Onslow

Onslow
Status	Deceased

"I once knew this geezer called Onslow in the Isle of Dogs in East End, London. Leary little scallywag, he was too smart by half, never trusted him."

—Alfred Pennyworth about Onslow

Onslow was a childhood acquaintance of Alfred Pennyworth.

Biography

Alfred Pennyworth and Lucius Fox met in a Gotham bar. Upon shaking hands and introducing themselves, Mr. Fox mentioned his name was Lucius. Alfred started telling the story of Onslow. Describing him as "a leery little scallywag" and that Alfred couldn't trust him. Alfred noted that Onslow approached him asking for an "iffy favor", which judging by Alfred being defensive may well have been petty larceny. Alfred agreed but told Onslow that if he let him down he would tuck him up like a kipper. Onslow swore upon his mother's grave he'd never do such a thing, but he did. So Alfred tucked him up, like a kipper.

Appearances

Season 2

• "Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock" (mentioned)

Behind the Scenes

• The tv show Pennyworth created by Gotham creators Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon later introduced a character named Sid Onslow who interacted in that show's universe with a young Alfred Pennyworth. Since various claims have been made as to Pennyworth acting as a prequel to the Gotham tv series, it is possible that this may be the Onslow Alfred is referring to, although to date the events Alfred described on Gotham have yet to take place in the Pennyworth series.