AvX: Datafile: Namor, the Third Host
Namor, the Submariner has longed for this moment all of his life: Unlimited power and the ability to seek revenge against all who have wronged him! How will he utilize … Continue reading
AvX: Datafile: Emma Frost, the Second Host
Emma Frost serves as the second head of the Phoenix Five. Having three separate power sets means she’ll be tearing through any Avengers who oppose the Phoenix Five. As before, … Continue reading
AvX: Datafile: Cyclops, the First Host
The Phoenix Five are a unique beast. Luckily, we have our fantastic writer and AvXpert, Mirko Esposito. He’s done a fantastic job on the these characters. Check out the unique … Continue reading
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Joker here. Don’t look so surprised. I’m a jester of many skills, and hacking into the Plot Points Blogs site was easy-peasy. They’re just lucky that I don’t delete the … Continue reading
Hero and Watcher Datafiles: Quake and Ward
I know, I know, you’re all waiting for AvX. We’re working on it, but don’t want to start releasing until we can put out some regular content. In the mean-time, … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers: Breakout
Face front, true believers… …and prepare yourselves for an action-packed and terrifying descent into the Raft, the supermax prison for the most vile and insane super criminals mankind has ever … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers: Watcher Datafiles
We had a few custom Watcher datafiles in Fearsome Avengers: Breakout. Some of them were of player characters whose players, for various reasons, had to bow out of the game. … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers: Nova
Sam Alexander is the son of the famous Nova Jesse Alexander. He’s a kid with cosmic powers and loving every minute of it. He loves the world of super heroes … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers: Nightcrawler
The loveable blue elf known as Kurt Wagner has always been an outsider. In his society, in his faith, even among his fellow heroes. Yet he has always faced this … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers: Morbius
Dr. Michael Morbius has…an addiction. A deep, unrelenting need for human blood. Although not a true vampire (his condition is the result of scientific mishap, not mystical curse), he suffers … Continue reading
Dread Dormmamu
From the Dark Dimension, Dread Dormammu longs to draw all other worlds to his own and add them to his mystical might! Can you stand against the might of the … Continue reading
Watcher Datafile: Satana
When it comes to Satana Hellstrom, the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree in the Garden of Eden. The daughter of Satan himself (or Mephistopheles, depending on continuity), Satana … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers: Hellcat
The only member of the current team with a history with the original Avengers, Hellcat recently survived her own resurrection. Now, she’s trying to get her life back in order, … Continue reading
Watcher Datafile: Azazel
There are certainly many vile contenders for the title of Satan in the worlds of Marvel. Many have supernatural power, such as Mephisto or Blackhearts. However, there are no shortage … Continue reading
Watcher Datafile: Dracula
Lord Dracula has a long history in the Marvel Universe. Whether facing off against Dr Strange, seeking a new companion in Storm, or hunting down the daywalker Blade, Dracula is a … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Frankenstein’s Monster
“Made me from dead. I love dead… hate living.” –The Monster, Bride of Frankenstein (1935) In the Marvel Universe, Frankenstein’s Monster was much more than the tragic figure of Mary … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Manphibian
Welcome to more Halloween-themed datafiles! Today we’re featuring Manphibian, a character who’s been treading water for years but is stepping out of the sewers in the new series Howling Commandos of S.H.I.E.L.D. … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers: Darkchild
The she-demon that calls itself Darkchild has confused memories of her former life and death as Illyana Rasputin. She has flashes of her self-sacrifice at Inferno, of her resurrection as … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Blade
When things get spooky, sometimes you need someone spooky to fight back. Blade the Daywalker haunts the days and nights seeking to bring an end to the vampiric scourge that … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers – Cyclops
Scott Summers has had much to grieve about lately. His wife, Jean Grey, is dead. His relationship with his new love, Emma Frost, is strained and broken. His mentor, Professor … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers – Crusader
Arthur Charles Blackwell is a Catholic religious fundamentalist who believes that he has received instructions from his god, through scripture, to cleanse the world of unbelievers and restore the greatness … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers – Cable
