Falcon

    (Marvel, 1983-1984)
™ and ©1983 Marvel Entertainment Group

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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Falcon #1

November, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
21 copies available from $2.70 		James OwsleyPaul Smith
Falcon #1 - 2nd printing

September, 2006
Cover Price: $0.00
1 copy available for $29.95 		2nd Printing Cover by Paul Smith; Marvel Legends Falcon action figure insert James OwsleyPaul Smith
Falcon #2

December, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
15 copies available from $1.00 		Mike OwsleyMark D. Bright
Falcon #2 Newsstand Edition

December, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $1.99 		Newsstand Edition by Paul Smith; Versus Sentinel Mike OwsleyMark D. Bright
Falcon #3

January, 1984
Cover Price: $0.60
13 copies available from $0.83 		James OwsleyMark D. Bright
Falcon #3 Newsstand Edition

January, 1984
Cover Price: $0.60
1 copy available for $2.62 		Newsstand Edition by Alan Kupperberg; Origin of Falcon (Sam Wilson) retold; Versus Electro James OwsleyMark D. Bright
Falcon #4

February, 1984
Cover Price: $0.60
11 copies available from $3.00 		James OwsleyMark D. Bright
Falcon #4 Newsstand Edition

February, 1984
Cover Price: $0.60
2 copies available from $1.57 		Newsstand Edition by Mark D. Bright; Versus Electro; Final issue James OwsleyMark D. Bright