Best supporting Batman character?

[Emerald Ghost]

I say Bullock. He always did what was necessary if it was right.

After that...okay, I'll admit it, Harold. I thought he was an interesting character.

[Lurker]

Alfred Pennyworth

[Smallville]

I'd agree with Alfred Pennysworth.

Honorable mentions: Bullock, C. Gordon.

[Balac]

'Best' is one of those hard-to-pin-down terms but if you are talking about the person without whom Batman would not be Batman then Alfred.

[Beatnikman]

Alfred is a great character sometimes, but can be kind of a lame plot device at times, too. I'm talking about stuff like, "Oh yeah, Alfred used to be a spy/pilot/chef/medic/taxadermist," or whatever they need him to be.

I think Jim Gordon is one of the best supporting characters in all of fiction, not just comics. I guess it's because of how well developed his character is, how torn he is sometimes about his role, Gotham, and Batman's work.

[The Shadow]

Oracle.

She's his eyes and ears.

[Guts/Batman]

Oracle.

She's his eyes and ears.

Damnit, you beat me to it for once. I thought about saying that last night but I didn't know if she qualified.

[Exo]

Alfred the butler. Batman wouldn't be the same without him. Does Alfred even get paid?

[Gingold]

Aunt Harriet. Honorable mentions to Jim Gordon, Alfred, Leslie, and Silver St. Cloud.

[Young Avenger]

Jim Gordon.

[Chad G.]

This has to be Alfred. For all that he does, I don't see how anyone else is even close. From tending Bruce's wounds, to being the rare ear that gets to listen to his concerns, he is vital to the Batman saga.

[Nick Kal]

Alfred Pennyworth and Jim Gordon to a lesser extent.

[Lord_Archive]

Jim Gordon.

#2 would be any thug attached by his face to Batman's fist.

[Arkham Resident]

Oracle.. hands down.

emotionally for Bruce, Alfred has proven to be a steady anchor for him. though sometimes Mr. Pennyworth is written like Batman's Mr. fix-it. Kinda
like R2D2 for the Jedis. Which is sometimes not convincing plot-wise.