{"product_id":"batman-sword-of-azrael-deluxe-edition-hardcover","title":"Batman: Sword of Azrael: Deluxe Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDennis O'Neil\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoe Quesada\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBorn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA deadly new vigilante emerges from the shadows in this origin story that reshaped the Batman mythos. \u003ci\u003eBatman: Sword of Azrael\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eKnightfall\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollects Batman: Sword of Azrael #1-4, Azrael\/Ash #1\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA legendary figure in comics, \u003cb\u003eDennis O'Neil\u003c\/b\u003e revitalized Batman in the 1970s and co-created iconic characters like Ra's al Ghul and Talia. His work on \u003ci\u003eGreen Lantern\/Green Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Question\u003c\/i\u003e helped bring social relevance to superhero comics. O'Neil passed away in 2020, leaving behind a legacy of thoughtful, character-driven storytelling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Quesada\u003c\/b\u003e is a celebrated comic book artist and editor, known for his dynamic layouts and expressive style. He illustrated \u003ci\u003eSword of Azrael\u003c\/i\u003e early in his career before rising to prominence at Marvel Comics, where he served as Editor-in-Chief and Chief Creative Officer.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 11.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44778459758678,"sku":"9781799507796","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7433\/0198\/files\/DoFnL86H9j9781799507796.webp?v=1779540862","url":"https:\/\/duanes-world-2.myshopify.com\/products\/batman-sword-of-azrael-deluxe-edition-hardcover","provider":"Duane's World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}