| “ | I'm a black man carrying the stars and stripes. 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. Even now, here... I feel it. The stares, the judgement. And there's nothin' I can do to change it. Yet, I'm still here. No super serum, no blond hair, or blue eyes. The only power I have is that I believe we can do better. | „ |
| ~ Sam Wilson to the public, being the new Captain America. |
Samuel "Sam" Thomas Wilson, also known as Falcon and later as Captain America, is a major character of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
He is portrayed by Anthony Mackie.
What Makes Him Pure Good?[]
In General[]
- Like Steve, Sam has only killed when necessary and when under the rules of war, admonishing those who kill needlessly such as Zemo and Walker.
- Despite the massive admirable standard of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sam manages to stand out with his actions and the fact he does not have any super strength or supernatural abilities.
- While Sam was slightly abrasive towards Bucky, it was never truly antagonistic. If anything, this hostility was likely out of wariness, which was understandable given that when they first met, Bucky was the Winter Soldier who'd been responsible for many assassinations and had personally nearly killed him, Steve, and Natasha on several occasions, even if he was brainwashed. They ultimately become more trusting and grudgingly view each other as friends.
Background[]
- As a soldier, he fought for the Air Force for many years, helping capture several terrorists and protecting his country.
- After quitting the Air Force, he became a counselor for soldiers with PTSD and helps all of them move past their trauma.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier[]
- He acts as a close friend and figure of support for Steve, spending time with him and giving him advice on how to adjust to living in a new era.
- He gives Steve and Natasha a place to stay after they're attacked by HYDRA, and doesn't hesitate to offer his support in finding out about HYDRA's true plan.
- He saves Steve, who's frozen in shock upon seeing the Winter Soldier is actually Bucky, from being shot by the Winter Soldier.
- He once again saves Steve when he falls off one of the Helicarriers.
- He assists in the operation to take down the Helicarriers and put an end to HYDRA, saving millions of lives in the process.
- He decides to help Steve in his search to find Bucky.
Avengers: Age of Ultron[]
- He joins the Avengers in stopping the last remnants of HYDRA and destroying Ultimo, a robot made from the parts of the Ultron Sentries.
Captain America: Civil War[]
- In spite of having fought against Scott, he holds no grudge against him and even views him as an ally which he calls upon in the future.
- He aids in the operation to stop Crossbones and his mercenaries, saving the life of Black Widow when she's surrounded.
- Like Steve, he refused to sign the Sokovia Accords, pointing out government oversight may prove restrictive to the Avengers stopping threats and suspecting it wouldn't be long before they would be treated as criminals. These would be proven as he, Clint, Wanda, and Scott are incarcerated in the Raft, a maximum security prison, seemingly without trial or due process despite their respective heroism in stopping the HYDRA Uprising, the Chitauri Invasion, Ultron, and Yellowjacket; and Secretary Ross refusing to even cooperate with the fugitive Avengers during Thanos' threat.
- Upon learning that Bucky supposedly attacked the Vienna International Centre, Sam helps Steve in locating and defending Bucky, going against the Sokovia Accords and breaking the law all for the sake of his friend.
- He helps Steve by recruiting Ant-Man to their team to better stand against Tony and his team.
- When War Machine is hit by Vision's blast that was meant for Sam, he attempts to save him from falling. Upon seeing him grievously injured, Sam attempts to apologize to Tony.
- He's one of the only Avengers not to be enraged at Tony for his betrayal and having him arrested, even when the latter angrily knocked him out when he tried to apologize. The first thing he asks Tony is how Rhodes was doing. Initially wary, he then gives Tony some help by informing him of what Steve discovered and where he's going to next.
Avengers: Infinity War[]
- After being freed from the Raft and going on the run with Steve and the others, he saves Wanda and Vision when they are attacked by Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive of the Black Order.
- He is part of the army who fights against the Outriders in the Battle of Wakanda, then attempts to stop Thanos when he arrives to steal the Mind Stone.
Avengers: Endgame[]
- He takes part in the Battle of Earth after having been resurrected by the Hulk.
- He kneels to honor Tony's sacrifice and is present at his funeral.
- As Steve was going back in time to return the Stones and Mjølnir from where they were taken, he asks if he could come along and help, but Steve politely declines as he knows it was his last job before his retirement.
- When Steve decides to give Sam his shield, he's genuinely touched, thanking his friend and promising to do his best.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier[]
- After the Avengers are disbanded, he returns to working for the Air Force, where he successfully completes his mission to rescue Vassant, a captain of the Air Force, from Georges Batroc, a leader of the terrorist organization, LAF.
- Despite not being close, Sam still tries to keep in contact with Bucky and act as a supportive figure in his life.
