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Captain America (Mendez)
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Creation & Design

Captain America (Mendez) was introduced as a new iteration of Captain America, reflecting modern themes of diversity and representation in the superhero genre.

Early Years

Initially appearing as Falcon, Joaquín Torres took on the mantle of Captain America after Steve Rogers stepped down, showcasing his growth and leadership.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Joaquín evolves from a sidekick to a leader, embodying the values of Captain America while also bringing his unique perspective to the role.

Cultural Reception

Captain America (Mendez) has been well-received for his representation and the fresh perspective he brings to the iconic mantle.

Character Details

Real Name:
Joaquín Torres
First Appearance:
Secret Wars 2099 #1
Aliases:
Captain America, Falcon
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., The Falcon
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Expert martial artist, Flight
Equipment:
Shield, Wings
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Secret Wars 2099 #1
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Secret Wars 2099 #1
 
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1st team appearance of The Avengers 2099: Captain America (Roberta Mendez), Black Widow (Tania), Iron Man (Sonny Frisco), Hercules, Hawkeye (Max)

Spider-Man 2099: Exodus #3
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Spider-Man 2099: Exodus #3
 
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1st team appearance of Avengers 2099: Moon Knight 2099, Hulk 2099, Aero 2099 (Zhe Li), Captain Marvel 2099 (Rowena Stern), Black Panther 2099 (T'Shamba), Wave 2099 (MacKenzie Salgado), Captain America 2099 (Roberta Mendez)

1st cameo appearance of Spider-Woman 2099

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