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As the result of a secondary mutation, Archangel also developed a "healing factor" and can heal others by mixing his blood with theirs, although this mutation varies in potency - at times, he cannot aid the terminally wounded, at others he can actually raise the newly dead. Also, in the story which revealed that Nightcrawler is the son of the mutant which is the source of all Satan legends, Archangel attempted to heal Nightcrawler with his blood, which actually harmed Nightcrawler, indicating that Archangel may actually be an angel. |
As the result of a secondary mutation, Archangel also developed a "healing factor" and can heal others by mixing his blood with theirs, although this mutation varies in potency - at times, he cannot aid the terminally wounded, at others he can actually raise the newly dead. Also, in the story which revealed that Nightcrawler is the son of the mutant which is the source of all Satan legends, Archangel attempted to heal Nightcrawler with his blood, which actually harmed Nightcrawler, indicating that Archangel may actually be an angel. |
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As of the start of the [[Decimation (comics)|Decimation]] storyline, Archangel has lost his powers. |
As of the start of the [[Decimation (comics)|Decimation]] storyline, Archangel has lost his powers. [[Image:x3angel.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Ben Foster in X-Men 3]] |
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==Other Media== [[Image:x3angel.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Ben Foster in X-Men 3]] |
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Archangel's origin was retold in the animated X-Men series, where Apocalypse creates the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]]. Angel goes to a scientist who claims he can "cure" mutancy, but is actually Apocalypse, who turns him into Death. Angel also makes a cameo appearance in the ''Beyond Good and Evil'' four-part episode, and as one of the original X-Men in two flashbacks, bringing up continuity errors elsewhere when Cyclops, Beast, and Jean Grey do not know him. |
==Other Media== Archangel's origin was retold in the animated X-Men series, where Apocalypse creates the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]]. Angel goes to a scientist who claims he can "cure" mutancy, but is actually Apocalypse, who turns him into Death. Angel also makes a cameo appearance in the ''Beyond Good and Evil'' four-part episode, and as one of the original X-Men in two flashbacks, bringing up continuity errors elsewhere when Cyclops, Beast, and Jean Grey do not know him. |
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He also appeared in a number of episodes of ''[[X-Men Evolution]]''. His voice was provided by Mark Hildreth. |
He also appeared in a number of episodes of ''[[X-Men Evolution]]''. His voice was provided by Mark Hildreth. |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | [Uncanny] X-Men #1 |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Warren Kenneth Worthington III |
| Team affiliations | X-Men, X-Factor, Champions, Defenders, The Four Horsemen |
| Notable aliases | Avenging Angel, Angel II, Death II, Dark Angel |
| Abilities | Flight via wings, blood-borne healing factor |
Archangel (Warren Kenneth Worthington III) is a comic book superhero (or supervillain depending on the timeframe) in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a mutant and is a member of the X-Men and a former member of X-Factor, the Champions, and the Defenders. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men #1 (September, 1963).
Archangel was originally known as Angel, but while, since the return of his original wings some years ago, he has occasionally flirted with returning to that codename, his official codename remains Archangel. This character is distinct from the Golden Age hero The Angel, created by Paul Gustavson and continuing in retcon and contemporary appearances in the Marvel universe.
Character biography
Worthington was born in Centerport, New York to Kathryn Worthington and Warren Worthington Jr. He was attending a private school in his adolescence when white, feathered wings began to grow from his shoulder blades. At first he felt he was a freak, but once he learned that he could use his wings to fly and to help people (he saved several people from a fire in his dormitory), he came to enjoy his power. He soon learned that he in fact was a mutant.
He began attending the Xavier School For Gifted Youngsters, where Professor Charles Xavier trained young mutants to control their powers and use them for good. Taking the code name Angel, Worthington became one of the original members of the superhero team the X-Men.
When the original X-Men were captured by the mutant island Krakoa, Professor X created a new team of X-Men to rescue them. When this new team of X-Men decided to stay, Angel and the rest of the original team, with the exception of Cyclops, left the team. He and Iceman went to Los Angeles, were they founded the Champions with Hercules, the Black Widow, and the original Ghost Rider.
