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Online shows are the new way to still have a convention without having to worry about travel, hotel, crowds, and all of that. And Atomic Mass Games is having one starting tomorrow. Check out the schedule for all the events and streams below for MiniStravaganza

From the announcement:

#Ministravaganza kicks off Thursday! We're jumping right in with a closer look at the Hulkbuster and Ms. Marvel for #MarvelCrisisProtocol! Join us on Twitch.tv/atomicmassgames at 9:30 a.m. PT to learn more about these characters.

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The inmates aren't running the asylum. They're breaking out of it. And it's not up to you, as Batman, to gather them back up again. No. It's up to you, as the inmates, to get the hell out of there as fast as you can! That's the goal in Batman: Escape from Arkham Asylum, a new board game coming from Knight Models.

From the announcement:

Knight models is excited to announce their next Kickstarter project, Batman: Escape from Arkham Asylum.

A semi-cooperative board game, where you play the role of one of the Super-Villains locked up in Gotham's Arkham Asylum.

It will depend on your ingenuity and how you will interact with the other Super-Villains, to prove that you are capable of escaping from the dreaded Arkham Asylum. Maybe it will be convenient for you to ally yourself with someone, or maybe at a certain moment you will have to betray him ... no one knows what lies behind the next door.

But be careful, because you will not only have to be aware of the Arkham Asylum guards, Batman himself will try to capture you, and we all know what he is capable of.

The Kickstarter project will be announced in the Fall, and we promise it will be one of the most fun Batman games to play to date.

Do not miss the opportunity to help us carry it out, subscribing to our newsletter, and take the opportunity because the moment where you can BE BAD will came real soon!

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In case you just got out from underneath a rock that you've been under for the last couple years, there's a global pandemic that's still going on. This has played havoc with production, shipping, and distribution of materials, including our gaming stuff. With that in mind, WizKids has had to announce that they're not entirely sure when the next HeroClix set will be hitting shelves.

From the update:

HeroClix Fans!

We’ve heard from many of you that you’re excited for the release of Marvel HeroClix: X-Men Rise and Fall. We haven’t shared a new release date yet, and wanted to take this opportunity to explain the situation with this upcoming release in particular as well as our release date policy in general.

Our releases typically are announced by month and year (e.g. July 2021). That release timing assumes typical delays in moving the product from the factory to the store, but it does not presume delays at every possible step. We update our release month to a release day (and a Pre-Release window) once we’re highly confident that the product will be able to arrive in the majority of stores on that date.

The international shipping situation isn’t great right now. You may have seen signals of this in your life outside of HeroClix with stores having stock outages, and other hobby companies having delivery issues. Because of this, we will not be providing a new release date for retailers and players until the product is in our control and we can ensure X-Men Rise and Fall will be available to a majority of stores around the same time period. As of today (July 9^th, 2021) we hope that such a date will be forthcoming soon. Since some of the product has moved, we take that to be a positive indicator and wanted to share the good news alongside the uncertainty with our partners and fans.

While situations like this can be frustrating for all of us, we want to thank you for your understanding and continued HeroClix support.

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The Kree and Skrull have been at war for seemingly forever. But now, they've teamed up and Earth is in their sights. That's where the heroes find themselves in Empyre and that's where HeroClix players are headed with the next set. Get a look at some of the new figures below.

From the website:

The Avengers and Fantastic Four take on the newly unified Kree and Skrull army under Hulkling!

Based on the earth-shattering Empyre event, this HeroClix release reunites the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and more all in one set!

This 5-figure booster release features fan-favorite characters like Captain America, Mr. Fantastic, Spider-Man, and Deadpool, and their enemies like Super-Skrull, Magneto, Ultron, and more!

Empyre has more characters with RALLY that was first introduced in X-Men Rise and Fall earlier this year as well as brand-new mechanics like Recruiter and Follow-Up!

Chases from all different kinds of stories are included in this set including new versions of beloved characters like Thor, Herald of Thunder and Norrin Radd, Sorcerer Supreme!

Also find brand new “Legacy” cards for figures that might already be in your collection!

Individual Booster SKU: 84797

Individual UPC: 63448284797-8, and booster includes a hang tab.

