<Tr> <Th> Notable aliases </Th> <Td> "Snap" Wilson, Falcon, Blackwing, Blackbird, Captain America </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Abilities </Th> <Td> Excellent bird trainer Skilled martial artist and gymnast Flight via wing harness Empathic link with pet falcon Limited control over birds Ability to see through the eyes of nearby birds </Td> </Tr> <P> Falcon (Samuel Thomas "Sam" Wilson) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics . The character was created by writer - editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan, and introduced in Captain America #117 (Sept. 1969). As the superhero Falcon, Wilson uses mechanical wings to fly, granting him limited telepathic and empathic control over birds . Following Steve Rogers' retirement, Wilson becomes the newest Captain America and leader of the Avengers . </P> <P> Wilson's deceased nephew was the Incredible Hulk's sometime - sidekick Jim Wilson, one of the first openly HIV - positive comic - book characters . Jim Wilson's father Gideon Wilson would go on to join the Gamma Corps . Sam also has parents named Paul and Darlene Wilson, a sister named Sarah Casper, a nephew named Jody Toby Casper, and an unnamed niece . </P>

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