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| caption = Cover of ''Uncanny X-Men'' (vol. 4) #7 (July 2016) showing Warren's feathered wings as Angel (left) and metallic wings as Archangel (right).<br />Art by [[Greg Land]].
| full_name = Warren Worthington III
| species = [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|Human mutant]]
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'''Warren Kenneth Worthington III''' (originally known as '''Angel''' and later as '''Archangel''') is a [[superhero]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by writer [[Stan Lee]] and artist [[Jack Kirby]], the character first appeared in [[Uncanny X-Men|''The X-Men'']] #1 (September 1963). AngelWarren is a founding member of the [[X-Men]], having used the moniker '''Angel'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bagley |first=Alison |date=2020-11-01 |title=A Founding Member of The X-Men Could Resurrect Mutants Way Before Krakoa |url=https://screenrant.com/x-men-resurrection-healing-angel-warren-archangel-powers/ |access-date=2023-02-09 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> Later stories would reveal that prior to joining the team, he had acted as a vigilante under the moniker '''Avenging Angel'''.
 
AngelWarren is a [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]], an evolved species of humans who are born with superhuman abilities. The character originally possesses a pair of large feathered wings extending from his back, enabling him to fly. He is the heir of the Worthington family fortune, and this privileged background results in Warren being stereotyped as self-absorbed and unable to deal with hardships during his early years with the X-Men. This personality was ultimately replaced with a more introspective and brooding personality in the late 1980s, when the character was changed into the darker "'''Archangel"''' persona. While AngelWarren's wings were originally feathered, his transition to Archangel resulted in metallic wings and newfound powers.
 
As one of the original X-Men, ArchangelWarren has had a frequent presence in X-Men-related [[comic book]]s throughout the years and also appeared occasionally in X-Men [[animation|animated series]] and [[video game]]s. [[Ben Foster (actor)|Ben Foster]] played the role of AngelWarren in the 2006 film ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'' and [[Ben Hardy (actor)|Ben Hardy]] portrayed a younger version in the 2016 film ''[[X-Men: Apocalypse]]''.
 
== Publication history ==
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After his personality was stripped, he appeared in a supporting role as one of the students at the ''Jean Grey School'' in ''[[Wolverine and the X-Men (comics)|Wolverine and the X-Men]]'' (2011–2013). He later joined Magneto's more militant X-Men team in ''Uncanny X-Men'' (2016-2017) and an international strike force in ''[[Astonishing X-Men]]'' (2017-2018) after his memory was restored. At the same time, a time-displaced version of Angel's younger self was brought to the present and starred in ''[[All-New X-Men]]'' (2012–2017) and ''[[X-Men Blue]]'' (2017-2018), before being returned to his correct time-period in the mini-series ''[[Extermination (comics)|Extermination]]'' (2018).
 
Angel appeared in ''[[House of X and Powers of X]]'' (2019), which detailed the birth of the Krakoan Age.{{cn|date=May 2023}} He was made the CXO of Krakoa's new X-Corp and appeared in the mini-series ''Empyre: X-Men'' (2020), ''[[X-Corporation|X-Corp]]'' (2021) and ''[[Dark X-Men]]'' (2023).{{cn|date=May 2023}} As the Krakoa era came to a close, he was the focus of the 50th anniversary issue of ''Giant-Size X-Men'' (2024) and appeared in the mini-series ''X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse'' (2024).{{cn|date=May 2024}}
 
== Fictional character biography ==
=== Angel ===
Warren Worthington III was born in [[Centerport, New York]], to Kathryn Worthington and [[Warren Worthington JrII]] and the grandson of Warren Worthington. He attends [[Phillips Exeter Academy]] in his adolescence when his feathered [[wing]]s begin to grow from his shoulder blades. At first, Warren feels he is a freak and aberration, but he soon learns that he can use his wings to fly and help people. When there is a fire in his dormitory, he borrows some props from the school's drama department, dresses up as a heavenly angel, and rescues his friends. He soon learns that he is in fact a [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]]. He dons a mask and costume, calls himself the ''' Avenging Angel''', and becomes a solo adventurer, before being recruited by [[Professor X|Professor Charles Xavier]] for the X-Men.<ref>''The X-Men'' #54–56 (March – May 1969)</ref>
 