This set contains (contents subject to change):

• 17 Common figures
• 17 Uncommon figures
• 15 Rare figures (and 2 Primes!)
• 12 Super Rare figures (and 2 Primes!)
• 11 Chase figures

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Adventurers are like superheroes in many ways. They have extraordinary powers that most people don't. They tend to wear weird outfits and armor. They use strange and powerful weapons. And they tend to fight for what's right. But if you want to actually have a superhero campaign without learning a new system, you need something to help. That's where Capes & Crooks comes in. It's a new superhero setting and rules for 5th edition that's up on Kickstarter now.

From the campaign:

The campaign is up and running now with 30 days left to go.

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Some gamers really don't like having to go learn a new RPG system when they're really comfortable and familiar with one already. But what if you don't want to play fantasy but want to go superhero instead? Well, S5E is here to help. It's a superhero RPG that uses the very familiar 5th Edition rules set. The project is up on Kickstarter now.

From the campaign:

The campaign's more than 6x funded with 25 days left to go.

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Back when I read comics regularly, it was Marvel that I read pretty much exclusively. And the team I followed the most was the X-Men (ok, maybe X-Factor, but X-Men was right there with them). Well, those mutants, their allies, and foes, are getting the spotlight in the next HeroClix set. Have a look at X-Men Rise and Fall.

From the website:

The X-Men are no stranger to struggle, but some foes will rock the entire GALAXY!

Based on the critically acclaimed story Rise & Fall of the Shi’ar Empire, this HeroClix release has everything! Vulcan is out for revenge against the X-Men, the Shi’ar, and their allies!

This 5-figure booster release features beloved X-Men like Wolverine, Mystique, and Professor X, and their enemies like Eric the Red, Silver Samurai, Sabretooth, and more!

X-Men Rise and Fall will bring back Krakoan Revival on members of the Quiet Council, as well as showcase some new mechanics like RALLY and SALVAGE!

This set continues the recent trend in HeroClix of excellent paint jobs.

Players will enjoy collecting the never-before-Clixed WARP WORLD chase figures like WEAPON HEX!

As an extra special bonus, what if we told you there was something EXTRA SPECIAL in this set for Deadpool’s 30th birthday?

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Occasionally, sets in HeroClix get rotated out, meaning they're no longer valid to use in regular organized play. But what happens to all those figures that rotate out? Some get still used in a format called Golden Age, but WizKids has created a new format called Silver Age that will also help with these not-Modern Age-figures.

From the article:

Greetings HeroClix players!

We’ve got three things to share with you today: Silver Age, the 2021 Modern Age Rotation, and a special WizKids Q&A Session on Twitch!

Silver Age

A new and fun HeroClix format will be coming to tabletop and online play near you soon – Silver Age!

Why a new format? Why now? What sets will it include? These are all great questions.

Silver Age is arguably a long time coming. Initially, Golden Age scratched the itch for players who wanted to play older figures in their collection or enjoyed a bigger pool of figures to strategize from. As HeroClix approaches its 20^th anniversary, the reality is that such a large pool of figures is prohibitive even for players who have been playing for 5 or more years. With thousands of figures to choose from, many figures would rarely be considered for play.

Silver Age is a recognition that many players and stores want to support a format where they can play their figures after they rotate out of Modern Age. Since we haven’t established an intermediate format, stores often found their own creative solution. Those solutions vary greatly from venue to venue. The format your store supports is likely to be different from the format your friend participated in at another store. By defining Silver Age, we hope that it will be a standardized and enjoyable format. If you’re wondering, “why now?” – since figures are about to rotate, we don’t want players to trade away portions of their collections only to quickly want them for an upcoming format.

Silver Age includes all the figures from Superior Foes of Spider-Man and newer. Figures in this format all have the dial printed on the back of the card. Our goal is for the format to be large enough to include fun, powerful, and fresh synergies, while not being so enormous that only the very best players could make sense of the opportunities.

Since this format is new, we’ll be keeping a close eye on it. This includes which figures do well, which elements are overplayed, etc. As needed, we will update the watch list or even ban figures. Please see the 2 figures banned for Silver Age below, as well as the Silver Age Watch List. In the future, figures might be banned in Silver Age even if they’re legal in Modern Age, since the needs of the formats are different.

