Sword of Azrael is a Batman storyline written by Dennis O'Neil with illustrations by Joe Quesada. It's published in the Batman: Sword of Azrael mini-series. The series introduces Azrael, who becomes a prominent figure in the Knightfall crossover. This makes the story part of Prelude to a Fall.
Synopsis
Ludovic Valley is killed by Carleton LeHah, ending his career as the assassin Azrael. Before dying he crawls to his son [[W:C:DC:Jean-Paul Valley