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Steel Woman is the armour wearer of the group. She is the bodyguard of infamous drug kingpin and billionaire Vincinzo Pettuchio and works with the team to safeguard Vinnie's interests and to throw law enforcement authorities off the scent. The armour is wired to shut down or implode if the wearer turns on Vinnie. Steel Woman can fly and generate energy blasts which she can tailor to varying degrees. The armour can also allow the wearer to breathe underwater.

Phantasim is an artificial being able to be either intangible or as hard as a diamond. It was built originally by an artificial intelligence to help mankind, but it turned from it's purposes, instead deciding to conquer humanity is the best choice for it's destiny. And the Revengers the best, logical choice by his side.

Rudy Lee Ray was a night club owner, pimp and stand-up comedian whose buck wild material attacked The Man and riled up his crowds. This put a target on him and one night he was gunned down by the police. Near death he crawled into a toy store and using a spell taught to him by one of his ladies transferred his soul into a Lil' Bro action toy. Now all the suckas will have to pay to the illest little motha you ever seen, who is crackin skulls with kung fu and bustin caps too. Here comes...DOLL-O-MITE!!

The Ginormus Ant is an ordinary ant that can grow to twenty five feet in length. His brute force allows him to bite through any obstacle in his way. Worse than that, he can summon swarms of his ant brothers to attack
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They say the fire that destroyed the old Empire Dance Hall was an accident. They say that they recovered all the dead bodies of the people killed in that dreadful episode and others were taken to hospital. They are wrong. There was one survivor who suffered appalling burns but was taken away from the scene. They built a new venue where the old Empire stood and hold dance competitions there. However they are plagued by a mysterious figure who has vowed revenge. This shadowy personage wants only someone they back to be the star and outshine all. And they have the skills and the determination to do it for they are The Phantom of the Discotheque
 
New Team: The Revengers  
These are villainous versions of the Avengers.
Minimum of five
Should include some of the most well known members like Iron Man, Captain America, Thor Hawkeye, Antman/Giant Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp

The Haunted Hatchback is the car driven by The Dasterdly Hood. Nominally the villain of the group who will use any means to win, The Hood plays up the sinister aspect and laughs like a lunatic also doing the whole 'Curses ! Foiled again !' bit. The car is not a small one and more resembles a tank, albeit one that can float. What the other racers know and that most people do not is that there are at least two people in the car maybe more who operate it and play the Hood. Some people have bought into this so much they truly think that the Hood is a crook and contact him to rig the race and/or do bad deeds. This has lead to some of the others being attacked but they never succeed. The car can carry supplies that the others need but not passengers when they are performing good deeds. Although it has been claimed that the Hatchback has been used to carry people away from perilous situations while unconscious.
 
New Team The Saintly Six
This is a heroic version of Spiderman's Sinister Six.
Minimum of six
Should include recognisable members who are like Beetle, Chamaeleon, Dr Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Lizard, Mysterio, Rhino, Sandman, Scorpia, Shocker and/or Vulture

tl; dr!   🙂

We need one more monster after The Man. Then we can do a new team. Can you dig it?

Rudy Lee Ray was a night club owner, pimp and stand-up comedian whose buck wild material attacked The Man and riled up his crowds. This put a target on him and one night he was gunned down by the police. Near death he crawled into a toy store and using a spell taught to him by one of his ladies transferred his soul into a Lil' Bro action toy. Now all the suckas will have to pay to the illest little motha you ever seen, who is crackin skulls with kung fu and bustin caps too. Here comes...DOLL-O-MITE!!

Reminds me of the Incredible Two-Headded Transplant myself, the story of a bigot transplanted to a black man's body. Rosy Gear is the body and original head, Ray Millon is the rich bigot and other head.
 
Graft may be the doctor behind the science.

