Saoirse1916 · 2
Below is a brief breakdown and explanation for the cards whose inclusion in the deck I thought warranted an explanation.
ALLY Agent Coulson came here to do two things: thwart and abuse Rapid Response. By contrast, his S.H.I.E.L.D. mate, Black Widow, has but a singular task: use Karmic Staff to remove the peskier encounter cards as they arise. Guardian Gamora kicks ass every round to pull an event from the deck. The Barrel-Dregs Avenger, Hawkeye, pulls minion patrol, while Gamma Beefcake Brawn is a nice all-rounder. Director Nick Fury has a two fold purpose: card draw and chump blocking back off into the ether. Finally,Pip the Troll does what he does best and that's to interfere directly with each and every casting of Summoning Spell.
EVENT "Welcome Aboard" makes a huge difference especially if you haven't pulled The Sorcerer Supreme yet. Clobber is great. I like to pay its upfront cost for 3 damage then feed it back to Battle Mage for another 2. Making an Entrance pairs well with Heroic Intuition.
UPGRADE Armored Vest: Ah-Ah-Ah-Ah Staying Alive Staying Alive. Booster Boots are the bee's knees. Who needs Soul World when you got freakin' Booster Boots. Electrostatic Armor helps with damage over the long haul, especially if you get it early and plan to defend most rounds. Heroic Intuition is there for when Adam gets his Cape on the board. Rapid Response is in the deck because who doesn't want to see Agent Coulson put on a Recursion Masterclass.