Warren's status as a wealthy playboy, as well as being an outspoken individual who chafes at the notion of being told what to do, is the subject of much tension within the X-Men. In particular, Warren is in love with [[Jean Grey]], who is in love with [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Scott Summers]], although he ultimately sets aside his love for Jean, coming to terms with the fact that Jean loves Scott.<ref name="love triangle">{{Cite comic| writer = [[Roy Thomas|Thomas, Roy]]|penciller = [[Werner Roth (comics)|Roth, Werner]]|inker= [[John Tartaglione|Tartaglione, John]]| letterer = [[Sam Rosen (comics)|Rosen, Sam]]|editor=[[Stan Lee|Lee, Stan]]|story = We Must Destroy... The Cobalt Man!| title = [[Uncanny X-Men]]| volume = | issue = #31| date = April 1967| publisher = [[Marvel Comics]]}}</ref> Angel still harbors an unrequited love for Jean even as he begins dating [[Candy Southern]].<ref>''The X-Men'' #32 (May 1967)</ref>
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While pursuing [[Sauron (comics)|Sauron]] in the [[Savage Land]], Angel is attacked by [[pteranodon]]s and falls to his death. He would have remained dead if not for the "Creator", who is [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]] without his costume. Magneto provides the necessary medical treatment needed to revive Angel and provides him with a new blue-and-white costume.<ref>'' The X-Men'' #62 (November 1969)</ref> Unknown to Angel, the costume also has a device installed that lets Magneto gain control over Angel, which he does months later when he makes an attack on the X-Men.<ref>''The Avengers'' #110–111 (April – May 1973)</ref>
 
Around this time, Angel publicly reveals himself as a mutant after discovering that not only has his uncle, Burt Worthington (who goes by the name of the Dazzler — though he is in no way related to Alison Blaire, a later mutant heroine and brief love interest for Warren in her own comic series who also uses the name), murdered Warren's father, Warren Worthington, Jr.II,<ref>'' Ka-Zar'' #2–3 (December 1970, March 1971); ''Marvel Tales'' #30 (April 1971)</ref> but also poisoned his mother in order to ensure his inheritance of the Worthington fortune.<ref>''X-Men the Hidden Years'' #16–18</ref>
 
When the original X-Men are captured by the mutant island [[Krakoa]], Professor X creates a new team of X-Men to rescue them.<ref>''Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 (1975).</ref> When this new team decides to stay on as X-Men, Angel and the rest of the original team, with the exception of Cyclops, leave.<ref>''The X-Men'' #94 (August 1975).</ref> He and [[Iceman (comics)|Iceman]] go to Los Angeles, where they found the [[Champions (1975 team)|Champions]] with [[Hercules (Marvel Comics)|Hercules]], the [[Black Widow (Natasha Romanova)|Black Widow]], and the original [[Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)|Ghost Rider]].<ref>''The Champions'' #1–3</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jack |date=2019-07-22 |title=X-Men: The 5 Most Heroic Things Angel Has Ever Done (& The 5 Worst Archangel Has Done) |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-angel-archangel-best-worst-acts/ |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> Following the apparent death of Jean Grey and Cyclops' subsequent exile from the team, Warren rejoins the X-Men.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #138</ref> During this time, Angel unsuccessfully pursues pop star Alison Blaire, also known as [[Dazzler (comics)|Dazzler]].<ref>''Dazzler'' #17</ref> He grows increasingly disturbed by the behavior and actions of [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]],<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #140 (December 1980)</ref> and quits the team in protest.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' #148 (August 1981)</ref>
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=== Archangel ===
X-Factor's formation begins a period of upheaval in Warren's life. Cameron Hodge abuses Warren's trust and portrays X-Factor as "mutant hunters" for hire, further fueling anti-mutant sentiment.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2009}} An altercation with the [[Brotherhood of Mutants]] allows [[Mystique (comics)|Mystique]] to discover the relationship between the "mutant hunters" and the former X-Men; she exposes Warren as the financial backer for X-Factor, causing a public relations nightmare.<ref>''X-Factor'' #9</ref> Warren's wings are mutilated during the "[[Mutant Massacre]]" by the [[Marauders (comics)|Marauder]], [[Harpoon (comics)|Harpoon]].<ref>''Thor'' #373–374</ref> When the wings develop gangrene, [[Cameron Hodge]] violates Angel's wishes and has the crippled wings [[amputation|amputated]].<ref>''X-Factor'' #14</ref> Despondent over the loss, Warren escapes the hospital and commandeers his private jet. It explodes in the air as the rest of X-Factor watch helplessly from below.<ref>''X-Factor'' #15</ref> It is ultimately revealed that Hodge sabotaged Warren's plane in order to finish off his nemesis, in an apparent suicide.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2009}}
 
