{"product_id":"batman-sword-of-azrael-deluxe-edition-9781799507796","title":"Batman: Sword of Azrael: Deluxe Edition","description":"\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 \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52176255385874,"sku":"9781799507796","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ee23d50b-7d6b-42fa-afc4-98b9e063a997.jpg?v=1775560198","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/batman-sword-of-azrael-deluxe-edition-9781799507796","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}