Marvel Super Hero Squad Online

Well he's not quite an Avenger, but he'll do - Rocket Raccoon, the capable pilot, tactical genius, skilled marksman, and spacefaring Guardian of the Galaxy is going to be playable in Marvel Heroes. Perhaps it's just the nerd in me laughing but the fact that Marvel remembers Rocket Raccoon touches a spot in my heart. Or maybe it's all a part of the eventual Guardians of the Galaxy movie? The sharpshooter comes with high accuracy and agility, but not so much in the way of strength. 

Today marks the release of Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1, the comic that introduces readers to Miles Morales. He's the new half-black, half-Latino Spider-Man that has replaced Peter Parker in Marvel's Ultimate universe. The character is being added to Marvel Super Hero Squad Online's roster of heroes, and you can find a code in the comic that will give you a chance to win the in-game character for free!

According to the official rules, Gazillion will be giving out 30 Ultimate Comics Spider-Man heroes to lucky winners. There's a good chance that Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 will be flying off the shelves; if you can't find a copy, simply redeem the code MILES2011 on the Marvel Super Hero Squad Online site by September 28 at 12:01 p.m. Pacific time.

In addition, Gazillion will be releasing a new mission in the game soon that will require you to battle Venom. They've also promised that there's "even more Spidey content coming soon," so keep an eye out!

The new Villainville game world is now live in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online! As you may expect from its name, Villainville acts as the base of operations for Doctor Doom's Lethal Legion. Players can battle the Abomination and MODOK in a pair of new combat missions or take on the role of a darker class of heroes with Red Hulk, Dark Surfer, Iron Patriot and Red She-Hulk.

All players are welcome to explore Villainville for free. The Dark Surfer can be purchased for free by saving up Silver coins. Red Hulk, Red She-Hulk and the two new missions can be purchased using Gold coins, which require real money. Iron Patriot is only available to subscribers.

Gazillion Entertainment just announced that the new Villainville zone is coming soon to Marvel Super Hero Squad Online. The team didn't provide any further information, but it certainly looks like bad guys will finally have a place to call home in the kid-friendly MMO.

The three current worlds in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online are Spider-Man's Daily Bugle, the Fantastic Four's Baxter Plaza and Thor's Asgard. Players can immediately travel from zone to zone whenever they choose simply by clicking a button.

Deadpool, everyone's favorite merc with a mouth, is now playable in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online! He is now available to Jr. S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents in this free-to-play kid-friendly MMO.

The latest patch also includes improved scoring in the missions, new HQ items and lots of fixes and updates. If you'd like to try out the game now, all you need to do is head over to the Marvel Super Hero Squad site and create an account!