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5 Bizarre Characters Marvel Rivals Need to Add Right Now
- Screenshot of Marvel Rivals, Courtesy of Marvel

Alright, Marvel Rivals squad—let’s talk roster. We’ve got the legends: Spider-Man swinging in, Wolverine slashing through, Captain Marvel blasting away. But where’s the weird? The Marvel Universe is a goldmine of bizarre, offbeat characters that would bring some serious flavor to the battlefield. I’m talking about the kind of heroes and villains that make you pause mid-comic and say, “Wait… Marvel actually made this?” Yes. Yes, they did. And it’s glorious.

So let’s dive into five gloriously weird characters that absolutely deserve a spot in Marvel Rivals. These are 5 Bizarre Characters Marvel Rivals Need to Add Right Now!

1. Doop

Screenshot of Doop Courtesy of Marvels Long Story Short

Let’s start strong with Doop—the floating green blob of pure, unfiltered chaos. Doop is green slime from Ghostbusters, but it has been upgraded to the next level. Doop has superhuman strength, can manipulate time and space, and once sucked the entire X-Force team into his body via a popped pimple. That’s canon. In Marvel Rivals, Doop would be the ultimate wildcard. He could warp the battlefield, scramble cooldowns, or trap enemies in some alternate dimension of weird. He’s not just a fighter—he’s a walking glitch in the matrix. And we need him.

2. Howard the Duck

Photo of Howard the Duck, Courtesy of Marvel

Quack-Fu master. Cigar enthusiast. Interdimensional traveler. Howard the Duck is the sarcastic, feathered icon we didn’t know we needed. He’s had his MCU cameos, but let’s be real—Howard deserves more screen time. In Marvel Rivals, he’d be a close-range brawler with snarky one-liners and surprisingly effective martial arts. Picture this: you’re mid-match, and a humanoid duck waddles in, throws down, and walks away like it’s just another Tuesday. It’s absurd. It’s brilliant. It’s Howard.

3. Spider-Ham

Photo of Spider-Ham (Peter Porker), Courtesy of Marvel


Let’s be real—Peter Porker, aka Spider-Ham, is the chaotic cartoon king we deserve. He’s got all the Spider-Man essentials: web-slinging, wall-crawling, spider-sense—but he delivers them with full Saturday morning sass. This pig doesn’t just fight crime, he hams it up with giant mallets, slapstick smackdowns, and physics that make Looney Tunes look tame. In Marvel Rivals, Spider-Ham would be the ultimate curveball: agile, unpredictable, and absolutely unhinged. Imagine being webbed up and then Spider-Ham slaps a pie to your face. It’s ridiculous, it’s fabulous, and it’s exactly the kind of chaos this game needs. It’s ridiculous. It’s fun. It’s Spider-Ham, and we need him in the game yesterday.

4. Doctor Bong

Photo of Doctor Bong, Courtesy of Marvel

Yes, his name is Doctor Bong. And no, it’s not what you’re thinking. This guy is the bell-headed nemesis of Howard the Duck and a mad genius in genetic engineering. His helmet emits sonic waves that can stun, shield, or disorient enemies. In Marvel Rivals, Doctor Bong could be a support-heavy Vanguard, using sound-based abilities to control the flow of battle. Plus, let’s be honest—the memes alone would be worth it. A guy with a literal bell for a head? That’s peak Marvel weirdness.

5. Swarm

Photo of Swarm, Courtesy of Marvel

Now for something truly unsettling: Swarm. He’s a villain made entirely of bees. Not covered in bees—made of bees. Swarm is the consciousness of a Nazi scientist (yikes) who now exists as a buzzing cloud of death. In Marvel Rivals, Swarm could be a ranged attacker with damage-over-time abilities, debuffs, and maybe even a terrifying ultimate where he morphs into a giant stinger. It’s creepy, it’s chaotic, and it’s exactly the kind of energy this game needs.

Why These Weirdos Matter


Marvel Rivals is already serving up serious fun, but let’s be honest—these weirdos would take the party from ten to off the charts. They’re not just here for giggles (though, yes, we’ll be giggling)—they bring wild mechanics, unpredictable strategies, and enough personality to make even Deadpool raise an eyebrow. The Marvel Universe isn’t just about brooding heroes and cosmic smackdowns—it’s also about ducks who throw punches, blobs that bend reality, and literal swarms of bees with a vendetta. Add these misfits, and you’re not just playing—you’re making chaos look fabulous.

So, NetEase, if you’re listening: give us the weird. Give us the chaos. The fans are ready, the roster is waiting, and the battlefield could use a little more absurdity. What do you say, Marvel Rivals community? Who’s your pick for the next bizarre addition?

Let’s get weird.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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