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#8 - (Crossed Out "Heroes") For Hire Created by: Mega Mana

Booster Gold
Deadpool
Sunspot
Black Cat
Captain Cold
U-Go Girl

I don't think you could come up with a better overhaul for the Heroes for Hire concept if you tried. Booster Gold is the utter definition of the selfish mercenary character, but it's just not in the traditional way you'd expect. If Booster is the team leader, this group will become a private security force at its absolute worst. And just imagine how much Deadpool will enjoy all of the NASCAR-style decals plastered across his costume! This team would be hilarious and at the same time excellent, cutting satire. I can easily visualize this concept allowing a writer to poke fun at the corporate world as well as the political world of modern America, and that covers a lot of ground. There are a few straight man for Booster to play off of, and I actually think Deadpool would end up in a supporting role that, for once, would play well into his character.

The real crowning achievement of this group is the natural chemistry between team members. Captain Cold is a perfect villain-turned-hero choice here, especially since everything will center around getting paid. Black Cat, too, makes a lot of sense here, and no one is too overpowered to make this group seem like they're slumming it by handling the problems of the 1%. Especially inspired is the choice of U-Go Girl, a FANTASTIC minor character who deserves more screentime. One thing that comic teams need are marquee players to sell a title and minor characters who can grow and develop and audience so eventually THEY can be marquee characters. U-Go Girl is exactly that kind of character.

I love the concept, I love the execution. It takes a keen eye to see an older property's value and tinker with it in such a way that it feels fresh and, quite frankly, better than the original.
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