Savage Dragon
Savage Dragon is the only hero on this list who isn’t a part of DC or Marvel, and that is probably the character’s biggest advantage. That, and the creative staff behind the character’s comic has yet to receive an overhaul. Erik Larson started writing and drawing The Savage Dragon in 1992 and has not stopped.
Anyway, you probably want to know more about the character. Basically, Savage Dragon is an amnesiac alien (spoilers) with super-strength and super healing. He has all the standard superhero powers, but he sets himself apart by not being a superhero.
Savage Dragon has teamed up with plenty of superheroes, but he’s actually a cop. That’s probably the most original premise for a “superhero” ever.
When you look at it, a Savage Dragon video game could be a breath of fresh air in an industry saturated with DC and Marvel properties. Don’t get me wrong; the DC and Marvel movies, shows, comics, and games are some of the best around. But, there’s only so many times we can see Thomas and Martha Wayne shot in front of their son before we want to see a story that isn’t tattooed on our brains.
A Savage Dragon game, meanwhile, could feature a unique “superhero” who wears a badge instead of spandex, a story where the amnesiac protagonist learns facts at the same pace as the player, and a world full of heroes and villains that would probably be new to mainstream audiences.
And, if players want a familiar face, the game could easily cameo someone recognizable who has canonically joined forces with Savage Dragon, such as Spawn or Hellboy.
What’s not to love?
