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We'll be dealing strictly with characters that actually are angels or demons, as opposed to those that simply look angelic or demonic or are merely labeled as such (which is why you won't find the Weeping Angels or creatures from Evangelion here.) Also, huge omnipotent god-types are right out, since they do not serve but define good and evil, fictionally speaking. Also, no Angel from X-Men or Angel from Angel, for reasons that should be obvious. And with that caveat, here are 10 divine beings most nerd would love to have on their shoulders.
THE ANGELS:
5) Angela, Spawn
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4) Tyrael, Diablo II
Why is Tyrael so damn awesome? Is it because he's the only semi-decent angel in Diablo interested in interceding on behalf of humans in a world of hostile supernatural beings? That he's actively trying to keep evil from entering the world? Is it his title, Archangel of Justice, which would be a highlight on any resume? Or is it his magnificent wings, which are epic-sized streamers of living light? Okay, it's the wings. Just look at how they move; it's hypnotizing. Some view this angel as a savior, others as a meddler, but perhaps we can all agree that not even Tyrael can save us from the perilous gibbering madness that is the Cow Level.
3) Metatron, Dogma
Alan Rickman is... The Surliest Angel! Well, not exactly, but that is how he comes across in his role as Metatron, the voice of God, and God, we love him for it. He terrifies the protagonist by appearing as a column of flame, turns her fire extinguisher into a fish, calls her out on her bullshit and lack of Biblical knowings, and then teleports her away to drink tequila shots. So he's pretty much the best angel ever, even if he is as anatomically impaired as a Ken doll.
2) Castiel, Supernatural
With his stoic demeanor, rusty people skills, and Mischa Collins eyes, Castiel won our fangirl hearts the first time he gripped Dean tight and raised him from Perdition. This angel can smite, time travel, appear and disappear with ninja-like stealth, and lob a mean Molotov cocktail. Castiel is one of the few examples from Supernatural in which an actor's awkwardness is both intentional and highly entertaining to watch. He could also give growly-voice lessons to Christian Bale.
1) Gabriel, The Prophecy
Christopher Walken is a wonderfully terrifying man to behold on screen. His fantastic performance of the Archangel Gabriel in The Prophecy manages to be endearing, creepy and hilarious all at once. Just imagine for a moment waking up from the big sleep to behold Christopher Walken's face gazing at you unnervingly! Hey, it's gotta be somebody's fantasy. One of the more memorable scenes from the film is when Gabriel peers into the mouths of children at their souls. It's right up there with the watch-in-the-ass scene from Pulp Fiction as a moment of amusingly riveting discomfort. And here's some bonus Walken Angel action, courtesy of The Black Angel SNL Dress Rehearsal sketch:
The moral is: Don't judge an angel by the color of his wings, nor the color of his sweet Converse All-Stars.
The demons most beloved by nerds wait in the abyss that is the next page.
Tags: Books, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, DC, Demons, Diablo, Hellboy, Neil Gaiman, Spawn, Supernatural, Terry Pratchett
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