You know him as the son of Scott Summers and Jean Grey from an alternate future, here to prevent that future. Well, now that future has been averted, and Cable … Continue reading
Fearsome Avengers – Arach-Knight
Wait, you say. Arach-Knight? Who is this super hero? I don’t remember him from the comics! Where’s Spider-Man? Well, dear reader, Arach-Knight is in fact a Marvel character. Sort of. … Continue reading
NEW EVENT: DCHRPG: Suffer the Children
Howdy, True Believers! Wait? What’s this? A DC Comics post on a blog based on Marvel characters and a Marvel game? What is this blasphemy?! We shall not stand for it! … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: Morlun, Inheritor Heir
It all started with Morlun. When he showed up a couple of years ago, it was one of the worst things that ever happened to Peter Parker. The beating he … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Silk
What if Peter Parker wasn’t the only one bitten by the spider that day?!?! That juicy tidbit, revealed in the Original Sin series, changed a lot for our friendly … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: Daemos, Hedonistic Inheritor
Among all the sons and daughters of Solus, Daemos is the most depraved. His terrible power has led him to terrible abuses of that power and he is one who … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Cosmic Spider-Man
In the main Marvel Universe (Earth-616), Spider-Man was embued with a power known as the Enigma Force. He didn’t keep this power, but what if he had? In another world, … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: Jennix, Inheritor Scientist
The Inheritors are fearsome opponents, but they are even more terrible in that whenever one is defeated another version of it appears within moments. The incredible cloning expertise of Jennix … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Superior Spider-Man
When Otto Octavius took control of the mind of his foe, Spider-Man, he was displaced in time for a short period before Peter Parker’s mind was able to re-exert … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: Bora and Brix, Inheritor Twins
These twins are never seen apart, yet their rivalry has proven a point of contention and driven them to try and outpace one another in cruelty and savagery in … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Hobgoblin and Spider-Woman
In the comics, these two Spider-Totems didn’t last long, but their stories were compelling and the possibility in their survival is pretty interesting. The first datafile answers the question of … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: Verna, Inheritor Pack Mistress
Verna is the pack leader of the hunt and she has gathered various warriors who she has bound to her will and grouped into smaller packs that she … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Lady-Spider
This Spider-Lady (don’t call her that!) isn’t actually a Spider-Totem and yet she found herself pulled in to the battle all the same and her knowledge of technology and her … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: Karn, Disgraced Inheritor
The Inheritors are first and foremost a family. Every family has their squabbles and their black sheep. In the Inheritors family, that secret shame is Karn. Karn has been … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Noir Spider-Man
Through the Spider-Verse event, one Spider-Totem who grabbed many’s attention was the Peter Parker of the Marvel Noir setting. His ties to the injustices of his time and the … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: Solus, Inheritor Patriarch (update)
The father of the Inheritors and the most powerful of their kind, Solus is a powerful foe and a devastating opponent. Michael made a great character build and David wrote … Continue reading
Watcher Datafile: The High Evolutionary
Are we not men? We are DEVO-lutionized with today’s datafile, focusing on one of the more unsung power brokers in the Marvel Universe, the High Evolutionary. He has fought with … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Ant Man
Several have worn the mantle of the Ant-Man over the years, but with Scott Lang taking the main stage in both the Marvel Cinematic and the comics universe, he is … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: Ultron
<<<<<<<<incoming data transmission>>>>>>>>>>> Playing a game as heroes? Clever. What a simple way to get those meddling fools all tied up, like puppets tangled in strings. Well enjoy your games. … Continue reading
Hero Datafile Update: The Vision
With the Vision’s appearance in the new Avengers movie as well as his renewed role in the Uncanny Avengers comic, we thought it was about time for hims to get … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: The Maximoff Twins
Howdy, True Believers! Alright. Let’s get one thing straight. Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are Magneto’s kids. Rick Remender, Joss Whedon, and Joe Quesada can say nothing to convince me otherwise! … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Magneto
