Aria/Angela: Heavenly Creatures (2000)
A prestige-format crossover uniting two fan-favorite heroines — Lady Kildare of Faerie and Angela, the celestial warrior — in a gothic Victorian mystery.
Overview
Aria/Angela: Heavenly Creatures is a two-issue, prestige miniseries published by Image Comics in 2000, written by Brian Holguin and illustrated by Jay Anacleto. The story marks Angela’s first major appearance since 1995 and places her in an ornate, atmospheric crossover with Lady Kildare, the star of the acclaimed Aria series.
Set in Victorian London, the miniseries blends dark fantasy, gaslamp aesthetics, faerie magic, and heavenly fire — accompanied by an entire constellation of variant editions, museum covers, holofoil editions, and pencil/B&W releases.
Series Summary
While “slumming” through London’s shadowy underbelly, Kildare and her companions stumble upon a secret, forbidden freakshow — a carnival of supernatural curiosities. Its star attraction: a .
Upon freeing the imprisoned Angela, Kildare unintentionally unleashes a divine fury. Angela swears retribution upon her captors and threatens to bring heaven’s wrath down upon Victorian London.
With the mysterious Dr. Peter Traum orchestrating sinister forces behind the scenes, Kildare must unravel the nature of Angela’s imprisonment before vengeance becomes apocalypse.
Highlights
- Prestige-format crossover event from Image Comics (2000)
- Angela’s first major appearance since 1995
- Jay Anacleto’s breathtaking painted artwork throughout
- Set entirely in Victorian London — heavy atmosphere & gothic fantasy
- One of the most variant-heavy releases: museum editions, holofoils, pencil editions, Tower Records exclusives, and limited foils
- Combines faerie mythology with celestial warfare
Creators Brian Holguin · Jay Anacleto Format 2-Issue Prestige Miniseries (2000)
