Recently, Tom King's Batman run saw the brutal murder of Wayne Family butler Alfred Pennyworth at the hands of Bane.
The impact of Alfred's death on the entire Bat Family will be explored in the upcoming special issue Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. #1, written by James Tynion IV and Peter J. Tomasi. The issue will be illustrated by host of fan-favorite artists, with several handling the different perspectives of each Bat Family member as they mourn Alfred's loss.
With Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira illustrating the overarching story, Damian Wayne's perspective will be explored by Chris Burnham; Jason Todd's will be rendered by Marcio Takara; Tim Drake's by Diogenes Neves; Dick Grayson's memories will be explored by Sumit Kumar; and David LaFuente will focus on Barbara Gordon. Unlettered preview pages and the special's cover, illustrated by Lee Weeks, are below.
BATMAN: PENNYWORTH R.I.P. #1
- written by JAMES TYNION IV and PETER J. TOMASI
- art by EDDY BARROWS, EBER FERREIRA, CHRIS BURNHAM, MARCIO TAKARA, DIOGENES NEVES, SUMIT KUMAR, and DAVID LAFUENTE
- colored by ADRIANO LUCAS, REX LOKUS, and NATHAN FAIRBAIRN
- lettered by TRAVIS LANHAM and TOM NAPOLITANO
- cover by LEE WEEKS
- Alfred Pennyworth served the Wayne family for decades—even through the tragic loss of Bruce Wayne’s parents. His death at the hands of Bane is the only event that could possibly compare to that fateful night in Crime Alley, and it leaves Bruce at a similar crossroads. If Alfred was the glue that held the Bat-Family together, how will Batman deal with that all falling apart? And if the Caped Crusader is to be truly alone, he might either hang that cape up once and for all…or double down and carry on with this vengeful quest forever. Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. #1 celebrates the life of one of the most important people in the history of Gotham City, while also addressing questions about what’s next.
- ONE-SHOT
- ON SALE 02.12.20
- $4.99 US | 48 PAGES
- FC | DC
"The fabric of Gotham feels like it's been ripped, and nowhere is that more evident than in Batman’s family," Tynion IV said in a statement. "This is an emotional gut-punch of an issue, as the family comes together as they struggle with the loss of the man who held each of them up in their darkest hours, and decide what kind of family they have left, now that its heart has been removed.”
"It’s been a privilege to write the Bat Family for so many years," Tomasi shared. "And an even bigger privilege to be a part of giving Alfred, MY second favorite character in the Batman mythology, a salute to his kick-ass service. I’m proud of this special and the new Detective Comics Annual #3 in giving Alfred Pennyworth more moments to shine.”
Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. #1 is written by James Tynion IV and Peter J. Tomasi and illustrated by a whole host of artists. It goes on sale Feb. 12 from DC Comics.