Azrael: Agent of the Bat
DC · 1998–2003 · 54 issues
About the series
After the events of Knightfall, Jean-Paul Valley—the former Batman who once wore the cape and cowl—takes on the mantle of Azrael, a divine agent of vengeance. This DC series from 1998 to 2003, helmed primarily by writer Dennis O'Neil and artists like Sergio Cariello and Roger Robinson, follows Jean-Paul's struggle to balance his violent programming with a genuine desire for justice. With Batman watching from the shadows, the series explores a darker, more conflicted corner of the Bat-family mythos, deepening the legacy of a character born from one of the most famous storylines in comics.