Thursday, December 17, 2020

The Falcon #1

Sam Wilson (The Falcon) has always been a popular character in the Marvel Comics Universe.

First introduced in Captain America #117, The Falcon would go on to share the Captain America comic book, join the Avengers and guest star in numerous Marvel Comics.

When The Falcon first appeared in the Captain America: Winter Soldier movie it was obvious that his chemistry with Cap and fellow Avengers that he would play an important role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which was also reflected in Marvel Comics.

For a time The Falcon replaced Captain America and indeed became Captain America.

In The Avengers Infinity War Part 2 movie The Falcon was given Cap’s shield and at Steve Rogers request became the new Captain America.

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier also have their own upcoming Disney Streaming service series.

In 1983 writer Jim Owley and artist Paul Smith created a four-part The Falcon mini-series.

In the series Sam Wilson is residing in ‘The Hood’ and fighting crime while at the same time trying to help the community.

In Falcon #1 he faces off against Nemesis a wacko bad guy out to destroy any new projects under construction.  Along the way Sam deals with corrupt builders, politicians, law enforcement and the like.

The entire mini-series in near mint condition goes for about $8.


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