Azrael #1
This deluxe hardcover collects the 2016 miniseries that reimagines the origin of Jean-Paul Valley, the man who becomes Azrael. Written by Dennis O'Neil with art by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan, the story follows Bruce Wayne as he investigates a secret religious order and encounters the troubled Valley, who is destined to take up the flaming sword. The volume also features backup material and behind-the-scenes content, showcasing the early 1990s tale that set the stage for Valley's later role as Batman's replacement during the Knightfall saga.
In "Vanishing Angels & Sudden Death," Jean-Paul’s world shifts when his father arrives on his doorstep, gravely wounded and passing the Azrael mantle to him before dying. As Batman investigates the arms dealer behind the killing, Jean-Paul is drawn into the secretive Order of St. Dumas, beginning a harrowing path of training and revelation. Written by Dennis O'Neil and illustrated by Joe Quesada, with inks by Kevin Nowlan and colors by Lovern Kindzierski, the cover by Quesada and Nowlan captures the weight of this pivotal moment.
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Jean-Paul's father shows up dying on his doorstep and passes on the mantle of Azrael to his (very confused) son. Batman begins to track down the arms dealer responsible for the senior Azrael's death. Jean-Paul begins his training as an agent of the Order of St. Dumas.
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