Epix's 'Pennyworth' follows Batman's loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth, in his very own spin-off series
Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth, as Alfred is sometimes formally known, is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics, and he serves as trusted butler, confidant, father figure and Bruce Wayne's (Batman's) best friend. Alfred was created by Don Cameron and Bob Kane and he made his first appearance in 'Batman #46' way back in April 1943.
While Alfred is Bruce Wayne's full-time butler and housekeeper, he came to be Bruce's legal guardian after Bruce's parents were murdered right in front of his eyes at the tender age of seven. Alfred, in the early comic development phases was meant to be the comic relief for the Dark Knight's brooding themes, but eventually, we see the humorous side of Alfred was toned down a bit, and instead replaced by his sharp tongue and dry wit.