Azrael Origin - The Religious Extremist Batman Who Killed His Enemies Ruthlessly
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Over the years fans have seen batman in many different shapes and forms, played by many people however, when someone steps up to the mantle of the dark knight himself, they better live up to it. Today we’ll be taking a look at infamous DC character, Azrael who shares a name with a mythological figure. In various Abrahamic religions, such as Islam and some Jewish traditions, Azrael is the name of the angel of death.
Azrael is most well-known for being Batman's failed successor who later becomes a deadly villain as he seeks down and executes escaped Arkham Asylum inmates. After Batman's back was broken by Bane in the popular Knightfall storyline, Azrael had taken over as Batman's replacement. However, that did not last long and he was forcibly removed. He was created to give the Batman title a more anti-hero edge, but now the one-time Dark Knight successor has crossed the line into full-on villainy. Today we’ll take a look at his origin story and association with the dark knight.
0:00 Intro
1:19 Azrael The Angel Of Death Origin Explored
6:55 A New Azrael Arise - A Man Named Michael Lane
11:53 What Makes Azrael So Deadly
14:05 Insane Versions Of Azrael In Various Forms Of Media - Zábava
Azrael, Red Hood, Arsenal and Talon would make a great anti- Hero group.
I’d pay good money to read that
That would be cool
The red talons of death.
I'd love to see that
Logically that wouldn't work nevertheless it would be interesting ....
Absolutely love this character. Personally I feel he's better as an anti-hero like Red Hood.
@@benparrish672 I don't know about 9/10
Agreed.
@@benparrish672 nah, azrael is defenetly cooler
@@benparrish672 Idk, going by the Arkham games Azrael is an almost perfect copy of Batman.
@@st0rm3325 the arkham games aren’t really a good indication. Batman is extremely OP in the Arkhamverse for instance. He mowed through enemies who nearly killed him in the comics like Deathstroke. He also defeated Lady Shiva who sits higher than him in the echelon of DC’s hand to hand specialists in the comics.
Let's not forget that Azrael made an appearance in Arkham City & Arkham Knight. I could see this character be part of the new Batman movie universe
I wish his storyline was longer on Arkham Knight felt short with absolute minimal story and was more like a training mission compared to the other villains missions
Yes Mauri.
He looked so badass in Arkham Knight and City
@@jonathancartwheelfruitloop3071 Oh yes he did
@@davemeads859 I see what you mean but at least it was fun seeing him be part of the Arkham Universe
Azrael needs to make an appearance in Gotham Knights. The character was so mysterious and needs more love.
I remember in Arkham city you throw a battarang at him to get a trophy
Azrael also made an appearance in the Arkham Knight as a playable character
@@johnlawful2272 Azrael in Arkham City was there to give Batman a quote and it was part of a side mission
I hope he’s an unlockable character
Gotham Knights isn't set in the same universe ad the Arkham games sadly, I personally would prefer a game based on Red Hood or Nightwing, and Azreal has a big role in it. Maybe even an Azreal game
Azrael is still a favorite since his introduction! His amazing design and stand out abilities make sure folks know why Bruce chose him to take over during Knightfall! He also shows they're other folks who can match and defeat Batman; that he isn't immune to everything! I'll never forget how he threatened to kill Bruce himself if he ever wore the cap& cowl again! ...Which Bruce had to take special training just to have a rematch!
Sounds pretty fucking dope
@@benparrish672 Nah I love Azrael & Ben Reiley! They're awesome. However, the way he is currently written is terrible. Ever since that time he came back as The Jackal, he became unhinged and warped. Gone are the days of him respecting Peter, taking a Goblin Glider in the back, and really meaning something...Now he's becoming some ' newer vengeance seeker'... Like a Venom 2.0 with no weight behind it!
@@LowellLucasJr. doesn’t Ben have his own Spider-Man series going on now though? He was also in Iron Mans solo run recently where he teamed up with them to take down Korvac
This video is bittersweet. I lost my best friend about 7 Yeats ago much, much too early from a heart attack at age 46. We went to our local comic store when the original Sword of Azrael mini series came out. He said " bro you gotta check out this story and the Quesada art is great!". My original copies were stolen a couple years after I bought them, but as a nod to sharing his great taste in comics and great comic art --- I picked up a copy of the trade paperback. When it first came out I was a tad bit tired of A lot of DCs stuff-----even the Batman stuff, but Azrael was an interesting addition to Batman's storyline and hope this video will peak a new generation of fans interest in a really unique character in the DC Univetse.
