History Characters / AvengersAssembleTheSquadronSupreme

* AdaptationalVillainy: This Squadron is more or less just the Squadron Sinister with versions of Power Princess and Nuke, given they're power-mad dictators. At their (not BrainwashedAndCrazy) worse, the most of Squadron of the comics were briefly {{Well Intentioned Extremist}}s (barring Nighthawk, who left the team over their actions) before a HeelRealization. That said, ''ComicBook/TheAvengersJasonAaron'' would give us a version with the simulacrums Mephisto created to serve the Power Elite in the Captain America run by Creator/TaNehisiCoates.

* DropTheHammer: like Thor's, her sledgehammer's enchanted. Only she can lift it and she uses it to transmute things and create constructs.

* KickTheSonOfABitch: Attuma's Atlanteans learn too late the Squadron took the Earth first.

* FiveManBand: Villainous variation, of course.
** BigBad: Nighthawk
** TheDragon: Hyperion
** TheEvilGenius: Dr. Spectrum, until he leaves and the power prism takes his place.
** TheBrute[=/=]TheChick: Zarda
** TheDarkChick: Speed Demon
** SixthRanger: [[spoiler:The Albert Gaines version of Nuke.]]

* ShesGotLegs: They are highlighted by her costume.

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** In addition, Speed Demon's [[ComicBook/SupremePower yet]] [[ComicBook/HeroesReborn2021 another]] attempt to replace the original ComicBook/SquadronSupreme speedster[[note]]and classic UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks character[[/note]] '''The Whizzer''' with a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute that goes by a [[UnfortunateNames less embarrassing codename.]]

-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/PhilLaMarr

[[folder: In General]]

* BigBadEnsemble: They're the most recurring malevolent force alongside Thanos and Ultron for season two.

** Creator/BrianBloom voices [[ComicBook/SquadronSupreme Hyperion]], a corrupt CaptainErsatz of Franchise/{{Superman}}, just like in ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueCrisisOnTwoEarths''.[[note]]He also voiced ComicBook/CaptainAmerica in the previous series ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes'' and also voiced the character of Matt Horner in ''VideoGame/StarcraftII'', captain of the battle-cruiser ''Hyperion''.[[/note]]

* CompositeCharacter: Arguably, the team themselves, as they're basically the Squadron Sinister with a version of Power Princess and Nuke, as they're supervillains and their speedster is called Speed Demon.

** SixthRanger: [[spoiler: The Albert Gaines version of Nuke.]]

* HumanAliens: Well, some of them are. Zarda is from an island on Earth called Utopia.

* [[KnightOfCerebus Knights of Cerebus]]: In a recurring theme for the series, episodes involving them are inevitably more serious than normal. They're not entirely devoid of humor, in contrast to Red Skull and Thanos, but they're more serious nevertheless. It's worse when it's shown that they [[spoiler:forced an innocent man to join them and destroy their planet]].
* LastOfTheirKind: [[spoiler: They're the only natives of their homeworld, after they blew it up themselves. And they're not angsty about it, since they did it because their people would not accept their supremacy.]]

** Eventually, it turns out they're just as flawed as the Cabal was--they didn't really trust one another, [[spoiler:and power was their only guiding motive]].

[[folder: Nighthawk]]

->Voiced by: Creator/AnthonyRuivivar

* BadBoss: Regularly criticizes and insults his "team", and wastes no time in leaving them [[spoiler: to their deaths when he tries to destroy Earth]].
* BigBadEnsemble: With Thanos and Ultron. He's the leader of the Squadron and seeks the Avengers' destruction and the world's subjugation. [[spoiler:However, Ultron gets killed, and he gets imprisoned, leaving Thanos as the sole BigBad for the remainder of the season]].

