Captain America #117

Marvel · 1969

WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY

First appearance of Sam Wilson, the Falcon.

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ISSUE GUIDE

Why this comic matters

The story brings Captain America and Falcon into a new conflict or turning point while introducing the character, team or concept identified in the key milestone above. The adventure establishes the newcomer’s role, abilities or relationship to the existing cast without revealing the later consequences.

KEY FACTS

Key issue facts

PublisherMarvel

Publication year1969

Key classificationMajor Key

CharactersCaptain America, Falcon

COLLECTOR CONTEXT

Collector significance

As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.

CHARACTERS

Characters connected to this issue

CHARACTER GUIDECaptain AmericaExplore character →

CHARACTER GUIDEFalconExplore character →

MOVIE CONNECTIONS

How this issue connects to the movies

The movie guides below are connected through Captain America, Falcon. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.