Alfred Pennyworth
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Real Identity: Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth
Appearances (Movies): Merry Little Batman
Appearances (Comics): Little Batman: Month One (Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, and Chapter 4)
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Voiced By: James Cromwell
Alfred Pennyworth is still the butler and fatherly figure of Wayne Manor. At 100, this centenarian may wobble and not see-hear-smell-or-taste so well anymore, but he refuses to slow down. Though his voice tells on his age, Alfred still speaks with his best King's English possible ... with or without his clacking dentures.
On New Years' Eve, Pennyworth finished tailoring a dress suit for Damian to wear at the party at Wayne Manor. However, there was a creepy series of knocks at the front door that stopped the party in its tracks. Pennyworth found it peculiar since all the guests were accounted for. Bruce Wayne advised him to stay back and make sure Damian was safe while he checked it out. Scarecrow blew up the door and took Wayne hostage. Pennyworth held onto Damian. Wayne promised he had things under control. On January 1st, Pennyworth brought sandwiches to Damian in his bedroom and inquired about his investigation. Damian admitted he still didn't understand why his dad didn't beat up Scarecrow at the party. Pennyworth tried to explain it would risk exposing his secret identity and by extension put him in danger. Damian wished they could both be Batman all the time. Damian fantasized about being Batman all the time with his father.
Pennyworth told him his dad also struggled with both of his personas but he realized that sometimes being yourself can be just as powerful as being Batman. Damian countered dad was awesome and he was just Damian. Pennyworth believed he was the bee's knees. Damian thanked him and they hugged. Someone rang the front door bell. They both went to investigate and it was Marion. She introduced herself and revealed she was Damian's babysitter. In the kitchen, Damian speculated Marion was a test his father was giving to prove he didn't need a sitter. Pennyworth believed he just wanted Damian to have a normal life. He was, however, annoyed Marion was rearranging his cupboards. Pennyworth refused to condone Damian taking matters into his own hands and believed his dad would save himself. Marion entered with a broom and asked Damian how his science project was coming. Damian grumbled something. She revealed she was thinking about making her world-famous meatloaf. Pennyworth protested he made mincemeat pies on Tuesdays and suggested letting Damian choose. He realized Damian was gone.
Alfred Pennyworth answered the phone in the kitchen and was elated to hear Bruce Wayne's voice. Wayne dropped back down into his enclosure and confirmed he was fine then commented the sad state of security. Pennyworth was relieved and asked if they should be expecting him home soon. Wayne believed the best way to stop Scarecrow was staying put. He wanted to talk to Damian and make sure he didn't come to rescue him. Marion moved a chair in search of Damian. Pennyworth informed Wayne it would be a bit difficult to do so. Marion looked inside the oven in vain. Pennyworth noted Damian could be quite cunning. Marion blamed herself for giving him homework over winter break. Pennyworth told her not to take it personally. She thought Wayne was going to kill her. Pennyworth tried to fire her but she left to go search for Damian in the city. They left in separate cars to go look for Damian. Pennyworth hoped he was staying out of trouble. Pennyworth drove by an intimidating trio and wondered where Damian went.
Alfred Pennyworth returned to Wayne Manor some time later and called the Gotham Police. He listened to a recording advising him to hang up and dial 9-1-1 if the call was an emergency or wait for Batman. Commissioner Gordon answered the phone. Pennyworth was relieved and asked if he had seen or heard from Damian Wayne. Gordon recalled they had him in custody a bit ago but his babysitter just picked him up. Pennyworth was elated at Bruce and Damian's return and revealed he figured out Marion was Lynx and was working with Scarecrow the whole time in a plot to release Fear Toxin using the abandoned wastewater facility. They laughed and explained they knew it already. Wayne originally knew Marion was evil because she failed every background check but he thought it would be a good test for Damian to practice his detective skills. He admitted he didn't expect a whole plot with Scarecrow and things got way out of hand. Damian pointed out Pennyworth was the one who got to practice his skills. They settled down and watched the Blood Crunch movie. Bruce relaxed and remarked this was the life. Pennyworth agreed.