Sealed Pack & Silver Age Interview
This is a guy who has literally been playing Vs. System since day one. He's also hilarious . . . which, truth be told, is probably why he gets so much press. He's self-confessedly terrible at Crisis. Meanwhile, back at the San Francisco $10K, Luke's own self-confidence issues became a non-event as he carved his way through the field with six straight wins, pre-Top 8. Easy to dismiss but hard to ignore, Luke has forced his way back into attention during Crisis, making it practically impossible to not consider him a contender.
Who is your favorite comic character?
Magneto.
Full Stop.
That’s it.
I wish that I had something more witty to say.
What card do you most want to crack in sealed today?
Ah . . .Enemy of My Enemy — heh, at least I would get my money back for the entry cost.
Is there any card you can build a deck around in Crisis Sealed Pack? (eg in X-Men: Black Bird Blue, Sinister Citadel etc)
Blinding Rage. I hear the attacking deck is good.
What do you think is the best archetype / overall strategy in Crisis Sealed Pack?
Thanagar with the best dudes . . . The Calculator, Crime Broker, Mr. Freeze, Brutal Blizzard, Black Adam, Alexander Luthor, Diabolical Double, Bizarro is even good — not great. Actually, forget Thanagar. If you have Villains United guys it doesn't even make a difference. Oh, actually, Cheshire, too. In fact, unless you are a VU 5-drop who is Talia, Daughter of Madness, I want you in my deck!
What's the most underrated card in sealed pack?
Hrm . . . most underrated . . . lets say Cheshire, Jade — I love a huge ass.
Who is going to win today?
Hrm . . . let’s see. I guess I have to say me. Cause if I say someone else and then beat them in the final . . . well . . . then I’ll end up a liar. Really, I want to win — if I say someone else it’s just a cop out.
What's the most busted card in Vs. System at the moment?
In Golden or Silver . . . well . . . anything that has the team affiliation Teen Titans. Even Garth ◊ Aqualad — I'm only saying that because he will obviously break the next GA event.
What are your impressions of Silver Age so far?
It’s really, really good. It makes me wonder why GA even exists. It makes me wonder why Modern Age exists.
What's the best card in Silver Age?
Up, Up, and Away. Definitely. It's a defense bonus, attack bonus, and gives flight. It also can’t be cancelled by Not on My Watch or Mourn for the Lost.
What's the best deck in Silver Age?
Deep Green. No questions. Not really much more to it than that.
Are you excited about Heralds of Galactus?
Actually I'm very excited. I can’t wait to see Airwalker in cardboard form.