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  1. Aug 21, 2016 · Alfred Pennyworth’s name is well known these days, but when the character first appeared, he did so with a different surname: the Golden Age version was actually named Alfred Beagle. This name was changed when the comic's creators altered the appearance of the character in the 1940s, becoming Pennyworth (presumably to better suit the new character’s appearance).

  2. Jul 3, 2024 · DC Comics. Alfred Pennyworth has put on the cape and cowl a surprising amount of times, but usually, it’s been for the purpose of classic Silver Age trickery. In Batman #5, Alfred puts on the Batsuit to engage in some very legitimate superheroism - even if it’s only for a moment.

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    Pre-Crisis

    Alfred was originally nearly a completely different Butler character called Alfred Beagle, a retired intelligence agent who followed the deathbed wish of his dying father, Jarvis Beagle, to carry on the tradition of serving the Wayne Family. To that end, Alfred introduced himself to Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson at Wayne Manor and insisted on becoming their butler. Although the pair did not want one, especially since they did not want to jeopardize their secret identities with a servant in the...

    Post-Crisis

    In the Post-Crisis comics' continuity, he first becomes indentified with the Pennyworth name in Batman #216 (1969). In Batman: Year One it is revealed that Thomas Wayne kept a bell in his private study to summon Alfred, implying he had been serving Bruce his entire life, staying loyal despite his vigilante crusade. At one point, Alfred along with Leslie Thompkinswere Bruce's legal guardians following the deaths of his parents. Alfred's history has been modified several times over the years, c...

    Post-Flashpoint

    After the timeline is reset, Bruce Wayne is once again working out of Wayne Manor with Alfred as his primary confidante. When the Joker mounts his latest attack against Batman, his first step is to abduct Alfred, prompting concern from the rest of the family that the Joker knows Batman's true identity, but Bruce affirms that the Joker just chose Alfred because of Wayne's connection to Batman Inc. rather than personal knowledge, later confessing to Alfred that he once 'tested' the Joker and co...

    Skilled actor
    Trained in emergency medical techniques
    Proficient with mechanical and computer systems
    Expert in domestic sciences

    Alfred has taken on the role as Bruce Wayne's surrogate father after the death of his parents. Aside from that, Alfred is loyal, intelligent, caring, hardworking, tireless, sometimes sarcastic, wise, brave, bold, protective, kind and fatherly. Despite occasionally worrisome about Bruce's safety, he none the less supports him in his crusade to rid G...

    Genius Intellect:Alfred is a highly intelligent and resourceful man.
    Master Physician:Being a former combat medic, Alfred is a highly skilled and versatile physician, with the Wayne family resources, he can make and administered professional medication for the Bat F...
    Master Chef:As part of his butler duties, Alfred is a first rate chef, making the most delectable meals from haute cuisine such as gourmet meals for Bruce and social galas hosted at Wayne Manor to...
    Expert Tailor:Alfred is a very skilled tailor, having frequently repaired and maintained many of Bruce Wayne's clothing from his suits, tuxedos to the Batsuit.

    Alfred's father, Jarvis Pennyworth, had previous served the Wayne family as their butler prior to his employ. His death motivated Alfred to take over the position to the Wayne family. Alfred also has a brother named Wilfred, an accomplished theater actor, and a niece, Daphne. Neither have been involved in his line of work, though have been involved...

    Columbia serials

    1. See: Alfred (Columbia serials) William Austin was the first actor to portray Alfred, defining the character to the recognizable version known today. He was replaced by Eric Wiltonin the 1949 followup serial.

    TV series and Spinoff Movie

    1. See: Alfred (Dozierverse) Alan Napier portrayed Alfred on the 1960's TV Series starring Adam West. In one of the last episodes of the series Batgirlaccidentally finds out that Alfred is Batman's secret accomplice - hence Batman is Bruce Wayne; however at the same time Alfred finds out that Batgirl is Barbara Gordon - so neither can expose the secret identities of Batman, Robin, and Batgirl.

    While not as skilled at hand-to-hand combat as Bruce Wayne, Alfred is nearly as resourceful. Batman: Gotham Adventures 16has him kidnapped, only to readily escape and overcome his captors without e...
    He is the only member of the Bat-Familythat is excused by Bruce Wayne to own a firearm, other than the police officers, like Gordon and Bullock, who could be considered honorary members of the family.
    The character is very popular, having received a nomination for the R.A.C. "Squiddy" Award for Favorite Supporting Character in 1994 and for Best Character in 2001. He was also nominated for the Wi...
    Like most of the Earth-One Batman Family members, Pennyworth never met Beagle though did meet with the Earth-Two Huntress and Earth-Two Grayson who mentioned Beagle to Pennyworth.
  3. For the Series with the same name, see here "Your father took responsibility for his actions. He fought very hard for what he believed in. And I will not stop you from doing the same thing." —Alfred Pennyworth to Bruce Wayne[src] Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth is the butler of Bruce Wayne. A former member of the British Special Air Service,[1] Alfred became the legal guardian of Bruce ...

  4. Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth, originally Alfred Beagle and commonly known simply as Alfred, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. [ 2 ] Alfred is depicted as Batman's loyal and tireless butler, legal guardian, best friend, aide-de-camp, and ...

  5. Sep 12, 2018 · An Ode to Alfred Pennyworth. It's pretty safe to say that the whole "Batman works alone" myth has been thoroughly debunked. You don't have to be the world's biggest comics fan to know about the Robins or the Batgirls or the various members of the GCPD and extended Bat-Family who regularly move in and out of Gotham, helping the Dark Knight with ...

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  7. Apr 15, 2020 · Alfred's look and accent would be refined — the original version was written with a working-class British accent rather than the posh formality that would come later, not unlike the one we'd get ...