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It's the set that's bringing a lot of changes to HeroClix and it's available to pre-order now from the WizKids webshop. It's the Wonder Woman set and you can get your name on the list to get these new kits as soon as they're available. Boosters, booster bricks, dice and token packs, play at home kit, there's a little bit of everything going on for it.

From the website:

Wonder Woman has changed comics over the past 80 years - and now she's here to change HeroClix!

Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary has something for everyone! Awesome versions of Batman, Superman, Harley Quinn, and Green Lantern that play especially well with Wonder Woman and the Amazons! Even gamers unfamiliar with comics will still recognize tons of the popular characters in these boosters!

Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary has more exciting Captains and Sidekicks - more than 15 in total!

Powerful female characters from across DC Comics are also featured in this set - Mary Shazam, Star Sapphire, Teen Lantern, Jessica Cruz, and Supergirl!

These figures will have IMPROVED DETAIL AND PAINT JOBS! Figures at all rarities have an upgraded look with better sculpts, more accessories, cooler energy effects, and more dynamic poses! Circe and King Shazam have never looked better! These incredible sculpts can't be missed!

Every booster will come with 5 pre-painted figures and select boosters will come with a bonus equipment-objects like Wonder Woman's Bracelets, the Lasso of Truth or Lantern Constructs to use on your HeroClix team!

With more than 80 figures and equipment to collect including 12 Chase figures, this is going to be one of the most exciting HeroClix sets to collect ever!

Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary is a great set for beginners since lots of Common and Uncommon figures have straightforward play that you'll be able to bolster with other figures for more powerful play!

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Professor Charles Xavier is out there trying to make sure that certain, gifted individuals are found, protected, and taught to use their incredibly abilities. To help with that, he's created the X-Men. And in X-Men: Mutant Insurrection, you can lead that team into the world. You can pick up this new board game now from Fantasy Flight.

From the announcement:

Fifty miles north of New York City, Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters may seem like just another affluent private school for exceptional students. Few could guess that these students are mutants, and fewer still know that Xavier’s School is the headquarters of the X-Men—a team of heroic mutants fighting to protect humanity from superhuman threats!

Designed by Richard Launius and Brandon Perdue, X-Men: Mutant Insurrection invites you to travel across the globe on death-defying missions to recruit new mutants, capture criminals, protect innocent lives, and battle against some of the most iconic X-Men villains. You’ll build a team of mutants, with characters like Rogue, Wolverine, and Storm joining forces with Shadowcat, Magik, and Forge. Eight distinct scenarios await, each with their own challenges, and each leading to a no-holds-barred showdown against villains like Magneto, Dark Phoenix, or the Hellfire Club. The Blackbird is ready to launch—join your team and fight for the future!

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There's a lot of deadly people out there in the galaxy. But when you're declared the most dangerous woman in the galaxy, you've got a pretty special skill set. And that's what Gamora is called. And soon, you can bring her to your tabletops in Marvel Champions. Have a look at her Hero Pack within.

From the preview:

Trained and tormented from childhood by the mad titan Thanos, Gamora is a deadly warrior able to wield nearly anything as a weapon and dispose of enemies with fatal finesse. No longer under Thanos’ control, Gamora now travels the stars as a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, and she is determined to end the suffering that she once endured.

Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce the Gamora Hero Pack for Marvel Champions: The Card Game!

As a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Gamora dances into the scene with a deadly flurry in this expansion pack, which introduces Gamora as a brand-new playable hero, along with her fifteen signature cards. While she comes packaged with the Aggression aspect, Gamora is unique in that she can have up to six cards from other aspects in her deck as well! With event cards for both Protection and Justice also included in her pre-built deck, you’ll be able to try out her unique tactical flair right off the bat. With incredible combo potential and the ability to both deal damage and thwart schemes reliably, Gamora is a versatile hero and a valuable member of any team. You’ll be happy to have her!

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If you're a fan of superheroes and want to experience being one on the tabletop, then Lifted - Vault 01 is the RPG book for you. It uses the Champions Now RPG system and gives you all the high-flying, spandex-wearing, caped crusader action you're looking for. The game is up on Kickstarter now.

From the campaign:

Lifted is a supers setting. Select humans have been Lifted to become superpowered beings by non-human intelligences for unknown purposes. Project: OWL collects intel on these Lifted. Watching, learning without ever interfering or being exposed. Now as more Lifted manifestations happen in the public worldwide, Project: OWL are the experts and they can no longer sit on the sidelines.

