowed him to fly at speeds up to 250 miles per hour. He now wears a pair of “hard light” wings that have increased his speed and maneuverability he is also a Excellent trainer of birds, and has been highly trained in gymnastics and hand-to-hand combat by Captain America.

Alternate reality versions

U.S. War Machine

In the Marvel MAX series U.S. War Machine, Falcon appeared alongside Captain America and Hawkeye; he and Hawkeye served as Captain America's backup and wore no costumes, only being addressed by their real names. In this reality, Captain America was actually Bucky wearing the Captain's uniform as here the Captain had died in World War II in his stead. MAX is an imprint of Marvel Comics intended for adult audiences, launched in 2001 after Marvel broke with the Comics Code Authority and established its own rating system. ... War Machine is a superhero in the Marvel Universe. ... This article is about a superhero; for the eurobeat artist, see Gianni Coraini. ... Hawkeye (Clint Barton) is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a longtime member of the Avengers. ... Hawkeye (Clint Barton) is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a longtime member of the Avengers. ... This article is about a superhero; for the eurobeat artist, see Gianni Coraini. ... This article is about a superhero; for the eurobeat artist, see Gianni Coraini. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this comics-related article or section may require cleanup. ... Combatants Major Allied powers: United Kingdom Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Major Axis powers: Nazi Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Harry Truman Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead...

Ultimate Falcon

Promotional art for Ultimates Annual #2, with Captain America and the Falcon. Art by Mike Deodato Jr.

Falcon appears in the mini-series Ultimate Nightmare, which takes place in the Ultimate Marvel continuity. Not much is known about the Ultimate version of Falcon, except that he appears to have an entirely different origin than the original Falcon, is a scientist, has served with or under General Nick Fury, and wears a pair of metal wings similar to the harness given to the original Falcon by Black Panther. This version appears to be an accomplished combatant, especially when using the sharp edge of the metal wings he wears as a weapon. His wings are controlled through the help of nanotechnology with which he can communicate and which can also send and retrieve computer information. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (850x1278, 244 KB)Promotional Cover to Ultimates Annual #2. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (850x1278, 244 KB)Promotional Cover to Ultimates Annual #2. ... This article is about a superhero; for the eurobeat artist, see Gianni Coraini. ... Mike Deodato Jr. ... Ultimate Nightmare is a five-issue comic book limited series written by Warren Ellis of Transmetropolitan, Planetary, and The Authority fame, after signing an exclusive two-year work-for-hire contract with Marvel Comics, penciled by Trevor Hairsine, noted for working on the Ultimate Six limited series with Brian Michael... The various characters of the Ultimate Marvel Universe, as seen on the cover to Ultimates (v2) #12. ... Molecular gears from a NASA computer simulation. ...

Ultimate Falcon also appears in the second Ultimates annual, where he teams up with Captain America. The Ultimates are a group of fictional characters, a government-sponsored team of superheroes in the Ultimate Marvel Universe, appearing primarily in their self-titled comic book limited series The Ultimates and The Ultimates 2, published by Marvel Comics, written by Mark Millar and drawn by Bryan Hitch. ...

In other media

The Falcon has appeared as a member of the Avengers in the television series The Avengers: United They Stand, voiced by Martin Roach.

See also

• List of S.H.I.E.L.D. members

Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. logo Marvel Comics fictional counterterrorism and intelligence agency S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Hazard Intervention, Espionage and Logistics Directorate), created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 (August 1965), appears throughout the publishers entire comic...

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