WARNING: Contains potential spoilers for DC Vs. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #3!Continuation of Blood Drenched Other worlds row, DC vs Vampiressees Batwoman to officially join the fallen members of the Bat-Family as the war rages between the vampires and the dwindling human population of Earth-63. Now that eight core members of the Bat Clan are dead and at least nine problems remain, this Other worlds History is quickly approaching the highest death toll the Bat Family has ever faced, with only Earth surpassing it.
Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt DC vs Vampires: World War Five #3 continues the three-way war between vampires, the human resistance, and Damian Wayne’s vampire guerrillas, with tensions rising following Damian’s murder of the Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon in issue #1.
Among those seeking revenge on Damian is the Queen’s second-in-command, Wonder Woman, who killed Damian’s mother, Talia al Ghul, in issue #2 and nearly suffered the same fate against Alfred Pennyworth. Now in issue #3, Damian’s deputy, vampire Kate. “Batwoman” Kane becomes a victim of retaliation from other vampires..
Kate Kane officially dies in DC Vs. Vampires: World War Five #3
Batwoman sacrifices herself to save Robin from Black Adam, Raven and Wonder Girl
Fifth World War In #3, Black Adam, Raven, and Wonder Girl Cassie Sandsmark—supporters of the late vampire queen—set a trap for Robin, leading to a brutal battle between the two factions. Three super-powered vampires quickly gain the upper hand and capture Damian. However, before they can take him back to their headquarters, Batwoman intervenes and tells Robin: “cover” before activating the UV flash. The explosion gives the duo a much-needed respite from the vampire trio’s attacks. But it soon becomes clear that Batwoman’s intervention came at an incredibly high price.
Disoriented and slightly charred from the explosion, Damian grumbles about the lack of warning before Batwoman detonates a flashbang grenade. However, he admits that it gave them at least a minute. Grabbing Kate’s hand, Damian urges her to move on. But when Damian’s fingers closed around hers, Kate begins to disintegrate into ash, revealing that she was hit by the full force of the blast. For the extra minute she bought Robin, she paid the ultimate price: her life. Damian witnessing his only constant companion turn to ash in his arms is a heartbreaking and emotionally draining moment, making her loss even more devastating for readers.
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Batwoman and Red Hood sacrificed themselves so Robin could survive.
Kate Kane’s death matches the grief of Jason Todd’s tragic end
Batwoman’s sacrifice for Robin now mirrors Red Hood’s sacrifice. Fans who have followed the series from the beginning will remember how Jason Todd made a similar choice to save his little brother. IN DC vs Vampires #6, Damian, mourning the death of Batman, attacks Nightwing, who has just ripped out Bruce’s heart. Dick defeats Damian, bites him and begins to turn into a vampire. Even though Robin knows he will become one of the undead, Red Hood returns, fighting Wonder Woman and Nightwing to help Damian escape. The issue ends with Jason being bitten and asking Green Arrow to shoot him.stopping his transformation and ending his life. Thus, two key members of the Bat Family gave their lives for Robin.
A bat family faces one of the highest death tolls on record.
Died 10 core members of the bat family were killed.DC Vs. Vampires Not far behind
With Batwoman’s death, the losses have increased. DC vs Vampires reached 8, which is one of the highest totals for the Bat Family in a single continuity, second only to Diedas a result of which 10 people died. With at least nine issues remaining, it is possible that the death toll could match or exceed the death toll. Died. Currently, members of the bat family that died in DC vs Vampires turn on Bruce “Batman” Wayne, Tim “Red Robin” Drake, Jason “Little Red Riding Hood” Todd, Duke “Signal” Thomas, Selina “Catwoman” Kyle, Dick “Nightwing” Grayson, Barbara “Batgirl” Gordon and Kate “Batwoman” Kane.
Among the surviving members of the Bat Family is Luke. “Bat” Fox, Helena “Huntress” Bertinelli, Stephanie “Spoiler” Brown, Alfred Pennyworth, Damian “Robin” Wayne and Cassandra “Black Bat” Cain. With enough time and characters left, it’s likely that this series could surpass its death toll Diedmaking it a continuation of most Bat member deaths. Apart from Duke Thomas and Luke Fox, who did not appear in Diedonly Cassandra Cain and Alfred Pennyworth survived to the end of the zombie apocalypse series. So it will be interesting to see who survives. DC vs Vampires Other worlds and who joins Batwoman in the grave.
DC Vs. Vampires: World War Five #3 Available now from DC Comics!