“X-Men Bombshell: Angel’s Shocking Power Upgrade Turns Him Into a Flying Weapon!”
For years, Warren Worthington III—better known as Angel—has been one of the most underpowered members of the X-Men’s original lineup. Sure, having giant feathered wings and the ability to fly is cool, but compared to reality-bending telepaths and energy-blasting mutants, it’s not exactly top-tier. Even after his transformation into Archangel, courtesy of Apocalypse’s twisted enhancements, he remained far from the strongest in the mutant roster.
However, Marvel’s latest crossover event X-Manhunt is changing the game. In X-Factor #8, written by Mark Russell with art by Bob Quinn, Angel isn’t just getting his razor-sharp wings back—he’s unlocking an upgrade that makes him more formidable than ever before.
Angel Takes Flight… with a Power Boost
In X-Factor #8, Angel is leading his team against the current X-Men lineup, both fighting for control over a fugitive Charles Xavier. While the X-Men want to imprison their former mentor on their own terms, X-Factor—acting on behalf of the U.S. government—wants to take him into custody. Naturally, discussions don’t go smoothly.
While Angel and Beast attempt to reason with the X-Men, tensions skyrocket when Juggernaut charges into battle. And let’s be real—very few mutants stand a chance in a one-on-one brawl with Juggernaut. Under normal circumstances, Angel wouldn’t even make the list of contenders.
But this time? He’s got a lethal surprise up his sleeve.
Archangel Returns—Stronger Than Ever
Amidst the chaos, Angel finally reveals the results of a mysterious elective surgery Beast had earlier questioned. It turns out his hospital visit had nothing to do with recovering from injuries—he had voluntarily enhanced his powers.
With dramatic flair, Angel unleashes his Archangel form—but this isn’t just a return to his old Apocalypse-given strength. He now has greater control over his transformation, making him more dangerous than ever. And just when his opponents think they’ve seen it all, he unveils his most terrifying ability yet:
Angel can now morph into a high-speed, razor-sharp ball of destruction.
That’s right—Marvel just turned him into an unstoppable flying buzzsaw.
A Long-Awaited Comeback
Fans of the X-Men will remember that this isn’t the first time Angel has switched between his two forms. Back in 2008, while serving with X-Force, he had the ability to shift between Angel and Archangel at will. However, following his resurrection on Krakoa, that power was seemingly lost—until now.
With his newfound mastery over his Archangel transformation, Warren Worthington III is no longer just a background flyer. He’s stepping up as a true powerhouse in the X-Men universe, and it’ll be interesting to see how this changes the dynamics within the team moving forward.
What’s Next for Angel?
With X-Manhunt shaking up the mutant landscape, Angel’s upgraded abilities could mean big things for both X-Factor and the X-Men at large. Will he continue working with the government? Will his powers come at a hidden cost? And how will his teammates react to his new lethal edge?
One thing’s for sure: the X-Men’s high-flying hero just became a whole lot deadlier.
