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Batman: Sword of Azrael #[nn]
In "Vanishing Angels and Sudden Death," Jean-Paul’s world shifts when his father arrives at his doorstep, gravely wounded and passing on the Azrael mantle before dying. With Batman hunting the arms dealer behind the attack, Jean-Paul is thrust into the secretive training of the Order of St. Dumas. Written by Denny O'Neil and brought to life by Joe Quesada’s dynamic art and Kevin Nowlan’s inks, this 1993 issue marks a pivotal moment in the Azrael legacy, with cover art by Quesada and Nowlan capturing the weight of the 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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