- He believes he is not worthy to carry Captain America's shield and mantle, and, in his attempt to honor Steve's legacy, he decides to retire the shield to the Smithsonian.
- He tries to help his sister when the family business is going under by finding banks who would give the family loans.
- Though he's shocked and disappointed that Captain America's shield was given to John Walker (as the U.S. Government should've respected Sam's wish and moved on without causing too much conflict), he does not approve of Bucky's suggestion of forcibly taking the shield from him.
- He was disapproving of Bucky unsanctionally freeing Zemo, which was understandable given how dangerous he could be and how other parties would react if their involvement was discovered.
- Upon meeting Sharon in Madripoor, he feels incredibly guilty for forcing Sharon on the run and apologizes for what she had to go through, even promising to help get her pardoned if she helped stop the Flag Smashers and locate the scientist who created the new Super Soldier serum.
- Sam is shocked when Zemo shoots Wilfred Nagel, angered that Zemo chose to mercilessly kill the scientist.
- Sam convinces John Walker and the others to allow him to speak to Karli alone, opening up to her and attempting to get her to stop her acts of terrorism while sympathizing with her pain and her cause.
- When Zemo asks if Sam would ever consider taking the serum, he says he wouldn't, actually impressing Zemo with his refusal to grab more power.
- Even though Walker provoked Ayo and the Dora Milaje despite his warnings, Sam scolded Bucky for taking amusement in Walker losing the fight and insisted they intervene. Given how Ayo was prepared to kill Walker, Sam prevented an international conflict between Wakanda and the United States (especially given how Wakanda’s relations with the other world nations would become tenuous after T’Challa’s death).
- He only takes the shield from Walker after he brutally kills the defenseless Nico in public and refuses to hand it over when they ask him to, feeling guilt that he had part in Walker's tainting Steve's legacy by giving up the shield in the first place.
- After reclaiming the shield, he goes to talk to Isaiah to learn about his past, his experiences as an African American Super Soldier, and is greatly saddened upon hearing what Isaiah had to go through thanks to the American government.
- He helps Sarah restore the family boat and is extremely relieved upon hearing her say that she can't sell the boat, wanting to preserve their family's history.
- He begins to open up to Bucky, giving him advice on how to atone for his crimes as the Winter Soldier and to stop relying on others to tell him who he is.
- He finally accepts the mantle of Captain America, training to strengthen his body and skills with the shield to best live up to his responsibilities as the new Captain America.
- Even as Karli's acts of violence continue to escalate, Sam remains firm in his resolve to settle things peacefully with her.
- He rescues the members of the GRC when they're taken hostage by the Flag Smashers in a helicopter.
- He helps rescue other members of the GRC who're taken in a van and nearly fall to their deaths.
- Upon meeting with Karli again, Sam tries to reason with her another time and make her understand that stacking so many bodies for her mission wasn't worth the cause and continues to steer her toward a better path.
- When Karli is shot by Sharon Carter, Sam holds the dying girl in his arms and comforts her as she passes away. He then respectfully carries her body to give her a proper burial.
- Sam refuses to refer to Karli as a terrorist, urging the members of the GRC to understand her reasoning, as well as the trouble she and countless others have had to go through, urging them to do better with the power and authority they have.
- Thanks to Sam's speech and actions, the GRC are convinced to stop the Patch Act, which would've forced millions of people displaced by the Blip back to their home countries.
- After the battle, he respectfully nods to Walker for helping save the hostages and siding with him, completely forgiving Walker for nearly killing him a few days prior.
- He has a memorial and plaque of Isaiah built in the Smithsonian to honor Isaiah's legacy and the African Americans who were forcibly injected with imperfect Super Soldier Serum. He then compassionately embraces Isaiah, who is driven to tears of gratitude.
- Sam's behavior toward John Walker is not without justification. Though he refused to work with Walker, Sam's decision for Steve's shield to be displayed at the Smithsonian was not respected by the U.S. Government, who gave it to Walker. It was also clear that Walker didn't view either Sam or Bucky as equals when he referred to them as "Cap's wingmen." He also tried to remain civil and politely declined Walker's offer to work together since Walker required several more authorizations, whereas Sam and Bucky could work more freely. Later on, Sam managed to make peace with Walker and respectfully nodded in spite of their fight where Walker nearly killed both Sam and Bucky.
Captain America: Brave New World[]
- Upcoming Film.
Trivia[]
- His What If...? version does not count as Pure Good because its a zombie, in addition to any past heroism being offscreen.
External Links[]
- Falcon on the Heroes Wiki
- Falcon on the Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki
- Falcon on the Marvel Wiki
- Falcon on the Marvel Movies Wiki
- Falcon on the Disney Wiki
- Falcon on the Wikipedia
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