Alfred Pennyworth Alfred Pennyworth Alfred, most commonly (but not originally) named in full as Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Pennyworth is depicted as Bruce Wayne's loyal and tireless butler, housekeeper, legal guardian, best friend, aide-de-camp, and surrogate father figure following the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne. As a classically trained British actor and an ex-Special Operations Executive operative of honor and ethics with connections within the intelligence community, he has been called "Batman's batman". He serves as Bruce's moral anchor while
Heart of Ice (Batman: The Animated Series) Heart of Ice (Batman: The Animated Series) "Heart of Ice" is the third of the American animated television series "", first aired on September 7, 1992, written by Paul Dini, and directed by Bruce Timm. This episode features the first appearance in the series of Mr. Freeze. In the comics, Freeze first appeared in "Batman" #121 in February 1959, with this episode providing a complete overhaul of his character. The episode rocketed the series to fame, after it won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program. Batman follows a strange trail of heists pulled at various GothCorp offices,