The guy who broken the guy who broke Batman.
Azrael deserves his own show or mini series
In Batverse Or Dceu ? HOPEFULLY BATVERSE
It would really need to be given free reign in a hard R show to do the character any justice.
@@PatrickBateman3116 I think its best to be in its own canon, in my opinion it should focus on the Secret societies of Batman and how exactly they interact and be as much as a character study on Azrael and how he strugles with being basically a living weapon to secret society. (Perhaps they are in a Tenious peace or are in a Secret Eternal Game of Thrones under Batman's nose.)
@@antonkovalenko364 yup also I have an Idea about Azreal in the middle of a Secret society Civil War between the Order of Saint Dumas and realising he is actually serving the more evil version of the Organisation and that they tried to kill the Original John Paul Valley version and he is actually the Michael Lane version.
My fan cast is Oscar Issac as Michael Lane and Idris Elba as John Paul Valley.
@@forickgrimaldus8301 personally i think it would be more fitting if Azreal is in the jokerverse and he becomes the batman of said verse
I can never understand why DC chose not to publish the 3rd quarter of the Knightfall storyline in graphic novel form. Very irritating. 🦇
I named one of my cats Azrael, because I loved this character so much. Great video. Thanks.
Gargamel's cat is Azrael in The Smurfs ;-).
Heck of a name to throw around on a cat. Not something I’d play around with myself, calling out that name all the time.
Heck of a cool character in the comics tho.
Naming your cat the angel of death is hilarious
@oxide7880 I named one after a Sith lord, too. Sidious.
Damn bro how many cats do you have?
Azrael is cool, hes more of an Antihero than a Villan.
Y’all underrated af. From DC, to Marvel, to The Boys, to Invincible, Breaking Bad and MANY other topics y’all have great videos, and cover less known characters more than any other channel I know. Props to y’all 💯
Azerael is dope I like his outfits too and weapons.
I'm still pissed off that we never got Azrael DLC story in Arkham Knight if chose to go after the order
It was canon that he tried to strike Batman down I believe, that’s why.
The Azrael who would cease to follow the Order's commands from Arkham knight would make an excellent host for the Spectre
Only thing I didn't like an Arkham night about him is he played exactly like Batman they should give him a whole new move set and gadgets
A small critique... In "Saint Dumas" the "S" is silent.
It's pronounced "Saint Dumah"
I've heard it both ways.
Such an eloquent and linguistic Hulk
The Marvelous videos tend to have people read things incorrectly for some reason.
@@wilsonwade2970 I believe they have many people narrate their videos. Going to have some slip ups along the way
@@wilsonwade2970 There was an odd inflection around 11:37, too.
Azrael has always had a special place in my comic favorites. I preferred him to Batman. Much like Deathstroke. Azrael, Talon & Deathstroke would be an unstoppable Trio. I hope to see it someday. Batman needs to be stopped. Just once I want the Antihero or villain to win. Bruce needs to be humbled. Have his prep time, get as ready as possible, have plans a to z, And he still Fails. I don't want to see him fail just to fail. I want an equal or better villain. Someone who just has IT. Genuinely better than Bruce in every way. It'll shake Gotham to it's core. Even joker would be like "These guys are CRAZY! HAHAHAHAAAA!.... I'm in 😈"
Joker beat him in Joker wars and superman holds back
batman has straight up lost so many times wtf are you talkin about
@@thoththeatlantean1226 I know he's been beat for a period. But he always comes back to win the war. I want him to stay down. Admit he's got nothing left, he's been beaten 100% and has no answer. Because his opponent is just that good. Temporary defeat is not what I'm talking about.
@@annefranklymydearidontgive8197 the Batman who laughs is technically a good example of both sides. He wins, but also loses.
@@annefranklymydearidontgive8197 You just described someone that’s not even Batman. He wouldn’t ever give up even if he’s outmatched. You definitely sound like you just want him to lose for the sake of losing because everything you’re saying is you want someone completely random (cause lord knows neither of those three have the IT factor) to take him down and have it end there. Like I dunno man, this is the same guy who went to Darkseid home and kicked the shit out of him just to revive his son. You cannot stop him unless you kill him. That has always been Batman.
