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Lord Brian Falsworth

Lord Brian Falsworth

31 appearances · Bronze Age · 1978–2026 · 1 key issues
Who is Lord Brian Falsworth?

Brian Falsworth was a British nobleman who, following in his father's footsteps, took up the patriotic mantle of Union Jack to fight for the Allied cause during World War II, lending his combat skills, marksmanship, and daring to the superhero team known as the Invaders.

Stepping out of the fog of wartime Britain and into Marvel's Bronze Age, Lord Brian Falsworth made his debut in The Invaders #25 in 1978, brought to life by the legendary Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins during one of comics' richest eras for historical adventure storytelling. His appearances place him squarely in elite company — sharing pages with Captain America, the Human Torch, Union Jack, and the other titans who defined Marvel's World War II mythology. With a presence that has persisted across nearly five decades of Marvel continuity, turning up in titles as varied as Namor, the Sub-Mariner and Avengers / X-Men: Utopia, Falsworth is one of those quietly essential figures whose longevity speaks volumes. Collectors with a sharp eye will note that one of his appearances carries key-issue status — reason enough to dig into the back-issue bins and discover this distinguished corner of the Marvel universe.

Identity

Real name. Brian Falsworth

Powers. Skilled Combatant: Union Jack was a skilled armed combatant.; Weapons Proficiency: Union Jack possessed considerable experience in the use of conventional firearms and knives.; Piloting: Union Jack was a skilled pilot.; Horse Riding: Union Jack was a superb horse rider.

Affiliations. Formerly: ; Invaders ; V-Battalion

★ First appearance
The Invaders #18
Jul 1977

Part of the Union Jack legacy

Lord Brian Falsworth is one of 2 heroes to carry the Union Jack mantle. See the whole Union Jack family ▸

Top series

Covers through the years — 1978–2026

The Flintstones #7 1978
The Flintstones #7
Saga of the Sub-Mariner #5 1989
Saga of the Sub-Mariner #5
Marvel Universe #2 1998
Marvel Universe #2
Captain America: Road to Reborn #[nn] 2009
Captain America: Road to Reborn #[nn]
Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection #2 2017
Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection #2
Marvel #[nn] 2022
Marvel #[nn]
Alien vs. Captain America #4 2026
Alien vs. Captain America #4

Appearances

The Invaders (1975)
#25
TV Stars (1978)
#2
Devil Dinosaur (1978)
#7
The Flintstones (1977)
#7
Spider-Woman (1978)
#7
Scooby-Doo (1977)
#7
Laff-A-Lympics (1978)
#8
Godzilla (1977)
#15
Comics the Golden Age (1984)
#4
Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988)
#5
Captain America [Shan-Lon] (1990)
Marvel Comics Presents (1988)
#42
Namor, the Sub-Mariner (1990)
Marvel Universe (1998)
#2
Paradise X Special Edition (2001)
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Golden Age Marvel 2004 (2004)
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Alternate Universes 2005 (2005)
All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z (2006)
#12
Giant-Size Avengers / Invaders (2008)
#1
Invaders Classic (2007)
#2
Captain America: Road to Reborn (2010)
Avengers / X-Men: Utopia (2009)
#1
Captain America: War & Remembrance (2010)
Captain America: Reborn (2010)
The Twelve (2012)
#2
Captain America and Bucky: Old Wounds (2012)
Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection (2017)
#2
Marvel (2022)
Alien vs. Captain America (2026)
#4