View Full Version : From Businessman to Black Lantern
WizKidsNECA
08/15/2011, 17:10
We have another special bonus preview for you all today, this time from our upcoming DC HeroClix release, Superman. We are pleased to present to you all, Maxwell Lord!
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Maxwell Lord is every bit the shadowy manipulator in HeroClix as he is in the comics. Stealth prevents others from drawing line of fire to him as he uses Mind Control via his Control Superman special power. Better yet, the Control Superman special power allows Max to assign two actions as free actions instead of the standard one, and early-dial Willpower gives Maxwell Lord the opportunity to act without pushing![...]
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Bildar76
08/15/2011, 23:13
I have been waiting for years for a Max!!! Now I just hope they have a new Booster in this set.
I have been waiting for years for a Max!!! Now I just hope they have a new Booster in this set.
Booster is a big part of Flashpoint... so odds are he will be. And that's BOOSTERIFFIC!
Hatut Zeraze
08/15/2011, 23:22
That "Control Superman" power looks scary.
JoeGualtieri
08/15/2011, 23:30
So one of the LEs really needs to be a version with the JLI & Superbuddies keywords, and "Boo" to NECA for not making the version people want part of the main set.
Paradox Factor
08/15/2011, 23:34
Interesting he doesn't have either the Brightest Day or JLI keywords. Wonder if one of the LEs is going to be a version of Max with one or the other. Beyond that, I do really like him. A nice special power that's even nastier with a few additions (Mental Shields, the Violet Lantern)
I'm really more of a Marvel fan, but I have to admit these Superman previews have got me looking forward to this set.
The Arachnid
08/16/2011, 00:21
That "Control Superman" power looks scary.
So, Lord Max and a Horseman of Apoc?
Havickzbeck
08/16/2011, 00:32
Hes looking pretty keen, but whats up with the lack of Mastermind?
gatharion
08/16/2011, 00:55
Hes looking pretty keen, but whats up with the lack of Mastermind?
True!
Also, anyone else get annoyed with pointlessly named normal powers?
I don't at all mind Max having Willpower* , but I don't get how that's represented by the Omac program.
*although, I'd have preferred Indomitable so the power slot could go to Mastermind.
I too would like to see a JLI version (but it's not high on my wish list).
YAY! A new character!
PulseGlazer
08/16/2011, 01:18
Next week Martian Manhunter? Another strange visitor who's last of his kind... does anyone else spring to mind? Maybe Lobo?
maddragon13
08/16/2011, 01:51
Awesome figure!!! I like his special mind control power.
TheMoonMonster
08/16/2011, 01:58
Not going to lie - given the build up to Max's arrival in clix, I was hoping for something with a big more "oomph", and really the Black Lantern components are probably a bit unnecessary. Given his ability to engage in mass mind control at the expense of his health, I would've hoped for something maybe with extra feedback damage but not needing a line of sight requirement (and 2+ targets a must!)
That said, this version of Max as a stealthy outwitter with the potential for very nasty MC tricks (Mental Shields is a must in golden) is still quite impressive. His Black Lantern "phase" still seems a bit tacked on though...
WestCoastAvengers
08/16/2011, 03:09
He is slow but that Mind Control 2 actions is deadly.
Great fig! At last a Black Lantern under 100 points! And he's got Checkmate keyword, yeah! Woohoo!
PvtChurch
08/16/2011, 04:30
It seems pretty odd for him to have the Black Lantern keyword, since this is representing him NOT as a zombie... Anyone else find that a little weird? Perhaps what they were looking for was the "White Lantern Corps" keyword, with mastermind instead of steal energy? The regeneration fits nice and fine.
As mentioned earlier, I'm assuming that the JLI/Superbuddies Max will be an LE, seeing as that's what most people seem to want, (myself included) and getting a zombie instead would be pretty demeaning to the fans.
Next week Martian Manhunter? Another strange visitor who's last of his kind... does anyone else spring to mind? Maybe Lobo?
next week, this was only Monday's preview :cry:
Baron Impossible
08/16/2011, 08:02
It seems pretty odd for him to have the Black Lantern keyword, since this is representing him NOT as a zombie... Anyone else find that a little weird? Perhaps what they were looking for was the "White Lantern Corps" keyword, with mastermind instead of steal energy? The regeneration fits nice and fine.
As mentioned earlier, I'm assuming that the JLI/Superbuddies Max will be an LE, seeing as that's what most people seem to want, (myself included) and getting a zombie instead would be pretty demeaning to the fans.
it prolly is meant to represent max during his career from his reveal as the black king on. kind of how caliban's dial is a mashup of 3 "dials" of his career
police TA > JLA TA
however no JLI/superbuddies definitely means it's not the "definitive" max and hopefully there's an LE of him along with Jeanette :p
Next week Martian Manhunter? Another strange visitor who's last of his kind... does anyone else spring to mind? Maybe Lobo?
prolly lobo
That’s all we have for today’s bonus preview but be sure to join us later in the week as we
sadface
As much as I like this figure, I would rather have a Rookie pre-Checkmate version with JLI and SuperBuddies keyword.
iceman243
08/16/2011, 08:54
He should get a bonus to mind control mental weaklings like Superman:devious:
drcreaux
08/16/2011, 09:12
Next week Martian Manhunter? Another strange visitor who's last of his kind... does anyone else spring to mind? Maybe Lobo?
Lobo's more likely. Mars isn't really what I would consider a "distant planet" in comparison.
