Name: Frank West
Age: 52
Race: Human
Title: The Daredevil Photographer
Bio: A news reporter with a flare for getting serious scoops, Frank West's career would change forever when he decided to cover a zombie outbreak at Willamette Mall, Colorado. After surviving for seventy-two hours in a shop filled with walking corpses and insane mallgoers out for blood, Frank's story helped him rise to fame...only for him to lose it all and resort to being a college professor. He would return to the zombie-slaying business and make a near-professional living from the job, even recovering from becoming a zombie himself.
Costume 1: Trademark appearance
Costume 2: MegaMan X Costume
Costume 3: Chuck Greene's outfit
Costume 4: Dead Rising 4 outfit
Costume 5: Wrestling Tights
Voice Actor: Terrence J. Rotolo
Special Attacks:
-Snapshot: Frank holds up his camera and snaps a shot, causing the opponent to flinch. It doesn't do any damage, but it can set the opponent up for combos.
-Giant Swing: Frank grabs a zombie by the knees, then swings it around a few times, damaging close-range opponents, before throwing it as a projectile attack.
-Hammer Throw: Frank grabs a zombie from behind, then pushes it forward to claw and bite the opponent.
-Object Throw: Frank throws a random piece of food at the opponent, such items including...
Champagne Bottle
Banana Creme Pie
Coconut
Banana Peel
Watermelon
Sub Sandwich
Turkey
-Tools of Survival: Frank pulls out a random, hand-crafted weapon depending on what button is used.
LIGHT: Takes a paddlesaw and thrusts with it repeatedly to push the opponent away.
MEDI: Takes a spiked baseball bat and swings to wallbounce the opponent.
HEAVY: Swings down with the Defiler, creating a shockwave that can knock opponents into the air.
Throws
FORWARD: Frank West jabs the opponent in the gut, then grabs them in a half-nelson and hip-drops to smash them into the ground.
BACKWARD: Frank lifts the opponent over his head, spins them around, then hops in the air slams their head into the ground.
Super Moves:
-Blue Light Special: Frank pulls out a shopping cart with chainsaws strapped to the front, then pushes it forward, damaging the opponent as it pushes them to the other side of the stage.
-Slushie Special: Frank dons an armor made from Slushie Machines and calls up a whirlwind of cold that draws the opponent in and throws them spiraling into the air. While they're still airborne, Frank fires several ice shards at them until they're completely encased in ice. The tornado of cold ceases and the frozen opponent falls to the ground where Frank is winding up his fist. When the opponent is in range, Frank punches the opponent so hard that the ice surrounding them shatters and they fly to the other side of the stage.
FATALITIES:
-Shopping Spree: Frank pulls out a blade-studded shopping cart and kicks it right at the opponent, impaling them on the knives protruding from its front. The opponent screams as they're stabbed, then notices a gasoline tank with a fuse. The cart explodes, sending pieces of the opponent up in the air. Frank then pulls a baseball bat just as the opponent's head comes down, winds up, then slugs it hard enough to splatter their skull.
-Front Cover: Frank pulls out a baseball bat laden with nails and stakes, then winds up and slugs the opponent across the face, knocking their jaw loose (and smashing any headwear). As the opponent goes limp, Frank catches them before they fall, props them up to stand with him, then puts his camera at arm's length and snaps a picture of him with them like they're buddies. When the flash clears, a magazine spirals into the screen with Frank's picture on the front cover.
Intro: Frank snaps a few shots with his camera, then nods in satisfaction and whips out a bloody baseball bat.
Outro: Frank takes one final shot with his camera, then checks his watch and walks off to the side...only to run the other direction with zombies chasing him.
Intro Quotes: "Ooh, that was a good shot. Now, let's get goin'..."
"This could make for a great scoop. Let's get in on the action."
"Now for the best part--crediting the photographer."
Outro Quotes: "Everyone'll know me in three days with this scoop..."
"Only guy I can really depend on is me, it seems."
"Whaddya mean I don't belong here? I've covered wars, you know!"
Special Character Intros:
(vs. Leon) "You got details on Raccoon City? Lay 'em on me."
(vs. most female characters) "Alright, miss...one more shot!"
(vs. most masked characters) "Take off that mask and lemme get a shot of the REAL you..."
(vs. Mario) "Heeeey, Mr. Superstar! Got a minute for your adoring audience?"
(vs. Sonic) "Don't go underestimating my camera skills, Sonic!"
(vs. Cloud, Tifa or Sephiroth) "I'd like to know all there is to know about Shin-Ra..."
(vs. Batman or Batman Beyond) "The elusive Batman! What a scoop THIS'LL be!"
