Brian Kibler is the first-ever Pro Circuit Champion! After three days of competition and two different formats, he guided his Fantastic Four/Dr. Doom Common Enemy deck through the Top 8, en route to $40,000- the largest single payout ever given at a TCG tournament in history. Brian has been embraced by the Vs. community, as he has been active in the game since it started. He has been practicing and analyzing the format since Marvel Origins first hit the shelves, and his dedication, effort and passion for the game has paid off. Kibler is now the first Pro Circuit Champion, and one that the whole community can be proud of.

Today’s event was surprising for a number of reasons. The heralded Brotherhood team was not represented at all in the Top 8 decks, nor was traditional Fantastic Four. Instead, Common Enemy placed four players into the Top 8, and a YMG designed Rigged Elections deck was played by Craig Edwards to a finals finish. Vs. may be combat oriented, but his $24,000 payday proves that decks that don’t require attacking can in fact win at Vs.

Of course, aside from strategy, the set impressed even the most jaded TCG gamer. People from all over Gen Con filed into the hall to marvel at the detail of the judge’s table, the Batmobile, the impressive feature match area, the Batman statue, and the four-sided centerpiece with the Danger Room and Daily Planet. Not only is the Pro Circuit the pinnacle of competition, but it also immerses the competitors and spectators in a stunning environment. For those of you who couldn’t make it out to Indianapolis, the Pro Circuit will be coming to sunny southern California in December. As you can tell, this is an event that is not to be missed. Pro Circuit history will continue to be written this winter with a new champion, but Brian Kibler will always be remembered as the first.