While waiting for Armored Daredevil...we ARE getting him today, right? Here is my list of what I call "The Other Avengers". These are heroes (anti-heroes) that either briefly had a stint with the "Real" Avengers OR they were/are part of an Avenger Subsect/Initiative OR they are part of the A-Next/Young Avengers thing that is happening. REGARDLESS...here is my Top 36:
I'm breaking up the pics to see if it reads better...
1. Winter Soldier: I would be shocked if we don't get this version of Bucky. What I'd like to see is a mission based on the Fear Itself arc that includes the Red Ghost and his Super-Apes (Mikhlo, Igor, and Peotr).
2. Taskmaster: I want him to have at LEAST a sword, shield, bow & arrows, and guns. Those four would make excellent PUs/Hu.
3. Patriot: Although I'd prefer to have the first Patriot (Jeffrey Mace) or Eli's grandpa Isaiah...I'd gladly settle for this Young Avenger and his throwing stars.
4. Hulkling: Half Skrull and half Kree (his dad is Captain Mar-vell), I'd want him to be able to grow wings to fly on the hotspots (why can't Reptil do this?) and 'Hulk' out for his PUs/HU. I wonder if we'll ever see him because of his sexuality.
5. Shanna the She-Devil: I think the small number of pixels needed to make her costume is holding her back for a kids' game...but I'd love to see Ka-Zar's friend spear-fighting her way into SHSO.
6. Thunderstrike: If you know the origins of Kevin Masterson's father (the original Thunderstike) you know that he is called Thunderstrike because that is the name of the Odin-enchanted mace that he wields. The story is weird because sometimes he impersonates Thor, sometimes he's merged WITH Thor, and sometimes he fights alongside with Thor...whatever...I want a mace-wielding hero in the game.
7. Speedball: I know many of you would prefer to see Robbie Baldwin as Penance, but I like the idea of energy bubbles. But..I wouldn't complain if we got both.
8. Stature: The daughter of the second Ant-Man (Scott Lang), Cassie Lang also went by the names of Giant-Girl and Stinger. The game needs a female who can grow like Goliath & Giant-Man. I wouldn't mind if Gaz went with the Janet (Wasp) version of Giant-Girl either.
9. Sabreclaw: In the MC2 world this is Wolverine's son. I would love a team-up of Daken, Wild Thing, Sabreclaw and their dad.
10. J2: Zane Marko, son of the original Juggernaut, is an A-Nexter who also has the powers granted by the Ruby of Cyttorak BUT he gets tired quicker and shrinks down...how funny would that be as a cooling period after a massive HU?
11. Komodo: Let's get a female with a lizard tail in the game. She should have passive-regeneration like Wolverine, too.
12. Prodigy: Not the Spidey alter-ego, not the Ritchie Gillmore version of the Spidey, I'm talking about David Alleyne. Then again, I think I rather have him in X-Men garb. But, why not both?
13. Wiccan: Would love to have this mage in the game, again his sexuality may leave him out. The game could use Scarlet Witch's son in a non-Grim Reaper or Demiurge form.
14. Big Bertha: I know many people find the GLA a joke, but, I LOVE heroes that have very limited powers. Kingpin should not be the heftiest person in the game.
15. Batwing: I always loved the Man-Bat episodes of the Batman cartoon of the 90's. I like the non-humanoid formed heroes.
16. Miss America: Not the Golden Era's Madeline Joyce, this is America Chavez. This Latina is an overpowered, Wonder-Woman type heroine. Again, her sexuality might stop her from being introduced in SHSO (even if Mystique is in the game). Her parents were lesbians, also...but, Blade's mom was a prostitute and that didn't stop Gaz from adding him.
17. Razorback: I think I'm the only one who likes Buford and was sad to see him as a Skrull.
18. Iron Lad: I'm totally fascinated by the Kang the Conquerer/Iron Lad time travelling dynamic and all the 'sliding doors' scenarios it brings us.
19. Mainframe: I hope having 2 Iron Man-type heroes in a row doesn't tick you off. But, Iron Lad and Mainframe would be easy for Gaz to create.
20. Rocket Racer: Gaz has the two Surfers in the game, it would be easy to turn that into a rocket-powered skateboard.
21. Bluestreak: When is Gaz going to add a female speedster?
22. Marvel Boy: I would love Noh-Varr in his Marvel Boy or Protector outfit. Game could use some more Kree-love.
23. Hazmat: Who doesn't like this radiation suit-wearing hero? Would love to see some radiation-type attacks.
24. Skein: I'd want her to have her Gypsy Moth abilities to fly on the hotspots
25. Gauntlet: Anyone else remember the video game Bionic Commando? That reminds me of Gauntlet.
26. Mr. Immortal: The logistics of this hero would be great. He should have double the life (at least) of any of the other characters in the game and one third of the attack powers. OR, better yet, his PUs/HU should ALL be self-heal in increasing increments with NO damage to baddies. Think about it, a hero with only a weak combo!
27. Diamondback: Would love to have her throw all-types of diamonds (gas, explosive, acid, smoke, etc.)
28. Flatman: I'd like to see origami-style attacks and papercuts...I'd also like to see him roll up in a tube to knock down baddies.
29. Mettle: He should talk like the Surfers. Would love to team up with Hazmat, or have a PU like Colossus/Wolverine's 'Fastball Special'.
30. Gorilla-Girl: Out of all the primates/great apes in the Marvel Universe, the only one we have is Monkey King. Gaz needs to quit monkeying around. *rimshot*
31. Trauma: Being able to manifest into his opponent's worst fear...how great would it be to see him transform into a CLOWN!
32. Sunstreak: OK, she's almost the same as Firestar and Magma...but she wields a solar-lance!
33. Lightspeed: I'm always shocked that the Power Pack never gained in popularity. I figured we'd have a few animated movies with them with talks of a live-action by now. It would be a cool effect in the game to have her rainbow-trailed as well as have her able to heal and interact with Quicksilver's pads.
34. Wiz Kid: The game needs a technoformer. I hope he is the second wheelchaired in this game.
35. Finesse: Wouldn't it be great to have Taskmaster's daughter in SHSO?
36. Jennifer Kale: Having slightly more clothing than Shanna, this sorceress may never be seen in SHSO because of her sexuality, too.
There they are, my Top 36 of 'Also'-Avengers. Hope you all enjoyed them. Next week I'm starting Top 10 (or so) Alphabetical...starting, of course, withe letter "A".