Superhero Origins: Alfred Pennyworth

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Fans of Batman's trusted butler, Alfred Pennyworth, may be surprised to learn that he didn't make his first appearance in the series until 1943 – four years after Batman began striking terror into the heart of Gotham City's criminals. When Alfred first showed up in the pages of Batman #16, the character wasn't quite the svelte, suave gentleman's gentleman of later adventures. Rotund and bowler-hatted, Alfred disembarked from a trans-Atlantic crossing to reveal himself as an amateur criminologist, offering his assistance to the dynamic duo. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we explore the comic book origin of Alfred Pennyworth.

*Written by Craig Butler

*Written by Craig Butler

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Bernard Sussman

“In the 1980s the surviving actors of the TV show were presented on a daytime TV chat show. Alan Napier (who was showing signs of senility) launched into an overlong storyline he was proposing that Alfred was the illegitimate son of Brit aristocracy.”

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Bernard Sussman

“In the animated cartoon series, the Penguin has a particular grudge against Alfred which relates back to the great-grandfathers of both. ”

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