Seconds before the explosion, Warren is spirited away by the ancient mutant [[Apocalypse (comics)|Apocalypse]]. Apocalypse offers to restore Angel's wings if Angel will serve him as one of his [[Horsemen of Apocalypse|Four Horsemen]].<ref>''X-Factor'' #18</ref> Apocalypse subjects Angel to extensive genetic alterations, giving him blue skin and organic metal wings which can cut through almost anything. The wings can fire the metal feathers as projectiles. Apocalypse gives Worthington the title of Death. He makes Worthington the leader of his Horsemen after Worthington beats the others in a fight, and gives him a drug that remove his reservations to follow Apocalypse's dark plans.<ref>''X-Factor'' #17, 21</ref> Death is unveiled to X-Factor during their second encounter with the Horsemen,<ref>''X-Factor'' #23</ref> and Warren sadistically exploits the weaknesses of his friends to defeat them in combat.<ref>"X-Factor" #24</ref> During a later attack on Manhattan, Iceman fakes his own death at Warren's hands, hoping that the shock of killing a friend will enable him to break free of the influence of Apocalypse's drug. Although freed, Warren refuses to rejoin X-Factor, feeling that he has changed too much psychologically to be a hero.<ref>''X-Factor'' #25</ref>
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Following the death of Jean Grey, Warren and Paige take an extended leave of absence from the team.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2009}} Warren begins doing overseas charity work at this point, in the form of a charity called "Mutants Sans Frontières" in [[Zanzibar]] (a reference to [[Médecins Sans Frontières|Doctors Without Borders]]), where he then proceeds to help stop a [[coup]] with the aid of Professor X's newest charges from nearby [[Genosha]].<ref>''Excalibur'' vol. 2 #11–12 (May – June 2005)</ref> In ''Excalibur'', Warren meets up again with [[Callisto (comics)|Callisto]]. As Paige reminds Warren of his history with Callisto, Viper attacks, but Warren and Callisto defeat Viper together.<ref>''Excalibur'' vol. 2 #12 (June 2005)</ref>
 
In ''[[Generation M (comics)|Generation M]]'', Angel fakes having lost his wings in order to capture the [[Ghoul (comics)|Ghoul]], a deranged [[serial killer]] who uses his retained mutant powers to murder ex-mutants.<ref>''Generation M'' #5</ref>
 
Though not an active member of any team, Warren reunites with the other surviving original X-Men — Cyclops, Iceman, and Beast — in a mission to stop [[Bishop (comics)|Bishop]] from recapturing the fugitive mutants known as [[X-Men: The 198|the 198]],{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2009}} though Bishop later joins them in their rescue attempt.<ref>''[[Civil War: X-Men]]''</ref>
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In an attempt to understand what was done to both Wolfsbane and Angel, the pair of them are placed in a room together, where Rahne is forced to gaze at Warren. The mere sight of him causes her to become murderous once again, and she attempts to rip the wings from Warren's body once more. The sight of a psychotic Wolfsbane, as well as the fear of having his wings torn from his body again, causes a defensive reaction in Warren, reverting him back into his violent Archangel persona.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2009}}
 