Lifted is my love letter to the X-Men, WildCATS, StormWatch, Planetary, and Authority. These are the comics I grew up with and grew old with. I love the underdog struggles, the soap opera drama, one-liners, and the reboots. 

Champions Now RPG is the core system I’ll use to stat out the Lifted universe, you'll need a copy of Champions Now RPG to play. I'll also continue reaching out to other system owners/publishers for permission to include stats in their published works.

Successful Funding of this Kickstarter pays for interior art, editing, and more art. While I'm comfortable turning coffee into words, my skills are limited with photoshop!

The campaign is up and over its funding goal with 12 days left to go.

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Working as an editor, I like to keep wording consistent in rulebooks that come across my desk. But try as one might, sometimes wording gets changed or multiple terms that basically mean the same thing show up. In this preview for the updates coming to HeroClix, WizKids looks at the various wording in the game and shows how they're going to be cleaning it up.

From the article:

For some of the game terms in HeroClix, the primary change is how they’re communicated – the gameplay will mostly be the same. We’ve previously heard that simpler and more concise language for some of HeroClix’s concepts was desired by members of the community. This has been reinforced by many of the questions and comments over the past two weeks.

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WizKids has a new HeroClix set available to pre-order. This time, they're headed back to the Marvel side of things, giving you a new Future Foundation set. You know, when Spider-Man was part of the F4 and they all wore white.

From the announcement:

We encourage you to shop local whenever you can, but we understand that with the re-opening status varying state by state, many of you are unable to get to your Friendly Local Game Store (FLGS). We’ve expanded our offerings at our WizKids Store for those of you without a place to go for games.

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Many powers work great on their own, but just like the superheroes themselves, when some powers are teamed up with others, they become more than the sum of the two. In this preview of the upcoming changes for HeroClix, WizKids takes a look at power combos.

From the article:

Greetings to all the Masterminds out there in HeroClix Land! Today’s article is going to highlight some of the new combos that will be possible under the 2021 Powers and Abilities Card. At the end, we’re going to address some of the most common general rules questions we’ve gotten on the previous articles.

Using more Standard Powers together is usually more fun. Players have already seen the changes that are coming for the Combat Experts that let them combo more, but some other abilities will have more combo potential as well. Read further for more details.

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Some super heroes like to get up close and personal, attacking with fits, sword, mace, or whatever might be laying around. Others like to go the ranged route with arrows, high-tech lasers, or magical bolts. Balancing those two out on the battlefield is something that WizKids is looking to do in the upcoming update for the HeroClix rules.

From the article:

HeroClix Masterminds! It’s no secret to HeroClix players that there are huge advantages to acting from a distance instead of up close. This isn’t just talking about range combat, it also means utilizing Hypersonic Speed (maybe even with Barrier to keep your opponents away after) or even utilizing buffs like Perplex and Krakoan Revival while out of range of opposing threats.

One of our goals in this set of rules updates is to help level the playing field between close and range attackers. We tried to do this by strengthening close attackers and removing some obstacles they face. We’re going to start off with a quick summary of the changes, followed by some details on our thought process.

• Characters with multiple bolts will be able to multi-target even when making close attacks.
• Hindering terrain will no longer impact movement, but will continue to impact targeting.
• Knockback will do less damage, and default to moving a character 3 squares.

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While there's a lot of lone-wolf heroes out there, many belong to a team of some kind. In HeroClix, those affiliated heroes might get a Team Bonus. In this rules update preview, we get a look at how team-up bonuses will be changing with the release of the Wonder Woman set.

From the article:

Hey HeroClix Masterminds! We’ve tried to walk through the process from beginning to end on some of the other changes to the rules and PAC we’ve described in preparing players for the changes that are coming in the 2021 HeroClix Rules Update, but for this one it’s simplest to start at the end: we’re eliminating the differences between Named and Generic Themed Teams.

For players who enjoy creating their own teams of Cosmic or Animal themed heroes we suspect this will be a big win. For players who prefer named themed teams – stay tuned because these changes represent a buff to ALL themed teams.

Keywords are part of the connective tissue from set to set in HeroClix. We talked about reusing mechanics from set to set in a recent Design Insight article, and this change is in keeping true to that.

