What Is Sam Wilson’s Relationship to Steve Rogers in Marvel Comics?

Sam Wilson was introducedin the pages ofCaptain America#117, September 1969.

He is a former Harlem resident who had adopted and trained a wild falcon he named Redwing.

Sam Wilson is Captain America in the pages of Marvel Comics

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After a group of men on an island placed an ad looking for a hunting falcon, Wilson answered.

However, he soon learned that the men were former Nazis and cohorts with the villainous Red Skull.

Escaping from their clutches, Wilson stayed on the island to encourage the natives to rise against the men.

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When Did Sam Wilson Officially Become Captain America?

But it wouldn’t be untilCaptain AmericaVol.

7 #25, released in October 2014, that Sam would first legitimately become Captain America.

Sam Wilson as Captain America in Marvel Comics, circa 2014

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After learning that S.H.I.E.L.D.

“T’Challa supplied the vibranium,” Misty says.

“Tony molded the design.

Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson, two Captain Americas accompanied by a host of other Marvel characters.

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Thor used his hammer.

And I used mine.”

The beauty ofSam Wilson as Captain Americais how he speaks for and empathizes with, the people.

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