Avengelyne isn’t exactly a well-known heroine. That’s largely because she’s had a sporadic publishing history since her debut in 1995. However, Avengelyne’s co-creator, Rob Liefeld, is reportedly near a deal that will bring his character to the big screen, potentially Margot Robbie in the title role.
Liefeld, who is best-known for co-creating Deadpool with writer Fabian Nicieza, co-created Avengelyne in 1995 with former Vampirella model Cathy Christian. The character used Christian’s likeness.
The first Avengelyne comic, Avengelyne #1, was released in May 1995. The comic’s official synopsis describes the titular character as a “beautiful, red-headed, fallen angel from God’s Warhost who must live on Earth as a mortal and contend with the forces of Hell”. She was envisioned as a fallen angel who was cast out of heaven for questioning God’s love for humanity. Once on Earth, Avengelyne is stripped of most of her powers and direction until she discovers demons hidden among humanity who plan to bring about hell on Earth. To save the world, Avengelyne confronts the demons and becomes humanity’s protector.
Deadline is now reporting that Warner Bros. is close to signing “a seven-figure film-rights deal” for Avengelyne. Robbie is confirmed as an executive producer, but the report states that she will only star in the film pending her approval of the script.
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