Batman is left severely injured after a brutal confrontation with the powerful villain Bane. With Bruce Wayne paralyzed from the waist down and unable to continue protecting Gotham as Batman, the city needs someone else to take up the mantle. Jean Paul Valley, known as Azrael, steps forward and assumes the identity of Batman to defend Gotham from its growing threats. However, his aggressive and violent approach to fighting crime soon raises questions about whether he can truly replace Bruce Wayne. As Bane remains a dangerous enemy, Azrael must prove whether his methods are enough to stop him.