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This one's pretty old, a regular antagonist of Hulk and Wolverine that manifests in the cold forests of Northern America and Canada!

Wendigo has a pretty weird history for being such a simple monster, iterations have him flip flop between being a gamma beast and a supernatural occurrence. By nature of being a curse, the mantle of the Wendigo has been passed down by numerous characters, each with their own unique history.

I could see this guy popping up in Wundagore Mountain maybe, or if Rivals ever explores the Weapon X program and it's many ventures into exploiting supernatural power.

So this is a weird one. This is Elizabeth Tyne, love interest of Ben Reilly and a member of the Blood Hunters. She's a domestic abuse survivor and deeply wishes to help people in whatever way she can to make up for her and her father's past. She was "cursed" by Madelyn Prior to have weird supernatural abilities that are tied to cursed masks.

Basically her powers are whatever monster mask she puts on. Werewolf mask? Powers of a werewolf. Ghost mask? Ghost powers. She even has the mask of Jason Voorhees and she gained the strength and durability of Jason one time.

I honestly think she could've been awesome but Black Cat's ability wheel just makes me think they'd be too similar. I'd still want her adapted in some way, she's just got such a fun aesthetic and a cool power set.

The Many Angled Ones are Marvel's equivalent of Lovecraft's Outer Gods, the most powerful antediluvian beings in the multiverse. It's suspected that these Outer Gods or Outer Daemons are the progenitors of beings like The Black Winter, The Griever, Dormammu, etc.

With the mentions of these great cosmic beings ramping up through the seasons, it's my theory that the inclusion of Hive will align with their relevance in the game. Once we hear something mention the proximity of the Outer Daemons to anyone in the roster is when we can likely expect to visit Maveth and be visited by Hive himself.

These guys are bad news, they were the major influence of the Cancer-Verse and heavily involved with characters like Moridun, The Maker, Thanos, and dozens of other monsterous villains. If they get involved, we'll likely see something just as bad follow right behind them. I can't wait to see where this goes!

(Edit: these guys are NOT progenitors of Black Winter, Griever, or Dormammu! They're ancient beings, but from a totally separate dimension from those guys!)

Anybody who knows Kindred is probably not the biggest fan of the comics he comes from, but it's undeniable he's a totally badass character.

Kindred is the revenant of Harry Osborne, returned from Hell to carry out his grudge against Spider-Man and his father Norman. He's got tons of supernatural abilities, but he seems to favor using his control over insects and minor insectoid demons.

And these are some pretty powerful bugs! He uses them to smash through buildings, swarm and overpower a whole group of Spider people, and even possess others. Doctor Strange himself tried casting spells against him, but his power was far greater than what the Doctor could safely battle against.

There's another bug-related character that's been teased, Humbug, on the ESU map. I do think Humbug has more potential for the roster given Humbug's ability to control all insectoid creatures from kaiju Savage Land bugs to the Annihilation swarm and the Brood, but I think they should reference Kindred in some way.

Hell, maybe they should combine Kindred and Humbug! That much power in one character would be a huge force to be reckoned with.

Griever, One Below All, Black Winter, Mephisto, etc. They're name dropping some really intense cosmic forces, and based off some leaks we had earlier this year we know that next year is going to be absolutely bursting with villains.

I'm sure after this season they'll have to do some lower stakes seasons like when we had Black Cat and White Fox, and that's probably around the time we'll see villains like Green Goblin on a Ravencroft map or Mister Sinister in the Savage Lands.

As fun as that will be, I'm still looking forward to the real monsters. Endlings, Hive, Mindless Ones, The Void, Nightmare Armor Abomination, Utgard-Loki, maybe even some Ghost Rider villains.

Soon they'll have all the popular villains and then we'll get even more monsters, and I can't wait to see who makes it in!

For context, she's a Moon Knight villain that started out as a generic femme fatale (who had a mental link to Marc for whatever reason), but after her death, rumors were spread about her tragic past, and she was resurrected as a minor goddess due to her cult following

She fights using a crossbow and can manipulate glass that could be used for barriers or inflicting bleed

Via Miller

As a decisive blow is about be landed upon All-Black by our trio of heroes, Gorr refuses to let die alone what he has come to view as the last member of his family, and he throws himself in the path of the attack. As the light in his vision subsides, he is left in the Un-Beyond, faced down by the Eventuality. Instead of judgment, he is met with an offer to return to life as a King in Black, a being tasked by the Celestials to maintain balance in the multiverse. The Eventuality tells Gorr of the futility of a quest to kill gods and leave the living realm to mortals, as their desire and belief will inevitably give rise to new gods. But is the task of a King in Black not unlike Gorr's God Butchery, using the Living Abyss to purge cosmic evils? Finally, it is the promise of new life for All-Black that cements Gorr's acceptance of this proposal. Though he remains skeptical of the Eventuality's godlike words, he will see their truth in time.