Who's the black surgical doc
That's as solid as a rock ?
(Graft)
You're damn right
Who is the man
That would attach his neck to his brother man ?
(Graft)
Can you dig it ?
Who's the cat that won't cop out
When there's danger all about ?
(Graft)
Right on
They say Graft was struck off
(Shut your mouth)
But I'm talkin' 'bout Graft
(Then we can dig it)
He's a dedicated man
But no one understands him but his victims
(John Graft)
 
The evil surgeon that does experiments on people involving transplanting living tissue, that is John Graft
 
Shaft was blaxploitation and change the lyrics and voila mad scientist

The Creature from the White Lake
 
This throwback to alternative creation is a water based humanoid that famed African American professor Dr William 'Hey Baby !' Marks found in the lakes of downtown Canada. He tried bringing it back to New York but it escaped from the theatre where it was being exhibited. Supposedly it scaled a building and was subsequently killed but that is what Blacula has caused people to believe. Now he serves as the water based member of the group in rivers, seas and even sewers.

Most of these are Universal throw backs. Let's get one which is from the 70's.
 
Doctor Anton Vincent Davis Junior was a doctor of religion and sound, and dabbles in mechanical music making dolls. He loved his wife Victoria very much. The problem (at least to The Man's eyes)? Well, he is black, she is white, and neither of them are American, which ment they were excluded from the whole "whites can't marry the dark skin folk" laws of the time. When Victoria fell ill one day, The Man ordered his top surgeons to come in, to operate upon her, and to make sure she died on the operation table. Pissed off, Aton became The Abominable Dr. Davis Junior. After a failed assassination attempt scared his face and forced him to replace his voice box with a boom box, Blackula invited him into the group, seeing a need for a human monster in the group.
 
In case you don't get it, he is a cross with Vincent Price's The Abominable Doctor Phibes and black jewish entertainer Sammy Davis Junior. Imagine Sammy doing a Vincent Price impression in monotone. "Nine killed ya baby. Nine shall pay. Each tap brings me closer to there doom."

Steve Erkette is looking for a cure like Larry Hilton-Talbot. He thought he had a means to teleport worked out, but when he tried it out, it mixed his molecules with a spider. Now he commands his dog-sized offspring to eat any enemies as he tries to get his equipment back from the people the landlord sold it to thinking he was dead.
 
He is Black Arachniod
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Wolfman of Watts
 
Lawrence Hilton-Talbot was caught up in the Watts riots and was running from the police and ended up hiding in an abandoned building. As he wandered deeper into the building he was stalked and attacked by what he thought was a guard dog and was left for dead. He survived and soon discovered on the next full moon that he was actually attacked by a werewolf and was now cursed to be one himself. He began a killing spree targeting police and other authority figures which brought him to the attention of Blacula. He wants to find a cure for his curse, but part of him does enjoy having the power to fight back against the establishment.  

Wolfman of Watts
 
Lawrence Hilton-Talbot was caught up in the Watts riots and was running from the police and ended up hiding in an abandoned building. As he wandered deeper into the building he was stalked and attacked by what he thought was a guard dog and was left for dead. He survived and soon discovered on the next full moon that he was actually attacked by a werewolf and was now cursed to be one himself. He began a killing spree targeting police and other authority figures which brought him to the attention of Blacula. He wants to find a cure for his curse, but part of him does enjoy having the power to fight back against the establishment.  

Damion Alexander Wanger the 4th was a normal rich boy, a heir to a religious products empire. At the age of thirteen, he started to slowly mutate, developing a six finger on each hand, leathery wings, red skin, horns and a ling tail with a stinger. Rescued from being killed by his religious family for having 'wrong powers from the wrong source' (they believe all mutants are angles, except for vary ugly mutants), he becomes Abandon.
 
New Team
The Monsterous Society of Black Monsters.
 
Brought together by Prince Mhawallie (Blackula) and Blackenstine, these seven monsters plan to stick it to the Man in a world permantly stuck in the '70s. Can you dig it?
 
No Zombies.
No Voodoo.
Black copies of "White" monsters welcomed (like, say, Black Jason).
Remember to make it Blackportation.

