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

Language: English
Page Count: 240
Size (in inches): 7.06 x 10.88
Size (in cm): 17.94 x 27.62
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels - Superheroes (See Also Fiction - Superheroes)
Creator(s): (W) Dennis O'Neil (A) Joe Quesada
On-Sale Date: April 14, 2026