From then on, Angel takes dual membership with both the X-Men and X-Force, though Cyclops forbids Angel from telling the rest of the team about the return of his Archangel powers.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2009}} While recruiting a scientist for Beast's "Science Squad", the X-Club, Angel is forced to transform into Archangel in order to destroy a giant rampaging monster. Beast reacts in anger that Angel has not told him that his "Death" powers have returned, creating tension between the two friends. Angel knows telling Beast would expose the latest incarnation of X-Force and effectively end Cyclops' latest tenure as leader if the truth about his personal black ops squad became public knowledge.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2009}}
 
During the X-Club's trip to 1906 in order to discover the origins of the modern mutant race, Angel transforms into Archangel a number of times to help further their mission.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2009}}
 
During the ''[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear Itself]]'' storyline, Wolverine and Archangel interrogate Purifiers member Benedict Ryan on where Jonathan Standish is hiding out.<ref>''Fear Itself: Uncanny X-Force'' #2</ref>
 
=== Dark Angel Saga ===
In the "Dark Angel Saga", the "Archangel" persona of Warren, which was secretly created when he was first transformed by Apocalypse into his Horseman of Death, has finally taken over his mind, and he plans to be the heir to Apocalypse, bringing [[Ozymandias (Marvel Comics)|Ozymandias]], [[Dark Beast (Marvel Comics)|Dark Beast]], [[Horsemen of Apocalypse#The Final Horsemen|the Final Horsemen]], [[Famine (comics)|Autumn Rolfson]], and her son Genocide as his army to destroy humanity.<ref>''Uncanny X-Force'' #11–16</ref> At the conclusion of the story arc Betsy stabs Archangel in the chest with the Celestial Life Seed, seemingly killing him. In the aftermath of the explosion of Apocalypse's citadel, Warren is seen by the members of X-Force walking in the snow. Psylocke, shocked that he is alive and apparently free of Apocalypse, runs up and embraces him. This Warren then reveals he had no idea who Psylocke is and appears to have amnesia. Warren has his normal white skin again but seems to have retained his metallic wings.<ref>''Uncanny X-Force'' #18</ref>
 
=== Death and new personality ===
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=== All-New, All-Different Marvel ===
As part of the ''[[All-New, All-Different Marvel]]'' event, Angel has mysteriously reverted somehow to his pre-LifeSeed blue-skinned Archangel form, and appears as a member of Magneto's [[Uncanny X-Men#2015–present: Volume 4|new Uncanny X-Men]] in order to protect mutantkind at all costs. His mind had also changed, having become nothing more than a silent and mindless predator controlled by Psylocke. Under her psychic leash, Archangel became a heavy hitter in Magneto's X-Men.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' vol. 4 #1</ref>
 
=== Apocalypse Wars ===
Psylocke and Magneto travel to Green Ridge, Colorado to investigate reports of an up-and-coming preacher who looks identical to the original Angel. They discover that he is indeed the Angel who was created by the Celestial LifeSeed and he is attracting a cult of religious fanatics around him.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' vol. 4 #6</ref> It is revealed that during the 8-month timeskip after the events of Secret Wars, Angel allied himself with Apocalypse's son, [[Holocaust (Marvel Comics)|Genocide]] and the [[Clan Akkaba]] in exchange for their help in controlling his Horseman of Death split-personality, which has revived as it is permanently linked to his own metal wings. Clan Akkaba are constantly harvesting Angel's rapidly-regenerating metal wings (in order to prevent the Death persona from fully possessing Angel) and grafting them into his clones, creating a mindless clone army of blue-skinned Archangels. The silent Archangel who is a member of Magneto's team of X-Men was merely the first such clone who retained trace memories of the original Angel and thus managed to escape to join Magneto's X-Men. Magneto and Psylocke are captured, but Psylocke easily escapes. She gets into a fight with Fantomex, who was sent by Magneto as back-up with Mystique, who herself freed Magneto.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' vol. 4 #8</ref> Psylocke in a panic calls for the Archangel who is their teammate, who then telepathically controls the rest of the clone army into destroying the town, but the clones are all killed.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' vol. 4 #9</ref> In a flashback, it is revealed that Magneto accidentally found Angel's unconscious and injured body in a barn during the 8-month timeskip and helped him recover. Magneto at the time gave up on being a hero, as the rest of the X-Men had either disbanded or fled to Limbo, but then was inspired by Angel to restart his own version of the Uncanny X-Men.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' vol. 4 #7</ref> It is implied that Angel disappeared after that encounter, only to "reappear" as the silent Archangel. In the present, a chastised and repentant Angel explains to Magneto and Psylocke that he and the silent Archangel are ultimately two half-parts of the same one being, so they physically combine into a new blue-skinned persona. This new Archangel being is unsure of who or what he now was, but was determined to find out. He swore off all violence and returned with Magneto's X-Men to their base in the Savage Land.<ref>''The Uncanny X-Men'' vol. 4 #10</ref>
 