* DirtyCoward: Nighthawk is high and mighty while in control, but always resorts to cowardly tactics and prefers to let others die for him. When he loses the uppper hand, [[spoiler:he chooses to just sacrifice the Earth, abandon his teammates and run, then uncharacteristically asking for help when backed into a corner]].
* EarthShatteringKaboom: [[spoiler:Blew up his home planet when it resisted his tyranny. He tries to do the same to Earth when he is defeated.]]

* {{Hypocrite}}: [[spoiler: During his battle with Iron Man in "Avengers Underground," he claims he doesn't need anyone. But after his escape craft is brought back down to Earth, he starts calling for Hyperion, telling him he needs help.]]
* {{Jerkass}}: Out of every member of the Squadron, Nighthawk is the biggest one of them all.
* KnightTemplar: He claims and stubbornly believes his actions are to better the Earth, but this rings hollow when he regularly threatens highly-populated cities [[spoiler: and tried to destroy the planet when beaten.]]

* MachiavelliWasWrong: Nighthawk doesn't believe in trust and compassion for others, adamantly believing fear is the only true option to peace, and will always keep people in line. Thor lampshades this trope to Nighthawk, telling him that when cowered in fear, true heroes will rise against tyrants like him. [[spoiler:He ends up being ''defeated'' by this trope, because the Avengers had trust and compassion on their side.]]

* RageQuit: When humiliated by The Avengers, [[spoiler: he orders Hyperion to destroy the planet in a fit of rage.]]

[[folder: Hyperion]]

[[folder: Doctor Spectrum]]

->Voiced by: Creator/PhilLaMarr

* CompositeCharacter: This Dr. Spectrum is named after Billy Roberts, but is black like Kenji Obatu.

* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler: The Power Prism was completely drained of its energies in "Avengers Underground," which may mean we've seen the last of Doctor Spectrum.]]
* PersonOfMassDestruction: The Squadron Supreme are among the most powerful superpowered beings in the world, but most of them are more in 'precise, controlled One-Man Army' territory than this. Dr. Spectrum, on the other hand, has an offensive output that [[spoiler:had the power to destroy an entire planet]].
* PoorCommunicationKills: In ''Spectrums'', the Avengers learn he managed to convince Antman to build a power amplifier for him, and understandably react by tracking him down to destroy it. In truth, [[spoiler:the Power Amplifier wasn't meant to increase his power, but the control he had over his Power Prism so he wouldn't turn evil again]]. Unfortunately, he fails to explain this to the Avengers in time before they destroy the device.

* RaceLift: The Billy Roberts Dr. Spectrum is white in the comics, but this version is black like the original Kenji Obatu incarnation.
* TokenGoodTeammate: As seen with GoodAllAlong above, he is the only member of the Squadron Supreme who isn't evil or a {{jerkass}}.

[[folder: Zarda]]

->Voiced by: Creator/AprilStewart

* AffablyEvil: Inverted, and notable for its absence. Unlike the other members of her group, Zarda is all business and very cold, for the most part.
** Played straight in ''Midgard Crisis'', until it transpires [[spoiler: that she's being FauxAffablyEvil to try and turn Thor]]. That said, she does have a genuine regard for Thor, he being the only one of the Avengers who impresses her.

* DropTheHammer: like Thor's, her sledgehammer is enchanted. Only she can lift it and she uses it to transmute things and create constructs.

* MsFanservice: Zarda is a tall, attractive woman who wears a very form fitting battle armor that highlights her muscular body, toned stomach, ripped broad shoulders, shapely rear end, and long muscular legs.
* MoreDeadlyThanTheMale: Zarda is far more ruthless and vicious in battle than the other male members.
* NobleDemon: Subverted. It's revealed in ''Midguard Crisis'' that she swore the same warrior's oath than Thor, and as such does have a sense of honor, leading Thor to believe she can be redeemed. However, her interpretation of honor focuses on respecting strength and glory only, to the detriment of values like duty or loyalty, meaning it only makes her more of a SocialDarwinist and BloodKnight. She genuinely believes in her oath, but the way she applies it is too twisted to actually qualify as a redeeming quality.

