Michael Lane (Arkhamverse)

Michael Lane
Arkhamverse‎
Real Name	Michael Lane
Affiliation	Order of St. Dumas
Base Of Operations	Gotham City
Status
Alignment	Neutral
Identity	Secret Identity
Citizenship	American
Occupation	Police Officer
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	6' 2"
Weight	210 lbs (95 kg)
Eyes	Brown
Hair	Black
Origin
Universe	Arkhamverse
First Appearance	Batman: Arkham City (October 18, 2011)

History

Born Michael Lane, Azrael was once a police officer based in Gotham City. Lane was once part of an initiative to create "the ultimate crime fighter," however it turned him into a criminal. Once captured by Batman, Lane confessed his sins to a priest of the Order of Purity. He was then recruited to "fight evil as their crusader Azrael" while wearing the Suit of Sorrows and using the Sword of Sin. The Suit of Sorrows will defeat Lane if he does not keep his soul pure.

 Main article: Batman: Arkham City

Batman encounters Azrael many times throughout his "incarceration" in Arkham City, where he gives cryptic statements before disappearing and leaving an ambiguous symbol. Once all the symbols are collected, they form a map leading Batman to the Gotham Cathedral. At the church, Azrael reveals that he has been sent to observe Batman, believing he is a warrior foretold by an ancient prophecy. He reveals he was sent by the Order of St. Dumas to deliver a prophecy to Batman. He tells how the city will burn, and that Batman is the "warrior" who will save Gotham, but will fall in the process. Batman remains skeptical of Azrael's prophecy claiming he does not believe in fairy tales, but Azrael holds firm in his belief, telling Batman they will meet again as he departs Arkham City.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

The Suit of Sorrows gives him enhanced strength and stamina, as well as protection--and will destroy him if "his soul is no longer pure".

Abilities

Has has extensive training in both military and police tactics. He can also catch one of Batman's Remote-Controlled Batarangs.

Weaknesses

Mentally unstable. Michael Lane and Azrael exist as two seperate beings inhabiting the same body, with Michael having no memories of anything he says or does as Azrael.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Suit of Sorrows, which improves his strength and endurance, and also had a double-bladed gauntlet on his left forearm. He also wears three grenade-type things on his belt, which may be flashbangs or smoke pellets used to disappear from view.

Weapons

Sword of Sin.

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