Here’s What Comic Book Superhero Each Overwatch Character Would Be
The pink haired bodybuilder of Overwatch would definitely make for a good Wonder Woman. She’s got the muscles for it, and her particle cannon works much like Diana’s lasso in that it pulls enemies in…to their doom. Plus, she gave up everything to protect her people, and if that isn’t a superhero move, we don’t know what is. Winston may lack the telepathic powers or drive for murder that Grodd does, but they still could be cut from the same cloth. Except, Grodd probably doesn’t like bananas, depending on which continuity you’re working with.
The face of Overwatch is all about time travel, not unlike a certain superhero calling himself the Fastest Man Alive. Granted, she doesn’t completely wreck the time stream like Barry Allen does–at least, not yet–but she’s still pretty zippy and can pack a heck of a punch. Plus, she’d look good in red and yellow. Sharing last names aside, the Spirit of Vengeance and Edgelord Supreme do share some similarities. Their skull faces and affinity for black leather is chief among them, and it’s not too hard to imagine that if they swapped weapons for a bit, they’d be proficient with them. Reaper would probably ditch the Charger for the Rider’s classic motorcycle, though…It would be easy to say that 76 could be Cyclops, given his visor. But Cyke is currently dead, spoiler alert, and Jack Morrison’s pursuit of justice and the truth makes him much more closer to Steve Rogers. Minus the whole thing where he’s a Nazi, of course.
The newest Overwatch character may not be as destructive as Lunella Lafayette’s time-hopped T-Rex, but she’s equally as adorable. The interactions between the two of them would be really cute and hilarious, and Efi and Lunella would certainly go off and do science together. Because superhero.
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Zarya Would Be... Wonder Woman
The pink-haired bodybuilder of Overwatch would definitely make for a good Wonder Woman. She's got the muscles for it, and her particle cannon works much like Diana's lasso in that it pulls enemies in... to their doom. Plus, she gave up everything to protect her people, and if that isn't a Diana move, we don't know what is.
Winston Would Be... Gorilla Grodd
Winston may lack the telepathic powers or drive for murder that Grodd does, but they still could be cut from the same cloth. Except, Grodd probably doesn't like bananas, depending on which continuity you're working with.
Zenyatta Would Be... Aang
The last airbender could only achieve the success he did through empathy and connecting with other benders. Zenyatta is much the same, having traveled the world to strengthen human/Omnic relations from person to person. There's no doubt that these two would definitely get along if they ever met.
Widowmaker Would Be... Black Widow
Really feel like this one doesn't need to be explained. Deadly assassin with a variety of skills in the art of killing fits both Amelie Lecroix and Natasha Romanoff to a T. The brainwashing gives her a bit of a Winter Soldier vibe, but she's a Widow through and through.
Tracer Would Be... The Flash
The face of Overwatch is all about time travel, not unlike a certain Fastest Man Alive. Granted, she doesn't completely wreck the time stream like Barry Allen does--at least, not yet--but she's still pretty zippy and can pack a heck of a punch. Plus, she'd look good in red and yellow.
Symmetra Would Be... Cyborg
Cybernetic prothestic and tech vibes aside, the use of blue, white, and grey puts the two of them on roughly the same wavelength in terms of design. You can imagine that these two would get along greatly and make some sweet inventions together.
Sombra Would Be... Oracle
Barbara Gordon may no longer be able to walk in some continuities, but she's just as deadly in a wheelchair as she was as Batgirl. Her hacking knowledge makes her even deadlier, even, not unlike a purple-haired Talon mercenary that we know and love...
Soldier: 76 Would Be... Captain America
It would be easy to say that 76 could be Cyclops, given his visor. But Cyke is currently dead, spoiler alert, and Jack Morrison's pursuit of justice and the truth makes him much closer to Steve Rogers. Minus the whole Hydra thing, of course.
Lucio Would Be... Vibe
Of all sound-based heroes, Lucio shares the most in common with Cisco Ramon. His fun loving personality and creative background, along with his passion for tunes, is something that fits Vibe perfectly. Now the true question is, who would win in a dance-off between them?
