Marvelcharacters have been famous for decades, but with the explosion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the heroes and villains of the comics are at the height of their popularity, with no decline in sight.Marvel Studioshas propelled their iconic characters and given the spotlight to characters that fans of the films might not know about.
With the reveal ofMarvel’s Midnight Suns, the latest video game inMarvel’s line, many iconic Marvel superheroes will be making their way to consoles and PC very soon. Fans eagerly await thepotential of even more revealsof both heroes and villains alike, and what potential awaits their powers inMarvel’s Midnight Suns. These are the heroes that have been revealed so far.
11Spider-Man
The iconic friendly neighborhood Spider-Man was revealed to Marvel fans in the Summer Game Fest 2022 trailer forMarvel’s Midnight Suns. Fans of PlayStation’sSpider-Mantitle will recognize that Yuri Lowenthal returns to voice thefamed web headfor this new Marvel title.
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Even more interesting, Spider-Man debuts a newMidnight Suns-specific outfit. This costume is a sleek design of black with golden armored layers and a red spider symbol on the front.
10Iron Man
In the debut trailer forMarvel’s Midnight Suns, Iron Man was one of the first superheroes to be revealed on the heroic roster. Thisversion of Iron Mansports a new suit, but of course, he is no stranger to a new costume.
In the comics, Iron Man’s iconic red and gold color scheme often changes depending on the situation; for example, if he goes into space with the Guardians of the Galaxy. With theMidnight Suns, he seems to be following the theme of black and gold costumes, with magical runes embedded into the costume.
9Wolverine
Perhaps no Mutant is as well-known as the X-Men’s Wolverine. He’ll beappearing in his own Insomniac Games titlelater. This character has iconic powers, like his adamantium claws and healing factor, but his costume returns to its peak of comic potential. His outfit consists of runes etched into the gold of his costume.
Fans ofMarvel’s Midnight Sunshave already seen Wolverine in action as he came to blows with the villainous Sabretooth. The character is also voiced by Steve Blum, who has done plenty of iconic voice work for Wolverine before.
8Ghost Rider
There have been a few characters that have taken the mantle of Ghost Rider, from Johnny Blaze to Danny Ketch to Robbie Reyes. The reveal ofMarvel’s Midnight Sunsall but confirmed Robbie Reyes as this game’s Ghost Rider.
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Ghost Rider plays an essential role in the formation of the Midnight Sons in the comics, as it is he who has a vision of the antagonist Lilith, resurrecting and causing mayhem. It will be interesting to seewhat legacy is honoredinMarvel’s Midnight Sunsvideo game.
7Blade
This Marvel character is a fan favorite for all things supernatural, so it’s no surprise that Blade is involved in the halting of demon spawn from Hell.
Michael Jai White has been confirmed as the voice of Blade forMarvel’s Midnight Suns. On one occasion in the comics, the Midnight Sons were forced to battle their member, Blade, after he was transformed and corrupted into Switchblade by the Darkhold.
6Doctor Strange
Another member to join the cast ofMarvel’s Midnight Sunsis none other than the sorcerer supreme himself, Doctor Strange (not to be confused with theMCU’s sorcerer supreme, Wong). The original formation of the Midnight Sons in the comics came from Doctor Strange drawing together nine beings with ties to the occult. Together, they would battle Lilith and her demonic forces.
Doctor Strange has also been seen sporting a new skin with the same black and gold theme as the rest, but this time with a long cloak and a hood. Players that want to experience Marvel’s XCOM-inspired game can preorder the title to receive a Defender costume for Doctor Strange.
5Magik
Magik has a unique set of powers that are well suited for video games. She can create portals, create mystical items, and she wields a powerful sword.
Her powers affect an alternate dimension known as Limbo, and it will be interesting to see if Lilith has any plans for Magik and her powers when it comes to her own goals.
4Nico Minoru
Nico Minoru is also involved in magic and the occult of the Marvel universe. She eventually became the leader of a group known as the Runaways.
One trailer ofMarvel’s Midnight Sunsshows Nico using the Staff of One. This staff is part of her power set, which uses blood magic. It will be interesting to see how the Staff of One plays into the game, as it cannot cast the same spell more than once.
3Captain America
The First Avenger, Captain America has a role to play inMarvel’s Midnight Suns, but it is unknown whether his role is story related, or simply to fill the roster with iconic Marvel heroes. This is because Captain America is not a part of the team in the original comics.
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Out of all the Avengers on the team’s roster, only Doctor Strange is part of the original Midnight Sons. This leaves Captain America and his shield in the rather unknown occult territory.
2Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel’s powers are of cosmic origin, so it will be interesting to see what powerful strengths she can bring to the table when fighting against magic and the occult. Captain Marvel has been seen in gameplay with the protagonist character, The Hunter. She is also thefavorite hero of Ms. Marvel.
Interestingly, Captain Marvel was not featured on the comics team of Midnight Sons, which makes her appearance in this game all the more mysterious.
