Comic Title: Batman Allies:Alfred Pennyworth TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2020
On Sale Date: March 18, 2020 Direct Market Date March 18, 2020
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Direct Market Date March 18, 2020
Source: Previews, #375

Direct Market Date March 18, 2020
Source: DC Previews, #20

Cover Price: $19.99
Page Count: 248
Editor: Robin Wildman

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Waiting in the Wings"
Pages: 8

Feature(s):
Batman (Post-Crisis)

Writer: Kevin J. Dooley
Artist: Malcolm Jones III
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Adrienne Roy

Reprinted From:
Batman Annual #13 (1989)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Legends of the Dark Knight #1; next appearance in Batman #405)

Supporting Character(s)

• Alfred Pennyworth (last appearance in Legends of the Dark Knight #1; next appearance in Batman #407)

Villain(s)

• Several gang members (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Jackie Melville (a reporter; no further appearances)
• Three friends of Bruce Wayne (Patti named; no further appearances)

Comments:
This story takes place in the early days of Batman's career.

Synopsis:
When Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after studying abroad, Alfred plans to stop being a butler and become an actor. However, as Batman begins his career, Alfred is pressed into service to provide costuming, voice training, medical care, and more to help Bruce. Alfred eventually discovers that he has found honorable work in service to his friend.