Warren Worthington III
As Angel:
- Flight
- Enhanced strength
- Aerial adaptation
- Peak physical attributes
As Archangel:
- Metal wings for flight, speed, and projection of razor sharp feathers
- Healing factor
- Enhanced strength
- Aerial adaptation
- Peak physical attributes
Warren Kenneth Worthington III is a fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally known as Angel and later Archangel, Worthington is one of the founding members of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-creator Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in X-Men (vol. 1) #1 (September 1963) as Angel and later appeared as Archangel in X-Factor (vol. 1) #24 (January 1988).
A mutant, Angel originally possesses a pair of large feathered wings extending from his back, enabling him to fly. He is the heir and CEO of the multi-billion dollar Worthington Industries. This privileged background results in Warren being stereotyped as an arrogant and self-absorbed playboy 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 revamped into the more grim and gritty "Archangel" persona.
One of the original X-Men, Angel has had a frequent presence in X-Men-related comic books throughout the years. He appeared occasionally in X-Men animated series and video games. Ben Foster played the role of Angel in the 2006 superhero film, X-Men: The Last Stand.
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