Falcon

Possessing no real super-powers except the ability to fly through a makeshift set of wings, Sam Wilson is “the Falcon.” First appearing in Captain America #117 he became Cap’s partner. During that time, it was learned that the Falcon had been introduced to Cap as an unwilling pawn of the Red Skull. In the midst of a battle with that villain, the Red Skull used his power over Sam to force him to switch sides. Cap prevailed anyway, and was able to free Sam from the Skull’s control. Sam continued as Captain America’s partner until issue #223.

This mini-series finally gives the Falcon a chance to (ahem!) fly on his own. A then-unknown artist named Paul Smith drew the series, giving it his characteristic flair and attention to detail. (Smith later went on to become one of Marvel’s most renowned artists.)

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#1

Nov 1983

Cover: $0.60

W: James Owsley · A: Paul Smith

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#1 - 2nd printing

2nd Printing Cover by Paul Smith

Sep 2006

W: James Owsley · A: Paul Smith

Marvel Legends Falcon action figure insert

1 copy for $29.95
#2

Dec 1983

Cover: $0.60

W: Mike Owsley · A: Mark D. Bright

Versus Sentinel

15 copies from $1.00
#2 Newsstand Edition

Newsstand Edition with cover by Paul Smith

Dec 1983

Cover: $0.60

W: Mike Owsley · A: Mark D. Bright

Versus Sentinel

1 copy for $2.98
#3

Jan 1984

Cover: $0.60

W: James Owsley · A: Mark D. Bright

Origin of Falcon (Sam Wilson) retold; Versus Electro

10 copies from $1.50
#3 Newsstand Edition

Newsstand Edition with cover by Alan Kupperberg

Jan 1984

Cover: $0.60

W: James Owsley · A: Mark D. Bright

Origin of Falcon (Sam Wilson) retold; Versus Electro

1 copy for $2.75
#4

Feb 1984

Cover: $0.60

W: James Owsley · A: Mark D. Bright

Versus Electro; Final issue

11 copies from $3.00
#4 Newsstand Edition

Newsstand Edition with cover by Mark D. Bright

Feb 1984

Cover: $0.60

W: James Owsley · A: Mark D. Bright

Versus Electro; Final issue

2 copies from $1.75