Dr. Creaux
Contingency Plan
08/16/2011, 10:03
Glad we are finally getting a Maxwell Lord. Just wish he had that JLI keyword, then he would be perfect.
However, not going to complain too much, as we now have a cheap Black Lantern.
So one of the LEs really needs to be a version with the JLI & Superbuddies keywords, and "Boo" to NECA for not making the version people want part of the main set.
Totally agree! I've been waiting for ever for Max, and he doesn't have te JLI key word? grrr. Well, can't wait to play him!
SevenFeathers
08/16/2011, 10:28
OHFG!!!! i am so excited, i am slightly disappointed with his power set up, i was expected something WAY broken...but i am just happy to see him finally made (and this is hoping that they have a LE of him also)...
the lack of WL or BD Keyword is kind of disturbing, but this is also to hoping that there is a LE that takes care of it...
i dont know what other Villian messes stuff up like Max (i mean Brightest Day?!?!?!?!) so i am super happy to finally see one of my favorite Villians in the DC Universe and finally seeing a Spoiler that i am impressed with (i have to date been rather BLEH about what i have seen so far)
thank you WizKids for listening to my thoughts :)
Bat-Phreak
08/16/2011, 10:34
This would have been a perfect opportunity for WK/NECA to do another split-dial version of a character which may not be clixed again.
SevenFeathers
08/16/2011, 10:42
This would have been a perfect opportunity for WK/NECA to do another split-dial version of a character which may not be clixed again.
i think we will see Max again...at least i hope we will :) he has been LONG over due and stuff...but i agree i think a three split would have been awesome, one as Normal One (JLI through Checkmate), one as a Black Lantern, and then one as a WL/BD one.
de4dp00l
08/16/2011, 11:25
I like him. He's fragile, which is entirely appropriate for him, but his special makes a situational power (Mind Control) much more viable, when you can A) Give a move action to send it back and attack support pieces, or B) Attack whoever is in range, and then give them a move action into your kill box.
SevenFeathers
08/16/2011, 11:56
I like him. He's fragile, which is entirely appropriate for him, but his special makes a situational power (Mind Control) much more viable, when you can A) Give a move action to send it back and attack support pieces, or B) Attack whoever is in range, and then give them a move action into your kill box.
i agree. i think Max is going to see a lot of Finesse Play, there are going to be several really cool Teams springing up around this dude, i cant wait to add Max Lord to my Checkmate and Black Lantern collections
He is slow but that Mind Control 2 actions is deadly.
Yeah especially with AKuma or KC CR Superman who'd get to full move & then use Charge/Flurry.
Mr. Cranberry
08/16/2011, 13:32
True!
Also, anyone else get annoyed with pointlessly named normal powers?
I don't at all mind Max having Willpower* , but I don't get how that's represented by the Omac program.
I'm guessing due to the OMAC being highly pushable???:ermm:
I'm glad about another Checkmate leader. They need the PD.
...whoa. That trait could give him an effective attack of 13 for that front-dial mind control. I hope I draw him in sealed events, and that none of my opponents do... :)
...whoa. That trait could give him an effective attack of 13 for that front-dial mind control. I hope I draw him in sealed events, and that none of my opponents do... :)
I was thinking the same thing actually... great, now you've ruined it for the both of us haha.:p
Hey Game designers over at Wizkids:
Is dropping the ball a hobby for you guys?
the upcoming Superman set is apparently littered with these multiple experince level dials… Maxwell Lord has more than enough room on his dial for that treatment… but you jam both the regular version and the Black Lantern Version into one dial?
Why?
after all the clamoring for this character set after set, why would you fail to give the option of using him as one or the other? Why are we stuck with both versions of him on one dial?
Here's your ball back.
you dropped it again. :(
Hey Game designers over at Wizkids:
Is dropping the ball a hobby for you guys?
the upcoming Superman set is apparently littered with these multiple experince level dials… Maxwell Lord has more than enough room on his dial for that treatment… but you jam both the regular version and the Black Lantern Version into one dial?
Why?
after all the clamoring for this character set after set, why would you fail to give the option of using him as one or the other? Why are we stuck with both versions of him on one dial?
Here's your ball back.
you dropped it again. :(
I would have preferred a LE of him as a Black Lantern. A repaint would have been nice. But then again I thought Wizkids dropped the ball by not repainting all the White Lanterns as Black Lantern LE's in DC 75th or doing a Brightest Day repaint for LE's. :ermm:
SevenFeathers
08/16/2011, 18:53
well with all my complaints set aside i am still super stoked to finally get to play Max in Heroclix...but so far, he is the only spoiled piece that has caught my attention, nothing else so far really has me interested which is sad, because i prefer DC over Marvel :(
well with all my complaints set aside i am still super stoked to finally get to play Max in Heroclix...but so far, he is the only spoiled piece that has caught my attention, nothing else so far really has me interested which is sad, because i prefer DC over Marvel :(
yeah, Max is waaaaaaaaayyyy over due :)
theemaxx52ad
08/17/2011, 07:08
I've got to say, other than the "Control Superman" power I'm a little disappointed. This might work as a Black Lantern Max, but I wanted worldwide threat Max who could control Superman via satellite view, drive Wonder Woman to kill, and mindwipe the whole world. This guy's small-time.
SevenFeathers
08/17/2011, 09:40
hopefully we will see a LE of him
Stealth? In a Superman-themed set, with plenty of pieces that have the Superman TA?
And only a 16 DV?
Really?!
The outwit is nice, but it'll just make him more of a target. An easy target in this set!
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