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All of HeroClix is getting a pretty big overhaul coming with the new Wonder Woman set. In the third part of the series, WizKids is taking a look at some of those changes and giving you a look into why they were made.

From the article:

Hey Masterminds!

We’ve previously mentioned that typically we’re only delivering a “slice” of a character in a HeroClix dial – that slice might range from as wide as a particular storyline to as narrow as a particular scene. Most players have appreciated this because it leads to lower point characters so they can get more of what they want onto a team. It also means they can have more choices to build fun teams instead of feeling like most of their team is locked-in after including their ~150 point tentpole and a key support character at ~50 points.

We wanted to apply that same advantage to Standard Powers. Take a look below for some of our thoughts on these Standard Powers and the before-and-after takes. We also want to note: just because a Standard Power isn’t doing everything it used to, doesn’t mean that we can’t (on a case by case basis) give the older flexibility to characters as part of a Special Power or Trait.

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Some of the rules changes coming to HeroClix are a bit controversial. As such, there's been a lot of discussion in the community about the changes. In this article, WizKids looks at some of what's being said and further explains reasoning behind many of their decisions with these changes.

From the article:

HeroClix Fans!

We appreciate that everyone has such strong feelings about HeroClix and are excited to work with the community to improve our plans. This week’s rules articles have been some of the most discussed HeroClix topics in recent memory. Our intent was to begin our explanation of the rules changes with what we believe are the biggest changes coming to HeroClix.

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This isn't really a rules update preview, per-se, but more a design standpoint update. Basically, the devs behind HeroClix think that a new player is bombarded by too many special rules they have to memorize. Therefore, they are going to severely cut back on the different abilities that will go onto characters' dials.

From the article:

The Standard Powers in HeroClix are part of what makes it feasible to fit so much game play information onto the Combat Dial™. However, 48 Standard Powers is a lot of powers. When you consider all of the in-game terms a player needs to understand to play HeroClix, it’s a little over 100 terms. We wanted to make this less daunting without eliminating abilities from the game. The result is that starting with DC HeroClix: Wonder Woman 80^th Anniversary there will be Standard Powers that aren’t used on any of the figures in the set – they won’t be on the dials, they won’t be in the special powers. Internally we’ve referred to those powers as being on the bench.

While this isn’t a change to the rules it’s a meaningful change to the design of HeroClix that we know players will notice, and it’s part of the strategy we’re implementing to make the game easier to onboard beginners so we wanted to address this amongst the rules updates.

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The rules for HeroClix are getting an overhaul, starting with the release of the upcoming Wonder Woman set. What all will be changing? Well, we've got a bit of a preview from the company, as well as an explanation of why these changes are being made. Let's take a look.

From the announcement:

Greetings HeroClix Masterminds!

The team has worked hard to nudge the game from the last major round of changes. Rules you read about won’t be changed until the release of DC Comics HeroClix: Wonder Woman 80^th Anniversary when the new rulebook is in-hand for players. Just like last time there were significant rules changes, we’ll reveal the full rules and PAC changes in advance of the product’s release.

We’ve spent a lot of time discussing what’s best for HeroClix with retailers, players, and judges. The people who took the time to share their thoughts are trusted partners in the success of HeroClix. This is an ongoing process that shapes our approach to the product. We landed on one main goal with lots of facets: Make HeroClix easier to learn.

Overall, we have an easier task in front of us because of some of the structure from the past. There were things that we learned from the 2017/2018 Rules Changes that informed our direction here.

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A new set for HeroClix is coming up soon. This time, it features the amazing Amazon herself, Wonder Woman. You can check out some of the versions of her that's coming in this preview.

From the article:

Wonder Woman has changed comics over the past 80 years – and now she’s here to change HeroClix!

Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary has something for everyone! Awesome versions of Batman, Superman, Harley Quinn, and Green Lantern that play especially well with Wonder Woman and the Amazons! Even gamers unfamiliar with comics will still recognize tons of the popular characters in these boosters!

Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary has more exciting Captains and Sidekicks – more than 15 in total!

Powerful female characters from across DC Comics are also featured in this set – Mary Shazam, Star Sapphire, Teen Lantern, Jessica Cruz, and Supergirl!

