Who Is Zauriel? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Zauriel is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 266 comic issue appearances. Zauriel was once a member of the Eagle Host, one of the Four Angel Hosts of Heaven. Then he fell in love with a mortal female and willingly gave up his Divinity to be with her. Now mortal, he lives among us as Heaven's Mortal Champion.

Who is Zauriel?

Creation Created by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar , Zauriel was part of Morrison's revival plans for the JLA comic book as a viable replacement for Hawkman . However, Hawkman's origins had become overly convoluted due to various rewrites, continuity implants, and retcons by a number of different writers. As a result, DC editors declared the Hawkman identity to be "off limits" and forbade Morrison from utilizing the name during his writing tenure on the JLA; even though his version had no direct links or ties to the character. Disappointed, Morrison tried to change the editor's minds and according to one interview, even stated: "It's a good name and it seems a shame to let it go to waste. We're hoping that fans will figure 'For God's sake, let's just call him Hawkman and get him in the Justice League as Hawkman,' and the editors will relent. We're hoping to start a campaign." Grant Morrison ; Wizard JLA Special But DC held firm and resisted his attempts to change their minds; although Morrison did allude to the Hawkman connection by having Aquaman mistakenly calling him as Katar (Hawkman's civilian identity) when he first saw the shadowy winged figure of Zauriel. History Former Gua.

Key facts

Zauriel is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Fire in the Sky". The character is published by DC Comics. With 266 recorded issue appearances, Zauriel ranks among the most featured characters in comics.