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I am the instrument of God's vengeance. He hath bent me as a bow and unsheathed His sword. No one can escape His wrath.
~ Azrael after being imprisoned.

Michael Lane, better known as Azrael, is a supporting character in the Batman: Arkham video game series.

He is voiced by Khary Payton, who also voiced Killer Croc in Arkham Origins, Hex in Ben 10, Black Manta in Young Justice, Cyborg and Doomsday in the Injustice series, and Halloween Spirit in Teen Titans Go!.

History[]

Watcher in the Wings[]

When Bruce Wayne is brought into Arkham City, Azrael watches him from a nearby rooftop. During Batman's time in Arkham City, Azrael studies him closely. Batman encounters him on four points in Arkham City, but every time he approaches Azrael the latter disappears in a cloud of smoke, leaving a mysterious sign behind. After analyzing all four signs, Batman tracks Azrael down to the church, where Azrael confronts him. Azrael reveals that he has closely watched Batman and has come to deliver a message:

I bring a message. Dark days are coming, Batman. The prophecy is coming true. You are the warrior who will close the gates of hell. You are the one who will save this day and in doing so events will occur that you cannot stop. From the ashes of Arkham, the fires will rage and Gotham will burn. And you, you will burn too.
~ Azrael's prophecy.

After delivering the prophecy to Batman, Azrael once again disappears in a cloud of smoke and is not seen again for the rest of the game. However, Batman keeps Azrael's prophecy in his database.

Heir to the Cowl[]

Dark days are here Batman, the prophecy has come true. From the ashes of Arkham City the fires are raging and Gotham is burning. I can see that same fire in your eyes, before this night is through that fire will consume you. Gotham will need a new savior, a new guardian, a new Batman.
~ Azrael returns

Nine months later on Halloween, the Scarecrow attacks Gotham along with a group of other supervillains. While trying to defeat them, Batman finds a burning bat symbol on a rooftop and investigates to find out whether it's a message or a threat. Arriving on the roof Batman finds Azrael kneeling near the symbol. He tells Batman that the prophecy has come true and that Batman will not survive the night. Azrael claims that he has been sent to become Batman's successor and Batman considers it, claiming that Azrael must first prove his worth. He loads a simulation in which Azrael must fight groups of enemies without being hit. After Azrael has passed, Batman tells him to contact him again if Azrael is ready for the next challenge. During the game, Batman must watch out for the burning bat symbols to find Azrael again.

Lane is dead. I am Azrael, knight to the Order of St. Dumas!
~ Azrael's new identity.

After collecting sufficient data, Batman heads to the clocktower to find out more about Azrael. While analyzing the data, Batman finds out that Azrael has been sent by the Order of St. Dumas, seemingly to learn from Batman to take his place. However, while investigating a microchip that had been implanted into Azrael's brain, Batman realizes that Azrael's true mission is to gain Batman's trust and then kill him, as the Order believes that Batman's refusal to take life prevents criminals from facing true divine justice. Turning around, Batman sees that Azrael has entered the clock tower. Batman appeals to Azrael, claiming that he has been manipulated by the Order and that he can choose not to follow their orders. It is up to the player whether Azrael realizes that he has been brainwashed and sets out to get revenge on the Order, or whether he tries to kill Batman and is defeated and arrested at the GCPD.

Quotes[]

While in GCPD Lockup[]

Your intellect is no match for the mind of the Lord. You are nothing but a worm burning in the sun.
~ Speaking to Riddler.
I am God's representative here, Deacon. Not you!
~ Speaking to Deacon Blackfire.
Defiler of flesh, you shall be punished!
~ Speaking to Professor Pyg.
The Lord is a consuming fire and you will perish in his power!
~ Speaking to Firefly.
You kill for money, old man. I kill for God!
~ Speaking to Deathstroke.
Gotham's streets will be washed clean with the blood of the evil-doer!
~ Responding to Penguin.
There is no justice but God's justice, no law but God's law!
~ Responding to Two-Face.

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Trivia[]

  • If Azrael ends up being imprisoned in the cells of GCPD after the player chose to let him try to kill Batman, he would later start arguing with Deacon Blackfire (if Blackfire was arrested as well) who also claims to be the voice of God.
  • His armor seems to be based off a Knight Templar.
  • At the beginning of Arkham City, while playing as Bruce Wayne, Azrael can be seen on a rooftop nearby, watching Bruce as he is being incarcerated.
    • That could imply that Azrael was aware that Bruce Wayne was Batman, which could explain why he never got involved. This would explain why he was not surprised when Batman's identity was revealed in Knight.
  • If arrested, Azrael will lose his "cape" without any explanation.
  • The reason Azrael doesn't have an evidence case is because the Sword of Sin was kept by Batman.
  • If Azrael chooses to abandon the Order, he retains his belief in God and vows to only ever carry out his will.
  • Azrael is the only superhero who is not a playable character in Arkham City.
  • Azrael's Suit of Sorrows grant him the strength and reflexes of everyone who wore it before him. This numbered in hundreds and included the likes of Batman, at least in the comics. Despite his suit's capabilities, Batman defeats him with relative ease, even when the former has his back turned to Azrael, which could mean that the suit is not truly mystical in the game's continuity.
  • In Arkham City, Azrael will catch Batarangs thrown to him, which will unlock the "Catch!" achievement/trophy.
  • Inside the church's medical center, there is an image of a white Azrael on a window.
  • Azrael's prophecy refer to the events of Arkham City and foreshadow the events of Arkham Knight. The "gates of Hell" refer to Arkham City, "this day" refer to Ra's al Ghul's plan, "events will occur" refer to Scarecrow's return, "the Ashes of Arkham" refer to the Arkham Knight, "fires will rage" refer to the Fear Gas that Scarecrow has, "Gotham will burn" refer to Gotham being completely abandoned because of the threat of the Fear Gas, and "you will burn too" refer to either Batman's supposed death, or the revelation of his identity to the world, leading to the Knightfall Protocol.
  • Azrael's side mission is the only one included on the main game that has multiple outcomes.
  • In the comics, the original Azrael, Jean-Paul Valley, was in fact trained by Batman to be his replacement in case of an emergency and donned the cowl for a time while Bruce Wayne was recovering after he had his spine broken by Bane during the events of the "Knightfall" story line.
  • The Batsuit used by Jean-Paul is available as DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins. However, it is only available for PS3 users.
  • The name Azrael is taken from the Angel of Death.
  • Azrael and Batgirl are the only playable characters in Arkham Knight without extra costumes.
  • In Knight, the chainmail he wears allows players to see through his character model.

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