I know it's a bit out of date, but it's been dwelling on my mind for awhile. If you could have Norman Osborn construct a team of villains impersonating heroes consisting of any preexisting team you know of, from any publisher, what would the team be, and who would be on it? The rules are simple, 1) post the name of your Dark Team, and each of the characters featured, and which characters they're impersonating 2) the character's motivation, circumstances or other reason for being on the team must be issued next to their name/s 3) be specific. If you know that more than one person has taken on the mantel of the imposter you choose, specify which person it is 4) if you choose a DC team, it must be all DC characters, if you Choose a Marvel team, it must be all Marvel characters. Whichever publisher you choose to draw characters from, only use characters from that publisher. 5) the publisher that was briefly formed after Marvel Vs. DC counts as it's own thing. So if you know you're stuff, there might be a Lobo the Duck or a Bruce Wayne, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. on it. 6) characters impersonated don't have to have been a part of the team before. It's just if they would have been a good fit. 7) If they don't quite have the powers needed to duplicate the results needed, explain how they get around this. For example, they might have a cloaked technician nearby who can apply that one power that they otherwise just can't apply. WIth that in mind, dig in, and let's see what you come up with.

Dark Champions. Stationed in LA, to be the first line of defense against the X-Men. Also to draw positive media attention to one of Norman's forces, and away from the X-Men. THeir Roster is as Follows:

Hercules (Thunderstrike) A registered hero who agrees to lead the Champions to keep an eye on Norman Osborn and relay information about H.A.M.M.E.R. forces in the area to Norman's enemies. Norman secretly knows this, and misrepresents Hammer to him to mislead enemies to his regime. He forsakes his hammer and lightning and cuts his hair to impersonate Herc.

Darkstar (Original Darkstar) A reanimated Darkstar under the pupperty of a necromancer. One of the few that Osborn can really count on, because she's not even mentally present.

Starfox (Original Starfox) As part of his penance for his actions under the influence of Thanos. Part of his agreement is to not use his suggestion power. Except when Norman tells him too...

Iceman (Hydroman) In an almost entirely Ice form, he hides behind a hologram of Iceman. If that Hologram fails, his own form will carry enough of a resemblence for the backup disguise to take effect without people noticing. He creates Ice by using three cloaked H.A.M.M.E.R. technicians using Relicas of Blizzard's equipment. They freeze 3 at a time what he gestures at with his arms. He is compiling a report to give to the Hood, a member of Osbourne's Cabal.

Angel (Burt Warthington) As Warren Worthington III's uncle, he would have inherited the family fortune if he hadn't killed Warren's parents. Disowned from the family fortune, he was given his freedom, provided he serve Osborne. He was given 6 items to aid in the deception: Vulture's Juvenator, A syntheic pair of wings from the Red Raven's city in the clouds, an injection system that gives him Silvermane's fountain of youth potion (or a jellyfish/blowfish cocktail, if all else fails) a personal force field and a matter dispersal barrier to provide some protection when he lowers the forcefield to attack. The sixth piece is a blue and white suit just like the one Magneto gave Angel, that lets An outside body take control of the wearer. If Burt provides a working test subject, this design can be mass produced amongst H.A.M.M.E.R. and the Initiative, giving Osbourne absolute obedience from all whom he commands.

Black Widow (Felicia Hardy Black Cat) After World War Hulk, there's not a lot that says what she's been up to, so she's still eligible to take up the mantle with some red hair dye. Norman has her under his wing to keep an opening to Spider-Man available, and she serves him voluntarily to keep her great love's greatest enemy well in her sights.

Captain Marvel (Marvel Boy 5) Assigned by Osbourne to serve as embassador for the Dark Avengers. Given means to depower, take control of, or otherwise subdue any of his teammates. He is under the impression that they are all villains working off their crimes.

Wonder Man (Smasher of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard #?) Always trying out for the mantle of Smasher, and always coming in Second, he was sent by Emperor Vulcan to spy on politocal shifts on Earth. As part of Osbourne's bids to amass power from beyond the stars, Vulcan offered him Smasher as a gift, with orders to assassinate him as soon as he poses a threat. And to kill all of Norman's minions who do not comply.

Ghost Rider (The car villain from Spider-Man Swing Shift) Forcibly possessed by a demon in exchange for the Demon's service in the Ghost Rider's likeness, he turns three H.A.M.M.E.R. agents into a Skull Cycle. He uses a lot of technology to avoid using his unique poqers overtly. If he uses his powers to any significant degree, the forces of Hell will come directly to his Earthly location to drag him back and heighten his punishment.

She-Hulk (Hulk of Weapon X of the Exiles Series) Discovered in the Negative Zone with a Wonder Man Hulk, they were contained in the a special facility, until she was released by Norman, to serve as his enforcer. IN exchange, she gets to evaluate all inter-reality forces who enter the Marvel Universe. Her compatriots who betrayed and abandoned her, she gets to kill.

Dark Justice League
Superman- Black Adam - To have allies to back him up whenever he gets pissed off and declares war on other countries.
Wonder Woman- Knockout - out of jealousy for Wonder Woman
Batman- Deathstroke - To make life hell for Dick Grayson
Aquaman- Ocean Master - to take over Atlantis and to seduce Mera (can be disguised by Sinestro's power ring.)
Flash- Hunter Zolomon - to make Flash a better hero by impersonating him.
Green Lantern- Sinestro - simply to prove he is the greatest warrior to wear a ring
Martian Manhunter- Amazo - because he could