== Powers and abilities ==
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=== Volumes ===
 
==== ''Angel: Revelations'' - (2008) ====
According to [[Diamond Comic Distributors]], ''Angel: Revelations'' #1 was the 106th best selling comic book in May 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayo |first=John |date=2008-06-17 |title=Sales Estimates for May, 2008 |url=https://www.cbr.com/sales-estimates-for-may-2008/ |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Comichron: May 2008 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2008/2008-05.html |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=www.comichron.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 300 Comics Actual--May 2008 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/comics/view/12754/top-300-comics-actual-may-2008 |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=icv2.com |language=en}}</ref> ''Angel: Revelations'' #2 was the 125th best selling comic book in June 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Comichron: June 2008 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2008/2008-06.html |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=www.comichron.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 300 Comics Actual--June 2008 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/comics/view/12929/top-300-comics-actual-june-2008 |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=icv2.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
James Hunt of ''[[CBR.com]]'' called ''Angel: Revelations'' #1 a "prodigious talent on display," saying, "The religious imagery gives the book a consistent motif and the literal "angel" aspect of the character takes a lot more focus that it usually receives when the character is dealt with. Of all the X-Men, Warren probably has the "origin" story that relates itself most directly to the idea of emergent mutant powers being a metaphor for adolescence. Being a Marvel Knights title, it's unclear whether this origin is "in-continuity" or not, but ultimately it shouldn't matter. If the rest of the series is as good as this opening issue, it's going to be an utterly beautiful read and, if you're reading this at a time when it's too late to start collecting the series, it'll almost certainly be worth splashing out for the hardcover just to make sure the format does the story justice. It's definitely good to see Marvel happy to put out a series that looks a little more experimental than their usual fare, and if there's any justice in the industry it'll pay off nicely."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hunt |first=James |date=2008-06-05 |title=Angel: Revelations #1 |url=https://www.cbr.com/angel-revelations-1/ |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> Bryan Joel of ''[[IGN]]'' gave ''Angel: Revelations'' #1 a grade of 8.1 out of 10, writing, "Truthfully, Angel's origin probably needed an update. Considering the sort of character he's become and the advancements his powers eventually received, the origin doesn't really line up. Thankfully, Aguirre-Sacasa seems to agree and has crafted ''Revelations'' to remedy that. Issue #1 features the basics of Warren immediately pre-power onset, where he's attending a private school and worrying about the changes to his body. The script also interjects a couple scenes of more sinister things going on, which elevates this above the level of simple rehash. There almost seems to be more attention paid to religion, a pet theme of Aguirre-Sacasa's; the title of this series isn't just a play on words. Suffice it to say, I'm surprisingly interested to see how this all plays out. One of the main selling points, though, is the art by Adam Pollina. Probably most renowned for his extended run on the first volume of ''X-Force'', his work in ''Revelations'' couldn't be further from the tradition style seen there. Now he's somewhere between Skottie Young and... Salvador Dali, perhaps? But in a good way. I can definitely see how the weird, deformed style will bug some readers, but I think it's deeply engaging and gives the whole issue a more spiritual and mystical feel. It might not be exactly in step with an Angel series, but it's at least something different and I appreciate that."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joel |first=Bryan |date=2008-05-30 |title=Angel: Revelations #1 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/30/angel-revelations-1-review |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>
 
