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Joaquin Torres (comics)

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Joaquín Torres
Falcon
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceCaptain America: Sam Wilson #1 (October 2015)
Created byNick Spencer
Daniel Acuña
In-story information
Full nameJoaquín Torres
SpeciesHuman mutate-vampire hybrid
Team affiliationsChampions
PartnershipsSam Wilson / Captain America
Notable aliasesFalcon
Abilities
  • Regenerative healing factor
  • Psychic link with Redwing
  • Flight

Joaquín Torres is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Nick Spencer and artist Daniel Acuña, the character first appeared in Captain America: Sam Wilson #1 (October 2015).[1] He is a Mexican-American superhero from Sonoita, Arizona known under the codename Falcon.[2] The character is a human-bird-vampire hybrid.[3][4]

Torres was kidnapped by the criminal scientist Karl Malus while aiding migrants at the border. Malus spliced his DNA with that of Redwing, the bird companion of Sam Wilson, the then-Captain America.[5] The experiment granted Torres a range of superpowers, including wings, enhanced vision, accelerated healing, and a psychic link with Redwing.[6] After adapting to his new abilities, Torres took on the mantle of Falcon and later allied with various heroes, including the Champions.[7]

Since his original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. The character made his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by Danny Ramirez.

Publication history

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Joaquín Torres debuted in Captain America: Sam Wilson #1 (October 2015), created by Nick Spencer and Daniel Acuña.[8] Torres made his first appearance as a photograph in the comic book and made his official debut in issue #3.[9] He appeared in the 2022 Captain America: Symbol of Truth series.[10]

Fictional character biography

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Sam Wilson / Captain America investigates the disappearance of Mexican teenager Joaquín Torres after he is abducted by the Sons of the Serpent.[11] Captain America discovered that Torres is being used in the experiments of Karl Malus, who transforms him into a bird/human hybrid using Redwing. After Malus is defeated, Captain America takes Torres in.[12] However, he learns that Torress possesses a healing factor derived from Redwing's vampire abilities that prevents him from being returned to normal.[13][14][15][16][17] After the Serpent Society is defeated, Captain America allows Joaquin to become his sidekick and the new Falcon.[18] During the "Secret Empire" storyline, Falcon and Ironheart join the Champions.[19]

Powers and abilities

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As a human-falcon hybrid, Joaquín Torres developed wings, feathered arms, enhanced vision, and claw-like talons. Due to Redwing's vampiric nature, he also gained an accelerated healing factor, allowing him to recover quickly from severe injuries. Additionally, Torres shares a psychic link with Redwing, enabling communication with Sam Wilson through the bird.[20]

In other media

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Television

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Joaquín Torres / Falcon makes a cameo appearance in the Avengers Assemble episode "Into the Future" as a resistance fighter from a future ruled by Kang the Conqueror.[21]

Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Joaquín Torres appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Danny Ramirez.[22][23][13][14] This version is a human Air Force lieutenant.[24][25][26][27] Following his first appearance in the miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), Torres takes on the Falcon mantle in the film Captain America: Brave New World (2025).[28][29]

Video games

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Merchandise

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In 2025, Hasbro released a Joaquín Torres / Falcon action figure inspired by the MCU incarnation of the character as part of the Marvel Legends action figure line.[37][38] Funko also released a Funko Pop figure inspired by the MCU incarnation of the character.[39][40]

References

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  4. ^ Stanford, Jerry (April 6, 2021). "Falcon & The Winter Soldier: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Torres In The Comics". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
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  10. ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (July 11, 2023). "Sam Wilson's Sidekick Makes A Heartbreaking Decision In Captain America: Symbol Of Truth". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  11. ^ Captain America: Sam Wilson #1 (December 2015). Marvel Comics.
  12. ^ Captain America: Sam Wilson #3 (January 2016). Marvel Comics.
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  17. ^ Captain America: Sam Wilson #5 (March 2016). Marvel Comics.
  18. ^ Captain America: Sam Wilson #6 (April 2016)
  19. ^ Secret Empire #1 (July 2017). Marvel Comics.
  20. ^ Webber, Tim (February 13, 2025). "Meet Falcon, Captain America's High-Flying Partner". Marvel.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  21. ^ "Into the Future". Avengers Assemble. Season 3. Episode 13. August 22, 2016. Disney XD.
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