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Creation & Design

Azrael was created by writer D.G. Chichester and artist Joe Quesada, first appearing in the early 1990s as a new character in the Batman mythos.

Early Years

Jean-Paul Valley was raised by the Order of St. Dumas, a secret society that trained him to be a warrior. He struggled with his identity and the violent teachings of the Order.

Character Development

Over the years, Azrael has evolved from a mere replacement for Batman to a complex character grappling with his identity, morality, and the legacy of his training.

Cultural Reception

Azrael has received mixed reviews, with some fans appreciating his depth and others viewing him as a controversial figure within the Batman mythos.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jean-Paul Valley
First Appearance:
Batman: Sword of Azrael #1
Aliases:
Azrael, The Angel of Vengeance
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Batman, The Order of St. Dumas, Gotham Knights
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Stealth, Enhanced Strength, Healing Factor
Equipment:
Sword of Azrael, Body Armor, Grappling Hook
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Batman: Sword of Azrael #1
DC ⋅ 1992
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Batman: Sword of Azrael #1
 
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1st appearance of Azrael

Prelude to Knightfall

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: Sword of Azrael #1 - #4, then Vengeance of Bane #1

Batman #489
DC ⋅ 1993
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Batman #489
 
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2nd appearance of Bane

Azrael assumes the Batman mantle

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #490

Batman #500
DC ⋅ 1993
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Batman #500
 
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Azrael stands in for Batman after Bane breaks Bruce Wayne's back in Batman #497

Azrael defeats Bane

Knightfall Part Nineteen

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Catwoman #1

Batman / Punisher #1
DC/Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Batman / Punisher #1
 
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One-shot 'Batman/Punisher: Lake of Fire'

First crossover of Batman, Jean-Paul Valley and the Punisher

Sword of Azrael #2
1:50 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2022
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Sword of Azrael #2
 
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Variant cover art by Gleb Melnikov

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