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Jean-Paul Valley is the first vigilante in publication to go by the name of Azrael. He is a genetically-augmented assassin and murderous vigilante for the secretive catholic extremist group, the Order of St. Dumas. While originally an ally and even apprentice of Batman, Azrael was the one to...
Azrael is an alias used by multiple fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original version, Jean-Paul Valley, was created by Denny O'Neil, Joe Quesada, and Peter Milligan, and debuted in Batman: Sword of Azrael #1 (October 1992).
Aaron Cash, as a member of Lieutenant James Gordon 's inner circle, was aware of the existence of the Order of Saint Dumas and their use of Azrael, an assassin who wore mystical armor. Batman once wore this armor, but he abandoned it before its dark influence changed him.
When Azrael learned of a dangerous virus created by the Order of St. Dumas, Azrael warned Batman about the upcoming virus outbreak that happened in Gotham City. Azrael helped Robin and Catwoman tracking down the few survivors to the plague in order to find a cure, without success.
Azrael is a name given to the champions of the amoral Catholic extremist guild, the Order of St. Dumas. Azrael acts as the deranged agent of the Order, often serving as an ally and enemy to Batman due to his violence, diluted moral-system, and homicidal tendencies.
Jun 15, 2024 · While Azrael remains a fan-favorite member of the Bat-Family —in no short part thanks to his pivotal role in the iconic Batman: Knightfall trilogy— much of the Avenging Angel’s history remains obscure, even to some of the most dedicated DC Comic fans.
May 11, 2024 · As Azrael, Jean-Paul Valley has to obey the Order of St. Dumas and faces Batman. But in an unexpected turn of events, Azrael breaks from the Order, following his instincts instead of his orders, and helps save Batman’s life. An act that makes him disgraced in the eyes of his mentor.
Jun 2, 2020 · The character of Azrael has a long and confusing history with the Batman family, so today we are taking a closer look at Batman's Avenging Angel.
Batman encounters Azrael (birth name is Michael Lane) many times throughout the game, where he gives cryptic statements before disappearing and leaving an ambiguous symbol. He appears to be stalking Batman (hence, the side mission title "Mystery Stalker").
Azrael made his debut in a limited series called Batman: Sword of Azrael, in which he was introduced as a mild-mannered college student named Jean-Paul Valley, who becomes an assassin and acts on the will of a religious cult known as the Order of St. Dumas.
