Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Tom Taylor Artwork: Otto Schmidt Lettering: A Larger World’s Troy Peteri Release Date: 12th December 2018 Batman Annual 3 is a fantastic throwback to the days of Alan Grant, Denny O’Neill and the ’80s/’90s stable of Batman creators. In an issue which very much feels like a classic Legends of the Dark Knight, the readers are given a view of the aftermath of the Wayne’s deaths from the perspective of Alfred.  “The other side of the Penny” shows us just how hectic, stressful and action-packed things can be the faithful butler. This is a touching, emotional and understated story. Taylor deserves great credit for the way he takes the old, familiar Bruce/Alfred dynamic and flips it on its head. It’s hard not to feel sorry for Alfred as he juggles running Wayne Manor and being on call round the clock. Taylor really allows Alfred his opportunity to shine, demonstrating how much of a father he is to Bruce Wayne. Seriously, the last couple of pages are some of the best, and most sincere character work that has been done on the Dark Knight books outwith Tom King’s run. If I were being picky, the “superhero” element [...]