See heaven! Feel hell! And know that you're forever lost between the two! 
- — Azrael
Azrael (Volume 2) #1 is an issue of the series Azrael (Volume 2) with a cover date of December, 2009. It was published on October 21, 2009.
Synopsis for "Angel in the Dark"
Azrael tracks down a serial killer, while at the same time struggling with personal issues and what it means to be the "good guy." Meanwhile, a series of scenes from six months into the future show Michael Lane's macabre but strange fate.
Appearing in "Angel in the Dark"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Batman
- Gotham City Police Department
- Jenny Lane
- Order of Purity
- Adrian Paratino
- Felicidad Gomez (On a TV or computer screen)
- Garret Day
Antagonists:
- Blackgaters
- Salt in the Wounds Killer (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Douglas Calnahan (Mentioned only)
- Elizabeth Nichols (nun)
- Jean-Paul Valley (In a photograph only)
- Jimmy (Flashback only)
- Marion Lane (In a photograph only)
- M.J. Lane (In a photograph only)
- Tamara Lane (In a photograph only)
- Walter Jankowski (Flashback only)
- William Tucker (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Church of the Holy Redeemer
- GCPD Headquarters
- Leland McCauley's Brownstone
- Marlowe Mission
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- This issue is reprinted in the Azrael: Angel in the Dark collected edition.
- Michael Lane is seen crucifying himself in flash-forward at the end of this issue. These events are not covered by current writer Fabian Nicieza but will later be explored in David Hine's Three Mysteries storyline.[1]
Trivia
- Bullock mentions a previous Azrael killing an undercover cop. This is a reference to Death's Dark Knight.[2] Jenny Lane also talks about her affair with Michael and one of her children believing they saw him in a Batsuit, both of which are references to the same storyline.[3]