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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  • 1
    #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
    #2
    Dec 1983
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    W: Mike Owsley  ·  A: Mark D. Bright
    Versus Sentinel
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    #2 Newsstand Edition
    Newsstand Edition with cover by Paul Smith
    Dec 1983
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    W: Mike Owsley  ·  A: Mark D. Bright
    Versus Sentinel
    1 copy for $2.98
  • 3
    #3
    Jan 1984
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    W: James Owsley  ·  A: Mark D. Bright
    Origin of Falcon (Sam Wilson) retold; Versus Electro
    14 copies from $0.83
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    #4
    Feb 1984
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    W: James Owsley  ·  A: Mark D. Bright
    Versus Electro; Final issue
    12 copies from $2.36
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    #4 Newsstand Edition
    Newsstand Edition with cover by Mark D. Bright
    Feb 1984
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    W: James Owsley  ·  A: Mark D. Bright
    Versus Electro; Final issue
    2 copies from $1.75