Sam Wilson's Captain America: 10 Things Fans Need To Know

10. He’s From Harlem

Alicia Keys once said that New York is a concrete jungle where dreams are made of; apparently, the idea she is referring to is becoming a superhero. Seriously, tons of powered up good guys get their start on the streets of this famous city. The whole exchange between Steve Rogers and Peter Parker during the airport scene exemplifies this concept. Everyone and their mother starts out there.

Well, Queens and Brooklyn got some representation, but now it’s time for the burrow of Harlem to make an appearance. Yes, Sam Wilson is from Harlem in the comics.

The connection makes a lot of sense. He joined the Air Force and became a paratrooper after he loses both his parents. Some dots are being connected there, and none of these things are explicit in the films. However, expect his backstory to make a come up real soon. His home is a pivotal part of what makes him the hero he is, so this will come up before you know it.