Should Falcon Joaquin Torres have an #Avengers tag?
Noticed while prepping for Thanos in Ordeal , there is No #Avengers tag on Falcon JT. Just curious...
In both the comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Joaquin Torres becomes the new Falcon, but his status as an "Avenger" differs between the two.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
Yes, Joaquin Torres is an official member of the Avengers.
Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki:
Recruitment: Following the events of Captain America: Brave New World (2025), Sam Wilson (the new Captain America) officially recruits Torres as the first member of his newly reformed Avengers team.
Role: He serves as Sam's partner and the new Falcon, utilizing the refurbished EXO-7 wingsuit.
Future Appearances: He is confirmed to appear as an Avenger in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday.
In Marvel Comics
No, he is not typically classified as a main Avenger. Instead, he is a member of the Champions.
Marvel.com:
The Champions: After Sam Wilson took him in as his sidekick, Joaquin joined this team of young heroes alongside Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) and Miles Morales (Spider-Man).
Origin Differences: Unlike his human MCU counterpart, the comic version is a human-avian hybrid with organic wings and a psychic link to Sam's bird, Redwing.
Affiliations: While he frequently allies with the Avengers through his partnership with Sam Wilson, his primary team affiliation remains the Champions.
