Marvel Rivals, the exciting fighting title in the Marvel universe, expands with the inclusion of Angela, Thor’s long-lost sister, as a new playable character starting September 12. This imposing warrior not only brings with her an epic background, but her story is marked by a unique trajectory that begins in the Spawn comics, published by Image Comics.
Ángela has a tumultuous story
Created in 1993 by Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane, Angela debuted as a Hellspawn hunter in the ninth issue of Spawn. Over the years, her popularity led her to star in even a miniseries. However, her path to Marvel was fraught with legal disputes that lasted nearly two decades. Finally, in 2012, Gaiman sold the rights to Angela to Marvel, marking an unprecedented milestone in comic book history.
In Marvel, Angela received a new background, transforming into Aldrif Odinsdottir, daughter of Odin and Freyja. This reinvention took place during the Original Sin event, where her story intertwines with Asgardian mythology. Despite being a character with such an intriguing origin, Angela has struggled to find her place within the crowded Marvel universe, often being considered an ‘expensive signing’ without a clear role.
A highlighted aspect of her story in Marvel is her relationship with Sera, a trans woman, which underscores the publisher’s commitment to diversity. Despite her multiple appearances, Angela has lacked prominence, which has led to her interventions being perceived as sporadic. Her arrival in Marvel Rivals pays tribute to her journey, offering new players the opportunity to meet a heroine whose story, marked by a legal journey and epic struggles, still has much to tell.
