Mike Eakins
It was bound to happen, we just didn’t know when or how. Well, Batman #77 delivered answered that question. It was only a matter of time before For many many years Alfred Pennyworth served not only Batman but the Bat-Family. To Celebrate Alfred’s life DC has announced; Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. dealing with a Bat-world without its most trustworthy ally.
Alfred Pennyworth served the Wayne family for decades—even through the terrible loss of the Dark Knight’s parents. His shocking death at the hands of Bane is the only event that could possibly compare to that fateful night in Crime Alley, and it leaves Bruce at a similar crossroads. If Alfred was the glue that held the Bat-Family together, how will Batman deal with that all falling apart? And if the Caped Crusader is to be truly alone, he might either hang that cape up once and for all…or double down and carry on with this vengeful quest forever.
Co-written by James Tynion IV (Justice League, Justice League Dark, Detective Comics) and Peter J. Tomasi (Detective Comics, Adventures of the Super Sons, Batman and Robin) with art by Eddy Barrows (Freedom Fighters), Eber Ferreira (Blackest Night, Wonder Woman), and others, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. celebrates the life of one of the most important people in the history of Gotham City, while also addressing questions about what’s next.
This 48-page Prestige Format one-shot goes on sale at comic book stores and participating online retailers on February 12, 2020.