Mike mentions his buddy Jakeem. In the comics, Jakeem Johnny Williams is the second "owner" of the Thunderbolt that is in the pink fountain pen that Courtney has in her room.
In the comics, the original Wildcat is an extremely skilled fighter but has none of the powers attributed to him here. Wildcat II (Yolanda Montez) has the powers shown but they are natural born unlike being attributed to the suit as described in the show.
Courtney's "Half Day" T-shirt is lifted directly from the comics.
According to costume designer Laura Jean Shannon, the "Dragon King" suit was the hardest to translate from paper to product.
Originally in the comics, Yolanda was the goddaughter of Ted Grant, the original Wildcat. Her father, like Ted, was a champion boxer.