{"product_id":"batman-sword-of-azrael-dc-comics-1993-trade-paperback-tpb-dennis-oneill-quesada","title":"Batman Sword of Azrael DC Comics 1993 Trade Paperback TPB Dennis O'Neill Quesada","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Creative Team: Written by legendary Batman editor\/scribe Dennis \"Denny\" O'Neil, featuring the breakout, stylized pencils of Joe Quesada, inks by Kevin Nowlan, and colors by Lovern Kindzierski [INDEX].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Publication Date: June 1993 (First Printing) [INDEX].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Page Count: 100 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• ISBN-10: 156389100X [INDEX].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• ISBN-13: 978-1563891007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Issues Collected: Collects the complete limited series Batman: Sword of Azrael #1–4 [INDEX].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory Synopsis \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphic novel is famous for introducing Jean-Paul Valley, who is shocked to discover that his ancestors belong to an ancient, fanatical religious sect known as the Sacred Order of Saint Dumas [INDEX]. Through hypnotic subconscious brainwashing known as \"The System,\" Jean-Paul is forcibly transformed into the Order's high-tech avenging executioner: Azrael [INDEX].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Azrael goes on a bloody assassination mission against rogue elements of his order, Batman steps in to intercept him [INDEX]. The narrative follows their philosophical clash over justice and mortality across Gotham City and Europe [INDEX].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this book serves as the official prelude to the legendary Knightfall saga. Bruce Wayne recognizes Jean-Paul's potential and attempts to re-train him—a decision that directly allows Jean-Paul Valley to take over the mantle of Batman after Bane breaks Bruce Wayne's back later that year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geeked Out Comics®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49924305879278,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5372\/6702\/files\/1000024316.jpg?v=1793557835","url":"https:\/\/geekedoutcomics.com\/products\/batman-sword-of-azrael-dc-comics-1993-trade-paperback-tpb-dennis-oneill-quesada","provider":"Geeked Out Comics®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}