#2
Barry Allen (DC 75th Anniversary #054)
Good cop:
- Hypersonic Speed is the best power in the game.
- He’s got solid numbers backing it up.
- Mid-dial Exploit Weakness with Combat Reflexes give him a reason to not just hit-and-run all the time.
- If he does get hit to deep clicks, then he can Flurry with his SP…and Flurry anyone on the board.
- A little Outwit in the end can be a rude surprise for the enemy.
Bad cop:
- His JLA TA is largely wasted on his 119-point cost.
Final report: Overall, he brings that extra little bit of close combat prowess that the Police are largely lacking, a bit of a tentpole’s effect on a game but without the tentpole’s high price tag. All this earns Barry the #2 spot among HeroClix’s cops.
#1
Hal Jordan (DC 75th Anniversary #053)
Good cop:
- Running Shot + 8 range, 11 AV and 4 damage make him a solid first-string, first-strike piece for the Police.
- Two targets is also good with that high damage. Hedge your bets and make it hurt!
- He’s Indomitable, so you don’t need to fear pushing. But if you do decide to take the pushing damage, on click #2…
- …behold Penetrating/Psychic Blast for when you’ve got tough hides to crack. He’s got three straight clicks of this power.
- Perplex shows up soon for a couple of slots, making him solid support during his mid-dial.
- His SP “One-Man Justice League” allows use of any standard attack power not showing on your squad, giving him extreme flexibility even after taking big hurt.
- It’s his trait that makes him great for fellow cops, though. “The Aviator” gives pals Flight when he makes move actions.
- And thanks to the JLA team ability, his move actions are free!
Bad cop:
- He’s one of the most expensive Police keyword pieces out there. May not be able to get him on a proper team.
- Most times, he’ll be making tentpole-style attacks rather than using his Aviator trait.
- For the same reasons, his JLA team ability is basically an utter waste most of the time.
- He has a very soft mid-dial.
Final report: In the end, though HeroClix is a superhero game, and Hal’s a superhero cop. So it’s no surprise he’s the #1 Police keyword figure in the game.