Angela

Creation & Design

Angela was created by Neil Gaiman and Greg Capullo for the Spawn comic series, originally intended as a character in the Image Comics universe.

Early Years

Angela was introduced as a celestial bounty hunter in the Spawn universe, tasked with hunting down rogue angels and demons.

Character Development

Over the years, Angela has evolved from a fierce bounty hunter to a complex character with deep ties to both the Image and Marvel universes, exploring themes of identity, family, and redemption.

Cultural Reception

Angela has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for her strong characterization and unique backstory.

Character Details

Real Name:
Angela
Aliases:
Aldrif, Heimdall's Daughter
Species:
Angel
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Angels, The Asgardians, Guardians of the Galaxy
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Combat skills, Immortality
Equipment:
Heavenly weapons, Armor
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 8"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blonde

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1st appearance of Angela

later acquired by Marvel as Thor's half sister

1st appearance of Medieval Spawn

1st appearance of Cogliostro

Cover inspired by Wonder Woman #72

Spawn #5

Image 1993 Vol. 1
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Variant embossed cover

Reprint of Spawn #9, printed in German

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2nd appearance of Angela

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1st appearance of Cut Throat, a pirate version of Spawn

16-page retailer incentive delivered with orders of Spawn #32 (1995)

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Cover art by Greg Capullo featuring Angela

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Cover art by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane

Spawn #97

Image 2000 Vol. 1
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Newsstand Edition, indicated by the barcode

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Death of Angela, speared through the chest by Malebolgia

McFarlane was forced to relinquish the rights to Angela after losing a court case to Neil Gaiman. Gaiman then sold the rights to Angela to Marvel

Death of Malebolgia, killed by a rage-fueled Spawn after watching Angela die

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1st full appearance of Angela in the Marvel Universe, later revealed to be Thor's sister

Marvel acquired the rights to Angela after nearly a decade of litigation between Todd McFarlane and Neil Gaiman in which Gaiman was victorious

Angela makes her first cameo in the Marvel Universe in Age of Ultron #10

Guardians of the Galaxy #5

Marvel 2013 Vol. 3
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Variant cover art by Milo Manara

Guardians of the Galaxy #5

Marvel 2013 Vol. 3
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

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1st cameo appearance of Angela in the Marvel Universe

1st cameo appearance of Alexis the Protetor

Age of Ultron #10

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Variant cover art by Joe Quesada

Age of Ultron #10

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Variant sketch cover art by Joe Quesada

Guardians of the Galaxy #7

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1st appearance of Sera, a former Angel of Heven and Angela's lover

1st appearance of Laussa, the infant daughter of Odin and Freyja

Angela: Asgard's Assassin #1

Marvel 2015 Vol. 1
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Variant design cover art by Joe Quesada

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Variant cover art by Phil Jimenez

Angela: Asgard's Assassin #3

Marvel 2015 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Phil Noto

Angela: Queen of Hel #2

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First meeting of Jane Foster as Thor and Angela

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1st team appearance of the Asgardians of the Galaxy: Angela, Valkyrie, Throg, the Destroyer, Skurge the Executioner, and Thunderstrike, Kevin Masterson, son of the original Thunderstrike

Thor #8

Marvel 2018 Vol. 5
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Variant cover art by Kaare Andrews featuring Angela, Thor's sister

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1st team appearance of Strikeforce: Angela, Blade, The Winter Soldier, Spider-Woman, Wiccan, Spectrum, Daimon Hellstrom

1st appearance of Count Ophidian and the Vridai

Strikeforce #1

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Variant cover art by Joe Quesada

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