1st printing. Collects Batman: Sword of Azrael (1992) #1-4 and Azrael: Agent of the Bat (1995-2003) #1-6.
Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Joe Quesada and Barry Kitson. Cover by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan.
The first tales of Azrael are collected in stores from his solo series. When the Order of St. Dumas targets Batman, Azrael begins to question his life and duty. After working alongside Batman to defeat a demon that threatens the ancient cult, Azrael leaves the Order to train under the Dark Knight.