I know a lot of fans want to see Azrael in live action!!! I wonder if Chris Nolan and the creative team that made the Dark Knight trilogy even gave a thought to having him appear briefly!!
personally i think it would be more fitting if Azreal is in the jokerverse and he becomes the batman of said verse
I always thought Azrael was a wasted character. He had a good origin. He just didn't catch on. They could of giving him more of a chance.
I love his 13th century styled Templar design in the games especially
The first mini series; Sword of Azrael has beautiful Quesada art that the colorists of the time sincerely don’t do Justice to,I wish they got color remastered
Marvelous Videos you are on fire 🔥with making these videos. 💯
Great video thank you 🥇
Very good and detailed video. I appreciate the info, but if I could give an advice that might help other viewers to enjoy these videos more…. You’re giving soooooo much info soooo fast. I was able to keep up but I can imagine a ton of normies not being able to hang. Just my advice slow it down a little. Sounds like you’re the flash speed reading. Anyways thanks for the origin video
Me, an intelectual who realised Azrael was in Gotham:
:O
John is my favorite narrator. Please let him do all your videos.
Imagine Azrael vs. The Red Hood (Jason Todd), Hush, or the Winter Soldier, interesting Fight/Battle.
Azrael has certainly gotten a major push in recent years with merchandise and in the comics, especially with how successful and perceived in Sean Gordon Murphy's "Batman: Curse Of The White Knight" story.
personally i think it would be more fitting if Azreal is in the jokerverse and he becomes the batman of said verse
Nothing beats the original
John is such a fantastic narrator!
Really wish Azrael would have alternate costumes in Arkham Knight
If they ever make another Suicide Squad movie, they should have Jean-Paul Valley Azrael in it. Wearing his 90s suit, the lacrosse gloves and the fire daggers that can pop in and out of the gloves. I would love to play him as a DLC character in Gotham Knights. Azrael in a open world Gotham game, that would be awesome.
I think the arkham games had the best version especially in the ending where he breaks the sword instead of attacking batman
He was in the GOTHAM tv show.
Even though azrael is kinda underrated he is personally one of my favorite dc comics characters
personally i think it would be more fitting if Azreal is in the jokerverse and he becomes the batman of said verse
@@jmgonzales7701 that would be very interesting but judging how the first joker movie ended with Bruce's parents dying i find it unlikely but who knows maybe we can see him in the new dceu
Hear me out... the dude who plays nacho in breaking bad... NEEDS to play him in a stand alone movie.
Michael Mando, who also played Vaas in Far Cry 3 and Mac Gargan in Spiderman: Homecoming. I think he’d be a good pick
Randomly found this but so relatable 🖤✨
John Paul Valley Azrael changed my view on comic books, he was the coolest character ever.
Azreal has shown me that he would be the perfect sick twisted Evil Batman even though he is a anti hero
him and Red Hood would totally be best friends. oh...and Deadpool
I'd watch that show, and/or read the comic.
yeah, right.
Love Azrael. Just wish the video wasn’t going by so quickly. Felt like I was listening/watching at 1.5/2x speed.
Swear batmans thinking come on tonight of all nights you wanna come back
"Azrael, guiding me beyond the veil" 🤘🏻
In the game Arkham Knight. They should of made a dlc storyline for him...
Azrael also known as the brutal bat
his fit on arkham looks way better then the comics imo
I like how in the Arkham verse, Batman exposes the Orders mind manipulation and uses his real name of Michael Lane to reach him. Then the game gives you the choice which name you choose to embody. Azreal, the enforcer of the order and angel of death, or Michael, the prince of the heavenly host, Gods right hand angel. If you choose to attack Batman he throws him in jail and becomes the antihero villain, but if Michael chooses to leave he can just go with Batman’s blessing to go after the Order, or break the sword of sin and then leave. Very cool details and I’d love to see a spin off game for him.
Queseda art makes Azrael awesome!
we need more religious extremist heroes. theyre a heavily underrepresented minority group and no one fights for them socially. in fact, most religious extremists are heavily persecuted in the media and news. theyre out there trying to save the world too with their own perspectives. its nice to see diversity finally making its way into more marvel media. captain marvel was a lot of fun!
