10 Times Alfred Pennyworth Utterly DESTROYED Batman

10. Justice League: Doom - Alfred Treats Bruce Like A Kid By Making Him Eat His Dinner And Take A Nap

We have been told many times that, as Batman, Bruce Wayne pushes his body and mind to superhuman limits. Alfred once referred to him as 'possibly the best-conditioned man on the planet.'

Because of Bruce's indomitable will, he often makes a point of trying to push himself past the point where he should be taking a step back to recharge and relax.

Enter: Alfred.

In Justice League: Doom, Alfred recognizes that Bruce is far, far overdue for food, sleep, and healing. He tries reasoning with Bruce, and when that doesn't work literally steps into his 'dad' role by blocking Bruce from the Batcave and telling him that he is not going back to work without Alfred stitching up his wounds, eight hours of rest, and a meal of Alfred's famous chicken soup (said chicken soup would also make a pivotal appearance in the classic Batman: The Animated Series 'Heart of Ice' as a weapon to stop Mr. Freeze).

Begrudgingly, Bruce agrees and lets Alfred escort him to the kitchen, where, in Alfred's words, Bruce can "brood while you eat and I'll stitch up your wounds".

The scene is a great mix of the love, exasperation, and humour with which Alfred views Master Bruce.