DC Multiverse Azrael Batman (Knightquest) 7in Action Figure McFarlane ToysPre Flashpoint, Jean Paul Valleys 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 heros 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 own