(vs. Spider-Man) "I'll show that Parker kid who's the REAL photographer..."
(vs. Superman) "Ooh, this'll put that Clark guy's career in jeopardy!"
(vs. Robocop) "Got time for an interview, Robocop? Or should I say 'Mr. Murphy'?"
(vs. Deadpool) "Time for the world to know what really goes on in your head!"
(vs. Iron Man) "Mr. Stark! That the newest-model armor you're wearing?"
(vs. Lex Luthor) "What a scoop! Billionaire secretly possessed superpowered alien armor."
(vs. Solid Snake) "Knew you couldn't hide forever! Let's talk about FOXHOUND..."
(vs. Bayonetta or Jeanne) "Oh, nice! Hold that pose!"
(vs. Joker or Sweet Tooth) "Ugh...why'd it have to be a clown?"
(vs. Scout) "One of the mercs of Teufort! Why are you all still at this war?"
(vs. Nathan Drake) "The world-famous treasure hunter! Let's talk about your discoveries!"
(vs. Spider-Man 2099 or Spider-Miles) "Another Spider-Man? This'll put that Parker kid on the ropes!"
(vs. Dr. Strange) "Missing Doctor turns up as a sorcerer. Amazing!"
(vs. Aquaman or Namor) "Atlantis exists, you say? Tell me all about it!"
(vs. any Mega Man) "Got a copy of your buster! It even works!"
(vs. Black Widow) "The elusive Black Widow! Don't wanna miss THIS shot!"
(vs. Wario) "The CEO of WarioWare Inc.! Got time for an interview?"
(vs. Ben 10) "Hey, Mr. Tennyson! You look like a guy who loves him some spotlight!"
(vs. Weiss) "Ex-heiress to the Schnee Company! Tell the world why you got disinherited!"
(vs. Mitsuru) "Miss Kirijo, I gotta have as much dirt as I can on your family's discoveries!"
(vs. Johnny Cage) "Mr. Cage! Let's have a little man-to-man chat about your career."
(vs. Edward Elric) "The youngest State Alchemist in history! Care to spare a few words?"
(vs. Mob) "I'm lookin' for info on your boss. Care to share, kiddo?"
(vs. Tatsumaki) "The legendary Tornado of Terror! Show me what you got!"
(vs. The Mask) "Hey, Big Head! Let's see what you're like without the mask, yeah?!"
(vs. All Might) "Why in such a hurry? What's the Symbol of Peace got to hide?
(vs. Jake Long) "Magic creatures exist, and YOU are gonna help me uncover 'em!"
Special Character Outros:
(vs. Leon) "See? Got what it takes to survive after all."
(vs. most female characters) "Don't worry, sweetheart, I got a shot of your good side."
(vs. most masked characters) "So I can't get a shot of you without the mask? Oh well."
(vs. Mario) "Not talkin' about Peach or Pauline? I'll go ask them instead."
(vs. Sonic) "How about that? I actually got a decent picture!"
(vs. Cloud, Tifa or Sephiroth) "Got the whole scoop on Shin-Ra! Thank you kindly!"
(vs. Spider-Man) "Got a feeling I'll be seeing you on the front page, Spidey."
(vs. Batman or Batman Beyond) "This'll be front-page all over Gotham!"
(vs. Superman) "Oh yeah, Clark is officially toast now!"
(vs. Robocop) "With all I've got, you better believe OCP is toast!"
(vs. Deadpool) "Eugh! You look like Freddy Krueger's insane twin brother..."
(vs. Iron Man) "Thank you for your time, Mr. Stark. Now to hunt down Richards..."
(vs. Lex Luthor) "No amount of bail will save you from THIS, Lexie."
(vs. Solid Snake) "Thanks for the time, Snake. Back to duty for both of us!"
(vs. Joker or Sweet Tooth) "Feels like I'm never gonna forget that Adam guy..."
(vs. Scout) "Just so ya know, I handle a bat like a pro!"
(vs. Hulk) "Sorry, jolly green, but I gotta go."
(vs. Nathan Drake) "Shangri-La, El Dorado, I'll be making headlines with this story!"
(vs. Spider-Man 2099 or Spider-Miles) "'Scuse me, but there's a Daily Bugle front page with MY name on it!"
(vs. Dr. Strange) "The truth is a 'Strange' thing, but I gotta fly."
(vs. Lucy) "Got all my facts on Diclonius, and with everything intact!"
(vs. Aquaman or Namor) "Atlantis Exists! THAT'S gonna make headlines!"
(vs. any Mega Man) "Gonna borrow your buster. I'll give it back when I got the blueprint!"
