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B and J Comics
Azrael / Azrael: Agent of the Bat (Volume 1) – #57– 1995–2003 – DC
Azrael / Azrael: Agent of the Bat (Volume 1) – #57– 1995–2003 – DC
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🔥 Scratched Out!
Cover-dated October 1999, this No Man’s Land chapter continues Nicholas Scratch’s escalating threat as Jean-Paul faces both physical punishment and inner conflict. Written by Dennis O’Neil with art by Roger Robinson and James Pascoe, the issue pushes Azrael to his psychological edge.
Captured by Scratch and surrounded by a violent cult of followers, Jean-Paul buys time by convincing Scratch it would be more meaningful to execute him as Azrael. Scratch agrees and orders his men to beat Jean-Paul savagely until dawn.
Moving independently, Batgirl dismantles Scratch’s operation by quietly stealing weapons from his followers, forcing chaos in the camp. She finds Jean-Paul bound, but he urges her to wait—he has a plan that relies on Scratch completing a ritualistic execution.
At sunrise, Scratch theatrically dresses Jean-Paul in the Azrael costume but denies him the cowl. When Scratch allows the mob to stone him instead of shooting him, Azrael demands the cowl as a symbol of Scratch’s “victory.” The moment Scratch places it on him, Jean-Paul snaps into full Azrael mode, breaking free from the ropes and deflecting the incoming barrage.
As Scratch’s men attempt to regain control, Batgirl crashes in and disables every armed follower in seconds. Facing betrayal from his own people, Scratch tries to order a scapegoat to attack Azrael. But Azrael insists Scratch confront him personally, and the two clash until Azrael brutally defeats him. The cult disperses, disillusioned by their leader’s cowardice.
Back at Leslie Thompkins’ clinic, Jean-Paul admits he enjoyed the violence. Leslie assures him this struggle is part of being human, and together they return to helping the wounded of No Man’s Land.
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