==== ''Iceman and Angel'' - (2011) ====
According to [[Diamond Comic Distributors]], ''Iceman and Angel'' #1 was the 161st best selling comic book in March 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Comichron: March 2011 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2011/2011-03.html |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=www.comichron.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 300 Comics Actual--March 2011 |url=https://icv2.com/articles/comics/view/19837/top-300-comics-actual-march-2011 |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=icv2.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
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=== Ultimate Marvel ===
The [[Ultimate Marvel|Ultimate]] version of Angel (Warren Worthington III) is one of only a few mutants to identifiably be a mutant at birth. Warren comes from millionaire, mutant-bigoted parents who quickly sign guardianship of him over to [[Alternative versions of Professor X#Ultimate Charles Xavier|Charles Xavier]]. Warren joins the [[Ultimate X-Men|X-Men]] taking the code name Angel, though he proves to be an inexperienced and reluctant fighter.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2012}} There is much controversy over Angel joining the [[Ultimate X-Men|X-Men]], as there are many protests of angels being a sign of God; also, [[Rogue (comicsMarvel Comics)#Ultimate Rogue|Rogue]] does not like the fact that he has the appearance of an angel.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #40</ref> On an unauthorized mission to [[Genosha#Ultimate Marvel|Genosha]], Angel and his teammates attempt to rescue [[Longshot (Marvel Comics)#Ultimate Marvel|Longshot]], an accused murderer who is facing a public execution.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #54</ref> During the ''Magnetic North'' storyline, [[Dazzler (Marvel Comics)#Ultimate Marvel|Dazzler]] and Warren go to the Triskelion in an attempt to rescue [[Polaris (Marvel Comics)|Polaris]].<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #63</ref> After Magneto shuts down the power, Dazzler is impaled by one of [[Lady Deathstrike]]'s claws, leaving her in a coma. Angel faces Professor Xavier and takes responsibility. Under the guise of expulsion, Angel joins [[Emma Frost#Ultimate Marvel|Emma Frost]]'s [[New Mutants#Ultimate X-Men|Academy of Tomorrow]] as a spy for Xavier.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #64–65</ref>
 
Warren becomes close friends with [[Nightcrawler (comics)#Ultimate Nightcrawler|Nightcrawler]], initially due to the fact that they both have physical mutations.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2012}} Warren gets over his initial attraction to [[Storm (Marvel Comics)#Ultimate StormMarvel|Storm]],{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2012}} and after the events in Genosha, engages in a relationship with Dazzler.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2012}} After Bishop recruits Dazzler in his new team of X-Men, she makes Angel part of the team (despite Bishop's protests).{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2012}} While trying to protect the Morlocks he is shot to death by [[Mister Sinister#Ultimate Marvel|Mister Sinister]].<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #90</ref> Thanks to Jean Grey, he later returns to life.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #93</ref> He is seen as a member of Colossus' enhanced team, his appearance drastically altered through the use of Banshee, the Ultimate version of Mutant Growth Hormone (MGH), resulting in Warren having ana [[bald eagle]]-like head and feathered upper torso.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #94</ref> The mutation seems to have progressed, as he is now completely feathered and has talons and double-jointed knees.

During the "[[Ultimatum (Ultimate Marvel)|Ultimatum]]" event, Warren is brutally killed by Sabertooth.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=June 2012}}
 
