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Batman: Arkham Shadow’s New Companion is Vital to Bruce Wayne’s Story

Written by Jared Stewart
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Batman: Arkham Shadow introduces a never-before-seen character in the Arkhamverse whose significance is essential to Bruce Wayne's backstory.

Rocksteady’s trilogy of Arkham games never wavered in its depiction of Alfred Pennyworth as a stalwart companion to Bruce Wayne. That’s not to say the Wayne family confidant has never been skeptical of the billionaire orphan’s choices or actions, and yet he is stoic in his dedication to aiding Batman rid Gotham City of crime as much as he is compassionate in his dedication to being a moral rock for Bruce. It wasn’t until Batman: Arkham Origins that Alfred was portrayed as openly critical of Bruce’s ability to be Batman, though this concern arguably came two years too late in the narrative as he had encouraged Bruce up until that point anyhow.

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