dc multiverse azrael batman knightquest 7 actionPre Flashpoint, Jean Paul Valley's discovery of his dying father dressed as Azrael changed his life forever. Brainwashed by the System to become the Church of St. Dumas' assassin, Jean Paul worked with Batman instead, standing in for the Dark Knight when Bane broke the hero's back. Unbalanced by his upbringing, Valley became a more violent Batman and wore heavier armor. He later surrendered the mantle to a newly healed Bruce Wayne and set out on his