Redwing (Marvel Comics)

Redwing
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Captain America #117 (September 1969)
Created by	Stan Lee (writer) Gene Colan (artist)
In-story information
Species	Falcon
Team affiliations	Avengers S.H.I.E.L.D. Pet Avengers
Partnerships	Falcon
Abilities	Telepathic link with Sam Wilson

Redwing is a fictional bird appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Primarily a supporting character of Falcon, the character exists within Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe.

Redwing appears as a drone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain America: Civil War.

Publication history

Redwing debuted alongside the Falcon in Captain America #117 and was created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan.

Powers and abilities

In his earliest appearances Redwing exhibits a close bond with Sam Wilson, which is confirmed as being a telepathic link by Professor X in Captain America #174 . The Red Skull later reveals that he had used the Cosmic Cube to create a "super-normal mental link" between Sam Wilson and Redwing.^[1] Falcon later recalled the experience, stating "Hurt like hell. Being mentally fused with that falcon. Able to see through his eyes."^[2]

In other media

Television

• Redwing appears alongside Falcon in The Avengers: United They Stand.He is voiced by Frank Welker.
• Redwing appears in The Super Hero Squad Show with his vocal effects provided by Steven Blum.^[3]
• In Avengers Assemble, Redwing is the name of Falcon's flight pack.

Film

• Redwing appears as a drone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain America: Civil War.^[4]

References

1. Englehart, Steve. Captain America #186. Marvel Comics, 1975
2. Johns, Geoff. Avengers vol. 3 #60. Marvel Comics, 2003
3. "Marvel Super Hero Squad Voice Cast". Comics Continuum. 2009-07-28. Retrieved 2011-01-10.
4. (May 8, 2016), "Captain America Civil War: The Falcon and Red Wing Explained," ComicBook.com. Retrieved October 21, 2016