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Batman: Sword of Azrael #1

DC · Series began 1992 · October 1992

first appearance of Azrael

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Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley) — introduction

Dates

Cover date: October 1992
On sale: August 13, 1992
Pages: 38

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Joe Quesadainks: Kevin Nowlanletters: Nancy Ogami, Ken Bruzenakscript: Denny O'Neilcolors: Lovern Kindzierski

Stories

Vanishing Angels & Sudden Death · 25 pages
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.

Publisher’s description

It will prove to be one of Batman's most challenging adventures as a new hero joins the Dark Knight's continuing cast of characters in BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL. Azrael is the enforcer for the secret Order of Saint Dumas, a society whose existence dates back to the time of the Crusades. When this bullet-riddled angel of death crashes into the midst of a Gotham City parade, Batman is drawn into the mystery of Azrael, launching them on a quest that leads both Batman and the young Azrael to Europe where they separately investigate the systematic slaying of the members of the Order of Saint Dumas.

Characters

Bruce WayneBatmanBarbara GordonCommissioner James GordonAlfred PennyworthOracleJean-Paul ValleyAzrael

Reprinted in

Batman: Sword of Azrael Silver Edition (1993), Batman: Sword of Azrael (1993), Azrael (2016)