Azrael, also known as Jean-Paul Valley in the DC Comics universe, is a vigilante with a complex history. Trained by the Order of St. Dumas, he is a formidable fighter with enhanced abilities. Azrael took on the mantle of Batman temporarily, bringing a more ruthless approach to crime-fighting. His character arc explores themes of identity, faith, and the struggle between justice and vengeance. Azrael's role in the series is often that of a conflicted anti-hero, navigating his own moral code while seeking redemption.