Batman: Sword of Azrael Silver Edition
DC · 1993 · 4 issues
About the series
In 1993, DC Comics launched this four-issue miniseries, which introduced a new, armored vigilante to the Batman mythos. Written by Denny O'Neil with striking art by Joe Quesada, Batman: Sword of Azrael follows Jean-Paul Valley as he is drawn into a legacy of holy warfare, becoming the latest to wield the flaming sword. The story directly sets the stage for Jean-Paul to take over the mantle of the Bat during the "Knightfall" saga, making this a crucial turning point in the Dark Knight's history.