Gorr awakens on Klyntar, surrounded by Knull's creations. The descendants of All-Black. Symbiotes. And if fate has seen that he prune the cosmic garden, then he will start with the heads of those who threaten his newfound family. Black Winter. Mikaboshi. Oblivion. Maybe a Divine Destroyer isn't so different from a God Butcher after all.

Humbug is that other character teased on the ESU map next to other Spider-Man villains like Goblin, Jackal, and Lizard.

He's a pretty deep cut by Spidey villain standards and has appeared a couple times as a rehabilitated "hero" who's most comfortable dealing with and being surrounded by bugs. His obsession with bugs however is easily manipulated by powerful insects as is unstable mental health makes him prone to side with any insect species even if they mean harm to the world.

He has powers that allow him to communicate with and mind control any type of insects, even alien ones. The Brood, Savage Land bugs, Annihilation swarm, even Miek of Planet Hulk fame.

I think he'd be an awesome addition to Rivals, imagine a character that could summon huge bug creatures to beef up the frontline or set up bug traps like ambushing giant mantises and acid spitting beetles

He could work for pretty much any role but I believe Strategist works best for him. Imagine him controlling a swarm of bugs that heals allies and damages enemies in the same area, or maybe he tosses out pheromone liquid to direct a swarm that's constantly around him passively

He could be extra freaky like giving him a giant centipede to ride around on that gives him extra mobility to allow him to scale walls or use as a grapple hook, or give him Annihilation swarm/Miek body guards that attack for him dressed up like a Resident Evil bug

I think his inclusion would easily tease a future addition for Annihilus, but what do you guys think? I made this in response to the people who find Swarm cool but believe his past is problematic

Man-Thing (Vanguard): Everyone and their mamas want him in the game as a Vanguard (me included) and everyone and their mamas have a metric TON of kit ideas for him.

Frankenstein's Monster (Vanguard): I really want Frank in the game as a Vanguard especially his his kit involves the abilities he has in Ultimate Spiderman/Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.

Werewolf by Night (Vanguard): A lot of people want him in the game (me included), he's actually an underrated powerhouse (he's held his own against Savage Hulk, Joe Fixit, and the West Coast Avengers) that could easily fit the Vanguard role.

Manphibian (Vanguard or Duelist): Very underrated character who can fit in both roles. He's physically quite capable and he has a water spitting ability, mayhaps it can be used as a type of water jet that can cut through stuff. He's also spat out holy water on vampires before, He could perhaps drink and spit different types of waters that can do status effects.

Glyph (Strategist): She could be an interesting addition to the role. She has the ability to summon Egyptian spirits and command them to do what she wants. She could maybe summon spirits to heal teammates.

Lilith Mother of Demons (Any Role): I'mma be real she can fit into any role quite easily.

N'Kantu (Strategist): He would be a great fit for the role, collecting a portion of enemy souls to fuel himself and heal teammates.

Morbius (Strategist): Everyone and their mama want him in the game (including me) and I believe he would be a great fit for this role.

Dracula (Vanguard): Everyone and their mama want Drac to be a playable character (including me).

Daimon Hellstorm (Any role): The son of Satan can easily fit into anyrole.

Shiklah (Vanguard): She fits into this role very well and she could use her Succubus powers to put status effects on enemies.

The Bloodcoven: Bloodstorm One (Vanguard), Cruel (Duelist), Damascene (Duelist), Smoke Eater (Strategist), and Unusual (Strategist).

Marcus (Vanguard): I'mma be real I added him because I thought it would be funny. He's a Centaur, Cyborg, and Werewolf with a Symbiote. It's a funny combination and it would be a funny addition.

Dario Agger (Vanguard): Would be a great addition to the roster. Though I will admit he probably would feel way to similar to Juggy and Rhino, but I think it would be possible to add him, I just need to sit down and think about it.

Griffin (Vanguard): I think he would be a fun flying thank, I think his continous mutation could be played with in his kit.

Xemnu (Vanguard): He would be a great fit for the role, his telepathy could be fun to mess around with for a kit.