To me, my X-readers! We continue our Marvel NOW! datafiles with the broken Master of Magnetism, Magneto. In the history of the X-Men, no character has gone through more changes … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Thor, Goddess of Thunder
Howdy, True Believers! Uh-oh! You had to know this character was coming (and if not, well, SURPRISE!). Today, in conjunction with our desire to bring you new and updated datafiles … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Odinson, the Unworthy Son of Asgard
Howdy, True Believers! Of all the changes that came out of the Marvel NOW initiative this past year, there was probably no more controversial change than that of Thor becoming … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan
Howdy, True Believers! It’s Woman Crush Wednesday and it only seems appropriate to post Marvel’s newest and hottest female heroine, Ms. Kamala Khan, or the amazing Ms. Marvel! To be … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Nova, Sam Alexander
Howdy, True Believers! We continue our coverage of Marvel NOW 2015 with a young hero that made his debut a few years ago, but will definitely play a more prominent … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: All-New Captain America
Howdy, True Believers! Marvel NOW 2015 has introduced a lot of new heroes and certain heroes have come to the forefront or changed drastically. Here at Marvel Plot Points, we love … Continue reading
Datafile: Fear Itself – The Serpent
At last at the end of all things, the Serpent rises and the world will fear him! Who will stand, the brother of Odin or the son of Odin? Cul … Continue reading
Datafiles: Fear Itself – Odin All-Father
Of all the mighty of Asgard, one stands tallest. Odin son of Bor, lord of Asgard and father of Thor rules the realms of Yggdrasil and grants his boon or … Continue reading
Datafiles: Fear Itself – Mobs
Throughout the Fear Itself there are many mobs that are presented as challenges for the players to either face or seek help from. These datafiles could be useful for many … Continue reading
Datafiles: Nerkodd and Skadi (Attuma and Sin)
Howdy, True Believers! We continue our coverage of Mirko’s great Fear Itself Event with some more datafiles! First, we have the dreaded Attuma, already a fearsome foe before he was imbued … Continue reading
Datafiles: Angrir and Mokk (Thing and Grey Gargoyle)
The last hammers of this week were spiritual weapons that fell to two warriors of stone, Agrir: Breaker of Souls was taken by the ever-loving, blue-eyed Thing and Mokk: Breaker … Continue reading
Datafiles: Fear Itself – Kuurth and Nul (Juggernaut and Hulk)
The first two to pick up the hammers of the Worthy were challenging foes, but what happens when unstoppable powerhouses become further embued to become true engines of destruction? In the … Continue reading
Datafiles: Fear Itself – Skirn and Greithoth (Titania and Absorbing Man)
As hammers rained from the heavens, The Worthy felt the call of the hammers to bring fear to the people of Midgard. In the Fear Itself comic arc, two of … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Bumblebee
It’s everyone’s favorite Transformer, Bumblebee. A skilled infiltrator, Bumblebee is often harassed by the other Transformers due to his size. Never fear, this little guy packs a big punch. Thanks … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Ratchet
Give me another Transformers datafile, stat! It’s time to bring in the Autobots’ resident medic and biomechanic, Ratchet. In the original Transformers cartoon, a.k.a. “Generation 1,” Ratchet was kept extremely … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Prowl and Jazz
Howdy, True Believers! Yesterday, Mark brought us the beefy and impressive datafile for Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots. As powerful as Optimus Prime is however, he is nothing without his … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots, and one of the most powerful Transformers in existence. Optimus was merely a civilian on Cybertron before he was chosen by the Matrix … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Brother Voodoo
Back from the dead and walking through the misty passageways of Son of Monster Week is Jericho Drumm, Brother Voodoo. The supreme Houngan from Haiti, Jericho’s mystical prowess grew over … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes)
Continuing the Son of Monster Week! Robbie Reyes was a normal teenage kid in a really bad neighborhood in Los Angeles. It’s not completely his fault that the zoomy car he … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)
When we did our Monster Week back in December, many of you asked for more! So we’re delivering… the Son of Monster Week! Blazing a path for the rest to … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Angela of Heven and Asgard
One of the major revelations of the last year related to the mysterious warrior Angela who had crossed into Earth-616 during the events of the Age of Ultron. She’s served alongside … Continue reading
Datafiles: Loki, Hero or Villain?