He was once kidnapped by the Morlock leader Callisto and stripped of most of his clothing. Callisto attempted to humiliate him and force him to be her mate. He couldn't remember anything else at the time (as he was knocked out then). Just then, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Shadowcat arrived to stop Callisto. But the X-Men were captured by the Morlocks and tied to stakes. Callisto struck a deal with Storm; a battle to the death without powers (they would duel with knives), with the winner getting Angel and having the leadership of the Morlocks. Storm won, but spared Callisto's life. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Defenders.
The Defenders did not last much longer, with Angel, Iceman, and Beast being the sole survivors. They had decided to abandon the hero's life, but with the resurrection of Jean Grey, the five original X-Men chose to form X-Factor.
Much later, having joined his teammates as a member of X-Factor, Warren's wings were severely damaged during the Mutant Massacre, and his friend Cameron Hodge – who was secretly anti-mutant – had his wings amputated. Depressed, Warren tried comitting suicide by blowing up his ultralight airplane, but was spirited away by the ancient mutant Apocalypse.
Apocalypse altered Warren's appearance, giving him blue skin, metal wings, and the ability to fire his metal feathers as projectiles. He also gave him the title of Death, the leader of his Horsemen. When it appeared as though Death had killed his former teammate Iceman, he overcame Apocalypse's brainwashing, but did not rejoin X-Factor, spending some time as a loner called "Dark Angel." After the events of Inferno, he finally rejoined X-Factor, taking the name Archangel at Beast's urging.
Archangel was romantically involved with Psylocke for a time, during which his feathered wings grew back within his metal wings and broke them apart. In a fight with Black Tom Cassidy, Archangel experienced a "secondary mutation." His blood gained advanced healing properties, and his blue pallor changed back to a healthy pink. He has since become controversially romantically involved with Husk (Paige Guthrie). The two took an extended leave of absence, and Archangel recently launched a charity called "Mutantes Sans Frontières" in Zanzibar (an oblique reference to Doctors Without Borders), where he then proceeded to help stop a coup with the aid of Professor X's newest charges from nearby Genosha. Recently in "Excalibur," Warren met up again with Callisto. As Paige reminded Warren of the time he had with Callisto, Callisto and Warren had no time for sweet memories, for Viper attacked. Warren and Callisto then managed to defeat Viper together.
Powers
Archangel's primary power is that of flight. His wings have superhuman strength and can create enough lift to enable him to carry at least twice his own weight. They have a very flexible skeletal structure, enabling him to press them to the back of his torso and legs with only the slightest bulge visible under his clothing. His bones are hollow, he processes food more efficiently than normal humans and does not store any fat, he possesses a greater proportionate muscle mass than normal, and his superhumanly sharp eyes can withstand high-speed winds which would damage the average human eye. His lungs can extract oxygen from the air at high velocities or altitudes.
While he generally flies below the height of clouds, Archangel can reach almost twice this height with little effort. At his absolute maximum, he can reach the highest recorded altitude of a bird in flight - about the height above sea level of Mount Everest - but he can only remain that high for several minutes. He can fly nonstop under his own power for around half a day.
As the result of a secondary mutation, Archangel also developed a "healing factor" and can heal others by mixing his blood with theirs, although this mutation varies in potency - at times, he cannot aid the terminally wounded, at others he can actually raise the newly dead. Also, in the story which revealed that Nightcrawler is the son of the mutant which is the source of all Satan legends, Archangel attempted to heal Nightcrawler with his blood, which actually harmed Nightcrawler, indicating that Archangel may actually be an angel.
As of the start of the Decimation storyline, Archangel has lost his powers.
==Other Media== Archangel's origin was retold in the animated X-Men series, where Apocalypse creates the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Angel goes to a scientist who claims he can "cure" mutancy, but is actually Apocalypse, who turns him into Death. Angel also makes a cameo appearance in the Beyond Good and Evil four-part episode, and as one of the original X-Men in two flashbacks, bringing up continuity errors elsewhere when Cyclops, Beast, and Jean Grey do not know him.
He also appeared in a number of episodes of X-Men Evolution. His voice was provided by Mark Hildreth.
Angel will be portrayed by Ben Foster in X-Men 3.