The upcoming Gotham Knights game by WB Games Montréal should treat Alfred Pennyworth as the emotional core of the Bat Family, the way he is in his best interpretations.
In many Batman stories, the Bat Family’s loyal butler is made into a background character. However, some of the Dark Knight's best tales have made Alfred an emotional core of the story being told.
Alfred isn’t a superhero, but he provides a more important role than any other Bat Family member — Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, and Red Hood included — besides Batman himself.
Alfred Pennyworth was originally conceived as a comedic foil for Batman and Robin in 1943, being something of a joker character.
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