Azazel is a member of the Hellfire Club, a red-skinned demon with the ability to teleport. He is said to be the biological father of Nightcrawler, the result of an affair with the shapeshifter Mystique. Actor Jason Flemyng has been cast as Azazel in X-Men: First Class.
Powers and Abilities
Azazel has the ability to teleport across interdimensional distances, generate bolts and streams of paralyzing energy, as well as destructive energy which causes a form of disintegration, and can disguise his appearance. In addition to this, he and all other Neyaphem are negatively affected by the healing blood of the Cheyarafim which causes their body to begin to break down. Azazel also has the ability to mentally communicate with and control individuals of inferior mental capacity that originate from the brimstone dimension, and has a great knowledge of ancient magic.
Azazel also seems to be immortal as he has lived since biblical times. His long lifespan has also allowed him to study swordsmanship to such a degree that he has become a near unparallelled master with bladed weapons.
