This is a Pool 2 hybrid discard/destroy archetype.
The idea of this deck is to develop your best route early game given your initial hand.
a R1 Nova means you'll be developing your Bucky Barnes, Wolverine, Carnage (R1-R3)
a R1 Blade with a good discard like Swarm, Wolverine or Apocalypse sets the stage for more discard beginning R3 with Lady Sif or Blademaster.
I must say the discard archetype as a whole really doesn't come fully online until you gain access to Pool 3 cards like Dracula, Moon Knight, Hela, etc.
But I've been able to climb all the way to Plat 57-59 with this hybrid so, good luck and have fun!