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My painting pledges for the year included the harmless phrase "Finish Descent". That task was not so horrendous. I had two heroes...

While Wasp is a fine hero she didn’t excite me in the same way as Ant-Man did. Her aggression build, which relies heavily on events feels mi

Out of the gate, while a capable hero, Ant-Man is one that takes some mastering. Swapping between forms powers this hero, supercharging his

Clint Barton’s Hawkeye was an obvious omission when FFG announced the Avenger’s line up for Marvel Champions, so his inclusion in the Rise o

Doctor Strange is all about denying your enemies the ability to attack or thwart until you are ready to face them. If you like the idea of a

Love her or hate her this cosmic hero isn’t going anywhere. Despite being one of earth's mightiest heroes Captain Marvel isn’t just about...

This week I've been mostly focused on Descent 2nd Edition. Last week I finished all the outstanding heroes while this week I've been more fo

So, this last couple of weeks I've been painting some new Heroes for Descent across three different expansions, Bonds of the Wild,...

HULK SMASH! This deck is all about maximum damage at all times. If you want to play as the team's balled fist then Hulk is for you.

If you’re looking for a hero who can lay the smackdown on every villain in the game then look no further. She-Hulk is strength and speed rol

With great power comes great responsibility and with a great hero must come a great hero design… but does it? Let’s take a look at the Spide

Last week I hinted that I may have bought some more Descent minis after coming desperately close to finishing them all. The truth is that I

Black Widow offers a very different playstyle to the other heroes available in Marvel Champions. She relies on secrecy and planning, dealing

After months in lockdown I finally gave in, decided I will never see my friends again and turned to the dark arts of the solo gamer.

As I neared the completion of my Descent collection earlier this year I panicked, I'd never been this close to not owning any Descent minis

The warrior King of Wakanda enters the game, dressed in latex laced with vibranium and claws that could tear a hole through time and space.

Brrrrrrrrrrrring! Rang out the alarm as Rhino crashed through the wall of the Midtown Bank building. The nefarious villain was all set to he

Iron Man with the Aggression Aspect can be a powerhouse of damage but with just enough threat control to make a meaningful contribution to

Ms Marvel is great solo hero, a good all rounder who can beat almost all the scenarios straight out of the box

If you want to play as Captain America this pack allows you to do that. If you want a straightforward, no nonsense hero that you could give