Falcon

Real Name: John Benson
Background: John Benson was a parahuman who was born with birdlike wings. Abandoned by his parents, he befriended a mysterious old man who trained him to fight and then vanished. As a teenager, he decided to use his skills for good. He eventually partnered with The Gauntlet , and later, the two joined Watchstar.
After the Hero Wars , Falcon left Earth and eventually became the partner of Power Man, now a hero far off in deep space. He later discovered a planet of winged humanoids that he could call home.
Group Affiliation: Former member, Watchstar; current member of The Citadel.
Status: Active
Powers: Falcon's feathered wings allow him to fly at high speeds. He also has birdlike vision.
Skills: Falcon is a skilled martial artist.
Creator: Doug DiSalvo
First Appearance: THE GAUNTLET #2
Category:Characters
Category:Heroes
Category:Modern Age
Category:Watchstar