10 Superhero Games That Need to Be Made

One of the coolest things about NetherRealm Studios’ Injustice 2 (read our review) is that the fighting game features a diverse cast of DC superheroes to choose from. It’s not just Superman and Batman that are playable, as smaller characters are also included to fill out the roster. This is great since it allows players the chance to interact with beloved characters that would never get the chance to star in their own superhero games.

Since the majority of games based upon comic books end up starring either Batman or Spider-Man, that got us thinking about what other comic characters would make for a good fit for a video game. Since we want to highlight unique characters, a few rules were put in place: A) Characters couldn’t have starred in a game before (this rules out some great characters like The Tick and Johnny Alpha from Strontium Dog) and B) Appearances in a game with a large roster is fine as long as the game didn’t revolve around them (think fighting games or Marvel: Ultimate Alliance).

With that out of the way, check out our list below of 10 comic book heroes that should get their own video game!

We hope you enjoyed our look at comic book heroes that should get their own video game. While we only highlighted 10 great heroes, there are dozens of others that could be cast in a compelling video game. So, don’t take it as a knock against your favorite character if didn’t end up making the list. Gaming has proven itself as an amazing meidum for character driven stories, so this is only touching on a few of the amazing possibilities that may one day be a reality.

Let us know in the comments below which comic book characters you would like to see star in their own game, and what your favorite superhero games are!

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10 Comic Heroes That Need a Video Game

Comic Heroes That Need a Video Game
Agent Graves

Several attempts have been made to adapt 100 Bullets into a game, but both ended up being canceled. A third attempt might strike gold, though, as a game starring Agent Graves and the moral dilemmas he faces could be very interesting. Graves is in possession of 100 untraceable bullets, and it's up to him to use them how he sees fit. This seems like a perfect fit for a developer like Quantic Dream that like to make players wonder if they're making the right choice.
Deadshot

As the Chicago Tribune's Joe Fourhman recently suggested, there's no better time for an assassination game starring Deadshot now that Hitman developer IO Interactive is up for sale. This would give the Copenhagen-based studio plenty of freedom to work with, and they could create an even stranger game than they normally have.
Death

One of The Sandman's most beloved characters is Death. Unlike how the character is portrayed in most media, Death is a cheerful girl with a vibrant personality in the comic. While she is ultimately immortal, she does have to live (and die) as a mortal human once every hundred years. This could make for an interesting (yet grim) tale in the vein of What Remains of Edith Finch.
Deena Pilgrim

While it's now more unlikely to receive a video game since its TV show was canceled after two seasons, Powers seemed like a great fit for a PlayStation-exclusive game. Much like the comic itself, a game would be a perfect fit for an episodic series that allowed Deena Pilgrim and her partner Christian Walker to investigate criminal cases involving superhumans. Sony really dropped the ball here as they could've built Powers into a multimedia powerhouse.
Doctor Strange

While Doctor Strange has appeared in several video games, he's never gotten the honor of actually starring in one. That can change now that the Stephen Strange has starred in a major motion picture. Considering how trippy the film was, a PlayStation VR title would be a perfect fit to recreate the visual splendor that fans would expect.
Green Arrow

Now that Rocksteady Studios has essentially done all they can with the Batman series, it'd be nice to see the talented developer tackle another DC superhero. It'd have to be a popular one, and that's why the Green Arrow is a perfect fit. The skilled archer has a huge following thanks to Arrow, and getting to shoot arrows would provide a fresh mechanism for Rocksteady to incorporate into the action.
Halo Jones

Considering Rebellion Developments owns 2000AD, and is now open to licensing its properties to other companies, it'd be great to see one of Alan Moore's greatest characters get the spotlight again. Unlike most comics which star powerful beings, Halo Jones is merely an everywoman living in the 50th century. The series was prematurely ended after the third book (nine were planned), and fans have been clamoring for more ever since. A video game detailing more of her life (or an adaptation of what Moore has already written) could finally give the character the recognition she deserves.
Jesse Custer

Considering the success of AMC's Preacher television series, it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see a digital version of Jesse Custer on our television screens soon. A game following Jesse's quest to find God would make for an entertaining adventure, and a game could add in new elements that weren't seen in Garth Ennis' original comic.
Marv

It's not a surprise that Sin City would make for a great film, with the most straightforward adaptation being an action starring the hulking Marv. That's the reason why a game aiming to be just that was previously in development. While that project never saw the light of day, the potential is still there to do a faithful adaptation of what is arguably Frank Miller's best work.
Wonder Woman

Considering a Wonder Woman film comes out next month, a video game starring the Amazon Princess would make a lot of sense. The heroine has plenty of combat abilities that would make for a great action game. On top of that, her relationship with Zeus and other Gods could make for an interesting superhero game that wouldn't have to revolve around running amok in a modern city.