>>168Tbh, I just try to ignore all the soy surrounding Marvel and just enjoy the game for what it is. All that aside, I'd say it's probably one of the most thematic games I've ever played. All the characters really reflect their comic book counterparts. And best thing is you can play it solo.
There is however a completely different co-op LCG if Marvel isn't your bag that's built around H.P. Lovecraft. It's called Arkham Horror. Arkham Horror is structured around these 8 part campaigns where you're traveling around a map, discovering clues, and unraveling a decision driven story. It's an excellent alternative, but can be a little pricy to get started. But like Marvel Champions it can be played solo.
Azul is essentially a tile laying drafting game. You're drafting colored tiles from a common pile nd trying to arrange them in the way that gives you the most points.
I'd rec Tabletop Simulator if you want to try any of these out. I'm usually available to play at night if anyone wants to jam some games .