After revealing that Thor will be a woman in their new comics, Marvel have revealed that the new Captain America will be black.
The company made the announcement on Thursday 17 July via Twitter, telling fans that Sam Wilson, also known as The Falcon, will be the new Captain.
The ‘All-New Captain America’ series is being created by Rick Remender and Stuart Immonen and Rick has revealed his plans on Marvel’s website.
“This is it. This is the fireworks factory we’re arriving at, and now everything’s going to blow up and be very pretty and exciting to look at,” he explains. “It leads into an evolution of Steve Rogers’ character that I had very early when I was given the job.
“I’ve been having a lot of fun writing Sam. It’s a completely different attitude. The fact that he’s not a soldier shifts things up a bit. Sam’s not going to be Steve. Steve can be very rigid. That can be kind of joyless at times, whereas Sam is absolutely not that.”
Sam Wilson will have a new suit which incorporates Falcon’s persona while still bearing the Captain America trademarks.
Editor Tom Brevoort has also revealed that plenty more changes will be revealed later this year, stating: “We’re not anywhere near finished.
“Change is one of the watchwords of the Marvel Universe, so there are even more startling surprises to come!”
The change will not affect the Marvel movies, meaning Chris Evans will continue to star as Captain America on the big screen.
Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" Premiere
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson arrives for the premiere of Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson arrives for the premiere of Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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Actress Scarlett Johansson poses on arrival for the film premiere of Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. The film opens in US theaters on April 4. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson arrives for the premiere of Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson, arrives at the premiere Of Marvel's 'Captain America:The Winter Soldier at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson, arrives at the premiere Of Marvel's 'Captain America:The Winter Soldier at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson, arrives at the premiere Of Marvel's 'Captain America:The Winter Soldier at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson, arrives at the premiere Of Marvel's 'Captain America:The Winter Soldier at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actor Chris Evans attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actor Chris Evans attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actor Chris Evans attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actor Chris Evans attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" Premiere - Red Carpet(16 of37)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actor Chris Evans attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actor Chris Evans attends the premiere of Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actors Frank Grillo and Chris Evans attend the premiere of Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actor Chirs Evans attends the premiere of Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson (L) and producer Kevin Feige attend Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" Premiere - Red Carpet(21 of37)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actors Scarlett Johansson (L) and Samuel L. Jackson attend Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" Premiere - Red Carpet(22 of37)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actress Scarlett Johansson attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actor Chris Evans attends Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: (L-R) Actors Emily VanCamp, Anthony Mackie, Frank Grillo, Cobie Smulders, Scarlett Johansson, Maximiliano Hernandez, Georges St. Pierre, Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Samuel L. Jackson, director Anthony Russo, Sebastian Stan and President of Production at Marvel Studios Kevin Feige attend the premiere of Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: (L-R) Actors Emily VanCamp, Anthony Mackie, Frank Grillo, Cobie Smulders, Scarlett Johansson, Maximiliano Hernandez, Georges St. Pierre, Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Samuel L. Jackson, director Anthony Russo, Sebastian Stan, Executive Producer Louis D'Esposito and President of Production at Marvel Studios Kevin Feige attend the premiere of Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actors Sebastian Stan and Chris Evans attend the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actors Frank Grillo, Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie attend the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actor Frank Grillo and Chris Evans attend the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" Premiere - After Party(30 of37)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: (L-R) Actor Frank Grillo, Ruve McDonough and actor Neal McDonough attend the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actors Neal McDonough, Sebastian Stan and Chris Evans attend the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actresses Chloe Bennet, Elizabeth Henstridge and Ming-Na Wen attend the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: General view of the atmosphere at the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: General view of the atmosphere at the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: Actors Samuel L. Jackson and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje attend the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: General view of the atmosphere at the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 13: General view of the atmosphere at the after party for Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)