Ed Catto (CAE): For each of these figures we've set high fan-focused standards for ourselves. It's a tight collaboration between us and the brilliant designers at Round 2. It's important to us that each of these look authentic. For Captain America and Thor – that means they must be spot-on Kirby creations. For Spidey - we've opted towards the classic Romita look. The accessories have been a lot of fun too. We're especially proud of the fact that Round 2 will be including Captain America's original triangular shield in their deluxe costume set.
And we've been very particular about what is being used for packaging artwork too. For the main figure, Captain Action, we've recruited comics great
Joe Jusko. He's not only a great talent, but a big fan too. And for each of the Marvel characters' packaging we've been very particular about the images that Round 2 is using. Each had to have the right pose, and the right penciller and inker.
As a kid, I never had a Spider-Man Captain Action outfit. I made my own using paint and my dad's old T-shirts for material. So for me, seeing what Round 2 is doing to create this new Spider-Man outfit is probably the most fun. (And overdue!)
For our next ones? Well, don't forget
Hawkeye. He's always been a favorite and we're so excited that Round 2 is including him as part of their "Assemble an Avenger" insert. Each deluxe costume set will have a part of Hawkeye's costume. Fans who purchase the first 6 deluxe sets will have the complete Hawkeye uniform!
But, as to your question of what's next, we're working closely with Round 2 to figure it out and getting some great suggestions. Should we stay in the Avengers family of characters? Or should we branch out to the X-Men, or the FF? Or is it time to focus on Daredevil? We'd love input. And, of course, the Marvel Universe has such great heroines too.
For villains we'd like to get some fan suggestions - but
Magneto is probably on the short list.