Well, that was ForgetMeNot. The original X-Man nobody actually remembers.
 
https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/ForgetMeNot_(Earth-616)
 
Yes, they retconned him into being a member from the very beginning of the group. Seemed Professor X was originally the only one to remember him, and even he had to make psychic notes on him every hour before the memory of him faded from his mind.

ARES Arms CEO Wayne Fairborn: "Gentlemen I welcome you to this demonstration of our latest product...the Spartan MK7!"
 
(The gathered crowd of military and private contractors gape as the armored figure flies at them from around a mesa in a dramatic reveal)
 
Fairborn: "Yes it is quite impressive. Functioning VTOL system and capable of reaching just below supersonic speeds. The armor design protects the user from environmental extremes with a built in oxygen supply and filtering system to block toxins. It can withstand repeated fire from high caliber armor piercing rounds, high explosives, fire, electrical attack...basically anything and everything has been thrown at the Spartan and it's still standing."
 
General Andrew West: "Armaments?"
 
Fairborn: "Ah yes, always interested in the flashy toys eh General? The Spartan is equipped with two railgun pistols that can deliver high velocity rounds with deadly accuracy and the pilots aim is enhanced by an on board hud targeting system. This hud also gives access to GPS, satilitte tracking, worldside communications and I believe SiriusXM. The pilot's reflexes and strength are also enhanced by the armor and they can easily manuver in the air, lift several tons and deliver devastating hand to hand damage. Now enough talk...let's get the demo going shall we? Jensen let's begin!"
 
Spartan Armor: "Oh I am sorry Mr. Fairforn...Jensen was...indisposed."
 
(Shock erupts across Fairborn's face as he stares up at his creation)
 
Fairborn: "My God...Waingro?!"
 
Spartan Armor: "I won't be using that name anymore. Now...I am IRON SPARTACUS!"
 
(Iron Spartacus draws his railguns as the crowd begins to panic and Fairborn futilely raises his hands in surrender)
 
 

A teenage mutant and Star Wars fanatic, Johnny Man-Doran created his own version of Mandorian armor to become, wait for it, Bubba Fatt. He believes he has made the perfect, fully functioning Mandorian armor, including one fiering missile on his back.
 
Ok, he did had to compensate to avoid being sued by Lucisfilms/Disney. And he is more of a legally grey character, not really hero or villain than a powered guy for hire. But, well, he means well-ish.

Rhodes
 
The metal man of the group (and brick), Rhodes was the supposed to be the infamous creation of pollution by Lansdale Industries when molten metal was unleashed from one  of their vats in an industrial accident.  A statue of a man covered in metal was exhibited to the public which Brian Tyrant then brought to life. It took a few years for the truth to emerge but the damage to Lansdale had already been done. Rhodes is immune to Savage's claws in his metal form and stays out of the latter's way when in human form

They are Foursome. They are based on the A-Team. Why ? Because one of the masterminds or creators of enhanced humans liked the TV show.
 
In charge is Colonel Lee Maverick. An expert in hand to hand combat and a decorated US Ranger, Colonel Maverick was turned to evil by the reversing ray of Quinten Spicer. The Colonel was then bioengineered to enhanced levels and outfitted in trademark black. He has retained his soldier haircut and insists that all the team learn and follow military discipline. He has been given a new handgun which can leave large holes in its targets. Several attempts have been made to restore the Colonel but they have all failed. The Colonel is forever evil.
 
Man Mountain Marcus is the brick of the team. Already a large individual unscrupulous college football administrators boosted his strength with steroids which lead to him being banned from all sports when this was uncovered. Triple M, as he hates to be called as he detests the wrestler with the similar moniker, went to work for the underworld who used him as muscle until one of the more reckless vigilantes broke his arms. Underworld scientists removed the arms, which would have healed, and replaced them with metal ones. He was then inducted into Foursome and now follows the orders of the Colonel.
 
Faceless is the martial artist and security expert of the team and the only woman. She will do all the undercover work before the team gets involved. A strange quirk has resulted in the fact that the more she wears the greater the likelyhood of her getting hit and injured. She found that out the hard way when she tried a burkha disguise. Whereas while nude she is impossible to hit and injure she is instantly recognisable and unforgettable due of course to distinctive birthmarks, the costume is an effective compromise.
 
