Marvel Super Heroes
News, coverage and analysis tracking Marvel Super Heroes across the outlets.
Marvel Super Heroes powers up Magic: The GatheringWizards of the Coast has launched the Marvel Super Heroes set for Magic: The Gathering, featuring characters like The Avengers and Fantastic Four. Despite initial community skepticism stemming from the previous Spider-Man set, early reception to Marvel Super Heroes appears positive, with potential for it to become a record-breaking release. The set includes both standard-legal cards and Commander preconstructed decks, catering to players and collectors alike.- Marvel Super Heroes Comes to Magic: The GatheringThis article discusses the Marvel Super Heroes set for Magic: The Gathering, exploring whether it serves as a suitable entry point for new players to the popular trading card game. It aims to determine the accessibility and appeal of this crossover for newcomers.
- MTG Marvel Super Heroes' Most Valuable CardsThis article ranks the most valuable cards from the new Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes set. It highlights cards featuring heroes, villains, and the Infinity Stone, identifying the priciest options for collectors.
Mark Rosewater's infectious love of Marvel has changed my mind on Magic: The Gathering's next Universes Beyond…Initially fatigued by Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond sets, the author's perspective shifted after hearing Head Designer Mark Rosewater's infectious enthusiasm for the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes collaboration. Rosewater's deep knowledge and passion for Marvel, evident in his explanations of card mechanics and design choices, convinced the author of the set's potential, despite past disappointments with the Spider-Man set.- Magic's New Marvel Super Heroes Set Launches This Month, And The Draft Night Box Is Discounted AlreadyThe new Magic: The Gathering set, Marvel Super Heroes, is launching this month. The article highlights ways to engage with the set, including drafting with friends and opening Collector Boosters, and notes that the Draft Night Box is currently available at a discounted price.
Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Crossover Features “600 Mechanically Unique Cards,” Here’s An OverviewWizards of the Coast is releasing a new Marvel Super Heroes set for Magic: The Gathering on June 26, featuring over 600 mechanically unique cards. The set introduces new mechanics like Teamwork, Power-Up, and Plans, alongside returning mechanics such as Connive and Improvise. This expansion aims to replicate the success of the previous Final Fantasy crossover.- No, Seriously, Magic The Gathering Will Be Slowing Down This Ridiculous Stream Of New ReleasesWizards of the Coast lead designer Mark Rosewater has stated that the high volume of Magic: The Gathering releases in 2026 is an outlier, and future years will feature a more manageable three sets per year. This comes after the success of the Secrets of Strixhaven set, which became the most successful in-universe MTG set ever. Rosewater also indicated that in-universe sets may eventually outnumber 'Universes Beyond' sets again.
MTG Arena To Get Marvel Super Heroes, Through The Omenpaths RetiredWizards of the Coast announced that the Marvel Super Heroes set will launch on Magic: The Gathering Arena on June 23rd with full licensed characters and art. Previously released Marvel's Spider-Man cards, which featured in-universe alternate versions, will also be properly added to MTG Arena on June 16th with source material art and avatars.
MonsterVine Goes to MagicCon Las Vegas – The Hobbit, Marvel, and Reality Fracture RevealedMonsterVine attended MagicCon Las Vegas, covering previews for upcoming Magic: The Gathering sets including The Hobbit, Reality Fracture, and a Marvel Super Heroes set. The event featured interactive Strixhaven-themed puzzles, artist alley, merchandise, and panels revealing new card art and mechanics.
Marvel once caused a problem for Capcom by insisting 'Juggernaut can't jump'Marvel imposed strict character rules on Capcom during the 1990s, notably insisting that Juggernaut could not jump, which caused development issues for fighting games like X-Men: Children of the Atom. Former Capcom localization lead Takuya Shiraiwa recalled the challenges of negotiating these rules, but eventually, Marvel relaxed its stance after the success of Capcom's Marvel fighting games. Modern titles like Marvel Rivals show a more flexible approach to character abilities.
Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes Expansion Has A Big Battle AheadWizards of the Coast faces challenges with the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes expansion for Magic: The Gathering, following the disappointing reception of the Spider-Man set. Concerns are raised about the limited reveals and the pressure to match the success of the previous year's Final Fantasy set, which was the best-selling expansion in the game's history.
After 30 Years In Development, Magic: The Gathering Legend Reveals His Next Card GameMark Rosewater, lead designer for Magic: The Gathering, has officially unveiled his new trading card game, Mood Swings. Rosewater, who has worked on Magic: The Gathering for over 30 years, aims for Mood Swings to be a more accessible TCG. The game will launch on June 1 exclusively through the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair website, featuring a single 45-card deck with over 100 cards available at launch.
Deadpool Secret Lair Drop Revealed for Magic: The GatheringWizards of the Coast is releasing a special Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair set featuring Deadpool "improving" existing cards, including staples like Lightning Bolt and Sol Ring. The set, titled 'Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed it (You’re Welcome)', will be available in standard, foil, and a "Pool Party Edition" starting April 1.
Grab A Box Of 273 TMNT Magic: The Gathering Cards For Over 30% OffAmazon's Spring Sale is offering a 31% discount on the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night box, reducing the price from $120 to $83.25. This 273-card collection is designed for draft play and includes 12 Play Boosters and one Collector's Booster from the set. The sale ends March 31, but the deal may sell out sooner.- Arcade Classics Review – Switch, Steam Deck, and PS5 Covered – TouchArcadeMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics offers a robust collection of seven classic arcade titles, including Marvel vs. Capcom 2, with modern features like rollback netcode and a comprehensive museum. The collection is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with an Xbox release planned for 2025. Despite minor issues with save states and settings management, the game provides an excellent experience for both newcomers and long-time fans.
- Adventures in Gameland’ – TouchArcadeThis article reviews three Nintendo Switch titles: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, Yars Rising, and Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland. The Marvel collection is praised for its arcade-perfect ports and extras despite a shared save state issue. Yars Rising is a solid Metroidvania that attempts to connect to its retro roots, though its concept is debated. Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is a creative platformer inspired by Super Mario Bros. 2, well-executed but a bit short.