The story of Loki, God of Mischief and son of Asgard by adoption and Jotunheim by blood, has been a twisting tale of nature versus nurture that has seen this … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: the Executioner and the Enchantress
A lady fair and her brutish protector, today’s Asgardian entries give us Skurge the Executioner and Amora the Enchantress. These two have been scheming behind the scenes of many terrible … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Sif and Valkyrie
In the halls of Asgard, a warrior is judged by their merit on the field of battle and there are few warriors as distinguished as these we present today. Lady … Continue reading
Prithee See These Datafiles of Yon Warriors Three
Please away with us to the fabled lands of Asgard where heroes are mighty, monsters area deadly, and the mead is cold. Sure, Thor is the most well known hero … Continue reading
Datafiles: Heimdall and the Frost Giants
What ho, Friends! This week the Asgardians get their place of prominence as is their due. Fitting that the first datafile we have is the first person you come to … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: The Spectacular Spider-Ham!
Today’s totem started life a little different than the rest of the ones we’ve seen. Peter started life as a spider minding his own business. When May Porker, the pig scientist, … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: The Anarchic Spider-Man a.k.a. “Spider-Punk”
Spider-Verse Week 2 continues! Here’s one of the more popular characters to emerge from Spider-Verse: Hobie Brown of Earth-138. Nicknamed Spider-Punk in Amazing Spider-Man but actually called the Anarchic Spider-Man … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Spider-UK
One of the first Spider-Totems to realize that something was truly amiss was William Braddock, Spider-UK from Earth-833. He reported to the Captain Britain Corps, who were distracted by worlds … Continue reading
Datafiles: SP//dr and Aaron Aikman, The Spider-Man
Spider-Verse Week 2 continues! Today we look at two Spider-Heroes and their mechanized Spider Suits. It is time for SP//dr and The Spider-Man to web sling onto your tables. First … Continue reading
Watcher Datafile: Solus, leader of the Inheritors
Howdy, True Believers! Guess what?! It’s time for Spider-Verse Week Part Deux! Back due to popular demand, here are more Spider-Men from all across the Multiverse! To start off this second … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: The Power of the Dark Side
Facing off against the heroes of the Rebellion, you need some powerful and dark opponents. Here are the most powerful of Watcher datafiles to throw against the heroes of the Rebel … Continue reading
Watcher Datafiles: Forces of the Empire
The Rebels need something to rebel against and the forces of the Empire are legion. Here are some datafiles for Watchers to throw against Rebel forces trying to evade the long … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles and Item Power Sets: Han Solo, Chewbacca & The Millennium Falcon
Today, the Star Wars comic series by Marvel arrives in stores! I’ll be picking up a copy! Today we’ve got a scruffy looking, half-witted Nerf Herder and a Walking Carpet, … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Princess Leia, C-3P0, and R2-D2
Howdy, True Believers! How about the great new datafiles and Item Power Sets we’ve had this week in celebration of Star Wars returning to Marvel? When most people think of Star … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Luke Skywalker, Wedge Antilles, and the X-Wings
In celebration of Marvel’s new Star Wars comic debuting this Wednesday, it’s Star Wars Week on Marvel Plot Points! We’re activating the hyperdrive and going straight to Luke Skywalker himself, … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Leonid
To wrap up 1950’s S.H.I.E.L.D. Week, we bring you Leonid. All my life, every time I’ve ever believed in anything, or had faith that the future would get better for … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Nathaniel Richards
The second half of the Stark/Richards team-up in Hickman’s S.H.I.E.L.D., Nathaniel Richards is a fascinating character. He appears (older than here) in many Fantastic Four books, sometimes acting as a … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Howard Stark