(vs. Widowmaker) "Got photographic evidence of Talon's top sniper. I am set for LIFE!"
(vs. Wario) "Tomorrow's headline--'WarioWare CEO Resorts to Petty Theft'!"
(vs. Ben 10) "Your alien forms are a lifesaver, Ben. See ya!"
(vs. Weiss) "If you got dirt on your old man, I'm your guy to turn it in to!"
(vs. Mitsuru) "Shadows? Dark Hour? Tartarus? It was all true!"
(vs. Johnny Cage) "With that outta the way, let's hear Miss Blade's side of the story."
(vs. Dracula) "Classic Literature character based on true story! That'll make headlines!"
(vs. Mob) "I knew that Reigen was a faker. This is goin' public!"
(vs. Tatsumaki) "Geez, maybe the other S-Class Heroes will be a little friendlier?"
(vs. The Mask) "Now the world will know the REAL face behind the mask!"
(vs. Jake Long) "Wonder if I'll catch a goblin or a troll on film next?"
Stage: Willamette Mall
Theme Song: Frank West's Theme from "Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3"
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Prologue: After something of a hard time ahead, Frank West was thrown a wild card. Zombies had struck again, but another anomaly opened floodgates to infinite possibilities (literally). A portal through time and space sat in the middle of the zombie-infested supercenter. Sensing the scoop of a lifetime, Frank grabbed a shopping cart, jammed it with as many materials as he could get his hands on and ran right into it. The world of Death Battle awaited and would have dangers aplenty, but Frank wasn't too worried. He'd covered wars, after all.
Rival Cutscene:
(In a zombie-infested mall, Frank West takes a few quick shots on his camera, getting as clear a picture as he can for his hopeful return back home.)
Frank: Oh yeah. This'll turn out great, buuut I think I've had my fun. Gotta find my way outta here...
(Frank turns to look behind him, only to see a few stray zombies barring his path to his trusted shopping cart.)
Frank: Great...Hey! Bozo!
(Two zombies turn to face Frank only for him to grab their heads and smash them together. Taking a running start, he then leaps atop the shopping cart's contents, the cart speeding across the floor from the force and leaving the zombies in the dust. After putting considerable distance between him and the zombies, he gets off and pushes it along at normal speed.)
Frank: Hoo! What a ride!
(Out of the corner of his eye, he spies a familiar face looking like he's trying to make a quick getaway.)
Frank: Well, look what we have here. (pulls out camera) One quick shot!
(A flash of light and the man freezes, deflating as if defeated. It's the survivor of Raccoon City, Leon Kennedy)
Frank: Perfect! I might even be willing to forget our fight if this photo turns out great.
Leon: (groan) I guess it was only a matter of time before I ran into you...
Frank: Ah, don't look so down. You see all the crazy characters in here? I'm having the time of my life!
Leon: You think this is all a game? There are undead freaks everywhere! If there was a way all these guys got in here, odds are there's a way out. I can't let the undead find that-
Frank: Oh, the zombies? I deal with 'em as they come.
(On cue, a zombie makes a go for Frank only for Frank to pull a bat from his shopping cart and slug the undead creature across the face. It falls, dead, to the ground. He then whips out his camera, snaps a shot, and Leon clearly doesn't approve.)
Leon: You're still going at this? There's more to life-(Frank turns and snaps another pic of Leon, causing him to flinch.) WILL YOU CUT THAT OUT?!
Frank: When you're wanting a top-story, you gotta get as much detail as you can.
Leon: Did you really need a snapshot of me telling you to piss off?
Frank: Maybe.
Leon: Okay, dumbass, that's it!
(Leon pulls a gun on Frank who recoils and backs away, hands up, then reaches behind him and throws something at Leon. It's a six-pack of beer and, as soon as Leon shoots it, a spray of booze coats him in amber liquid and foam. He shakes off as much as he can, but before he can take aim again, Frank has crossed the distance and thumped him in the chest with his foot, sending him staggering backward.)
Frank: I'm on a roll and I'll be damned if you stop me.
Leon: (holsters his gun, pulls out his knife) So be it.
(Fade to black.)
Ending: With as much footage as he got on the multiverse, and combo-ing with his defeating the Mastermind of Death Battle, Frank's livelihood and reputation was back on top where he wanted it. He became an icon of the marketing and sponsorship business and, serving him even further was how he even managed to beat fellow reporters like Peter Parker and Clark Kent to a HUGE punch. From talkshows to movie deals and even talks of partnering with the likes of Mayor Haggar or billionaires Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne, Frank's skyrocketing reputation showed no signs of slowing down. Not this time.