I love religious characters, they always have the most badass one liners
lol nuts
dope sauce
Let’s go, finally I know about this fella
Would Azrael and Red Hood be friends? Or just fight it out due to their different ideals and because Red Hood stopped killing?
I'd say, make a film about him, but DC just mess films up.
My only problem with the character is that his badass armor, The Suit Of Sorrows, keeps getting changed from a powerful magical armor to a highly advanced armor
I’ve always loved a real never saw him as a villain though just an anti hero which let’s be honest the only difference is that usually an antihero is friends with a high level hero and the villains aren’t
Awesome
Gotham was such a show!
What's the comics that mostly looks like the azrael from the game. Like the religious guy he is, or is the one in the game just kinda original for the game
I want a Batman movie about azrael as the protagonist. That would make a good spinoff.
I’m glad I chose Azrael for being arrested after, I chose the good ending for being a fully villain and got punch from Batman as I first played arkham knight.
I see this like assassin's creed in batman universe
this is the third batman movie
AZRAEL for the some next BATMAN Movie(s)!!!!
My favourite DC character.
I legit thought his name was Azazel for some reason.
Ik you were just talking about Azrael how they describe him in the comics, but angels don’t possess only demons do
Yoo you not the same guy who does hip hop daily !?
Yeah, he never appeared in any animated series. Not even mature DTV animated movies.
Ngl, I kind of wish we saw Azrael in more Batman media than just the Arkham games. Because I kind of actually like this character.
In doctor trapps museum...who were the other mask heros ok display?
Take the moment to explore Azreal's zealous foes Biis/Carleton LeHah and Nicolas Scratch.
It's like they took all the Gallagher's from shameless for this film I never seen it I wanna see it
Azrael as the spectre would be perfect lol
azrael could have been such a good character but they fucked it up
i prefer breaking the sword in arkham knight. seems very fitting for azrael
Bro said: 'saint doo mess' 💀
He could easily have a movie
Significantly better than batman
“He was a test tube baby!”
They need to put this guy in a movie, live action or animated. I'm sooooo sick of seeing joker, penguin, scarecrow, and freeze
i'm sick of seeing batman and his "no kill" manifesto.
I think they should rewrite him as just the batman that kills. His family should die and then he finds faith. Then someone he loves dies and he snaps. He becomes a crusader, a person blessed by god. He would deem himself a necessary evil. Even with his faith, he would know he's not the hero. He would be constantly in self conflict ion between the church, batman and his belief in what must be done.
Thats too similar to Prometheus tho
I always liked azrael. there is a lot of potential in the character
personally i think it would be more fitting if Azreal is in the jokerverse and he becomes the batman of said verse
Jean Paul Valley would have been perfect for Val Kilmer
Sucks how the 2nd Azrael got shitty armor and no lair/mystery
Is khary payton the new phil lamar? Bc fuck I swear he's voicing every DC character these days.
Batman's succesor🔥🔥🔥
I think you mean the 21st century the early 20th century would have been the 1900s
God I wish merry marvelite also did DC videos like you do.
There is one Azrael his name is Jean-Paul Valley.
Danny o Neal is amazing love him.
Dumas is pronounced “doo-mah”
An azrael movie should be made in the batman's universe to extend it
Let jean Paul valley be a hero like batman
I couldn't lock him up lol just didn't have it in me
It took DC 30 years to give azrael a semi ok costum
Batman/ Bruce Wayne is a man who became a mythic figure as a result of tragedy.
Azreal/Jean Paul Valley is a mythic figure and eugenic created zealot to a vigilante cult who slowly matured into a man.
criminals deserve that treatment. criminals dont change
Isn’t azreal also in Christianity
Technically, yes.
I think I'm having a Mandela effect moment. I could have sworn I watched him make a couple appearances in a batman animated show when I was a kid. Didn't read Batman comics n never played the game he was in but somehow remember him vividly.
There's a "Batman Adventure Continues Azrael figure" on YT, maybe this means there was a cartoon he appeared in, I have no idea look it up
@@whoelsebutmeofcoursei idk I'm too old for me to have seen it on YT.