Angel's powers include feathered wings, hollow bone structure, and zero body fat, allowing flight. He also has heightened strength, speed, agility, reflexes, coordination, balance, endurance, and eyesight. He does not appear to have the healing powers of his [[Earth-616|616 Universe]] counterpart.
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== In other media ==
=== Television ===
* Warren Worthington III as Angel appears in "[[Namor|The Sub-Mariner]]" segment of ''[[The Marvel Super Heroes]]''.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} This version is a member of the Allies for Peace.
* Warren Worthington III as Angel appears in ''[[Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981 TV series)|Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends]]'', voiced by [[William Callaway]].<ref name="btva2">{{cite web|title=Angel Voice - X-Men franchise|publisher=Behind The Voice Actors|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/X-Men/Angel/|date=December 19, 2019|postscript=. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.}}</ref>
* Warren Worthington III as Angel and Archangel appears in ''[[X-Men: The Animated Series]]'', voiced by [[Stephen Ouimette]].<ref name="btva"/> This version is unaffiliated with the [[X-Men]]. He goes to a scientist who claims to be able to cure genetic mutations, but realizes too late that it was [[Mystique (character)|Mystique]], who brainwashes him into becoming [[Apocalypse (character)|Apocalypse]]'s [[Horsemen of Apocalypse|Horseman of Death]]. Under Apocalypse's control, Worthington battles the X-Men beforeuntil [[Rogue (Marvel Comics)|Rogue]] absorbs his dark side. Following thisAfterwards, Worthington sets out on a quest to get revenge on Apocalypse, with Rogue joining him in the hopes of dissuading him. Along the way, Worthington learns that he will join the X-Men in the future.
* Warren Worthington III as Angel appears in ''[[X-Men: Evolution]]'', voiced by [[Mark Hildreth (actor)|Mark Hildreth]],.<ref name="btva2"/> This version is a young multi-billionaire who donned a costume and mask to perform heroic deeds in New York City until his actions draw [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]]'s attention. Worthington would later join the X-Men and aid in their fight against Apocalypse.
* Warren Worthington III as Angel and Archangel appears in ''[[Wolverine and the X-Men (TV series)|Wolverine and the X-Men]]'', voiced by [[Liam O'Brien]].<ref name="btva2"/> This version is initially a member of the X-Men asuntil Angela untilfailing out with his father [[Warren Worthington II]] leads to the [[Mutant Response Division]] damagedamaging his wings, forcing. Worthington toIII seekseeks out [[Mister Sinister]], who converts him into Archangel and recruits the formerhim into histhe [[Marauders (comics)|Marauders]].
* Warren Worthington III as Archangel appears in the ''[[Marvel Anime|Marvel Anime: X-Men]]'' episode "Destiny - Bond".{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}
 
=== Film ===
* Warren Worthington III as Angel appears in an early draft of ''[[X-Men (film)|X-Men]]'', but did not make it past pre-production.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=httphttps://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,298924,00.html1995/09/29/seven-scenarist-andrew-kevin-walker/ |title=Deadly Done Right |last=Steve Daly |date=1995-09-29 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date=2007-05-22 |archive-date=2007-10-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013235845/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,298924,00.html |url-status=deadlive }}</ref>
* Warren Worthington III as Archangel was going to appear in ''[[X2 (film)|X2]]'' as one of [[William Stryker]]'s experiments, but was cut from the film.<ref name="writers/producers">[[Michael Dougherty]], [[Dan Harris (screenwriter)|Dan Harris]], [[David Hayter]], [[Lauren Shuler Donner]], [[Ralph Winter (producer)|Ralph Winter]], DVD [[audio commentary]], 2003, [[20th Century Fox]]</ref> Despite this, an [[Projectional radiography|x-ray image]] displaying him appears in one of Stryker's labs.
* Warren Worthington III as Angel appears in ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'', portrayed by [[Ben Foster (actor)|Ben Foster]] as a young adult and [[Cayden Boyd]] as a child.{{cn|date=January 2024}} This version's ismutation a young manemerged induring his earlyteens, twentieswhich andinspired the son of anhis industrialist whofather became[[Warren motivatedWorthington by his son's mutationII]] to create a "[[Leech (character)|mutant cure]]". He later joined the X-Men.
* A viral marketing website for ''[[X-Men: Days of Future Past]]'' showsreveals thatWarren Worthington III / Angel was killed in 2011 by the [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]] during a mutant protest march against the Sentinel program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.25moments.com/|title=X-Men 25 Moments|website=X-Men Days of Future Past &#124; Official Movie Site}}</ref>
* Warren Worthington III as Angel and Archangel appears in ''[[X-Men: Apocalypse]]'', portrayed by [[Ben Hardy (actor)|Ben Hardy]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=43949 |title=Exclusive: Bryan Singer Confirms Ben Hardy Is Angel In X-Men: Apocalypse |last=Hewit |first=Chris |date=April 9, 2015 |website=Empire Magazine |access-date=April 9, 2015}}</ref> This version's wings possess sharp talons and hails from the 1980s. He initially works as a cage fighter before he is injured by [[Nightcrawler (character)|Nightcrawler]] and, transformed into Archangel by [[Apocalypse (character)|Apocalypse]], and recruited into the latter's [[Horsemen of Apocalypse|Horsemen]].<ref name="BenHardyArchangel">VIDEO: "My character's name is Angel... well, he starts off as Angel and then becomes Archangel or the Angel of Death after he's transformed by Apocalypse." / {{Cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/x-men-apocalypse/trailers/6633926 |title=X-Men: Apocalypse: Ben Hardy On His Character Angel Trailer |website=Metacritic}}</ref> In his new form, Worthington battles Nightcrawler once more until the former is knocked unconscious by a crashing airplane and later abandoned by Apocalypse for his failure.
 
