Street Angel: Princess of Poverty #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together the complete Street Angel: Princess of Poverty storyline, following the skateboarding, ninja-trained homeless teenager Jesse Sanchez—aka Street Angel—as she battles poverty, bullies, and supernatural threats in her gritty urban neighborhood. Originally published by Image in 2023, this volume compiles the full arc of the series, showcasing the character's resourceful and unapologetically punk attitude against a backdrop of social commentary and over-the-top action.
"Doctor Pangeas, Continental Conundrum!" kicks off Street Angel: Princess of Poverty #1 with a mind-bending twist: a future version of Street Angel arrives to stop her younger self from falling to darkness—only to watch her die in front of her eyes. Written by Brian Maruca and Jim Rugg, with all interior art, inks, and letters by Rugg, the issue blends surreal sci-fi and street-level stakes in a story that redefines identity and consequence. The cover by Jim Rugg captures the moment of collision between past and future, setting the tone for a series where every choice echoes.
In the aftermath of a collapsed building, Street Angel and Bald Eagle uncover a small skeleton in a box, sparking a whimsical yet poignant moment as they misidentify it as a leprechaun’s. Bald Eagle suggests bringing it to the hospital to revive, hoping for three wishes, only to be met with the sobering truth: it’s just a baby’s remains.
In "Shop Fu!", Street Angel intercepts a ninja raid on a convenience store, trading her heroics for a reward—booze, naturally. When the shopkeeper refuses, she casually suggests Mostess Cupcakes, sending him into a panic over his dwindling stock, ultimately conceding the liquor to avoid further chaos. Later, she’s passed out in an alley with her drink, while he quietly enjoys the last cupcake.
In "Paradox Lost," a future version of Street Angel arrives to stop her younger self from aligning with the robot El Destructo—but when the two clash, only one can survive. As the past and future versions of the hero collide, the line between choice and destiny begins to blur. Written by the series' core creative team, this 12-page story explores the weight of a single decision in a timeline that refuses to stay fixed.
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↩ Reprints Street Angel #1 (2004), Street Angel #2 (2004), Street Angel #3 (2004), Street Angel #4 (2004), Slave Labor Stories #[2] (2004), Street Angel #5 (2005), Comics Festival! #[nn] (2005), Street Angel #1 - The Princess of Poverty (2005), Superior Showcase #3 (2008), Street Angel #[nn] (2014), Papercutter #14
Reprinted in Local Man: Gold #[nn] (2023)
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