I can't say that I've been a true fan of Alfred Pennyworth for long. Yes, he's always been around my Batman fandom, bringing Bruce Wayne his dinner, his suits, and some much-needed fatherly advice (and occasional sassy retort).

Before diving in to Pennyworth, I thought I knew most of what there was to know about the longtime butler of the Wayne family.

In 2014, Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon teamed up to create the Batman prequel Gotham, building an entire world around the Dark Knight’s city as Bruce Wayne came of age