Avengelyne #1 from Image Comics launches Wednesday, Oct. 7, relaunching Rob Liefeld’s angelic warrior with a fresh start. A preview reveals a doubting priest crossing paths with a mysterious angel as a wealthy demon lord enters the picture.
What The Avengelyne Preview Reveals
The preview pages show the priest wrestling with his faith just as the angel appears, setting up a clash between heaven, hell and the skeptical man caught in the middle, according to Bleeding Cool. The demon lord’s wealth and influence suggest the character will wield earthly power alongside supernatural menace, though the preview stops short of spelling out his full role in the story.
Why Avengelyne #1 Reboot Matters For Fans
Avengelyne, created by Liefeld, has been rebooted multiple times over its history, and a relaunch under the Image Comics banner gives the character a clean slate. For fans who grew up with the character’s earlier runs, this reboot offers a chance to see how a new creative approach handles her mythology without requiring knowledge of past continuity. The priest-versus-angel-versus-demon setup hints at a story grounded in moral conflict rather than pure action, a shift that could appeal to readers looking for something with more stakes than spectacle.
Cover Variants And Pricing
Image Comics is releasing Avengelyne #1 with seven cover variants:
- Rob Liefeld Cover, $9.99 (0826IM0314)
- Rob Liefeld Cover, $3.99 (0826IM8141)
- Dio Neves Cover, $3.99 (0826IM0315)
- Shannon Maer Cover, $3.99 (0826IM0316)
- Dan Lawlis Cover, $3.99 (0826IM0317)
- Andy Park Cover, $3.99 (0826IM0318)
- Ben Bradi Cover, $3.99 (0826IM0319)
Prices and availability are current as reported ahead of the issue’s release and may vary by retailer or sell out early.
What’s Next For Avengelyne
Avengelyne #1 arrives in comic shops Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Image Comics. Readers interested in the full creative team, additional plot details or confirmation of the series’ length will need to wait for the issue itself or further announcements from the publisher.
Reporting from Bleedingcool contributed to this story.
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