William
10-13-2002, 11:43 AM
A good reason for Batman to come back. if Azrael became evil again:
Azrael info, for those who don't know who he is:
Real name: Jean Paul Valley
Occupation: Crimefighter
Base of Operations: Gotham City (hopefully he still lives at New Gotham)
Marital Status: Single
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 210
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blond
Jean Paul Valley's training as a killer began before he was born. While still in the womb, his brain and blood chemistry were altered by scientists who belonged to the centuries-old Order of St. Dumas, giving the fetus the potential for great strength and agility. After his birth, Jean Paul was subjected to "The System," a combination of physical training and hypnotic suggestion designed to make him an infallible terrorist and murderer, and the obedient servant of The Order. Putting on a costume, and using the name "Azrael" triggered his extraordinary abilities.
A few months after his twenty-first birthday, he saved the life of Batman. Batman, acting as Bruce Wayne, gave him a job and began to wean him from The Order's conditioning. When Batman was disabled, he chose Azrael as his successor. But Azrael was too unstable to deal with the dangers and responsibilities of being Batman, and, reverting to his conditioning as a mindless assassin, killed a man. This forced Bruce Wayne to come out of retirement and reclaim the mantle of the bat.
Batman profoundly mistrusted his one-time protégé. But after Azrael performed several acts of courage and compassion, Batman realized that Azrael had, at last, overcome the psychological damage done to him in early childhood, and accepted him as a trusted aide. Azrael's services were particularly valuable during the months following the earthquake that decimated Gotham City, when he proved himself to be nearly the equal of Batman.
Wouldn't it be cool if Batman did come back, just imagine The Huntress meeting her father for the first time, brings tears to my eyes...:(
Azrael info, for those who don't know who he is:
Real name: Jean Paul Valley
Occupation: Crimefighter
Base of Operations: Gotham City (hopefully he still lives at New Gotham)
Marital Status: Single
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 210
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blond
Jean Paul Valley's training as a killer began before he was born. While still in the womb, his brain and blood chemistry were altered by scientists who belonged to the centuries-old Order of St. Dumas, giving the fetus the potential for great strength and agility. After his birth, Jean Paul was subjected to "The System," a combination of physical training and hypnotic suggestion designed to make him an infallible terrorist and murderer, and the obedient servant of The Order. Putting on a costume, and using the name "Azrael" triggered his extraordinary abilities.
A few months after his twenty-first birthday, he saved the life of Batman. Batman, acting as Bruce Wayne, gave him a job and began to wean him from The Order's conditioning. When Batman was disabled, he chose Azrael as his successor. But Azrael was too unstable to deal with the dangers and responsibilities of being Batman, and, reverting to his conditioning as a mindless assassin, killed a man. This forced Bruce Wayne to come out of retirement and reclaim the mantle of the bat.
Batman profoundly mistrusted his one-time protégé. But after Azrael performed several acts of courage and compassion, Batman realized that Azrael had, at last, overcome the psychological damage done to him in early childhood, and accepted him as a trusted aide. Azrael's services were particularly valuable during the months following the earthquake that decimated Gotham City, when he proved himself to be nearly the equal of Batman.
Wouldn't it be cool if Batman did come back, just imagine The Huntress meeting her father for the first time, brings tears to my eyes...:(