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Batman vs. Two-Face
A separate adaptation of Alfred Pennyworth; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler’s story continuity.
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What to watch before Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
4 titles · 5h 26m to catch up
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ANIMATED FILM · OPTIONAL BACKGROUND
Batman Ninja
A separate adaptation of Alfred Pennyworth; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler’s story continuity.
ANIMATED FILM · OPTIONAL BACKGROUND
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
A separate adaptation of Alfred Pennyworth; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler’s story continuity.
ANIMATED FILM · OPTIONAL BACKGROUND
Batman: Hush
A separate adaptation of Alfred Pennyworth; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler’s story continuity.
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