Written by Dennis O'Neil Art by Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan, Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan
Born in darkness, trained to kill, destined to rise. Witness the fiery birth of Azrael, the ruthless heir to Batman’s legacy, in a tale steeped in blood, prophecy, and unrelenting vengeance. A deadly new vigilante emerges from the shadows in this origin story that reshaped the Batman mythos. Batman: Sword of Azrael introduces Jean-Paul Valley, a young man trained since birth to become Azrael, the avenging angel of the secretive Order of St. Dumas. When Batman crosses paths with this lethal warrior, their destinies collide in a tale of legacy, vengeance, and redemption. This deluxe hardcover collects the complete 1992 miniseries that launched Azrael into DC canon and set the stage for Knightfall.
Collects Batman: Sword of Azrael #1-4, Azrael/Ash #1
Publisher: DC Comics Number of pages: 240
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