S4E74 - Issue 74 - Alfred Pennyworth

We tidy ourselves up for a look at Batman's butler ALFRED PENNYWORTH! Why does he keep working for a loner like Bruce? And how would he actually be like a Real Housewife? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: IntroReview read – Rey - "Well worth listening for the entertainment value of comic book superheroes, but highly informative when it comes to mental health. Anthony & Doc Issues are on top of their game here… analyses and skits make for a perfect mix!"Plug of the week – Geek History Lesson – Jason & Ashley take an in-depth look at a pop culture character every week – Jason wrote a book about military superheroes, and they have a comic book called Jupiter Jet that just finished up a KickstarterBackground (03:54)Alfred created by Don Cameron & Bob Kane in Batman #16 (April 1943)Originally Alfred Beagle, later retconned to Alfred Thaddeus Crane PennyworthAlso originally overweight and clumsy, he was the comic relief of the story, as he attempted to act like a detective alongside Batman & Robin – later his physical appearance changed to match that of the actor who played him in the serial – since then, he's been slim with a mustacheServes as butler for Batman/Bruce Wayne and Robin/Dick Grayson, one of the only people who knows their true identitiesPre-Crisis, he was an actor and intelligence agent whose father served the Wayne familyPost-Crisis, he has been a valet all his life, serving the Waynes after his father passed awayNew 52 – Alfred was a soldier, whose father served the Waynes – Jarvis attempted to resign, but was murdered by the Court of OwlsAlfred had a daughter, Julia, who served in reconnaissance for the British Army – mother was Mademoiselle Marie, a French war heroineLoses his right hand in Batman: Endgame, but has it reattached after Bruce returnsIssues (07:36)Surrogate father to Bruce – he carries the burden of his secretsLoneliness (14:54)Focus on helping others means he can lose himself (22:04)BreakPlugs for Have Not Seen This and Parent Quest, plus Meredith FinchTreatment (30:17)In-universe – Alfred's understudyOut of universe (33:57)Skit (39:09)Ending (46:06) Next episodes: Capes in Court 75th Issue Special, Kamala Khan, Secret Identities in Comics Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: hereTwitterFacebookE-mailPatreonTeePublicDiscord