Comic Title: Batman Allies:Alfred Pennyworth TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2020
On Sale Date: March 18, 2020 Direct Market Date March 18, 2020
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Direct Market Date March 18, 2020
Source: Previews, #375

Direct Market Date March 18, 2020
Source: DC Previews, #20

Cover Price: $19.99
Page Count: 248
Editor: Robin Wildman

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Alfred, Armchair Detective"
Pages: 4

Feature(s):
Alfred Beagle (of Earth-2)

Writer: Joe Samachson
Artist: Jerry Robinson

Reprinted From:
Batman #31 (1945)

Feature Character(s)

• Alfred Beagle (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #19; next appearance in Batman #31)

Supporting Character(s)

• Bruce Wayne (last appearance in Batman #31; next appearance in Batman #31)
• Dick Grayson (last appearance in Batman #31; next appearance in Batman #31)

Villain(s)

• Stubby Stubbs and his gang (Willie named; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Alfred goes undercover at an underworld bar to learn about criminal activities. A gang catches Alfred listening to their conversation, so they capture him. They tie Alfred to a chair and drive him to the country to get rid of him. On the way the truck strikes a rut and crashes. When the police arrive, Alfred tells them that the men are penthouse robbers. He has also overheard them mention their inside help, so Alfred has cracked the case.