Marvel Cosmic Invasion Adds Black Panther and Cosmic Ghost Rider

Tribute Games and publisher Dotemu on Tuesday revealed two more playable characters for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the retro-inspired 2D brawler set to land on PC and consoles. A new trailer, posted by the developer on Sept. 17, confirmed that Black Panther and Cosmic Ghost Rider will join the growing roster for the sidescrolling, pixel-art title first announced during a Nintendo Direct in March.

The additions bring the number of officially revealed heroes to 13 of the 15 planned at launch, Tribute said. The confirmed lineup now includes Captain America, Spider-Man, Venom, Wolverine, Storm, Phyla-Vell, Nova, Rocket Raccoon, She-Hulk, Beta Ray Bill, Silver Surfer, Black Panther and Cosmic Ghost Rider. Tribute and Dotemu have not published a full launch date for the game.

Tribute’s trailer offered a first look at how both characters will play. Black Panther is presented as an agile melee fighter whose vibranium daggers deal sonic damage and can stagger enemies. His special attack, called Panther Slash, sends him slicing across the screen, according to footage and promotional material. The role will be voiced by James Mathis III, who previously voiced the character in other Marvel...