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Spoilers forward forPennyworth # 1 !
DC has uncover the dependable origin ofBatman’sloyal butlerAlfred penn’orth — and it is surprisingly hardcore . InPennyworth # 1 , a continuation serial to the EPIXshow of the same name , lector learn about Alfred ’s past - specifically his puerility - and the trauma that prompt him to go in the world of intelligence . The issue is on sale now in photographic print and digital .
Alfred is arguably themost important member of the Bat - Familyafter Batman himself . Not only is he Bruce Wayne ’s butler and confidant , but he is also Batman ’s medic and quartermaster . Over the years , Alfred has transition from being depicted as a bumbling fool to a cool and level - headed friend . It has been revealed that Alfred had ties to both the Royal Marines and MI6 — the British equivalent of the CIA . It was there that he learned many of the fighting , technical and medical skills that would prove utile in Batman ’s overhaul . The EPIX showPennyworthfollows this earned run average ofAlfred ’s life , and now DC has discharge a seven - issue sequel miniseries written by Scott Bryan Wilson with artistic creation by Juan Gedeon , colors by John Rauch , and letter by DC Hopkins .
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In the present day , Alfred has been captured by an unknown party , and he draws on his intelligence and military training to begin design an escape . As he does , he swank back to his childhood . He was the son of the butler to a salient English MP and was thus exposed to many salient people in company . One day , while attend the lord of the family on a Charles James Fox hunt club , a member of the party is shoot . Everyone believe it to be an accident , but as he is croak , the dupe muttering that it was not an accident and that he was off . Reflecting on the incident , Alfred realizes he learnedthat day that he will always be on the “ outer boundary ” of many bad thing , including violence and death . This experience was profound for immature Alfred and served as his motivating for go into intelligence — a path that would eventually lead him to Batman .
This murder was plastic for Alfred . He learned lessons that day that would stick with him the rest period of his lifespan , through MI6 and into Batman ’s employ . summate this backstory draws another connection betweenBatman and Alfred : both witnessed a horrifying slaying and it swear out as the catalyst for the remainder of their lives . Alfred , being the son of a butler , had few option than Bruce , and thus he entered the military machine , and later the intelligence information community of interests .
Alfred Pennyworthmay be all in in the currentBatmancomics , but his presence still looms large , and now DC has unwrap what it is that motivates him .
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