The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: 4 fun facts you need to know about U.S. Agent John Walker
By Mark Lynch
Want to know who John Walker a.k.a. U.S. Agent a.k.a. “Captain America” is in comic books? Here are some cool facts to know as you watch The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
No matter what comic book movie and show you’re watching, you’re likely going to find characters that you dislike. It’s inevitable. However, the disdain that people have for John Walker (the new Captain America) in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has been hilarious. The first episode of the new Disney Plus series ended with the reveal of the newly-christened Cap and the internet went crazy, with fans turning him into memes and posting their playful outrage online.
Avengers: Endgame concluded with Steve Rogers (the original and best Captain America) bestowing the mantle to Sam Wilson. Sam seemed honored and fans were very happy. Sam became Cap in Marvel Comics under similar circumstances. Unfortunately, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sam didn’t feel like he was worthy of the title as he gave the shield to the U.S. government and they made a new Captain America.
Who is John Walker in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier?
So, who is John Walker? Is he worthy of being Captain America? Will he be liked as a character? There are so many questions surrounding him. Most of which can’t be answered until the series progresses. What this writer can do is give you some facts about him from Marvel Comics.