{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Issue 74 - Alfred Pennyworth","description":"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: Intro Review read \u2013 Rey - \u201cWell 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\u2026 analyses and skits make for a perfect mix!\u201d Plug of the week \u2013 Geek History Lesson \u2013 Jason & Ashley take an in-depth look at a pop culture character every week \u2013 Jason wrote a book about military superheroes, and they have a comic book called Jupiter Jet that just finished up a Kickstarter Background (03:54) Alfred created by Don Cameron & Bob Kane in Batman #16 (April 1943) Originally Alfred Beagle, later retconned to Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth Also originally overweight and clumsy, he was the comic relief of the story, as he attempted to act like a detective alongside Batman & Robin \u2013 later his physical appearance changed to match that of the actor who played him in the serial \u2013 since then, he\u2019s been slim with a mustache Serves as butler for Batman\/Bruce Wayne and Robin\/Dick Grayson, one of the only people who knows their true identities Pre-Crisis, he was an actor and intelligence agent whose father served the Wayne family Post-Crisis, he has been a valet all his life, serving the Waynes after his father passed away New 52 \u2013 Alfred was a soldier, whose father served the Waynes \u2013 Jarvis attempted to resign, but was murdered by the Court of Owls Alfred had a daughter, Julia, who served in reconnaissance for the British Army \u2013 mother was Mademoiselle Marie, a French war heroine Loses his right hand in Batman: Endgame, but has it reattached after Bruce returns Issues (07:36) Surrogate father to Bruce \u2013 he carries the burden of his secrets Loneliness (14:54) Focus on helping others means he can lose himself (22:04) Break Plugs for Have Not Seen This and Parent Quest, plus Meredith Finch Treatment (30:17) In-universe \u2013 Alfred\u2019s understudy Out 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: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreonTeePublicDiscord ","author_name":"Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling","author_url":"https:\/\/www.capesonthecouch.com","html":"