Azrael #1

Azrael #1 (1995) kicks off with a gritty, high-stakes encounter when a gang of thieves targets Azrael’s shoes—only to find themselves outmatched. As the night turns violent, the thieves set fire to the homeless shelter where Azrael is resting, setting the stage for a relentless confrontation. Written by Dennis O'Neil and illustrated by Barry Kitson, with inks by James Pascoe, colors by Demetrius Bassoukos, and letters by Ken Bruzenak, the issue’s cover by Kitson and Pascoe captures the tension from the first page.