Wendigo, Leonard Two Bears (Vanguard): I REALLY want a Wendigo on the roster, Leonard would be fun addition. You could give him a lot of the other abilities different Wendigo have shown as well as give status effects abilities.

Kid Kaiju (Vanguard): He would be a very good pick for this role and a very fun one. Partislly summoning kaijus to aide in battle.

Fredzilla (Vanguard): I just thought he would be a fun addition, though his aura ability could be interesting.

I really love supernatural characters, especially Jack, who is my favorite in all of Marvel.

1. Jack Russell (Werewolf by Night)

2. N'kantu

3. Ted

4. Morbius

5. Manphibian

6. Warwolf (Martin Reyna)

7. Topaz

8. Midnight-Man

9. Raymond

10. Bushman

11. Krogg

12. Lissa Russell

13. Lilith

14. Andrea Timly

15. Satannish

16. Deacon Frost

17. Algon

18. Schuyler Belial

Not much history on this guy, other than his own word that he is *very* old, and was present when dark magic was unchecked. He's an adept user of forbidden magic, and he specializes in wishes and light manipulation.

He popped up in Strange Academy, dealing out wishes to young magic users to increase and improve their abilities like the worst type of drug dealers. Of course, he only did this while Doctor Strange was dead, his manipulative ties to Doctor Voodoo and other figures left him free to conduct his business.

I gotta be honest, I don't know much about this guy. I doubt he has too many appearances beyond the academy. But, I'm hopeful he's impactful enough to pop up if Strange Academy is ever added to Rivals! Even as a background character, he'd definitely make an impression.

If he ever did make it as a playable character, I could see him as a Strategist or a Vanguard! Maybe even a hybrid between the two roles. His ability to manipulate light and reality paired with the wish powers would make a very interesting kit that buffs/heals allies and screws with enemy perception and area control.

Another obscure monster for us to explore, yay! Let's see what's his deal.

So he used to be a rich boy, lounging around and casting googoo eyes at the hired help like a shameless hedonist. Otherwise he seemed to live a pretty mundane life, right until his mutant powers awakened.

His hands grew fanged mouths with long, tongue-like tendrils that could siphon all sorts of stuff out of a victim. Blood, life-force, inherent abilities, memories, etc. And they came with a bottomless, uncontrollable appetite.

The same time that his powers presented themselves, his mother walked in to try and help him. But his hunger was too strong, so he drained the life from his mother and went on the run.

A starving St. Croix was eventually picked up by Blade and his partner at the time, who attempted to nurse him to health and find some way to manage his hunger. But it was unlike any hunger they had ever seen, and the treatments didn't take. In a desperate attempt to prevent himself from hurting anyone else, he turned to occult sources.

He found a mysterious figure known as D.O.A. who told him that the problem wasn't with him, it was with the world he lived in. He promised St. Croix to take him to a place where he couldn't hurt anyone else. One ritual later, and St. Croix finds himself trapped and bound to a pocket dimension known as "Nowhere" which then becomes his permanent place of dwelling.

What an awesome monster! Kinda like a Byronic character. I adore tragic monsters, and the freaky hand mouths with the crazy gas mask are such an awesome look.

His abilities range from absorbing whatever he wants from a person to using the tentacles for mobility to popping in and out of reality wherever he pleases. He's also done some reading on the occult, and has minor magical abilities as well. I think I've seen him healing people with his hands as well.

If this dashing demi-dhampir was in the game, I bet he'd be the Black Cat equivalent of the Strategist role. Highly mobile, teleportation/invisibility, brawl healer. Huh, kinda like a more jumpy White Fox... Obviously with much less 1v1 strength.

With all these beauties and divas, I really want to play for something monstrous or unusual, but at the same time with a feminine personality. Examples:

Absolutely enamored with this aesthetic for Gorr, if I could find more demons that remind me of Gorr I'd include them in my next board.

(Art by GeekGoji, mask by Wagner Rojas)

You wanna play something that gives you an arsenal of blades to summon on command so you may tear through monsters and godlike beings? First Berserker definitely helps realize the fantasy of what it's like to play as Gorr.

It's one of those souls-likes, but with breakneck paced combat. Once you get familiar with the systems, I swear to you this is exactly what you'd want from a game that lets you play as Gorr.

If anyone knows any other games like this, please let me know.

Coming for you, Thunderer. For all the damage you've done to my backline, all the times I turned away to hold the frontline, hoping and praying that someone would peel and stop you. All Thors must die.

Really fucking hyped for Gorr btw, see y'all soon!