Angel
Warren Worthington III
Born with feathered wings and a billionaire's fortune, Warren Worthington seemed destined for a charmed life, until the Marauders destroyed his wings and Apocalypse remade him as the Horseman of Death with razor-sharp metal wings and blue skin. The tension between Angel and Archangel, between the man he was and the weapon he became, has defined him ever since.
Appearances Over Time
Most Appearances By Series
The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 194 issues
The X-Men (1963) 102 issues
X-Factor (1986) 77 issues
X-Men (1991) 46 issues
All-New X-Men (2013) 40 issues
X-Force (2008) 39 issues
X-Men: Blue (2017) 34 issues
X-Men: Legacy (2008) 26 issues
Wolverine & the X-Men (2011) 22 issues
Uncanny X-Force (2010) 22 issues
Event Participation
The X-Men #1
1963
The X-Men #1
September 1963
Angel's status as an original X-Men member clashes with his persistent sidelining in both comics and adaptations, earning him a reputation as one of the most underappreciated mutants in the franchise. His Archangel transformation remains a standout storyline, but his baseline winged form is often treated as visually impractical or relegated to background duty, leaving him with fewer memorable moments than his O5 teammates. When he does get the spotlight, his privileged background and angelic aesthetic make him a polarizing figure compared to more relatable X-Men.