Why it's Hot:
- 1st appearance and origin of the Falcon, Sam Wilson, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics
- 1st appearance of Redwing, a falcon and Sam Wilson's sidekick
- Cover Art by Gene Colan
Synopsis:
In this pivotal issue, Captain America finds himself stranded on Exile Island, where he meets Sam Wilson—who soon becomes the high-flying hero known as the Falcon. Together, they join forces to battle the Red Skull, marking the groundbreaking debut of Marvel’s first African-American superhero in a leading role.
