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🦸 DC Comics character 🧑 A given name 👼 Angel of death

Azrael

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A fictional masked fighter in Batman stories who sometimes helps or fights him
  • proper noun
  • /ˈæzreɪəl/
translation icon : Azrael
  • This is it, Azrael!

They're definitely very close because she's Wheeling the mask right now and Azrael's like Nesta do not do that.

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Examples

  • Azrael is a compelling vigilante character in the DC Comics universe, often crossing paths with Batman.

  • Fans of DC Comics appreciate how Azrael can take on the role of both ally and foe to Batman.

  • You guys were so mad at me that I had Azrael kind of low on the list and let me explain.

  • Oh, yes, Azrael, listen to it.

    Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

  • I told you we were close, Azrael.

    The Smurfs (2011)

  • Did you hear that, Azrael?

    The Smurfs (2011)

  • And Azrael tells us we're marked?

    Dogma (1999)

  • But Azrael refused to fight.

    Dogma (1999)

  • Azrael, get out of here!

    Jason X (2001)

  • There's only one idiot here, Azrael, and I'm looking right at him.

    Dogma (1999)

Surface Forms

Azrael main

Etymology

Azrael comes from old Hebrew and Arabic names made of azar ('help') and -el ('God'), like in Michael and Gabriel. That angel-like, powerful name gives the comic-book vigilante a dark, mysterious feel, which fits a character who can be both ally and enemy.