McCree Would Be... Jonah Hex
A facial deformity can't keep Jonah Hex down, and one imagines that it'd be the same thing for Jesse McCree. Overwatch's resident cowboy would fit in quite nicely in the Old West, and the two of them could dispense a lot of justice together.
Mei Would Be... Captain Cold
A cryo gun and being frozen would have you thinking that Mr. Freeze is more of a likely candidate for Mei. But thanks to her parka and deceptively malicious nature, she's more of a Leonard Snart. Good thing she's not as snarky, though, or that would be more damaging than her freeze blasts.
Pharah Would Be... War Machine
Iron Man's BFF War Machine is currently six feet under, but when he had a pulse, he was wrecking shop like the best of them. Pharah is much the same way, given even more artillery than James Rhodes was. Watching her dispense JUSTICE with such gusto is something that Rhodey would totally do, if he were currently alive.
Torbjorn Would Be... Forge
The resident genius builder of the X-Men has a few equals in comics, and Torbjorn is the same in the world of Overwatch. Both men possess an incredible talent for building and inventing, and even though the means of their intelligence are quite different, they still have a desire to protect the world with their genius.
Reinhardt Would Be... Iron Man
Tony Star has a ton of suits, one of them being a suit roughly in size with Reinhardt's. Slap some red and gold onto the German soldier's power, throw on some repulsors, and he's an Armored Avenger!
Roadhog Would Be.... Lobo
Radiation aside, Mako Rutledge and the Main Man share a destructive attitude and one wicked chain hook in common. Depending on your point of view, Hog's hygiene issues may be worse than Lobo's, though. Maybe.
Ana Would Be... Hawkeye
Whether you think Ana would be more like Clint Barton or Kate Bishop is up for debate. But given that she's unlucky in her own way, a great shot, and still has youthful energy despite her old age, it doesn't really matter. Like both the purple wearing archers, she's just that good.
Bastion Would Be... Red Tornado
The red-hued android hasn't been seen in comics a whole lot lately, but he's still ever present. Like Tornado, Bastion has a curiosity that's both endearing and amusing, and it's just as dangerous if incensed. If tensions with Omnics weren't so high, it probably would try to understand and mimic humans.
D. Va Would Be... Jubilee
Youthful energy is what D. Va's all about... that, and her follower count. Jubilee literally exudes that energy with her power, and given the light show that can go on when D. Va's MEKA explodes, the two have many things in common. Except the vampire thing, Jubilee's got D. Va beat on that.
Hanzo Would Be... Green Arrow
Hanzo may not have spent five years in hell or have a rocking salmon ladder (that we know of), but his archery skills and variety of arrows allow him to come close. Not to mention his pretty sweet goatee.
Junkrat Would Be... Pyro
Both of the Australian men are very good with fire and explosions, obviously. Can you imagine what Junkrat would be like if he had gas canisters strapped to his back or could generate fire just from his hands? It would be pretty bad.
Mercy Would Be.... Angel
Angel got turned into a horseman of Apocalypse for a while and was given techno wings that sort of look similar to Mercy's. The only real difference is that she's more about saving people than he is, or at least does a (hopefully) better job than he.
Reaper Would Be... Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes)
Sharing last names aside, the Spirit of Vengeance and Edgelord Supreme do share some similarities. Their skull faces and affinity for black leather is chief among them, and it's not too hard to imagine that if they swapped weapons for a bit, they'd be proficient with them. Reaper would probably ditch the Charger for the Rider's classic motorcycle, though...
Genji Would Be... Robin (Damian Wayne)
Cocky little shit? Check. Good with a sword and spiky hair? Check. Died once, then came back to life? Check, check, and check. Damian could probably tear Genji apart in no time flat, but the cyborg ninja would definitely give him a run for his money.
Orisa and Efi Would Be... Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
The newest Overwatch character may not be as destructive as Lunella Lafayette's time-hopped T-Rex, but she's equally as adorable. The interactions between the two of them would be really cute and hilarious, and Efi and Lunella would certainly go off and do science together.
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Justin Carter
Sometimes a writer, always a dork. When he isn't staring in front of a screen for hours, he's probably reading comics or eating Hot Pockets. So many of them.