* TheSmurfettePrinciple: Zarda is the only female member of the Squadron, as well as the only female villain in the entire show (up until Titania, Supergiant and Proxima Midnight show up later on).
* SuperStrength: she's almost strong enough to match Thor when he's not holding back. However, as he demonstrates when matters get really serious, almost is not enough.

[[folder: Speed Demon]]

->Voiced by: Creator/JasonSpisak

* DirtyCoward: is cocky and confident when everything's going his way, but as soon as the Hulk [[spoiler: manages to even things up]], he runs straight to Hyperion for help. Then again, a pissed off Hulk [[spoiler: with super speed]] is not something you want to stick around for.
* {{Expy}}: [[RunningGag As with the rest of the Squadron Supreme]], Demon is an expy of the Flash, a super-speedster whose also the jokester of the team. As with Nighthawk and Dr. Spectrum in regards to Batman and Green Lantern, Speed Demon's voice actor has voiced [[WesternAnimation/JLAAdventuresTrappedInTime the Flash]] (and Spisak's case, [[WesternAnimation/YoungJustice Kid Flash]]) before.
** In addition, Speed Demon is [[ComicBook/SupremePower yet]] [[ComicBook/HeroesReborn2021 another]] attempt to replace the original ComicBook/SquadronSupreme speedster [[note]]and classic UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks character[[/note]] '''The Whizzer''' with a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute that goes by a [[UnfortunateNames less embarassing codename.]]
* MotorMouth: Speed Demon REALLY panicked when he was chased by a [[spoiler:Hulk with super speed]].

* RaceLift: In the comics, Speed Demon is white. This version is AmbiguouslyBrown.

[[folder: Nuke]]

-> Voiced by: Creator/PhilLaMarr

* AffablyEvil: Nuke is generally a nice guy to both the Avengers and his partners on Squadron Supreme.

* {{Expy}}: He is an expy of DC Comics' Firestorm, being a superhuman character who's powers are all radiation related, his power-set itself is of a FlyingBrick sort of power-set, and he is cocky, arrogant, and head-strong in terms of personality.

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** "Prison Break" takes this UpToEleven by having her use Wonder Woman's famous "Great Hera!" [[CatchPhrase Catchphrase]].

* {{Expy}}: Of the Justice League.

* AmazonianBeauty: She has a very muscular body. Considering who she is based on, it is justified.

* AdaptationalVillainy: This Squadron is more or less just the Squadron Sinister with versions of Power Princess and Nuke, given they're power-mad dictators. At their (not BrainwashedAndCrazy) worse, the most of Squadron of the comics were briefly {{Well Intentioned Extremist}}s (barring Nighthawk, who left the team over their actions) before a HeelRealization. That said, ''ComicBook/JasonAaronsAvengers'' would give us a version with the simulacrums Mephisto created to serve the Power Elite in the Captain America run by Creator/TaNehisiCoates.

* AdaptationalVillainy: This Squadron is more or less just the Squadron Sinister with versions of Power Princess and Nuke, given they're power-mad dictators. At their (not BrainwashedAndCrazy) worse, the most of Squadron of the comics were briefly {{Well Intentioned Extremist}}s (barring Nighthawk, who left the team over their actions) before a HeelRealization.

* ZeroPercentApprovalRating: They are hated by everyone they try to "protect" because they have no sense of compassion or empathy towards their subjects.

** Subverted with the fanbase. Squadron Supreme are some of the most popular villains to appear due to their competence, relative obscurity and their episodes in season 2 were considered to be some of the best.

* ComicBookMoviesDontUseCodenames: She's only ever called Zarda, and her comic codename of "Princess Power" isn't used.

** Jason Spisak, who voiced Kid Flash in ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'' and Franchise/TheFlash in ''WesternAnimation/JLAAdventuresTrappedInTime'', voices Flash-expy Speed Demon.