Zauriel

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Zauriel is a DC Comics superhero who begins as an angel from Heaven. He falls to Earth to protect humanity and joins the Justice League as their magical expert and powerful ally.

Creation and origin
- Zauriel was created by Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Howard Porter, and John Dell for the Justice League of America in 1997.
- In the story, he’s an angel from Heaven’s Eagle Host who falls in love with a human woman on Earth. When he tries to stay with her, Heaven rejects him, and he is cast down as a mortal.

Becoming a hero
- On Earth, Zauriel helps the Justice League fight off a heavenly invasion led by Asmodel, a rogue angel. He saves Aquaman’s life with his sonic abilities and earns the League’s trust.
- He eventually joins the Justice League as the team’s magical expert and remains a guiding and fighting presence on Earth.

Key events and roles
- Zauriel features prominently in the JLA: Paradise Lost storyline, where he confronts dangers from Heaven and Earth while trying to protect his loved one.
- He battles powerful heavenly villains and faces the consequences of heavenly wars, including clashes with Asmodel and other cosmic threats.
- In the major crisis known as Mageddon, Zauriel stays behind to help evacuate people and sacrifices himself, dying in the explosion that devastates the Watchtower. He later returns to help in Heaven and Earth’s ongoing battles.

Powers and abilities
- Wings allow for fast, precise flight and aerial prowess.
- Immortality and resistance to aging and disease; he can endure harsh conditions and long submersion without harm.
- A devastating sonic scream called the Sonic Flash, capable of destroying enemies and objects at great distances.
- A strong connection to Heaven (an “overmind”) that lets him sense good and evil, communicate with animals, and sense magical energies on Earth.
- Enhanced strength, durability, agility, and combat skills; he is an expert swordsman with a Flaming Sword that can cut through nearly anything and even open dimensional barriers when empowered.
- He can travel between Heaven and Earth and access other realms with sufficient power.

Gear and headquarters
- Heavenly armor boosts his physical abilities and provides protection.
- Flaming Sword, forged by angelic means, is bonded to his will and can unleash holy fire and cut through many materials.
- The Aerie, his floating headquarters above Los Angeles, is a blend of Heaven’s design and earthly material, far more advanced than human tech.

Other appearances
- Zauriel has appeared outside his main title in various media, including a Justice League Unlimited tie‑in comic and the Scribblenauts Unmasked video game. An Elseworlds tale, Supergirl: Wings, features a variation of the character.

Summary
Zauriel is a celestial warrior who chose to aid humanity on Earth, joining the Justice League. He wields the Flaming Sword, wears heavenly armor, and can fly with incredible speed. His Sonic Flash can vaporize foes, and his deep connection to Heaven gives him strategic insight into magic and good and evil. Though he sacrifices himself during a major crisis, he remains a revered guide and ally to the heroes who fight to protect the world.