I wouldn't explain away the Bryne-Mackie reboot, instead I would lean into it hard.
Also, Mark Millar's Trouble would totally be canon now.
"The White Queen welcomes you, TO DIE!"
At best I ignore it and at worse I treat it with the disdain it deserves.
"Has Sariel summoned you here, Azrael? Have you come to witness the miracle of your brethren arriving on Earth?"
"I WILL MIX THE ASHES OF YOUR BONES WITH SALT AND USE THEM TO ENSURE THE EARTH THE TEMPLARS TILLED NEVER BEARS FRUIT AGAIN!"
"*sigh* I hoped it was for the miracle."
Dan Watters' Azrael was incredible, a constant delight and perhaps too good for this world (but not the Forth). For the love of St. Dumas, DC, give us more!!!