Steve Graver, the Purple Ray is actually insane. Howling mad in fact. Outside of the costume that is. When wearing the outfit he is functional and a good worker but when he isn't he can be manic and a drivelling idiot. Of course you can't wear a costume 24 hours a day. He has energy blasts which are purple, never violet in colour, and can be adjusted in intensity. One way to annoy him is to insist that his costume or energy effects are a shad of violet, indigo or pink. It has a lasting effect on him out of combat but can lead to the brave soul who spoke out of turn being targeted for a less than merciful beheading, gratuitous mauling or unsympathetic gunshot to the head.
 
The person you don't see is their handler, an African American called Brian Bruce Bronson. He goes by BB and not Triple B as he knows that would upset Man Mountain Marcus. He gets them the jobs and then turns them loose. Why should he risk his neck when they can do it for him ?

"Mr. Crandall.  Mr. Dugan is here to see you."

Lawrence Crandall pressed the button on the intercom.  "Send him in, please, Michelle."  He adjusted his tie and smoothed down some loose wisps of snow-white hair. 
 
A few moments later, a man in his mid-20s entered the office.  His rumpled suit and the camcorder he was carrying both looked like they had seen better days.  "Good afternoon, Mr. Crandall.  Or should I say Battlestar?" 

Crandall grinned.  "I haven't put on the Battlestar suit in nearly two decades.  Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Dugan."  The two shook hands, and the reporter sat in the chair across from Crandall's desk.  "Since you know about me being Battlestar, I'm guessing you know that I worked with your father on a number of cases prior to my retirement.  You won't remember but I met you, Tommy, back when you were a toddler.  Tell me, how is ol' Jimmy doing these days?"

"Enjoying his retirement.  I think he's up in Alaska this month."  The young reporter seemed uncomfortable talking about his father and quickly changed the subject.  "So, I understand you're starting a new superhero team."
 
Crandall smiled and nodded.  "Straight to business; I like that.  Yes, with the recent rash of supercrime in San Angelo, including several attacks on Crandall Industries facilities, I've decided it's time our fair city had an official superhero team again.    I've contacted four individuals who agreed to come here and help restore order.  CI will be donating one of our closed factories and a few million dollars to help turn it into their base."
 
Tommy Dugan nodded as he jotted down notes.  "So Battlestar will be coming out of retirement to lead this team?"  He was surprised to see Crandall shake his head.
 
"No.  For one thing, that battlesuit is so old it would take a fortune to bring it up to snuff.  And for another... off the record?"  Dugan nodded, and Crandall continued.  "I have a heart condition.  Pretty major one.  If I tried the superhero gig again, I'd probably have a fatal heart attack within a month.  No, this team will be all new.  I'm just going to help them get off the ground; after that, they'll be charting their own course."
 
"Does this team have a name?"
 
"We've been tossing a few names around.  I think we're leaning toward Citadel, but that's not etched in stone."  Crandall slid a few papers across the desk to Dugan.  "Here's the press release to bring you up to speed.  I'm hoping I can talk you into putting together a nice feature piece on SNN.  Interviews, maybe a ride-along on their first week."
 
Dugan started reading the press release and looked up in surprise.  "Bulwark?  That growth brick out of St. Louis?  I heard Chicago tried to recruit him away when S-Squad disbanded, but he turned them down flat.  How'd you talk him into coming to San Angelo?"
 
"Off the record again -- he has a... family member who moved out here.  I can't say who, or what relation, but Bulwark wanted to stay close by.  Of course, there was some financial compensation as well, but mainly it was to be close to his, um, his family member."
 
"This one, Reprisal, looks familiar."  Dugan squinted at the picture, then read the blurb about the young man with the gun and knife.  "Wait... he wouldn't be Vengeance, would he?  That vigilante out of Miami, took out a drug smuggling ring.  This kinda looks like his mask.  Isn't he wanted for tossing the head of DVS Security off a roof?"
 
