Thus far, Angela has made three appearances in the Marvel Universe proper. Her first being in the last issue of the Age of Ultron Maxi-Series. Her second and third, in Guardians of the Galaxy 5 and 6, respectively.

In the latest issue of Guardians of the Galaxy, No. 6, Angela takes on the entire team and manages to utter only one word throughout the entire issue. That's right... just one word! WTF?! What happened to the sexy, flippant, "in-your-face", loquacious Bounty Hunter I used to know and love?

Is it?: A: "Angela has been resurrected from the dead, and thus far her vocal chords are in a state of flux?"

Or is it?: B: "In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream?"

Or is it?: C: "Angela's from another Universe where they speak a foreign language, and without her Universal Language Translator, conversation with aliens is futile?"

Or is it?: D: "Brian Michael Bendis and company don't give two sh*ts about Angela and won't develop her any further?"

The answer: Who knows?!

So far, the main players populating GOTG have been interesting to read, characterized with a marginal amount of depth, flair and zeal, and in some cases... whimsy. But Angela is just plain DULL! She'cold, like a dead fish... flat and one dimensional... it's painful to read!

So I am begging you, dear reader, if you want Angela to survive beyond a few generic appearances before they castigate her into "Cameo Obscurity", "Guest Appearance Limbo" and the always tragic, "Where Are They Now True Believer Oblivion", let Marvel know! Make your voice known! Stand up and shout! "Neil Gaiman... where ever you are... SAVE ANGELA! SAVE YOUR CHILD!"

If not... I'll do it! I'll be Angela's savior! I'll come to her rescue and restore her to her former glory and take her to new heights! I got plenty of ideas and stories for Angela that would make her a sensation! Allow me to fire off a few ideas and let me know what you think...

...First off, Angela will have a throw down with Thor and give Odinson a run for his money! Why? To establish Angela as Marvel's version of Wonder Woman. As I see it, Thor is to Superman, as Angela is to Wonder Woman, as Captain America is to Batman. And the romantic chemistry between Thor and Angela will be obvious. But, lamentably... it doesn't quite work out.

Second, Angela will be hired by Shield to bring in the head of the green skinned monster: The Rampaging Hulk! Why? Hulk smashes... runs amok... for the umpteenth time ... and you know who goes toe-to-toe with the behemoth.

Third, the beginning of: "The Prophecy"... heading out for the stars on another bounty, Angela crosses paths with the Golden Boy: Adam Warlock... and a love affair ensues where Angela is with child and thus may deliver to this universe a very powerful entity... but not before a certain Cosmic Cabal have a say in the matter... bringing about another huge maxi-series, mega crossover, universe shattering event and variant covers galore!

And how does Warlock eventually save Angela and fetus from forces more powerful than him/her? How else?... by absorbing her into his Soul Gem... protecting them in the Pocket Universe! That's a good Daddy!

Fourth: Post birth: Angela returns from the Pocket Universe, where Angela plays Mother, Mentor, Protector to her child... and the pair become the Marvel Universe's equivalent of Lone Wolf and Cub! You don't want to mess with these two!

Five: Angela's daughter turns evil... "The Prophecy" as predicted by those Cosmic Malcontents as seen in scenario number three comes absolutely true! Yes... our heroes got it wrong! Sometimes the good guys do it up! So now it's up to Angela to right the wrong's and take her down. Can Mother kill Daughter?!

So there you have it! Tell me what you think.

And with all sincerity, the wonderful and creative minds at Marvel have unlimited potential and mythology to explore with this character... Give her a fighting chance!

Here's my latest Angela encapsulation, the Angela I used to know and love as she graces the cover of Spawn 97 (see pic). Just compare that gorgeous and sassy Man-Hunter to the dead fish sleep-walking in the Marvel Universe.

Till next time.

SW3D

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