10 Forgotten Heroes Who Should Join the Marvel Rivals Roster

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Marvel has been around for over eighty years, creating countless characters, many of whom have become household names while others have faded into obscurity. Though Marvel Rivals includes a fair number of lesser-known characters, there’s still plenty of room to expand the roster and a wide selection to choose from.

When a character reaches a certain status, creators often avoid taking risks with them to avoid backlash or criticism, which can limit the types of stories that can be told. Lesser-known heroes, however, allow creators more freedom to experiment. With Marvel continuing to introduce new superheroes, there are plenty of underappreciated characters that fans would love to see in Marvel Rivals.

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Players Are in for a Massive Bang If Jack of Hearts Is Added to the Roster

First Appeared in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #22

Jack Hart was the son of the scientist who invented zero fluid, a powerful energy source. When Jack was a young boy, his father was murdered before his eyes, and Jack was doused in a large amount of zero fluid. He gained incredible explosive abilities, which he used to avenge his father’s death. Later on, Jack of Hearts became Iron Man’s apprentice, briefly joining the Avengers and ultimately venturing into space when his uncontrollable powers made him a danger to those around him. While not a household name, Jack of Hearts is a fan-favorite character who would be a great addition to Marvel Rivals.

With superhuman stamina and durability, Jack of Hearts has explosive abilities that would make him an imposing player during any match. He can create zero energy within his body and expel it with massive concussive force and intense heat, essentially making him a living bomb. His durability and ability to unleash powerful blasts would make him an ideal vanguard, capable of holding enemy lines and dealing significant damage during any match.

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Thanks to His Mastery of Ancient Magic, Doctor Voodoo Became the New Sorceror Supreme

First Appeared in Strange Tales #169

After his brother was killed by an evil voodoo sorcerer, Dr. Jericho Drumm trained under his brother’s former master, Papa Jambo, to master the mystic arts of voodoo. Through a ritual performed by Jambo, Jericho’s spirit was bound to his brother’s, which gave him enhanced powers. Seeking revenge, Jericho took the name Brother Voodoo. Later, after serving as Haiti’s houngan, Jericho ascended to the role of Sorcerer Supreme and adopted the name Doctor Voodoo. While he’s not as beloved as his predecessor, Doctor Voodoo would still make a fine addition to the Marvel Rivals roster.

While he would definitely make a good duelist, Doctor Voodoo could make an effective strategist. He possesses a vast amount of mystical powers acquired from the spirit-gods of voodoo, the Loa. His time as the Sorceror Supreme even granted him the power of the Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamotto. He can summon the spirit of his brother to double his strength or to possess somebody else completely. Thanks to his mastery of voodoo and supernatural powers, players just might get a decent strategist if he’s ever added to the game.

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Sleepwalker’s Powers Would Be a Nightmare to Deal with in Marvel Rivals

First Appeared in Sleepwalker #1

The Mindscape is a dimension that borders the minds of all living beings, protected by its guardians, the Sleepwalkers. After one Sleepwalker became bound to a college student named Rick Sheridan, the two reached an agreement: the Sleepwalker could fight crime while Rick slept, provided he only harmed those who truly deserved it. Sleepwalker is an underrated hero with a unique premise, which would make an excellent beginner character for new Marvel Rivals players to experiment with and enjoy.

Much like the Uchiha clan from the classic Naruto anime, Sleepwalker possesses unmatched visual prowess. His exceptional ocular abilities enable him to see great distances, detect energy trails, and manipulate the shape and physical attributes of objects as he chooses. With the right kit, Sleepwalker could be an incredibly fun and versatile character to play.

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Demolition Man Would Make a Formidable Duelist

First Appeared in The Thing #28

Dennis Dunphy, a former football player, sought the Power Broker’s help so that he could significantly increase his strength. After undergoing physical augmentation, he was given pills that, unbeknownst to him, were dangerously addictive. The Power Broker used the drugs to control Dunphy, but he eventually overcame his addiction and broke free. He went on to join the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation, became Captain America’s partner for a time, and even teamed up with the Avengers on occasion. If he was added to Marvel Rivals, Demolition Man and Captain America could have a team-up ability that pays homage to their partnership.

Demolition Man is a professional wrestler with exceptional strength, stamina, and durability. His strength and skills in various fighting styles would make him an excellent melee duelist who would almost certainly play similarly to Captain America or Wolverine. There may be a good amount of melee duelists on the roster already, but Demolition Man would make an awesome addition and make the most dedicated fans feel nostalgic.

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Elsa Bloodstone Was Born to Be a Monster Hunting Prodigy

First Appeared in Bloodstone #1

Following in the footsteps of her father, Ulysses Bloodstone, Elsa Bloodstone became an extraordinary monster hunter and even started a blog to create an online encyclopedia of monsters. She has embarked on numerous self-led adventures, was one of the few heroes to sign the Superhuman Registration Act, and has been a member of the Fearless Defenders as well as an alternate version of the Midnight Sons. While Elsa Bloodstone may not be Marvel’s most popular superheroine, fans would undoubtedly appreciate her inclusion in Rivals.

