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Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers For DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #2!

After killing off three of the most iconic Green Lanterns in the Elseworlds series DC vs. Vampires, DC is now debuting their newest Emerald Knightand honestly, they couldnt have chosen a better character for the role. To add to the excitement, this still wet-behind-the-ears Green Lanterns first mission will be a battle to the death against a bloodthirsty Wonder Woman. No pressure, right?

DC writers seem to unanimously agree on one thingno matter the world or alternate universe, Alfred Pennyworth is the ultimate badass.

Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt's Elseworlds sequel to DC vs. Vampires continues in World War V #2, as the three-sided conflict between the human resistance, the newly leaderless vampires, and guerrilla fighter Robin escalates.

In the previous issue, vampire Damian Wayne successfully killed DC's Vampire Queen, Barbara "Batgirl" Gordon, further straining the fragile truce between humans and the ruling vampires.

Trigger Warning: Graphic Violence - Article Includes Comic Panel of Barbara Gordon Getting Shot by the Joker!Barbara Gordons life-altering injury in The Killing Joke (1988) may have redefined her character, but it pales in comparison to the brutality of Batgirls latest injury, which has led to a major redesign that's undeniably hardcore. This reveal also doubles as a major plot twist in the ongoing narrative of a fan-favorite Elseworlds series, sure to leave some fans exclaiming, "I knew it!"

Barbaras facial scars and the brutal story behind them have undeniably elevated her to one of DCs top-tier badasses.

Matthew Rosenberg, Matthew Manning, Otto Schmidt, and Acky Brights DC vs. Vampires: World War V #5 may not release until December 11, 2024, but its solicitations have already dropped a major spoilerVampire Queen Barbara Gordon lives on.

DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #5 (2024)

Release Date:

December 11, 2024

Writers:

Matthew Rosenberg & Matthew Manning

Artists:

Otto Schmidt & Acky...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers For DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #2!The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Elseworlds series DC vs. Vampires has barely begun, but Damian Waynes Robin has already upended the balance of power by taking responsibility for Batgirls death. With Barbara Gordon gone, a power vacuum hangs over one of DCs darkest storylines, sparking the question: who will step up to claim her mantle? We think we have the answerand it's nothing short of epic.

Last month, DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1 by Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt ended with a shocking cliffhanger, leaving fans questioning whether Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon had truly met her demise after being seemingly blown up by one of Damians guerrilla vampire fighters. As a burning Batgirl plummeted from a towering skyscraper to the streets of Gotham, viewers were caught between horror and excitement.

Yet, with DC characters often surviving the impossible,...