Sam Wilson Deserves all the Love
God Damn it - why doesn’t Sam Wilson get more love? He’s important and I’m gonna keep saying it ‘til you all hear me.
Did you know/reasons Sam is awesome:
He was the first black superhero who didn’t have “Black” in his title
He was born in Harlem and was a social worker before he became a superhero (There is no other backstory for him and there NEVER was, okay?)
He’s funny, smart, and superhot (comics and movies)!
He can not only communicate with birds but has a telepathic link and can see through their eyes! His pet/sidekick is a Falcon named Redwing and he is badass.
Sam can fly! T’Challa made his original flying harness using advanced Wakandan tech. Marvel: He is one of the “best aerial fighters in the world exceeding the skill of other flyers such as Iron Man and Ms. Marvel.” And he’s also a master of martial arts!
He and Steve were roomies - with twin beds! (It’s true, you can look it up).
He was the first one (!!) to join with Cap against the Superhero Registration Act, and working right along side Cap, helped lead the Secret Avengers.
When Tony Stark couldn’t continue giving Steve Rogers’ eulogy, Sam took over and was so goddamned munificent, eloquent, and moving that it brought the divided superhero community (Civil War you know) together. Grown men wept and I’m not just talking about in the comics.
He’s his own Captain America, kicks ass, takes names, and stands in no one’s shadow.
When bigots bitched about him picking up the shield, he said this: “I’m Captain America - deal with it!” The “bitches” was understood. :-D
