Angela – Queen of Hel #7
🗂️ Genre
Fantasy, Supernatural, Action, Mythology
🌟 Main Characters
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Angela – The Asgardian warrior and rightful Queen of Hel, driven by justice and loyalty.
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Sera – Angela's fierce and witty companion, a former angel with a poetic soul.
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Leah – A magical construct of Hela, clever and often morally ambiguous.
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Thor (Odinson) – The former God of Thunder, aiding Angela in her desperate battle.
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The Faustian Queen – A terrifying, reality-warping entity born of twisted tales and corrupted folklore.
✍️ Writer
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Marguerite Bennett – Known for her lyrical writing style and bold takes on mythology and female-led narratives.
🎨 Artist
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Aaron Kim Jacinto – Brings the surreal horror and mythic grandeur of the tale to life with sharp, vivid illustrations.
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Stephanie Hans (cover artist) – Delivers haunting, painterly cover art that captures the tone of the series perfectly.
🖋️ Editor Details
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Wil Moss – A seasoned Marvel editor, instrumental in curating a rich, character-driven story with mythological depth.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
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Marvel Comics
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Brand: Marvel’s Asgardian Universe / Angela Series Line
📆 Release Year
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2016
📖 Brief Plot Summary
An ancient malevolence known as the Faustian Queen infiltrates New York City, reshaping nightmares, legends, and myths into horrifying reality. As civilians are turned into monsters from their own bedtime stories, Angela and her companions—Sera, Leah, and a reluctant Thor—must stop this threat before reality is rewritten into a dark fable controlled by the Queen. This issue escalates the mystical and emotional stakes, blending Norse legend with urban terror in dazzling fashion.
🔥 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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"Queen of Hel" Arc – A defining journey where Angela claims the throne of Hel to rescue Sera, establishing herself as both queen and protector of the dead.
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Faustian Queen Encounter – A psychological and mythological battle where words, stories, and identities become literal weapons.
🔮 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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Some fans interpret the Faustian Queen as a personification of narrative control—representing the constant battle between destiny and self-authorship.
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Leah’s morally grey decisions spark theories about her potential return to villainy or redemption.
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The blending of folklore and real-world urban settings has been speculated to reflect the influence of forgotten cultural myths reasserting themselves through magic.
🧾 Review Summary
Angela – Queen of Hel #7 is a stunning mix of mythic poetry and urban horror. Marguerite Bennett's script is rich with emotional nuance, fierce dialogue, and metaphysical stakes. Jacinto’s artwork complements the haunting tone with dramatic shadows and powerful visual storytelling, while Hans' cover remains an unforgettable standout. Angela continues to shine as a complex, commanding hero in a uniquely feminist and queer reimagining of Asgardian myth. The character arcs are emotionally resonant, especially the dynamic between Angela and Sera, and the villain is as intellectually compelling as she is frightening.
⭐ Rating: 9/10 🎭📚⚔️
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