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Who TF Is Paste Pot Pete? A Deep Dive Into The Rumored Addition to Marvel Rivals

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Alright, Marvel Rivals fans, gather 'round, because there's a rumor swirling that's so magnificently absurd, so delightfully off-the-wall, that it just has to be true. We're talking about the potential inclusion of none other than... Paste Pot Pete!

​Now, for those of you whose first reaction was "who in the ever-loving heck is that?", don't worry, you're not alone. Most people hear "Marvel villain" and think Thanos, Doctor Doom, or maybe even someone a bit more niche like MODOK. But Paste Pot Pete? That's a deep cut, folks, a character so gloriously D-list, he practically invented the concept.

​So, let's get into it.

​So, Who is this Sticky Boi?

​Paste Pot Pete, born Peter Petruski (a name that just screams "villainous destiny," doesn't it?), first graced the pages of Marvel Comics in 1963. His big claim to fame? A powerful, super-strong adhesive. Yes, you read that right. His superpower is essentially having the world's stickiest glue gun. He initially used this ingenious invention to, well, rob banks and generally be a nuisance. Think of him as the guy who brings a craft project to a superhero fight.

​He later rebranded himself as "The Trapster," probably because "Paste Pot Pete" didn't strike enough fear into the hearts of his enemies. He even got some fancy new gadgets, like adhesive-firing guns and anti-gravity paste. Because if you're going to be a villain with glue, you might as well go all out.

Whether Paste Pot Pete actually makes it into Marvel Rivals remains to be seen. But the fact that we're even having this conversation is a testament to the character's enduring, albeit niche, legacy. His potential inclusion sparks excitement for the kind of unexpected fun and deep-cut reverence that Marvel Rivals could offer.

​So, keep those fingers crossed for our favorite adhesive-wielding villain! And remember, when you're playing Marvel Rivals, always be prepared for the unexpected – especially if that unexpected involves getting thoroughly pasted!