This is not at all a scientific mind competition, nor is it about who can take advantage of prep time and solo with gadgets/magic. I want to know who you think is the best leader, not based on power levels, but based off of how creative they can be. Which of these characters has best and consistently utilized the abilities of their team in surprising and unexpected ways to beat their opponents? I'll give some examples and explain why I picked them. This is a battle of military commanding prowess. If the character you have in mind is not on the list, feel free to write your own and give an explanation.
Aquaman: Wrote the Atlantean War plans, which, when put into action by Orm, very much succeeded at incapacitating all of the surface world's defenses, including the Justice League. Arthur has also consistently utilized The Others to bring down very powerful opponents as well.
Captain America: One of the greatest tactical minds in Marvel. During Civil War, he outwitted Tony Stark, Reed Richards, and Hank Pym during which he made incredible use of his team in order to free his captured allies and turn the tables on a much larger force of opponents. Only the fact that Steve changed his mind caused him to surrender. Bonus points for inspiring speeches.
Cyclops: Longstanding tactical leader of the X-Men. Has countlessly utilized the mutants under his command to stop threats way above their power levels.
Black Panther: Civilian and Military leader of Wakanda, T'Challa has utilized the very advanced yet unorthodox Wakandan technology and forces to suppress The Avengers multiple times. Brilliantly has his forces spring traps and take advantage of home turf. More of a leader by example.
The Joker: A man who by all intents and purposes is completely powerless, yet he is trouble for meta-humans everywhere. He uses nothing more than his wits to get people to work for him, and has brought Gotham to it's knees on multiple occasions. A man who leads through fear, but certainly gets the job done.
Honorable Mentions that I didn't feel like giving a bio for: Batman, Loki, Dr. Doom, Tony Stark, Bane, Rocket, Nick Fury.
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