Battle Dice Previews: MODOK

May 242006

For the third (and final) preview of Marvel Heroes Battle Dice Series 2, we have Modok. As the Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing, MODOK is one strange, big-headed baddy. Thematically, he fits well with an army of AIM Agents, as they created him.

MODOK’s sheer absurdity is amazing. The audacity of a massive, flying, super-intelligent head that shoots mind beams at his foes and throws tantrums when things go wrong just stuns me. Apparently I’m not alone, as some fans took it upon themselves to publish The Journal of MODOK Studies to offer their full appreciation of this classic villain.

Next up: a pair of previews from the upcoming DC Battle Dice Series 1!

http://www.forbeck.com/?p=588 Forbeck.com » DC Battle Dice Previews: Starro

[...] To cap off the week of Battle Dice previews, we have one more from the upcoming DC version of the game: Starro the Conqueror. If you thought MODOK was weird, he has nothing on the giant starfish alien who controls the minds of his victims via miniature, face-hugging versions of itself. Better yet, Starro takes the blame for the discovery of Earth-C, home to Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew! [...]
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I caught a random show on Cartoon Network, something about a giant mega with a hot rod for a head, ANYWAYS, the villain of that episode was a MODOK stand-in voiced by Bruce Campbell of all people…
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I caught a random show on Cartoon Network, something about a giant mega with a hot rod for a head, ANYWAYS, the villain of that episode was a MODOK stand-in voiced by Bruce Campbell of all people…
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Very cool, WebofWebhead! I always enjoy Bruce’s work.
http://www.forbeck.com Matt Forbeck

Very cool, WebofWebhead! I always enjoy Bruce’s work.
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As do I. I also felt shame for not doing my research, the toon is/was called “Megas XLR”, his characters name was “Magnanimous”. I mostly remember the quote: “Just look at him, huge head, itty bitty legs…”
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As do I. I also felt shame for not doing my research, the toon is/was called “Megas XLR”, his characters name was “Magnanimous”. I mostly remember the quote: “Just look at him, huge head, itty bitty legs…”