3) Spider-man:
With only one low-meta tourney completed you'd think Spiderman's blend of speed, strength, agility, and pre-cog that he could be combined with anyone with combat skill, weapons, or abilities to become an instant beast. Yet despite three to four exact Spiderman clones it was a combination with Venom that came out on top. Leaving Spiderman and his fans to wonder how.
2) Ironman:
The man in the Iron suit has had two completed tournies using him as the cut off point. Yet he has never be involved in a tourney win as well. Which some would think as odd considering the fact that he has possibly the tops or close to tops of each power allowed in those tourney. Not only that but his prep, and resourcefulness has almost guaranteed him that a scan exists that allows him to thrive in any situation, but sadly all these advantages still haven't translated to tourney victories. Leaving Ironman to drink away his tourney woes.
1) Juggernaut:
The Juggernaut has been drafted and competed in every herald level tourney. Why because he brings a unique characteristic that a bunch of people find appealing especially when mixing with other people. For one at the levels he has been drafted it should basically be said that he possess unlimited durability, stamina, and the ability to survive any environment. Along with his known ability to get to physically strong enough to crush the likes of Thor. Mixed with his connection to a large magical energy source and you have a pick that seemingly gives any possible team, or fusion character a huge advantage. The inability to be defeated through direct means. Yet no one has ever been able to take advantage of these things to produce a tourney championship for poor little ol' Cain Marko.
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3 - Thor
Why: A herald+ tourney can't and hasn't happened without the son of Odin being drafted. And in each appearance he has performed admirably. One tourney win, and two other finals appearances. His combination of raw power and versatility is matches by few at any level.
2 - Hank Pym (Yellowjacket)
Why: This is probably a surprising entry, but there's a reason. Scoobless' clever tactic of being able to grow an infinite amount with Sasquatch and Moonstone (the only thing keeping Hank from growing as large as he wants is gravity, which is counter-acted with flight) was facilitated by Hank, and is the main reason he not only won but coasted to his most recent tourney win (IX).
1 - Silver Surfer
Why: Two tourney wins, three if you include his "Keeper" incarnation, at least one other finals appearance, and good showings in every tournament he's been in. Kid's a beast. Top tier energy wielder, speed, power, versatility, matter manipulation. There's not much to dislike here.
Wait, so even though Yellow Jacket's only won one tourney he's up there? Then Dr. Strange should get a mention for pretty much carrying LP to the finals.
Strange has never won a tourney. Sure, he carried lp, just like Majestic carried Khell in that tourney, but a lot of people rode a good pick then didn't finish the job.
3 - darthgoober (Tourney IX)
Why: This would seem odd because he's the only person on this list not to place in his tourney. But in just two short matches, goober gained the respect and fear of his opponents, and even currently he doesn't have too many matches to his credit but is considered among the elite of KMC's tourney regulars.
2 - DigiMark007 (Tourney III)
Why: I gained the notoriety in this tournament as both intelligent and respectful, and it is one of the main reasons I was nominated for moderator. My debating skills, at the time, were a bit under the elite (despite a 4th-place finish) but it gained me recognition of a different kind that has led to my influence as a mod on the forums.
1 - Blair Wind
Why: In his first tourney he entered one of the toughest fields in tourney history, came out on top. 'nuf said.
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