CAPTAIN AMERICA VIII

Real Name:

Samuel Thomas Wilson

Universe/Timeline:

Marvel Universe

Status:

Active

Additional Status Info:

Avengers

Category:

Other

Additional Category Info:

Science-Based Mutate / Exotic Technology User

Alias:

Snap Wilson, Falcon II, Blackbird, Paul Jeffries, the Man in the Air.

Nationality:

American

First Appearance:

Captain America (1st series) #117

Powers & Abilities:

Cosmic Cube forged psychic link between him and his falcon partner, Redwing, as well as allowing him to link with and direct other birds, retractable Vibranium-enhanced wings absorb sound and impact, allowing near silent flight, carries discus shield

Affiliation:

Avengers, Secret Avengers (Civil War), Avengers - Unity Division, The Mighty Avengers, Invaders, S.H.I.E.L.D., S.H.I.E.L.D. Super-Agents, Heroes for Hire, Queen's Vengeance

Avengers Membership:

Ordered onto the team to fulfill a "minority quota" by Henry Peter Gyrich in Avengers (1st series) #181. Approached and accepted membership in #184.

Notes:

Falcon I was a 1940's hero, III was Joaquim Torres.

Sam Wilson became Captain America in Captain America (7th series) #25.

Last Updated:

18th May 2023 by Monolith