Major Key
Captain America #118
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Sam Wilson takes on the Falcon identity.
Why this comic matters
Events place Falcon in a situation where identity and trust become central to the conflict. The revelation identified above changes how other characters — and the reader — understand the role being played, opening the door to a different status quo.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year1969
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersFalcon
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.
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How this issue connects to the movies
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