#8

Animal Man (DC 75th Anniversary #036)

WHY I WANT TO PLAY HIM EVERY WEEK:

His excellent trait makes Animal-themed teams a bit more potent…and I like Animal teams. He’s been quite a surprise in how fun he is to run!

I DON’T PLAY HIM EVERY WEEK BECAUSE:

I’m not so great a fan of Animal Man as I am of the Animal keyword, and I’m not that huge a fan of the keyword, either. He’s also not so cool on the other theme he fits well, the Justice League International, because there are no other Animal-keyworded figs to draw from, leaving him dependent on what the opponent brings to the table.

I’M PLAYING HIM AGAIN:

Aside from more Animal teams, I still want to try a JLI team. To that end…

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#7

Martian Manhunter (The Brave and The Bold #036)

WHY I WANT TO PLAY HIM EVERY WEEK:

I went over his effectiveness back in March. When I’m ready to run the JLI, this is the piece I want to run.

I DON’T PLAY HIM EVERY WEEK BECAUSE:

He’s only got the one keyword. And truth be told, I hardly think about him or the team he belongs to. Even then, he’s often too many points to make the team work within the points, and if I can’t fit him on, I usually give up trying to build it.

I’M PLAYING HIM AGAIN:

Of course, I run him on JLI. But even more, I desire to run a “My Favorite Martian” theme starring him with his Brightest Day and Origin LE versions alongside a White Martian and Miss Martian on a 700-pointer. There’s room for 38 in feats. Could work.

Monday: Two more pieces essential to their trademark keyword themes. Till then, happy clixing!