fighting style is identical to Batman's, implying that he has been observing the Dark Knight for years. After discovering Azrael's true identity and that the Order of St. Dumas have implanted a microchip in his brain, Batman goes to the clock tower hideout to analyze the chip. The analysis reveals that the Order have been subtly controlling Azrael's actions, and that their ultimate plan for him is to kill Batman, whose moral code prevents criminals from facing "true justice", and become Gotham's sole protector. Azrael then appears behind Batman, revealing that he had been listening to Batman and Alfred's conversation. Now aware that the Order have manipulated him all along, he is torn between completing his mission to eliminate Batman, or regaining his free will. If the player chooses to have Azrael attempt to kill Batman, he is quickly subdued and subsequently incarcerated at the GCPD Headquarters, where he vows to escape and complete his mission one day. If the player chooses to have Azrael leave the clock tower or destroy his sword, he breaks free of the Order's brainwashing and vows to exact revenge on them. Collected editions Batman: Contagion (Azrael #15) Batman: No Man's Land Vol. 1 (Azrael: Agent of the Bat #51-55) Batman: No Man's Land Vol. 2 (Azrael: Agent of the Bat #56) Batman: No Man's Land Vol. 3 (Azrael: Agent of the Bat #58) Batman: No Man's Land Vol. 4 (Azrael: Agent of the Bat #59-61) Batman: Sword of Azrael (#1-4) [1993] - Azrael: Angel in the Dark (Azrael (vol. 2) #1-6) [2010] - Batman: Gotham Shall Be Judged (Azrael (vol. 2) #14-18) [2012] - Azrael: Death's Dark Knight (#1-3) Azrael Vol. 1: Fallen Angel (Batman: Sword of Azrael #1-4, Showcase '94 #10, Azrael #1-7) References External links World of Black Heroes: Azrael (Michael Washington Lane) Biography Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley) at the DC Database Project Azrael (Jean-Paul Ludovic Valley, the father) at the DC Database Project Azrael (Michael Lane) at the DC Database Project Azrael Biography at Batman Myth.com Articles about multiple fictional characters DC Comics supervillains DC Comics male supervillains 1992 comics debuts Batman characters Comics characters introduced in 1992 DC Comics metahumans DC Comics characters with superhuman strength DC Comics characters who can move at superhuman speeds DC Comics martial artists DC Comics police officers DC Comics titles Fictional characters with death or rebirth abilities Fictional assassins in comics Fictional members of secret