These figures will have IMPROVED DETAIL AND PAINT JOBS! Figures at all rarities have an upgraded look with better sculpts, more accessories, cooler energy effects, and more dynamic poses! Circe and King Shazam have never looked better! These incredible sculpts can’t be missed!

Every booster will come with 5 pre-painted figures and select boosters will come with a bonus equipment-objects like Wonder Woman’s Bracelets, the Lasso of Truth or Lantern Constructs to use on your HeroClix team!

With more than 80 figures and equipment to collect including 12 Chase figures, this is going to be one of the most exciting HeroClix sets to collect ever!

Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary is a great set for beginners since lots of Common and Uncommon figures have straightforward play that you’ll be able to bolster with other figures for more powerful play!

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Monte Cook Games is running a Kickstarter campaign to bring two new sourcebooks for the Cypher RPG system. They're focused all around super heroes, super villains, and the powers that they possess. If you're looking to supify your games, this is the Kickstarter for you.

From the campaign:

In a world that could use a few heroes now more than ever, you can now join their ranks—using the flexible TTRPG mechanics of the Cypher System.

Imagine, for a moment, that you find yourself imbued with powers well beyond those of mere mortals. With great might, you leap into dark and daunting dangers. You stand before the forces of injustice with confidence. You slip the grasp of gravity and soar. You Claim the Sky itself.

But what about on the other end of the scale, where we’re all a bit more earth-bound? We can still be heroes. Saving lives amid natural disasters, man-made cataclysms, pandemics, or crises of any sort, we can take on the role of First Responders.

These two new Cypher System sourcebooks focus on heroes of all kinds!

The campaign's more than 3x funded with 7 days left to go.

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The House of X set for Heroclix will bring some changes to the game, not just in adding new models. WizKids is changing the way they do sculpts as well. Plus, there's lots of new rules and mechanics to check out. In this preview, we get a preliminary look at some of those changes.

From the article:

Spoilers ahead! With widespread critical acclaim, excitement in comic shops across the world, and a riveting storyline, it’s no surprise that House and Powers of X energized the X-Men fandom. Even as we saw the earliest previews and images, it was clear to us that it was going to be EPIC. If you haven’t read it for yourself, check out this review from CBR.com:

“Coming together to tell one unified, groundbreaking story, Hickman’s two X-series dared to be different. The writer took a lot of familiar comic book tropes, like the constant resurrection of deceased characters, and made them sensible and surprising. There has been a fair amount of emotional character beats, too. And most importantly, Hickman set the stage for all manner of X-Men stories for years to come.”

If you’re more into videos, Rob from Comics Explained doesn’t equivocate either:

“This is the best X-Men has been in YEARS!”

House of X was FIRE and we wanted to squeeze it into your HeroClix booster. We’re excited about the result in a lot of ways. We’ve often heard from fans that our figures have gotten them interested in comic stories they were unfamiliar with; we expect House of X is no different.

Stunning Sculpts

We already talked about this in detail here. This is the first step in us leveling up the overall look of HeroClix, and it’s only the beginning.

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Krakoan Revival is a new ability coming in HeroClix that is certain to change the way the game plays. Now, I will warn you, that this article does contain some spoilers for the House of X comic storyline. So, if you're worried about that kind of thing, go read the comic before you continue on.

From the article:

<House of X Spoilers Warning – Spoilers Ahead!!!>

This was some pretty big comic news, but this might not be the article to read before you’re done with the House and Powers of X graphic novel!

Last warning!!!

Internally we’ve often had people pose the question: What if your characters didn’t get KO’d?

It’s a pretty radical idea. We’ve dabbled in that design space previously, but never like this.

When we heard what was coming with House of X in comics, it worked as a creative pressure. If we don’t do it now, there will never be a better time. Moira MacTaggert worked with Charles Xavier, Mr. Sinister, and some powerful mutants to help mutants defy death. If they could do it in the comics, we wanted to try it in the HeroClix.

We really enjoyed the game play behind Krakoan Revival. We hope you will too.

In case you haven’t seen the previews already, this is how Krakoan Revival (KR for short) works. When one of your X-Men of fewer points is KO’d by an opponent, you may instead return them to full health and place them next to a character that can use this trait. Your opponent scores 10 points for every time you’ve done this this game (plus normal points for KOing the character) and they get to generate a bystander of their choice from among the X-Men’s BEEFY enemies.

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