Crandall gritted his teeth.  How the heck did he make that connection?  he thought.  Bright lad, just like his father.  Best to not get caught in a web of lies, though.  I just hope he'll play ball.  "Officially, no.  Vengeance has long black hair, while Reprisal's a buzz-cut blonde.  V uses a rifle, and Reprisal carries a pistol.  Off the record... he's trying to make a new start.  That guy he tossed off the roof had ordered V's daughter killed, plus a bunch of others, but he was Teflon coated - nothing was sticking to him.  I'm not trying to justify V's actions - he and I have talked about this, and he knows he can't be judge, jury, and executioner."  He looked Dugan in the eye.  "Tommy, believe me, he feels horrible about stepping over that line.  I don't think he'll ever go that far again."  He paused.  "I'm not going to insult you by trying to tell you what you can and can't report.  All I ask is that, before you say anything on-air, you have an off-the-books sit-down with him, and then we go from there."
 
"Fair enough," said Dugan after a long pause.  "So, what's the deal with Ronina?  Aren't you going a bit risque?  I thought ninjas typically wore a bit more clothing."
 
With a chuckle, Crandall nodded.  "They usually do - unless their skin can project light.  Ronina can shine like a mini-star, creating a blinding field only she can see through.  The more skin showing, the more light she projects.  Not for publication yet, but she can also make laser beams and even create an energy katana, though she prefers her steel one.  But if you don't mind, I'd like stuff like that to be a nice surprise for the bad guys."  He paused, then added, "Strictly CvK by the way.  Light powers aside, she has phenomenal control with that blade, can disarm people and take 'em down without drawing blood.  I'd say she can cut the wings off a fly, but she wouldn't hurt one."
 
"This last guy, Zat," Dugan said.  "Isn't he that teen mutant the Purity League tried to take down at some community college in Texas?  Took out all their high-tech weapons with an EMP.  Also trashed every smartphone and laptop in a half-kilometer radius, which made a lot of people unhappy."
 
"That's right, you've got a good eye," said Crandall.  "Electrical and magnetic powers.  I convinced him there's safety in numbers and got him a transfer to U-C San Angelo.  We're working with him on controlling his power so we don't have a repeat of that EMP incident.  He's a quick study, can already generate a taser-like blast that'll incapacitate VIPER agents like nobody's business.  Also not for publication, but he's working on riding magnetic lines of force to fly - kinda sorta.  Currently, he's either pushing himself away from or pulling himself toward large ferrous objects, but it looks like flying, and we're hoping with experience he'll learn how to 'surf' Earth's magnetic field."  He stood up.  "So, Tommy, are you ready to meet the team?"

Well, I know which one I would vote for now. Wow. Well done Duke Bushido.

The big bruiser is The Skipper. He doesn't have a nautical theme but he has the annoying habit of calling people "lil buddy" so the Skipper tag just sort of stuck. He's a bit on the dim side mentally but his personality is bright, cheerful, and he's always ready for a fight. He's the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet, if you stay on his good side. Definitely a hero's hero. (The Skipper over the years has developed the secret desire to own a boat if he can find one which can bear his weight.)
 
The purple guy is Freezo. His original freeze gauntlets used to have some feedback issues. A couple of times as a beginning hero when he was trying to introduce himself, he started off with a dramatic entrance and announcing, "I'm the Amazing Freez...ow!" as the gauntlet feedback nearly froze his own hands off. It was easier going with "Freezo" than trying to reintroduce himself to the public and, in comparison, at least "Freezo" is much better than "Freez-ow!"
 
The lady is the Scarlet Ninja. Veronica is colorblind and a bit touchy so don't criticize her choice of costume.
 
The codename of the short fellow in the front is Buzzcut. Spencer Graham is a former Marine and an ace tactician. He's the field leader of the group but he usually palms off the public relations aspects of the job onto one of the others. He's sort of like Captain America on steroids...lots and lots of steroids.
 
Together, they are The Slammers!