![]() ![]() While the Avengers were still disbanded, Earth had come under attack by Thanos and his Black Order, bringing Falcon and his allies out of hiding. In the wake of this clash, Falcon, and several other Avengers who were loyal to Captain America, were defeated by Iron Man, and locked into the Raft, until Captain America freed them as they became fugitives. However, as the Winter Soldier was blamed for terrorist attacks by Helmut Zemo, Falcon stood by Captain America with protecting the Winter Soldier, which had then caused the Avengers Civil War. In the aftermath of several incidents that caused casualties within civilians, the Avengers were then forced into following the Sokovia Accords, putting them all under the government's full control. During his time with the Avengers, Falcon briefly encountered Ant-Man before assisting in defeating Crossbones. Following their victory against Pierce's HYDRA units, Falcon then agreed to assist Rogers in tracking down the Winter Soldier, who was in fact Rogers' close friend who had been brainwashed by HYDRA.Īs Falcon continued searching for the Winter Soldier, he was recruited into the Avengers, since their original team disbanded following the defeat of Ultron. Retaking his old wings, Wilson had then assisted with destroying all of Alexander Pierce's schemes of world domination. since they had been infiltrated by HYDRA. At this time, Wilson met Steve Rogers and was drawn to his conflict with HYDRA, as Rogers needed help from anyone not associated with S.H.I.E.L.D. After his wing-man Riley was killed in action, Wilson decided to leave active duty, instead choosing to help other veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Samuel Thomas "Sam" Wilson is a former United States Air Force pararescue airman who wielded an experimental military wingsuit, operating under the callsign Falcon. The only power I have is that I believe we can do better." ―Captain America No super serum, no blond hair, or blue eyes. And there's nothin' I can do to change it. What don't I understand? Every time I pick this thing up, I know there are millions of people who are gonna hate me for it. ![]() That point aside, we’re once again reminded of what an eventful life Wilson has led."I'm a black man carrying the stars and stripes. So, it’s starting with that emotional connection to Sam, and then seeing where it takes it.”įrom Onah’s description, it’s clear that this installment won’t be directly attached to the Captain America trilogy that concluded with Captain America: Civil War, which isn’t much of a surprise since, well, by this time, we all know that’s not how productions in Marvel Cinematic Universe roll. When you think about the journey that this character has taken in the MCU and the journey that Anthony has taken with the character in the MCU, I’m really excited to see this man go from a counselor, as an ex-Army vet, to a Falcon, to Captain America, and bring that set of experiences and that point of view into the decision-making that one has to make, as this incredibly powerful character in the MCU. “I was really drawn to Sam and his journey. The appointed director, Julius Onah, thankfully, has given us some clarity on that matter through an interview with Collider. Related: MCU Phase 5: Who Will Be the Most Important Superheroes? ![]()
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