=== Video games ===
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* Warren Worthington III as Angel and Archangel appears as separate playable characters in ''[[Marvel Super Hero Squad Online]]'', voiced by Antony Del Rio and [[Chris Cox (voice actor)|Chris Cox]] respectively.<ref name=btva/>
* Warren Worthington III as Angel appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel: Avengers Alliance]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oohneato.com/2013/06/marvel-avengers-alliance-pvp-season-9_19.html|title=Marvel Avenger's Alliance: PVP Season 9 Launches! Angel Up for Grabs!}}</ref>
* Warren Worthington III as Archangel appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Reeves |first=Ben |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/lego_marvel_super_heroes/b/xbox360/archive/2013/08/21/goofing-around-with-mr-fantastic.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102011618/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/lego_marvel_super_heroes/b/xbox360/archive/2013/08/21/goofing-around-with-mr-fantastic.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 2, 2013 |title=Goofing Around With Mr. Fantastic - Lego Marvel Super Heroes - Xbox 360 |publisher=www.GameInformer.com |date=2013-08-21 |access-date=2016-05-09}}</ref> voiced by [[Will Friedle]].<ref name="btva"/>
* Warren Worthington III as Angel and Archangel appear as non-playable characters (NPCs) in ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]''.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}
* Warren Worthington III as Archangel appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel Contest of Champions]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://playcontestofchampions.com/champion-spotlight-archangel/|title=CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT - ARCHANGEL|date=March 2, 2017|website=Marvel Contest of Champions}}</ref>
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=== Books ===
* Warren Worthington III as Archangel appears in ''[[Planet X (Star Trek)|Planet X]]''. After being infected by the [[Borg (Star Trek)|Borg]]'s techno-organic virus, he helps Dr. [[Beverly Crusher]] program a copy of Professor X into the [[holodeck]] and assists Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]] in disarming a bomb that had been launched at a planet the X-Men and Picard's crew are trying to save.
* Warren Worthington III as Archangel appears in the ''Mutant Empire'' trilogy.
* Warren Worthington III appears in ''The Ultimate X-Men'' story "On The Air", by [[Glenn Hauman]].
* Warren Worthington III as Angel appears in the novelization of ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]''. He joins forces with the X-Men to protect [[Alcatraz Island]] from the [[Brotherhood of Mutants]].
 
== Collected editions ==
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* [https://www.marvel.com/universe/Angel_%28Ultimate%29 Ultimate Angel] at Marvel.com
* [https://uncannyxmen.net/characters/archangel UncannyXmen.net's Spotlight on Archangel]
* [http://www.toonopedia.com/angel2.htm The Angel] (Marvel Comics, 1963) at [[Don Markstein's Toonopedia]]. *[https://archive.today/20240525203357/https://www.webcitation.org/66fvv82wU?url=http://www.toonopedia.com/angel2.htm Archived] from the original on April 4, 2012.
 
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