15 Want: Venom
Although current Marvel Comics and the 2018 movie have fully transformed Venom into an anti-hero, he is still most well known to the mainstream as one of Spider-Man’s most popular villains.
With his powers being a dark mirror of Spider-Man’s and his powers affording several abilities that can work as effect cards in his deck, Venom can be a great addition to Marvel Villainous. His objective can work as a mix of Ratigan and Yzma in Disney Villainous, revolving around separating Spider-Man from the symbiote, claiming the alien life form and defeating the wall-crawler.
14 Don’t: Carnage
In terms of popularity, one cannot deny that Carnage is a good candidate for Marvel Villainous. A big-time villain in Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery and a one-time leader of a group with other Spidey foes, Carnage on paper could fit in well. But there are some issues.
The main problem with Carnage is that his goal would likely be too basic and/or uninspired. Carnage’s entire schtick is to cause mayhem and destruction without purpose, making the system of Villainous a tough fit for him. As well, Venom is a fellow symbiote who fits the game much better than Carnage ever could.
13 Want: Loki
If there is anybody who is practically guaranteed to be in an expansion for Marvel Villainous, it would have to be Thor’s brother Loki. The rulebook for the game even teases him with a silhouette.
Loki’s deck would likely revolve around effects and items as he has used tons of magical artifacts and spells during his time as Thor’s arch-enemy. His deck could possibly take a cue from Maleficent in Disney Villainous to play an effect on every location in his realm. With Loki being such a fan favorite in both the MCU and comics, he is a shoo-in.
12 Don’t: Vulture
Although Marvel Villainous is not explicitly based on the MCU, it is likely no coincidence that all of the villains in the base game are in a MCU movie. Even if he was a great villain in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Vulture is not the best choice for Marvel Villainous.
Aside from that movie, Vulture is more often portrayed as a lackey of other bigger villains like Doc Ock. While his technology is impressive, it’s not as spectacular to include in a 30 card deck of his own. His objective also wouldn’t be anything spectacular as he is normally just about pulling off financial heists.
11 Want: Galactus
The Fantastic Four might not be on the level of X-Men or Spider-Man in terms of mainstream popularity, but Marvel’s First Family has a heck of a rogues’ gallery and near the top of that list is the World-Eater, a.k.a Galactus.
Galactus is easily unique and popular enough to be the face of his own expansion. Considering his nature to eat planets, he can potentially use the “lock token” mechanic from Disney Villainous to lock out other player’s realms and eventually devour them. His various heralds like Silver Surfer and Firelord can serve as allies to Galactus and/or heroes in his “fate” cards. Galactus can bring some new innovations to the table in Marvel Villainous.
10 Want: Doctor Doom
He teams up with heroes to take on common enemies. But Doctor Doom has an evil, secret agenda that will give him an advantage at the end. Doctor Doom has everything it takes to be one of the top baddies in Marvel Villainous.
9 Don’t Want: Magneto
Moreover, Magneto tends to succumb to his inner rage which is a result of his tragic past. Magneto is an evil mutant. But players are more likely to sympathize with him rather than see him as a new Marvel Villanous character in the upcoming expansion.
8 Want: Dark Phoenix
Touted as one of X-Men’s greatest stories, The Dark Phoenix Saga features an indestructible force dubbed The Phoenix Force. Young Jean Grey is possessed by a cosmic entity that gives her unimaginable power and an uber-cool costume to match. Jean is corrupted by her powers when the Mastermind uses his power to control her.
A must-have character in Marvel Villainous, the Dark Phoenix is more powerful than almost any other villain in the multiverse. She ate entire suns, claiming trillions of lives in the process through her various acts. She killed herself to end the curse of the Phoenix but returns to life. Players would love to use her intense power in the board game.
7 Don’t Want: Red Skull
Despite his ghoulish outward appearance, Red Skull is not a villain we’d like to see in Marvel Villainous. His only notable feature includes enhanced strength. Moreover, he is not anywhere close to being as powerful as the other Marvel villains.
6 Want: Apocalypse
Apocalypse is an ideal character to be added to Marvel Villainous. His Horsemen can be the allies of his deck conquering other players’ realms in the name of their master. One of the X-Men’s biggest villains needs to be in the game.
5 Don’t Want: Kingpin (Wilson Fisk)
A criminal who controls New York’s underworld activities, Kingpin is a character who can only exist in the Marvel Universe. Rising from obscurity, Wilson Fisk becomes one of the world’s most powerful crime lords. He isn’t subject to laws and the jury.
Fisk uses an army of thugs and assassins to ensure no one tries to challenge his regime. This might not be something players could use to their advantage when it comes to facing other villains. In short, Kingpin isn’t likely to be a part of an upcoming Marvel Villainous expansion.
4 Want: Doctor Octopus
Doctor Octopus is a perfect character to make an appearance in Marvel Villainous in the next expansion. He has the ability to take on powerful enemies and a science-centric mind. His various stints as the leader of the Sinister Six ensures that he would have B-list Spidey villains like Shocker and Electro would make it into his deck.
3 Don’t Want: Mystique (Raven Darkholme)
Mystique can effortlessly shape-shift and transform her body whenever she wants. Moreover, she is not subject to aging. She can even withstand injuries like very few Marvel characters can. While Raven can go anywhere, whenever she wants, that’s not a super-power Marvel Villainous players can cash in on.
Mystique has often been touted as the Brotherhood of Mutants leader. She will do everything it takes to ensure the survival of her race. She has battled and abandoned the X-Men several times, but there is more than villainy to Mystique’s overall personality.
2 Want: The Enchantress
A sorceress, who is also a skilled trickster can be perfect for Marvel Villainous’ next expansion. One of her characteristics includes not resting until she gets everything she wants. This suits the plot of the board game. She is often accompanied by Skurge, making her the force to reckon within any of the Nine Realms.
1 Don’t Want: Viper
A master of poisons, Viper has, without an iota of doubt, earned the moniker Madame Hydra. Given that she received a substantial mainstream boost recently, it is only fitting for her to make a debut in Marvel Villainous and join the already deadly collection of evildoers.
