WARNING: Contains potential spoilers for DC Vs. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #3!
crow recently became the star of costume redesigns thanks to DC Titans a series in which the changing appearance of an empath reflects her changing character. But none of these changes compare to the dramatic transformation she underwent when she fully embraced her era as a villain in the ongoing sequel series. Other worlds row, DC vs Vampires.
A three-way war between vampires, the human resistance and Damian Wayne’s vampire guerrillas intensifies. DC vs Vampires: World War Five No. 3 – Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt – after Damian kills the vampire queen Barbara Gordon. With the Queen presumed dead, the vampires now relentlessly seek revenge on the last surviving Robin.
In issue #2, Wonder Woman retaliated by killing Damian’s mother, Talia al Ghul, and nearly doomed Alfred Pennyworth to the same fate. Now, in issue #3, Black Adam, Wonder Girl and Raven are closing in on Damian. More, Amidst the bloody battle, one detail stands out: Rachel Roth’s daring and possibly sexiest costume to date.
Vampire Raven usheres in her era of villains in a bold new costume
Raven returns DC Vs. Vampires: World War Five No. 3 (2024)
While Wonder Girl Cassie Sandsmark and Black Adam wear darker versions of their regular costumes, Raven’s redesign is by far the most dramatic. Trading in his modest full suit and cape from previous appearances in the series, Raven now wears an outfit that can only be described as darkly provocative. The empath’s leggings and long-sleeved high-collared shirt are gone, replaced by a slip dress that leaves her legs completely exposed, with a neckline that goes almost to her belly button. While she still wears her signature trench coat, it now appears to be more for flair than concealment.
Another highlight of Raven’s new look is the feathered collar, adding to the dramatic intensity of her outfit. Combined with her decision to ditch the shoes, the ensemble takes on a wild woodland witch vibe, emphasizing her total commitment to villainy. Consequently, this costume not only represents a visual shift, but also signals a deeper change in the former Titan’s outlook – from hero to dark force. Because this transformation is not tied to mainstream continuity, fans can enjoy it without the pressure of long-term commitment.which will make this a change that many will surely embrace.
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How did Raven of the Titans become an evil underling vampire?
Rachel Roth became a vampire DC Vs. Vampires No. 7 (2022)
Some readers may have a hard time remembering the last time they saw Raven on the show and how she became a vampire in the first place. Like most DC heroes, she started out on the side of good, fighting against vampires. However, during a mission to DC vs Vampires #7 with Mister Bones, Wonder Twin Jaina and several other heroes, they were ambushed by a squad of the Vampire King Dick Grayson’s forces. This led to an all-out brawl in which most of the heroes were either killed or turned into vampires. Raven was one of those who reached out to her when a plastic vampire man snuck up on her and bit her on the neck..
Becoming a vampire in DC vs Vampires #7, Raven was absent from the main action of the series. With release Fifth World War No. 3, readers see her for the first time in two years.and for the first time she was part of the narrative as a vampire. Now that Raven has been reintroduced, it’s likely that fans will see a lot more of her and her new look, especially since she’s one of the last major DC characters still remaining a vampire, with many others having already died by this point in the series.
Raven isn’t the only former undead hero to get a dark new look
Wonder Woman and Batgirl Join Raven in Her “Hot Vampire Girl” Era
One of the brightest moments DC vs Vampires sees many of DC’s most iconic heroes become vampires and fully embrace their villainy, making bold, provocative transformations. Along with Raven, Wonder Woman and Batgirl also underwent major transformations. Batgirl’s makeup leaned more toward an edgy, regal look, while Wonder Woman’s look was decidedly more sultry, especially in variant covers that enhanced the sex appeal of her story costume. Hence, it will be interesting to see which DC hero will be next. crow, Wonder WomanAnd Batgirl in the design update.
DC Vs. Vampires: World War Five #3 Available now from DC Comics!