The brilliant Howard Stark is a bit of an enigma: He has never been prominently featured in Marvel comics, mostly being alluded to and spoken of in the comics. Recently, … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Peggy Carter
Tonight, Agent Carter premiers! Peggy is one of my favorite characters, both on film and television, as well as in the comics. She doesn’t take guff from anyone, and she’s … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Scarlet Spider
The Spider-Verse arc has brought many versions of the webslinger together to face an overwhelming interdimensional threat to all who bear the image and spirit of the Spider. Straight from the … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Spider-Man 2099
Happy New Year What better way to celebrate a new year than with the Spider-Man of the future? Spidey 2099 (Miguel O’Hara) debuted back in 1992 as the introduction of … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Miles Morales, Ultimate Spider-Man
Howdy, True Believers! Today, we continue Spider-Verse week with yet another alternate universe Spider-Man, this time from Earth-1610 or (as it is more commonly known) the Marvel Ultimate Universe. While … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Gwen Stacy, Spider-Woman
Spider-Verse week continues with our first datafile, Gwen Stacy, Spider-Woman, affectionately known as Spider-Gwen. Though she’s appeared only in a single issue of her own, and a minor character in … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Big Hero Six
Blessed Sunday, True Believers! So, I don’t think I need to convince anyone that Disney’s latest movie, Big Hero Six, was really good. But if you want a review for Disney/Marvel’s … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Winter Soldier
It’s the first day of Winter, so what better day to post a highly requested datafile: The Winter Soldier! This datafile is based on the current “Man on the Wall” … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: The Living Mummy
Wrapping up (oops, bad choice of words) our salute to Marvel’s monsters is N’Kantu, the Living Mummy! First appearing in Supernatural Thrillers in the ’70s, he’s popped up since in … Continue reading
Hero & Watcher Datafile: Daimon Hellstrom
We’re one week away from Christmas – and, completely coincidentally, today’s datafile is about another, um, special offspring. Daimon Hellstrom debuted in 1973 as “the Son of Satan,” and he … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Werewolf By Night
Happy Chanukah from all of us at Plot Points! As we continue Monster Week, we come upon another “hero” from the heyday of Marvel Horror in the Seventies: Jack Russell, … Continue reading
Hero & Watcher Datafile: Morbius
Holiday shopping has brought out the beast in us, so it’s time for Monster Week on Marvel Plot Points! Kicking things off — both for the week and as my … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Agent Coulson
It’s time for another look at an old favorite: Agent Director Coulson. We have an older version of Phil, but I designed that one before The Avengers film had … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Agent May
How about that mid-season finale? Am I right? Anyhow, today, for your HYDRA-whooping pleasure, we present Agent May. She’s always played to me like another Black Widow, so you may … Continue reading
Hero Datafiles: Fitz-Simmons
How’s everyone liking Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Tonight’s the mid-season finale! I’m super excited to see what’s hidden within the City, and what’s to come. If you follow me on Twitter, … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Drax the Destroyer
Here’s the last of the team! Drax the Destroyer! We may revisit the Guardians at a later point, taking a look at Angela, Iron Man and Agent Venom, but for … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Groot
I am Groot. I, am Groot. I AM GROOT! I…am…Groot? I AM Groot.
Hero Datafile: Rocket Raccoon
That loveable furball is here! Tomorrow is our last member of the posse, Drax! Stay tuned!
Hero Datafile: Gamora
The deadliest woman in the universe is now here! Look for the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy through the rest of the week, and hopefully a team milestone as … Continue reading
Hero Datafile: Star-Lord
That’s right! Plot Points is back with a bang! This week, we’re looking at those loveable outlaws, the Guardians of the Galaxy! Though some appeared in Annihilation, not all did, … Continue reading
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