Why did The Wakanda’s people want to take Captain America’s Shield?
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier episode 4 was slow but ended on a high note. The Marvel series, featuring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in the titular roles, began with a quick flashback to Bucky’s time at Wakanda but soon left fans speechless as John Walker (Wyatt Russell) painted blood on Captain America.
Captain America Shield is a primary defensive and offensive weapon made out of vibranium that was extensively used by Steve Rogers. During the Battle of Earth in 2023, the vibranium shield was destroyed by Thanos. After traveling to an alternate timeline, Steve Rogers procured an alternate vibranium shield and brought it to the original timeline, where he bestowed it to Sam Wilson. However, Wilson elected to give the shield to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for their Captain America exhibit, although it was acquired by the United States Department of Defense and given to John Walker, to whom they gave the mantle of Captain America.
One of the Dora Milaje members wanted to take Captain America’s shield in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, likely because of its Wakanda ties.
Why Sam gave up on Captain America’s Shield?
Sam willingly gave up the shield only to see the government hand it to John Walker, the new Captain America. His short time with the shield has been surprising, to say the least, as he’s tried to work with Sam and Bucky Barnes, encountered Wakanda’s elite female fighters known as Dora Milaje, and most recently killed someone with the shield after Lemar Hoskins’ death.
Now that Steve is not using the shield, Falcon turned it down, and John made it clear he isn’t interested in working with the Wakandans, it isn’t a surprise they’d consider taking the shield back. They don’t want any vibranium out in the world, especially in a context where it could well be used against them.
History of the Captain America’s Shield
Captain America’ shield is a fictional weapon appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is the primary defensive and offensive piece of equipment used by and emblematic of Captain America. Over the years, Captain America has used several shields of varying composition and design. His original heater shield first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941), published by Marvel’s 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics. The circular shield best associated with the character debuted in the next issue, Captain America Comics #2.
