He even acknowledges past instances in which America's "true Cap" turned his back on the United States in favor of his own firm beliefs and ideologies. Wilson was not particularly looking to follow in the footsteps of Steve Rogers verbatim but instead, be his own Captain America intent on improving areas of his life that the world was not paying certain attention to. Instead, Sam ditches the red, white, and blues in favor of his old Falcon garb. Not unlike Marvel's mutants, Sam is yet another superhero minority figure whom society has turned its back on, and he feels he cannot allow himself to carry on as America's symbol of freedom and liberty. In a formal message left to former love interest Misty Knight that is subsequently broadcast to the entire world, Sam reveals that he has lost faith in the justice system during his time as Captain America. Sam does not hold back relating his experiences and what he has endured during his tenure as the Earth's star-spangled Avenger. Related: The MCU Robbed Sam Wilson of His Only Superpower as the Falcon
Elvin's sudden hospitalization proves to be the final straw that pushes Sam to leave his Captain America days behind. Rage being placed in the hospital as a result of the actions of those sworn to protect the innocent. However, the deployment of a brutal police force known as the Americops gradually diminishes Sam's burgeoning optimism, with young Black hero Elvin Holiday a.k.a. While Sam never wanted to take up the mantle, the former ally of Captain America sees the larger-than-life opportunity as a way to inspire more than simply fighting supervillains and collaborating with other heroes. Initially having his own personal doubts, Sam ultimately pushes forward and perseveres to honor his friend and original "Sentinel of Liberty" Steve Rogers, despite a myriad of protests from American citizens. Harlem native Sam Wilson never particularly sought the Captain America moniker and his tenure with the shield comes to a head in writer Nick Spencer ( The Amazing Spider-Man, The Astonishing Ant-Man) and artist Daniel Acuna ( Captain America, Black Panther)'s Sam Wilson: Captain America #21.
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