Based on a suggestion by - I had actually never noticed the similarity of the names.

But once it was pointed out, it was really perfect material for a weird crossover. Naturally, Len is far more well-known for fighting crime as a cat-boy, but he has the basic personality traits to make a plausible Ben, as well - and that thing for overly bright color schemes.

And there are other things Len and Ben could find common ground on - banana smoothies, for example.