No. 8

Clark Kent [Man of Steel 009]

WHY I WANTED HIM IN THE FIRST PLACE: Longtime readers may recall a set of articles called “Diana’s Wardrobe” featuring a large team of Wonder Woman clix each wearing a different outfit, from the classic armored bustier to the librarian-chic Diana Prince to the J. Michael Straczynski-run’s “Wonderpants” outfit. Well, I foolishly decided to do a variation on the theme starring her current boyfriend called “Kal-El’s Closet [or What the Well-Dressed Superman Is Wearing This Season].” So this pre-costume, pre-flying version of the great Kryptonian was a lock for me to try to track down.

I WANT TO RUN HIM EVERY WEEK BECAUSE: He’s a superbly different take on the character, one that’s great F.U.N. due to the Niftiness of the non-costumed look, the Friendliness of the modest, hasn’t-quite-tested-his-limits dial, and the Usefulness of his Stealth trait, +3 Speed on move actions with Leap/Climb and Toughness+Willpower SP.

I DON’T PLAY HIM EACH WEEK BECAUSE: He doesn’t fit every theme and he kinda needs his Super Strength and Invulnerability up front to be more competitive at his cost.

I’LL FIELD HIM NEXT: On every single “plainclothes” team I build. And, naturally, with the “Clark’s Closet” theme (that I may never complete because White Lantern Supes is SO EXPENSIVE)

Next: Another boy scout. We’re not stopping for the weekend this time.