AZRAEL (2009)

"Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Ramon Bachs Cover by Jock Variant cover by Frazer Irving Following the events of 'The Eighth Deadly Sin' in BATMAN ANNUAL #27 and DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #11, the new monthly series starring Death's Dark Knight begins! Michael Lane is a man in search of redemption, but does serving the Order of Purity as God's Angel of Justice bring him closer to achieving his goal - or simply send him further down a road paved with good intentions? When a hired killer comes to Gotham City seeking revenge for crimes committed decades in the past, Azrael faces an impossible conflict: What if God's justice forces the hero to claim one of God's servants? From writer Fabian Nicieza (SUPERMAN, TRINITY) and artist Ramon Bachs (RED ROBIN)! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jock), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Frazer Irving). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale October 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Ramon Bachs & John Stanisci Cover by Jock The White Ghost presents a trial to the new Azrael: save an Angel or condemn a Devil! While it may sound like a simple choice, Azrael has to decide if the perceived saint is a sinner or if the sinner is an innocent man. And what if the architect of the experiment, Ra's al Ghul, is secretly testing all those involved to see who can best serve as his ultimate Dark Knight? On sale November 18 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Ramon Bachs & John Stanisci Cover by Jock What if God's justice means taking out one of your own brothers? Can Azrael turn a blind eye toward sins committed during a time of war? And what if those sins come home to roost in Gotham City? Too many questions, and the answers are enough to drive Michael Lane crazy... On sale December 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Ramon Bachs & John Stanisci Cover by Francesco Mattina Guest-starring Batman! A murder weapon that could shatter Michael Lane's life. Azrael's sword of justice turned against the woman he loves. A Dark Knight forced to protect a murderer. If the truth is a lie, what do Batman and Azrael do when justice demands a killer go unpunished? On sale January 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by Fabian Nicieza • Art by Ramon Bachs & John Stanisci • Cover by Francesco Mattina When civil unrest between the Palestinian and Hassidic communities in Gotham City boils over with potential international ramifications, Azrael must devise a solution - even if it means losing his soul inside the tattered cloak of Ragman!"

"On sale MARCH 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by FABIAN NICIEZA • Art by RAMON BACHS & JOHN STANISCI Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA Having been exposed to the memories of his predecessors, Michael Lane is consumed with learning all he can about their past but fears that what he learns will inform his future. How did past warriors from the Order of Purity who wore the Suit of Sorrows handle their spiral into madness? And how did the agent of the Order of St. Dumas handle these rogue madmen? "

"Written by FABIAN NICIEZA • Art by RAMON BACHS & JOHN STANISCI Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA His sanity starting to crack, Azrael tracks down Hide 'n' Seek, a pair of kidnappers whose actions bring back some very painful, fractured memories for Michael Lane. Can a psychiatrist assigned by the GCPD help Lane keep it together before Azrael goes berserk?"

"Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Art by RAMON BACHS & JOHN STANISCI Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA Azrael follows a deadly series of attacks on Order of Purity members to Europe where he confronts members of a cult who escaped Gotham City in the 2009 Bat-family Annuals. To learn secrets behind his cursed uniform, will Azrael be forced to act as the host for the resurrected Eighth Deadly Sin of Man?"

"Written by FABIAN NICIEZA • Art by RAMON BACHS & JOHN STANISCI Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA In Europe, a cult has turned Azrael into the host for something evil, but can his faith overcome the possession? As the walls of sanity begin crumbling around Michael Lane, only his enemy the White Ghost can save him."

"Written by DAVID HINE Art by jeremy haun Cover by guillem march New writer David Hine (ARKHAM REBORN, DETECTIVE COMICS) makes his AZRAEL debut in part 1 of the 4-part The Killer of Saints! Members of religious cults are being murdered in grotesque reenactments of the martyrdom of Christian saints. Each victim holds part of a centuries-old secret that, once revealed, will alter the course of human history. On sale JULY 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by DAVID HINE Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH 'The Killer of Saints' part 2 of 4! Is the Turin Shroud genuine or a hoax? Azrael learns the shocking truth behind the rumors and lies. Meanwhile, the mysterious killer continues to perform his deadly miracles, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. On sale AUGUST 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by DAVID HINE Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH In 'The Killer of Saints' part 3 of 4, truth and faith come into conflict when Azrael risks everything to save the life of the keeper of the True Shroud. If he fails, the secret of the shroud will be lost forever. If he succeeds, he must face the fact that everything he ever believed in is a lie. On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by DAVID HINE Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH 'The Killer of Saints' part 4 of 4. What makes a man into a saint? As the killer creates his greatest martyr, Azrael learns the final secret, and it just may tip him over the edge into madness. Michael Lane is a crusader forever linked to Batman's destiny he is Azrael! On sale OCTOBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by DAVID HINE Art by CLIFF RICHARDS Cover by GUILLEM MARCH Azrael returns to Gotham City! Now he must decide whether to continue his mission alone or accept the mysterious invitation to join the ranks of Batman, Inc.!"

"Written by DAVID HINE Art by CLIFF RICHARDS Cover by GUILLEM MARCH The prophecy is fulfilled! Azrael has been found crucified, and a mystery swirls around his fate. It's time for the world's greatest detective to step in and figure out how this destiny came to pass. And how will this continue to play into the founding of Batman, Inc? Guest-starring The Dark Knight! On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by DAVID HINE Art by CLIFF RICHARDS Cover by GUILLEM MARCH Azrael's fate lies in the hands of Ra's al Ghul, and not even Batman may be able to help him! And what part will the mysterious Suit of Sorrows finally play? On sale JANUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by DAVID HINE Art by CLIFF RICHARDS Cover by GUILLEM MARCH Azrael has risen again! Turning his back on Gotham City, the hero hits the road to take up his new mission - a modern-day Crusade carried out by a single warrior. But the shadows of Gotham and Ra's al Ghul extend far and wide On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by DAVID HINE Art by CLIFF RICHARDS Cover by GUILLEM MARCH Azrael has reached the end of his pilgrimage only to face the native threat of the zealous Fireball! What really separates these two men of faith? And what purpose does Ra's al Ghul intend to serve? FINAL ISSUE • On sale MARCH 2 • 32 pg, FC"