Batman’s Tea!

Posted on by phil.wrede
In the Batcave (a playset from the Batman ’66 TV series), Alfred Pennyworth, Batman’s butler, attempts to hand him a mug, saying, “I brought you some tea, sir.” Batman does not even look at Alfred as he raises his hand and replies, “I’m too busy, Alfred.”
Alfred attempts to insist, and says, “I don’t want you catching a cold, Master Bruce!” Angrily, Batman turns to face Alfred and barks back, “How dare you!”
Advancing on his butler furiously, Batman growls, “I need only my mission to keep me - “ He’s interrupted by Alfred, who tantalizingly promises, “It’s Earl Grey.”
Batman has taken the mug from Alfred, and sips it. Alfred says, “Captain Picard’s favorite, and yours… Would you like your sandwich?” In between sips, Batman answers, “Make it so.”
The credits for this comic strip, listing the original creators of each character and series, the use of fonts by Blambot, and the photography, script, and lettering, which were done by me, Phil Wrede.

I often have too much to say about my toy comics, but I love this one so dearly, that I’m going to let it speak for itself.

Except that, every time I read this, I hear Batman’s lines in Dietrich Bader’s voice, and it makes me so, so happy.

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