Superman’s dad has stepped up to fill one of Gotham City’s most important roles

polygon.com:

It’s been nearly three years since Alfred Pennyworth died, a casualty of Bane’s war on Gotham in the final acts of Tom King’s Batman run, and the effects of his murder have been felt far and wide. Nightwing is pouring the inheritance Alfred left him into free public services in his hometown of Blüdhaven. Robin is still struggling with the guilt of indirectly causing his death. And Batman hasn’t been able to find a replacement for his foster father’s particular brand of no-nonsense support.

But in this week’s Superman: Son of Kal-El #11, Superman’s adopted father steps into the role for at least a moment. Kansas farmer Jonathan Kent misses Alfred, too. He and his wife used to speak with him regularly, comparing notes on how to parent adult superhero sons. That means one very important thing: Jonathan knows all of Batman’s business.

And just like Alfred, he is prepared to roast him to the ground about it.

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