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.
In "Vanishing Angels & Sudden Death," Jean-Paul’s world unravels when his father arrives at his doorstep, dying and passing the Azrael mantle to him before vanishing. As Batman investigates the arms dealer behind the elder Azrael’s death, Jean-Paul is thrust into the secretive training of the Order of St. Dumas, stepping into a role he never asked for.
In "Azrael Does Not Protect," Jean Paul Valley confronts the dark machinations of the Order of St. Dumas as Batman begins to unravel its secrets. When LeHah strikes a pact with the demon Biis to eliminate his former brethren, Jean Paul stands in his path—only to be shot for his defiance.
In "Fallen Angel: 1 Some Say in Fire...", Azrael finds himself ambushed by a gang of thieves who target his shoes, only to discover their real motive runs deeper than theft. When the confrontation turns deadly, the thieves set fire to the homeless shelter where Azrael is sleeping, leaving him to face the flames and the consequences of a past he thought he'd left behind.
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↩ Reprints Batman: Sword of Azrael #1 (1992), Batman: Sword of Azrael #2 (1992), Batman: Sword of Azrael #3 (1992), Who's Who in the DC Universe Update 1993 #1 (1992), Batman: Sword of Azrael #4 (1993), Batman: Sword of Azrael #[nn] (1993), Showcase '94 #10 (1994), Azrael #1 (1995), Azrael #2 (1995), Azrael #3 (1995), Azrael #4 (1995), Azrael #5 (1995), Azrael #6 (1995), Azrael #7 (1995), Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #100 (1997)
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