The Book of Jack Flag

[Ronin]

The Book of Jack Flag

C3G MARVEL WAVE 28
MARVEL COSMIC


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Captain America set.
Its model number and name are #011 / Jack Flag.

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Character Bio - When the Serpent Society started secretly running his hometown, concerned citizen Jack Harrison decided to do something about it. He took on the masked identity of Jack Flag, infiltrated the Society, and helped Captain America to bring them down. Jack also gained super-powers in the process, becoming immensely strong and durable after being exposed to the same chemicals that created Mister Hyde. He would go on to become a member of Star-Lord's Guardians of the Galaxy, despite his frequent protestations against all things "cosmic."
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a figure with a secret identity, Jack Flag has these Secret Identity Synergies.
• As a Marvel figure, Jack Flag has these Marvel Synergies.
• As a Mutate, Jack Flag has these Mutate Synergies.
• As a Crime Fighter, Jack Flag has these Crime Fighter Synergies.
• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Jack Flag has these Super Strength Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Jack Flag may use his Tactical Diversion special power to subtract from enemy figures' defense dice during the turn of a Unique Leader Hero or Unique Soldier Hero that you control.

Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses:

• As a figure with a secret identity, Jack Flag interacts differently with these special powers.
• As a Mutate, Jack Flag interacts differently with these special powers.
• As a Crime Fighter, Jack Flag interacts differently with these special powers.
• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Jack Flag interacts differently with these special powers.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: Ronin
• Second playtest: Scapemage
• Third playtest: Ericth74
• Fourth playtest: MrNobody
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Art by Arkham
• Jack Flag created by Mark Gruenwald and Dave Hoover
• Comic art by Marko Djurdjevic

[Ronin]

NAME = JACK FLAG
SECRET IDENTITY = JACK HARRISON

SPECIES = MUTATE
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = CRIME FIGHTER
PERSONALITY = GROUNDED

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 6

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 5

POINTS = 190

TACTICAL DIVERSION
Before taking a turn with a Unique Hero you control that is a Leader or Soldier, you may reveal an "X" Order Marker on this card. If you do, all figures engaged with Jack Flag subtract 2 from their Defense numbers for that Hero's turn.

BEATING THE ODDS
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and taking a turn with Jack Flag, if Jack Flag is within 4 spaces of an enemy figure and there are more enemy figures on the battlefield than friendly figures, you may take one additional turn with Jack Flag. During this turn, Jack Flag cannot both move and attack, unless he is the only figure you control.

SUPER STRENGTH

Scrapped power:

Spoiler Alert!

KEEPIN' 'EM BUSY
If there is a revealed Order Marker on this card, figures engaged with Jack Flag cannot roll for leaving engagement attacks against other figures you control.

[Ronin]

Comic:

Spoiler Alert!

Mini:


Background:
Spends time in space and fighting street level crime, so there's a pretty wide range of possibilities here. Going cosmic might match the vibe of the comic art a little better than a cityscape. Whatever looks good.

[Scapemage]

Same as before, looking good! Very excited to see this one, I love the design.

[Ronin]

I usually try to line up my mini photos ahead of time, but I can't find the ones I took of this guy. The mini's very cheap and readily available. Decent odds someone already has it, but if not, it won't be hard to get hold of.

If you don't know the character or missed the brainstorming, he's meant to be a Cap/Star-Lord buddy (see bio for whys and wherefores). He'll also get some play with Crime Fighters, naturally.

[Arkham]

I'll throw his figure in the order I'm making this week.

[Ronin]

Thanks, Ark!

[johnny139]

I feel a little bad that he's mostly a diversion, since he's a pretty cool character. But Beating the Odds really reflects his finest hour - when he took on the Thunderbolts alone after Civil War - so he's definitely got the right stuff.

My only real quibble is how specific Tactical Diversion is. I get the purpose - Star-Lord and Cap - but is there any reason not to open it up a bit? My thought being by removing the Unique Hero requirement... could be cool to see him hanging out with some grunts. Would pair well with Keeping 'Em Busy.

[Ronin]

Originally Posted by johnny139

I feel a little bad that he's mostly a diversion, since he's a pretty cool character. But Beating the Odds really reflects his finest hour - when he took on the Thunderbolts alone after Civil War - so he's definitely got the right stuff.

Yeah, I think having something to reflect that story gives him a little pop that makes me feel a lot better about running him.

My only real quibble is how specific Tactical Diversion is. I get the purpose - Star-Lord and Cap - but is there any reason not to open it up a bit? My thought being by removing the Unique Hero requirement... could be cool to see him hanging out with some grunts. Would pair well with Keeping 'Em Busy.

Not really that into the idea of opening him up to Kree and Hulkbusters (the only grunts we have). The Kree in particular feel like a negative to me rather than a positive.

[Yodaking]

I have his figure and can get pics done. I still need to take those pics of Man-Thing for Arkham so I'll get both done soon.

[Arkham]

Originally Posted by Yodaking

I have his figure and can get pics done. I still need to take those pics of Man-Thing for Arkham so I'll get both done soon.

I’ve got pics for Man-Thing since my order came in. I can get Jack Flag if it’s at all an inconvenience for you.

[IAmBatman]

I love the theme of Beating the Odds. Cool concept and Execution. I wonder if Keeping ‘Em Busy is reusable enough that it should have a more universal name. If Elingated Man’s current engagement power proves overpowered, for instance, this would make a nice substitute.