Upon his father's death, college student Jean-Paul Valley™ learns that he had been genetically altered and trained since birth by a secret society known as The Order of St. Dumas™. They then activate his psychological conditioning, forcing him to become their most elite enforcer, Azrael™. While on a mission in Gotham City™, Azrael crosses paths with Batman™ and soon turns on the Order to join with the Dark Knight™. Later, when Bruce Wayne™ is paralyzed by Bane™, Bruce asks Jean-Paul to become Batman for some time
