Batman Annual #1
In "Good Boy," Alfred rescues a dog from a shelter and trains him as a Christmas gift for Bruce, naming the pup Ace. With a touch of humor and heart, Bruce jokingly outfits the dog with a mask, dubbing him Bat-Hound. Written by Tom King and illustrated by David Finch, this touching annual blends warmth and wit, with colors by Gabe Eltaeb and letters by Deron Bennett, and features a cover by David Finch.
In a quiet moment away from Gotham’s chaos, Alfred rescues a scrappy dog from a shelter, naming him Ace and training him as a surprise gift for Bruce. With a touch of humor and a dash of devotion, Bruce playfully outfits the pup with a makeshift mask, dubbing him Bat-Hound—just in time for Christmas.
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Reprinted in Batman / The Shadow: The Murder Geniuses #[nn] (2017), All-Star Batman: Renacimiento #6 (2017), Batman #3 (2017), Batman #9 (2017), Récit Complet Batman #4 (2017), A Very DC Rebirth Holiday #[nn] (2018), All Star Batman #3 (2018), Batman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition #2 (2018), Batman & The Shadow #[nn] (2018), World's Greatest Super-Heroes Holiday Special #1 (2018), Batman / The Shadow: The Murder Geniuses #[nn] (2019), Batman Allies: Alfred Pennyworth #[nn] (2020), Batman by Tom King #2 (2025), DC Christmas - 24 histoires pour attendre Noël #[nn] (2025)
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