In an alternate universe, a young Bruce Wayne caught a fever the night his parents were going to take him to the movie theater to see The Mask of Zorro, and he was forced to stay home.
So the Waynes gave their tickets to their loyal butler, Alfred, who took his ladyfriend... um, Alfredia. They were mugged, and after a tussle Alfredia was shot and mortally wounded, causing Alfred the butler to swear vengeance, traveling the globe in search of answers.
Meanwhile, Bruce contributes a number of innovative ideas to his father's company, rocketing them to the top of the business world in Electronics, Automotives, Medical Supplies, and whatever the hell else they do. He inherits his father's position when he retires, and quickly becomes a global icon known most of all for his philanthropy and wild, rogue billionaire behavior.
Alfred returns to Gotham City, armed with a world of knowledge and intellect rivaling the greatest minds on the planet, and with the help of his employer and benefactor Bruce Wayne begins to tackle Gotham's underworld in the guise of... The BatButler.
Also, everybody has a pet giraffe.