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GABE FRIZZERA MENTIONS WILD CHILD 

Wild Child is a #TournamentOfBattlerealmFuture Alumnus often relegated to the role of "Skinny Sabretooth" by those who don't know him well, with added Zoopathy and Mind Control Immunity. Does this pack-leading, mate-seeking, lean, mean, killing machine deserve another shot at a berth on the MCOC Wishlist?

Given the recent name-drop by Marvel Contest of Champions creative director Gabe Frizzera, it seems likely the villain alterego of mutant Kyle Gibney does belong on the MCOC Wishlist.

MOAR KUSHALA<>MCOC

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Shout by Marvel Contest of Champions director Gabriel Frizzera

the Kushala portion of the @xgabo interview itself starts around 46:30 

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Commentary by Community Theorycraftsman Jay Axe

@JayAxe_'s commentary

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More Kushala Art!

XN INTERVIEWS GABE FRIZZERA: KUSHALA

On @InterviewsXn recently @MarvelChampions creative director @xgabo told @JayAxe_ and @xnmfjx13 that the Native American he has on the mind the most lately is the DEMON RIDER: KUSHALA. She is a Ghost Rider who is also a Sorcerer Supreme and she has some AMAZING art. 

Here’s Jay Axe’s commentary from this part of their interview

ANTI-VENOM is closely tied to Mister Negative, who is rumored for release next month. If Mr. Negative really is coming to @MarvelChampions, maybe [Marvel Contest of Champions creative director] Gabe Frizzera's recent Anti-Venom drawing was a hint. But when will we see Anti-Venom himself?

“...you'll basically be PUNCHING A KID IN THE FACE“ a thread

Baron Zemo News Relevant to MCOC

February 4, 2021: MCU look reveal

A Topps trading card set revealed a full-resolution look at Zemo’s visual costume design for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (F&WS), set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)’s phase four, and debuting on Disney+ on March 19, 2021.

February 7, 2021: Trailer

The Super Bowl trailer for F&WS gave audiences glimpses of Zemo in action. The tone appears to confirm strong speculation that he will be a major MCU villain able to frustrate the heroes moving forward.

February 9, 2021: Gabe Frizzera’s Favorite MCU Villain

Kabam’s creative director Gabriel Frizzera revealed on Twitter Tuesday night that his favorite villain from the MCU phases 1-3 was Baron Zemo.

Baron Zemo: Background

In the comics, Zemo is not super-powered, but is a master spy and hand-to-hand combatant, often seen with a sword or German pistol. As one of the most iconic leaders of the villain team Masters of Evil, he is an important enemy of the Avengers. He is also the mastermind behind one of two famous teams of villains who went public as so-called superheroes. 

Like Norman Osborn (Green Goblin, Red Goblin) who became the Iron Patriot to make himself the “Iron Man” of the Dark Avengers, Zemo reinvented himself as Citizen V, leader of the Thunderbolts.

Many will recall Zemo as the operative who successfully turned Iron Man and Captain America against one another in Captain America: Civil War.

What This Means

MCU leads to MCOC. Summoners (gamers who play MCOC) care about the MCU because it tends to affect our game. 

Unlike releases by other studios under license, cinematic releases of Marvel properties by Marvel Studios tend to drive MCOC champ design. It has even been theorized that some MCOC characters await the MCU.

As of this writing, Summoners are still waiting to learn whether Disney+ shows will be accompanied by corresponding MCOC champs.

Zemo MCOC Foretold. When F&WS was originally announced for an autumn 2020 release, in October 2019 I predicted that Baron Zemo might be released in conjunction with TF&TWS. 

Since the release date was moved to March 2021, obviously that prediction adjusts accordingly.

A Kabam Favorite. Amid much speculation among Summoners that Zemo might be on his way, it could be important that Gabe Frizzera announced Zemo is his favorite MCU villain. 

His timing serves to hype the possibility that Zemo will be a March or April champ in MCOC.

Champ Preview-ish? Obviously the Topps trading card gives Summoners a good idea what the Baron Zemo champ might look like. Thankfully his design is very similar to his look in the comics.

Future MCU Thunderbolts for MCOC? Zemo’s being a major phase four villain also inspired a fair amount of speculation that the Thunderbolts will enter the MCU. 

Series: Characters Not Yet on the Wishlist Nor in a Tournament /sub-series: International Women’s Day/Women’s History Month

Rasputin IV

Occasionally a character will arrive and, before fading, inspire artists & fans. Rasputin was that character in 2019

powers of Colossus+Kid Omega+Unus+Kitty Pryde+Magik+Wolverine

Obscure or not, she might be worthy of @MCOCwishlist 

Bio: https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Rasputin_IV_(Earth-TRN756)

Appendix A: Wishlist Editorial Reaction

She was originally slated to be in tourney 3 until SOMEONE encouraged inclusion of other champs with more history.

- MCOC Wishlist Coco

Appendix B: Kabam Reaction

I love that character's visual. She was in our short list for a while, but got taken out for reasons.

“In Feb, I posted the first #JimGrid (named by @elgaberino_MCOC). @xgabo said there were roughly 15 (#mcocJim15) characters in the works so now: 8 down, 7 more to go. Who could they be? But I wonder if more have been added to the roadmap... ”