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Successors

Takes on a mantle or position upon that absence or death of a certain character. This can either be someone who gets promoted to a position captain or team leader following said events or someone who dawns a superhero/supervillain alter ego after the previous one dies or retires.

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Kuai Liang

1. Kuai Liang

Becomes Sub-Zero after Bi Han dies.

Dick Grayson

2. Dick Grayson

Becomes Batman following Bruce Wayne's apparent death.

Terry McGinnis

3. Terry McGinnis

Becomes Batman in the Future.

Optimus Prime

4. Optimus Prime

Replaces Zeta Prime as the leader of the Autobots.

Edward Kenway

5. Edward Kenway

Replaces Duncan Walpole in the Assassin's Guild after they fight on a remote island.

Shao Kahn

6. Shao Kahn

Becomes the emperor of Outworld after the Elder Gods banish Onaga.

Damian Wayne

7. Damian Wayne

Becomes Nightwing after Dick Grayson dies. (Injustice)

Superboy

8. Superboy

Becomes Superman in the future and fills the void of Superman during the death of Superman.

Punisher

9. Punisher

Becomes Captain America after Steve Rogers dies.

Winter Soldier

10. Winter Soldier

Becomes Captain America after Frank Castle gives him the Captain America costume.

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