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Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 17,2025

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is expanding, and with that expansion comes an increasing number of plot threads to tie up. As we approach the end of a phase, and the dawn of a new one with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Captain America: Brave New World finds itself burdened with resolving numerous loose ends. These narrative threads stretch back to 2008, scattered across various Disney+ shows and films, creating a complex tapestry that Sam Wilson must now unravel.

This necessitates a look at the convoluted path that led Sam Wilson, the Falcon, to become Captain America.

Sam Wilson/Falcon's Journey to Captain America in the Comics

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