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troutman · 02-24-2009, 09:03 AM

I select in the Sidekick Category, Sam Wilson, aka THE FALCON:

Captain America's cool sidekick, has a sidekick of his own, Redwing. He has also been a member of the Avengers.

http://www.marvel.com/universe/Falcon_(Sam_Wilson)

http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Samuel_...28Earth-616%29

Sam grew up in a tough Harlem neighborhood. His father, a minister, had been killed trying to stop a fight. Sam did his best to try and do the right thing, but his grief and anger eventually led him down a criminal path. He took on the name of "Snap" Wilson while working for the mob.

After an assignment, on the way to Rio de Janeiro, Sam's plane crashed on a remote Caribbean island named Exile where the Red Skull and his henchmen were hiding out. The Red Skull sought to use Wilson as a pawn to attack Captain America (who was currently on the island) with. He used the Cosmic Cube to revert 'Snap' into Sam, and give him the ability to telepathically communicate with birds, especially a bird that Wilson had bought named Redwing. After their initial skirmish, Cap was able to shake Wilson of the Skull's programming. Together they defeated the Skull, and the Falcon became Cap's partner for a long time, later being helped when the Black Panther created a harness for him which allowed him to fly. The Falcon ultimately left as Cap's partner when he was named the leader of the SHIELD Super-Agents.

Powers

Telepathy: Sam was given the ability to telepathically link with birds endowed by the Red Skull using the Cosmic Cube. This link is strongest with his companion, Redwing. He is also able to extend his empathic link to other birds making it possible for him see through their eyes. He seems able to use this power with any bird within a one mile radius.

Abilities

Master Martial Artist: Sam has been trained by Captain America in multiple forms of combat and martial arts making him a dangerous combatant.
Master Acrobat
Master Aerialist
Aerial Combat Master: Due to his abilities and experience, he is one of the best aerial fighters in the world. Other flyers such as Iron Man have stated that Sam is even better than he is.

02-24-2009, 09:03 AM	#134
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	I select in the Sidekick Category, Sam Wilson, aka THE FALCON: Captain America's cool sidekick, has a sidekick of his own, Redwing. He has also been a member of the Avengers. http://www.marvel.com/universe/Falcon_(Sam_Wilson) http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Samuel_...28Earth-616%29 Sam grew up in a tough Harlem neighborhood. His father, a minister, had been killed trying to stop a fight. Sam did his best to try and do the right thing, but his grief and anger eventually led him down a criminal path. He took on the name of "Snap" Wilson while working for the mob. After an assignment, on the way to Rio de Janeiro, Sam's plane crashed on a remote Caribbean island named Exile where the Red Skull and his henchmen were hiding out. The Red Skull sought to use Wilson as a pawn to attack Captain America (who was currently on the island) with. He used the Cosmic Cube to revert 'Snap' into Sam, and give him the ability to telepathically communicate with birds, especially a bird that Wilson had bought named Redwing. After their initial skirmish, Cap was able to shake Wilson of the Skull's programming. Together they defeated the Skull, and the Falcon became Cap's partner for a long time, later being helped when the Black Panther created a harness for him which allowed him to fly. The Falcon ultimately left as Cap's partner when he was named the leader of the SHIELD Super-Agents. *Powers* Telepathy: Sam was given the ability to telepathically link with birds endowed by the Red Skull using the Cosmic Cube. This link is strongest with his companion, Redwing. He is also able to extend his empathic link to other birds making it possible for him see through their eyes. He seems able to use this power with any bird within a one mile radius. *Abilities* Master Martial Artist: Sam has been trained by Captain America in multiple forms of combat and martial arts making him a dangerous combatant. Master Acrobat Master Aerialist Aerial Combat Master: Due to his abilities and experience, he is one of the best aerial fighters in the world. Other flyers such as Iron Man have stated that Sam is even better than he is.