There are also more hints about a larger world with many secrets that Watters is building up. Throughout the series, Jean-Paul Valley aka Azrael follows the orders of what he believes to be an angel sent to guide him on. Like I said, I’d rather have it the other way, but I’m not upset about the new reality either. Spoilers for Arkham City: The Order of the World ahead The DC Comics miniseries Arkham City: The Order of the World shows how hallucinations and a flaming sword make Azrael the most dangerous member of the Bat-Family. Now we are left with a second identity that he just has to push down.
Even when he had control of himself there was conflict between what he felt he was supposed to do and what he wanted to do. Thus, he had to contend with both a physical reaction and a sense of duty. Before, while the system was something he had to fight, Jean-Paul was also accosted by his visions when not under its influence. This is mostly because I feel it takes away some of the character’s complexity. I don’t dislike this development but I do have to say it isn’t a change for the better. Eventually, Azrael is captured by Pyg and placed into a makeshift asylum with those he has fought before. Pyg uses No-Face to trick Jean-Paul into hunting down other escaped inmates with a ghostly disguise. The system is Azrael and it is fighting for dominance over Jean Paul’s body. Arkham City: The Order of the World by Dan Watters and Dani sees Professor Pyg exploiting Azrael's tendency for delusions. Here we see something more akin to a split personality. In the past it always manifested as hallucinations of either Jean-Paul’s father or St. Perhaps the biggest point of interest here is how Watters has chosen to portray the System. This entire issue shows a great versatility when compared to the environments he drew for the previous story. Nikola Cizmesija remains a great choice for this comic. For the time being it also provides the positive of some fabulous backgrounds. I fully expect him to leave the island in the next issue or two, so I don’t really see this becoming a problem. This does result in some good character moments and interactions with the other monks but it also precludes action on Jean-Paul’s part unless it comes to him. So despite the re-release of Dark Knight of the Soul there is still more to read to get caught up.Īs for how this comic starts, Jean-Paul is now living as a monk on a secluded island. The events of Arkham City: The Order of the World (another great comic written by Dan Watters) are also taken into account to get Jean-Paul to where he is at the beginning of this issue. This issue starts off with a time jump that resets Azrael’s status quo somewhat. No wonder comic reading orders are confusing!Īs far as this story being a continuation of what came before, I have to say I’m a bit let down.
It’s just annoying that nobody could be bothered to think up a new title for this comic. Sword of Azrael? Try looking that up! All you’re going to find is the 90s miniseries Batman: Sword of Azrael. First, just let me grumble about the title for a minute.
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