James Meeley :: Knightfall: The Epic Saga

Batman: Sword of Azrael #2, page 21 (1992) - 2nd App. of Azrael, 1st App. of Biis

Artists: Joe Quesada (Penciller) , Kevin Nowlan (Inker) , Denny O'Neil (Writer)

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Batman: Sword of Azrael #2, page 21 (1992) - 2nd App. of Azrael, 1st App. of Biis Comic Art

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Title:	Batman: Sword of Azrael #2, page 21 (1992) - 2nd App. of Azrael, 1st App. of Biis
Artist:	Joe Quesada (Penciller)
Artist:	Kevin Nowlan (Inker)
Artist:	Denny O'Neil (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NO!
Views:	1,610
Likes on CAF:	8 9
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	7/29/2019
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When this mini-series came out back in 1992, little did anyone realize just how significant it would be, not only within the next few years, but the next few decades. This book is largely seen by most as the beginnings of the "Knightfall" saga. It introduced us to the shadowy organization called "The Order of St. Dumas" and its right-hand soldier, Azrael (who would later take the place of Bruce Wayne as Batman)!

While this page seems to be much more focused on the villain of this tale (that being the Demon Lord Biis), all the primary players of this event are present on the page (with Azrael in shadow in the first panel and a Batman close-up in the last one). Watching Biis "gear up" for action reminds me of some of the great action films I grew up watching in the 80's and 90's (remember Rambo doing a scene like this?). It's a perfect scene to get you primed for the action to come.

Artistically, this is probably just about the best work of Joe Quesada's career. Of course, when you have a master talent like Kevin Nowlan backing you up on inks, you'd be hard-pressed to not have that be the case. Nowlan's inks bring a tightness to the pencils, that makes it unmistakable that it is Nowlan inking, but leaves them enough room to breath, so you can still tell it's a Quesada product through and through. It's a titanic combo of artistic power, which is just another reason this tale has kept such resonance over the years.

It's always gratifying to get a piece from a major event. But to have one that help set off the phenomena that was "Knightfall," that is something that makes it extra special. And also a more than welcome addition to my personal comic art collection!

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John Espinoza
Member Since 2014

Posted on 8/8/2019

Finally someone grabbed this. Excellent page.

Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003

Posted on 12/14/2021

Fabulous page!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/19/2023

This run was my favorite of all of DC in the 90's. Congrats on a nice page from this memorable series.

Carl Choi
Member Since 2018

Posted on 6/6/2024

What an amazing page!

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