Thanks to the Bloodgem in her choker, Elsa possesses incredible super-strength, speed, and endurance, along with a mild healing factor. As a skilled martial artist, proficient in a variety of weapons, and capable of firing powerful energy blasts, she has all the attributes of a formidable duelist. Elsa Bloodstone is an underutilized Marvel character, and Marvel Rivals would be an excellent opportunity to showcase her potential.

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Dazller’s Awesome Light and Sound-Based Powers Make Her Incredibly Strong

First Appeared in Uncanny X-Men #130

Alison Blaire’s mutant powers first emerged when she was a teenager with dreams of becoming a singer. Audiences believed her abilities were just elaborate special effects, so she adopted the stage name Dazzler and pursued a career in the music industry. However, her performances were frequently interrupted by villainous schemes, which forced her to balance her life as a superhero with her passion for music. Dazzler has teamed up with numerous superheroes over the years, which opens the door for some cool team-up abilities. Her unique combination of light-based powers and her musical persona would make her a standout addition to the Marvel Rivals roster.

One of Marvel’s most underrated heroines, Dazzler would shine a bright light on the competition. She can transform sounds into various forms of light and has precise control over the energy she produces. Her abilities include creating lasers, blinding flashes of light, and even holograms with enough effort. If added to the game, Dazzler could be Marvel Rivals‘ second sound-based superheroine.

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White Tiger Could Be a Vicious Close Combat Duelist

First Appeared in Avengers Academy #20

Ava Ayala, the fifth White Tiger, inherited the mantle and the Amulet of Power from her older brother. After witnessing the murder of her parents and sister, Ava sought revenge but was stopped by the Mighty Avengers. She later joined Avengers Academy. While often overshadowed by the more popular Black Panther, White Tiger would still be a fantastic addition to the game.

The mystical amulet grants White Tiger enhanced senses, super strength, speed, and reflexes. Since she’s trained in multiple martial arts and equipped with sharp, retractable claws, she would excel in close-combat melee duels. If she were added to Marvel Rivals, she’d probably have some kind of movement ability that would help her close the gap with opponents. White Tiger would probably play like a mix of Iron Fist and Wolverine, which is a combination that would strike fear into any strategist mains.

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Blue Marvel Wields the Mighty Power of Anti-Matter

First Appeared in Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #1

Adam Brashear was a scientist and member of the Marine Corps who studied and experimented with anti-matter to harness it as an unlimited energy source. When the experimental Negative Reactor exploded, it mutated Brashear and gave him his superpowers. Due to his race, Blue Marvel faced an extensive amount of prejudice but ultimately overcame all the hate and went on to do some truly incredible things.

When he’s at his best, Blue Marvel has superhuman strength comparable to the Hulk, which would make him a powerful vanguard. He can create and manipulate anti-matter in unique and intuitive ways. Blue Marvel can also create energy constructs, fire concussive blasts, and even infuse certain parts of his body with anti-matter energy to make them stronger. Even though he bears the multimedia giant’s name, Blue Marvel is a lesser-known hero who could shine in Marvel Rivals.

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Hercules May Not Be a Full God, but He’s Still Able to Take Them On

First Appeared in Journey into Mystery Annual #1

Hercules is the son of the king of the Olympian gods, Zeus. He has lived for thousands of years, and throughout that time, he has defeated countless gods and supervillains. Eventually, he befriended Thor, the God of Thunder, and even joined the Avengers for a while. If Hercules was added to the game, the two gods could share an exceptionally powerful team-up ability that would devastate opponents.

Hercules has the brute strength needed to be a dangerous vanguard, and along with superhuman speed and reflexes, he is also immortal. He doesn’t age and is only able to be killed under special circumstances. While Marvel’s Hercules has all the powers of a demigod, he’s typically portrayed as significantly more powerful than most halflings. Thanks to the Disney movie, Hercules is one of the most well-known demigods, but his comic book counterpart doesn’t have that kind of recognition. However, adding him to Marvel Rivals could change that.

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With His Cosmic Powers, Quasar Would Be an Unstoppable Force in Every Rivals Match

First Appeared in The Incredible Hulk Vol 2 #234

Wendell Vaughn spent years bouncing between the military and S.H.I.E.L.D., where he was often told he lacked the killer instinct to succeed as a soldier and was destined for a desk job. One night, while guarding a pair of cosmic artifacts known as the Quantum Bands, the facility was attacked. Forced to wield the bands to fend off the attackers, Wendell bonded with their power and discovered the key to controlling them, taking on the mantle of Quasar.

Thanks to his ridiculously powerful Quantum Bands, Quasar wields complete control over cosmic energy. He can unleash devastating energy beams capable of incinerating his enemies and hold his own against some of Marvel’s most powerful beings by siphoning their energy. There are almost unlimited possibilities for how his moveset could look in Marvel Rivals.

“}]] There are plenty of iconic characters in the Marvel Rivals roster, but forgotten heroes like Dazzler and Demolition Man deserve time in the spotlight.  Read More