| Comics | Mainstream |
|---|---|
| Movies | Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| “ | I'm a black man carrying the stars and stripes. What don't I understand? Every time I pick this thing up, I know there are millions of people who are gonna hate me for it. Even now, here... I feel it. The stares, the judgment. And there's nothin' I can do to change it. Yet, I'm still here. No super serum, no blond hair, or blue eyes. The only power I have is that I believe we can do better. | „ |
| ~ Sam Wilson as Captain America |
| “ | Isaiah has been to hell and back. If I was in his shoes, I'd probably feel the exact same way. But what would be the point of all the pain and sacrifice if I wasn't willing to stand up and keep fighting. | „ |
| ~ Sam Wilson to Sarah Wilson |
| “ | Hey Cap, you read me? Cap, it's Sam. Can you hear me? On your left. | „ |
| ~ Sam Wilson to Captain America |
| “ | Look, whoever he used to be, the guy he is now, I don't think he's the kind you save. He's the kind you stop. | „ |
| ~ Sam Wilson to Captain America |
Summary
Samuel Thomas "Sam" Wilson, better known as the Falcon, was a former United States Air Force pararescue airman who left active duty when his wing-man Riley died in combat, choosing instead to begin helping any of his fellow veterans who were suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder at Veterans Affairs. During this time, Wilson met and soon became an ally of Captain America during the beginning of the HYDRA Uprising, assisting him in bringing down Alexander Pierce's schemes for Project Insight before then choosing to remain with Captain America. Falcon later joined the Avengers, and has been an active member ever since.
In 2023, a retiring Steve Rogers entrusted his vibranium shield to Wilson, choosing him to be his successor. Initially declining the shield and giving it up to the Smithsonian Institution under the impression that it would remain a display piece, Wilson was disgusted when the Government had then appointed John Walker as their next Captain America. Wilson instead refocused on fighting the Flag Smashers, forming an unlikely alliance with Bucky Barnes and Helmut Zemo to track them down. However, as Walker began to lose control, due to taking the Super Soldier Serum, and brutally murdered one of the Flag Smashers, Nico, in public, Wilson retook the shield to prevent further murders. Following some soul searching and a discussion with Isaiah Bradley, Wilson had finally taken up the mantle of Captain America in time to intervene with the Flag Smashers' attack on the GRC, stopping Karli Morgenthau, as he convinced the GRC to treat refugee communities created by the Blip fairly, inspiring a new generation of heroes.
Powers and Stats
Tier: 9-A. At least 8-C with weaponry
Name: Samuel Thomas Wilson, Falcon, Captain America
Origin: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Gender: Male
Age: 44-45 chronologically, 39-40 biologically during Falcon and the Winter Soldier (He was born in 1978)
Classification: Human, Air Force Veteran, Avenger
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Flight using the EXO-7 Falcon, Enhanced Vision, Information Analysis and Extrasensory Perception with his Goggles, Martial Arts, Acrobatics, Expert Marksman, Expert Pilot, Explosion Manipulation, Guided Missiles, Can summon Redwing, Attack Reflection with Vibranium Shield
Attack Potency: Small Building level (Comparable to Hawkeye. Kicked Proxima Midnight through a store front. Slammed a Chitauri Gorilla and stabbed it with his wings. Changed the direction of a helicopter. Kicked Black Panther through concrete). At least Building level+ with Weaponry (Redwing can kill an Outrider by crashing into it, send Spider-Man flying out of a window, cut through aeroplane doors, stagger Mark 46 Iron Man and easily break locks Bucky took repeated punches with his bionic arm to break. Can take down Flag Smashers by throwing his Vibranium shield, and with enough momentum with his wings and thrusters. Can fire guided missiles with his suit)
Speed: Peak Human travel speed (Ran nearly 5 miles in 30 minutes when retired from the military and jogging. Should be able to run faster in short distances) with Massively Hypersonic+ combat and reaction speed (Blocked a bullet. Comparable to Hawkeye. Took Black Panther by surprise. Dodged Vision's Mind Stone blast which caught up to War Machine, Iron Man and him from a far distance). Supersonic+ flight speed with EXO-7 Falcon (Outran bullets, cannons, and heavy machine guns). Supersonic+ attack speed with this gun. Speed of Light attack speed with lasers
Lifting Strength: Class 5 (Comparable to Hawkeye. Lifted Captain America. Threw Proxima Midnight. Slammed a Chitauri Gorilla), higher with Thrusters (Broke John Walker's arm with the combined strength of Barnes' metal arm and briefly pulled him. Supported the weight of a van albeit with help of additional thrusters)
Striking Strength: Small Building level. At least Building level+ with Weaponry
Durability: Small Building level (Can take the massive g-force of the EXO-7 Falcon with no problem. Withstood hits that could kill a normal human. Fought against Crossbones. Also withstands his own dives. Survived crashing through a small shop roof within an airport). At least Large Country level+ with Vibranium Shield and Vibranium Wings
Stamina: Peak Human
Range: Standard Melee Range. Tens of Meters with Redwing and shield throws
Standard Equipment: EXO-7 Falcon some small machine guns, magnification goggles, Redwing drone, Captain America's shield (By the end of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier)
- EXO-7 Falcon: Prototype jet-pack with wings that enables the user to fly. The wings can also be used as defensive and offensive weapons, as they are highly flexible and bulletproof. It also stores miniature guided missiles that seek out targets predetermined by Redwing.
- Redwing: A Drone mounted on the EXO-7 Falcon's back that assists Falcon during missions to survey an area for enemies, which allowed Falcon to confirm Crossbones' location before his attack. During combat missions Redwing is fitted with twin guns that extend from both wings for offense, as well as a projectile grappling handcuff line on its underside, which Falcon used against Spider-Man to throw him out of a window.
- Captain America Uniform: Following the brutal killing of flag smasher Nico by the then-Captain America John Walker, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes retook Captain America's Shield, after which Walker was stripped of his military rank along with the mantle of Captain America. As Wilson trained with the shield, Barnes had the Wakandan Design Group create a new Captain America uniform for Wilson. This new uniform had many noticeable differences from previous versions, most prominently the incorporation of a vibranium variant of the EXO-7 Falcon, and a change in the primary suit color from the previously used blue to white. This suit also notably lacked a helmet, instead swapped out for a pair of incorporated flight goggles.
Intelligence: Above Average
Weaknesses: Will be grounded if his suit is damaged
Notable Matchups
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