I already listed the top 10 (and a couple dozen runners-up) of 2010, but have yet to share MY favorites of the year. (Warning you now…there’s almost NO crossover.)
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#10
The Spot (Web of Spider-Man #051)
WHY I WANT TO PLAY HIM EVERY WEEK:
I have a soft spot in my heart for the ridiculous aspects of comics in general. There’s nothing more ridiculous than The Spot. He’s also surprisingly effective, with his HSS-lite (he’s a Transporter) and SP ability to pop next to blocking or walls and Flurry someone.
I DON’T PLAY HIM EVERY WEEK BECAUSE:
He got weak offense numbers, requiring extra investment into Perplex or something. His 51-point cost also prices him out of the below-50 games where he shines.
I’M PLAYING HIM AGAIN:
Probably on a Scientist themed team, even though he doesn’t really fit that well. I’ll probably team him up with SI Mr. Fantastic to really make him a surprise beast.
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9
Green Goblin (Web of Spider-Man #058) / Doctor Octopus (Web of Spider-Man #054)
WHY I WANT TO PLAY THEM EVERY WEEK:
It’s really not at all about their playability. Both pieces are OK Super Rares that I didn’t really have to have and actually initially planned to trade away.
But then I got them in hand and looked at the sculpts:
The maniacal grin and double-fisted pumpkin bomb pose...so ridiculously amusing
and…
It's a great sculpt. But it's the MONEY BAGS that make it awesome FUN.
These are two of only three characters in the game that I want to play just for the sculpt alone. (The third is Nightwing & Starfire. Recently sold them.)
I DON’T PLAY THEM EVERY WEEK BECAUSE:
They’re never a first choice as characters or for playability, so they’re well down the list.
I’M PLAYING THEM AGAIN:
Next Sinister Syndicate team, of course. Before that, I also have an all-Doc Ock team ready to run co-starring the Secret Invasion, Ultimates and Clobberin’ Time versions.
Tomorrow: A couple of Justice Leaguers.