TRIGGER WARNING: GRAPHIC VIOLENCE – ARTICLE INCLUDES COMIC PANEL OF BARBARA GORDON GETTING SHOT BY THE JOKER!Barbara Gordon’s life-altering injury in The killing joke (1988) may have redefined her character, but it pales in comparison to the brutality of Batgirl’s Last injury, which led to a major redesign that is undeniably hardcore. This reveal also doubles as a major plot twist in the ongoing story of a fan-favorite Other worlds series, sure to leave some fans exclaiming, “I knew it!”
Barbara’s facial scars and the brutal story behind them have undeniably elevated her to one of DC’s top-tier badasses.
Matthew Rosenberg, Matthew Manning, Otto Schmidt and Aki Brights DC vs. Vampires: World War V #5 may not be released until December 11, 2024, but its solicitations have already dropped a major spoiler – Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon lives on.
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December 11, 2024 |
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Matthew Rosenberg and Matthew Manning |
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Otto Schmidt & Aki Bright |
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Otto Schmidt |
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Josh Hixson & Kyle Hotz |
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Fans of the series will remember the cliffhanger from the inaugural issue, where it appeared as if one of Damian Wayne’s vampire guerilla fighters had burned the queen alive. In issue #2, both Aquaman and Wonder Woman confirmed her death, with the undead Amazon even dubbing Damian the “Queen Slayer.” however, Schmidt’s cover for World War V #5 shows Batgirl alive and well, albeit a bit overcooked.
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Photo Gallery features panels from DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #1 (2024) by Matthew Rosenberg
Schmidt’s cover for number 5 has Barbara in her signature DC vs Vampires Batgirl costume, but with some striking upgrades. The suit now sports a dramatic Medici collar-like addition to her exaggeratedly long cape and appears to have armored enhancements, likely fireproof due to her recent ordeal. however, The real redesign isn’t in the suit—it’s in Barbara’s scarred face and noticeably shorter hair. These changes serve as a stark reminder that Batgirl survived being burned alive and falling dozens of stories, leaving an indelible mark on her character.
Barbara’s facial scars and the brutal story behind them have undeniably elevated her to one of DC’s top-tier badasses. Although the story exists outside of mainstream continuity, it underscores that somewhere in the multiverse, There is a Batgirl who not only killed the former Vampire King, Dick Grayson, but also survived an assassination attempt Which left her beyond recognition. Although she may be the villain of the tale, this version of Barbara is one of the coolest interpretations in years, highlighting her unmatched ambition, resilience and tenacity.
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Batgirl is now defined by two major injuries in the DCU: being paralyzed after the Joker shot her in the spine in The killing joke– by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland – and being burned alive and dropped from a skyscraper by Damian Wayne. While you harm in The killing joke Reworked her character in an unprecedented way, being burned alive and falling from a great height is undoubtedly more brutal. The recent injury also drastically changed Barbara’s outward appearance, making it almost impossible for fans and characters in the story to see Batgirl Without recalling the time Robin Almost succeeded in killing her.
DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #5 (2024) Will be released on December 11, 2024, from DC Comics!