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    Character » Sam Wilson appears in 2470 issues.

    A social worker turned hero, Sam Wilson's bleak outlook on life was wiped away the day he met Captain America. Using a winged costume and his remarkable combat prowess and avian telepathy, he became the Falcon - defender of Harlem, and eventually bearer of Captain America mantle.

    Needs to be revamped to make him more of a mainstay

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    #1  Edited By Hulkbuster

    Topic

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    #2  Edited By avengpymhawk

    In fact I would have to say that in the last 8 years he has been a more used character than in the past.

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    #3  Edited By BuckshotWasHere  Moderator

    I liked his role in the current Captain America series. Of course, that book's all about the supporting cast.

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    #4  Edited By Strafe Prower

    WHat should they do with him since Cap is dead? Maybe make him a part of an Avengers team or something?

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    #5  Edited By Mr. Wilson

    I could see him joining the New Avengers to help aid Bucky.

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    #6  Edited By Strafe Prower

    that would be cool.

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    #7  Edited By speedlgt

    Put him on the avengers as bucky's second....................But than again I could see Bucky using Barton or Wolverine as the second so maybe not.

    He is very good in the Cap Books

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    #8  Edited By geraldthesloth

    Keep him in the cap books

    they go together like candy and a fatboy

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    #9  Edited By The_Martian

    I don't think he needs to be revamped just used.

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    #10  Edited By Strafe Prower

    Bump up his powers or give him a feat to claim. Right now the biggest feat he has is beating Electro. Which Spidey does every day.

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    #11  Edited By Cezar_TheScribe
    Strafe Prower said:
    "Bump up his powers or give him a feat to claim. Right now the biggest feat he has is beating Electro. Which Spidey does every day."

    I'd like to see that too.  No one ever uses the Falcon's other powers.

    Falcon's mask gives him sight in different ranges: night vision, infrared, magnification, and 360 degree view of his surroundings.

    Also, Redwing needs to be used more.

    I need to get my pen and start writing a mini-series.  ;)
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    #12  Edited By iSHADOW

    i never thought falcon was all that interesting of a character. they keep tryin to build him up but im just not feelin it.

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    #13  Edited By Strafe Prower
    Cezar_TheScribe said:
    "Strafe Prower said:
    "Bump up his powers or give him a feat to claim. Right now the biggest feat he has is beating Electro. Which Spidey does every day."

    I'd like to see that too.  No one ever uses the Falcon's other powers.

    Falcon's mask gives him sight in different ranges: night vision, infrared, magnification, and 360 degree view of his surroundings.

    Also, Redwing needs to be used more.

    I need to get my pen and start writing a mini-series.  ;)"
    lol i agree, his 360 vision thing should give him alot of dodgeing and agility boost. his speed and strength could use a boost as well

    Red wing is the freakin bomb!

    lol. If and when you get finished, i must read!
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    #14  Edited By Cezar_TheScribe
    Strafe Prower, I'm not sure when, but I've been thinking about it for awhile. (Falcon's mini-series)
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    #15  Edited By Strafe Prower

    That would be awesome! i'd like to see him have some more solo time. I will definately read if you do it!

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    #16  Edited By Namor1987

    I don't see Falcon as a potentially good character i see him as a  support character or falling in the sidekick catergory because his powers are kinda wack IMO

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    #17  Edited By Strafe Prower
    Namor1987 said:
    "I don't see Falcon as a potentially good character i see him as a  support character or falling in the sidekick catergory because his powers are kinda wack IMO"
    and yet there are people like Punisher as a main character....i think not! I think , like i said earlier, that if he gets some more powers, or gets a feat to claim, then maybe He could handle more spotlight.
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    #18  Edited By Cezar_TheScribe
    Namor1987 said:
    "I don't see Falcon as a potentially good character i see him as a  support character or falling in the sidekick catergory because his powers are kinda wack IMO"

    It depends on the writer. 

    The Falcon can be much more than a supporting character or sidekick.
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    #19  Edited By Namor1987
    Strafe Prower said:
    "Namor1987 said:
    "I don't see Falcon as a potentially good character i see him as a  support character or falling in the sidekick catergory because his powers are kinda wack IMO"
    and yet there are people like Punisher as a main character....i think not! I think , like i said earlier, that if he gets some more powers, or gets a feat to claim, then maybe He could handle more spotlight."

    yeah he does need a power upgrade or at-least update his equipment maybe have BP give him some weapons from Wakanda thart he customize or modify to his taste or style that would be awesome if the wirters did something like that 
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    #20  Edited By Strafe Prower
    Namor1987 said:
    "Strafe Prower said:
    "Namor1987 said:
    "I don't see Falcon as a potentially good character i see him as a  support character or falling in the sidekick catergory because his powers are kinda wack IMO"
    and yet there are people like Punisher as a main character....i think not! I think , like i said earlier, that if he gets some more powers, or gets a feat to claim, then maybe He could handle more spotlight."

    yeah he does need a power upgrade or at-least update his equipment maybe have BP give him some weapons from Wakanda thart he customize or modify to his taste or style that would be awesome if the wirters did something like that "
    i agree. 
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    #21  Edited By PrinceIMC

    Considering they gave Warpath vibranium daggers (why the hell?) I think it would make perfect sense to give Falcon some Wakandan tech. Though I have to say I was much more interested in the Ultimate version of Falcon than mainstream. If they could find a way to get mainstream Sam up to that level of intellect would be awesome.

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    #22  Edited By SUNMAN

    never was a big fan of Falcon, always seemed more of a supporting character to me

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