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Who is Batman Azrael?
He is a genetically-augmented assassin and murderous vigilante for the secretive catholic extremist group, the Order of St. Dumas . While originally an ally and even apprentice of Batman, Azrael was the one to adopt the Batman moniker following the Dark Knight’s crippling defeat at the hands of Bane.
Is Azrael a hero or a villain?
Azrael is typically portrayed as an antihero and ally of the superhero Batman, though the two have also been at odds due to the former’s violent nature and twisted sense of justice indoctrinated by the Order. The character appeared in the Batman: Arkham series of video games, voiced by Khary Payton.
Who is Azrael in Gotham Season 2?
Azrael made his debut in the second season of Gotham, portrayed by James Frain. This version of the character is Theo Galavan, a billionaire industrialist who is secretly the heir apparent of the Order of Saint Dumas, and uncle of Silver St. Cloud.
How did Batman know Azrael’s memories were tampered with?
Upon viewing Azrael’s memories, Batman recognized the Order’s symbols from Arkham City and suspected that his memories were tampered with, and were used to modify his behavior unconsciously. Using the Batcomputer to find all the symbols embedded in the memories, Batman discovered a subliminal message that revealed…
How did Batman get the sword from Azrael?
He signaled Batman by creating a burning bat symbol in Kingston. Azrael then told Batman that he deserved to be his rightful successor, if ever Batman should perish, and informed him that he would follow Batman’s code not to kill, and handed his sword to him in the process.
How did Azrael change in the comics?
Feeling shamed, Valley returned to his identity as Azrael and sought to redeem himself in Batman’s eyes. Azrael would eventually evolve from being focused on his role as a member of the Order, to being strictly obedient to Batman, to finally becoming more his own independent crimefighter.