Warning: Contains potential spoilers for DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #3!The sequel to the blood-soaked Other worlds series, DC vs Vampiressee Batwoman Officially join the fallen members of the Bat-Family as the war between the vampires and Earth-63’s dwindling human population rages on. With now eight core Bat-Clan members dead and at least nine issues remaining, this Other worlds The story is rapidly approaching the highest death toll the Bat-Family has ever faced, with only one other Earth surpassing it.
Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt’s DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3 continues the three-sided war between the vampires, the human resistance, and Damian Wayne’s vampire guerilla fighters, with tensions escalating after Damian’s murder of vampire queen Barbara Gordon in issue #1.
Among those seeking revenge against Damian is the Queen’s second-in-command, Wonder Woman, who killed Damian’s mother, Talia al Ghul, in issue #2 and nearly dealt the same fate to Alfred Pennyworth. Now in issue #3, Damian’s own second-in-command, the vampiric chain “Batwoman” No, falls victim to the revenge of the other vampires.
Kate Kane officially dies in DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #3
Batwoman sacrifices herself to save Robin from Black Adam, Raven and Wonder Girl
World War V #3 sees Black Adam, Raven and Wonder Girl Cassie Sandmark – loyalists of the late Vampire Queen – set a trap for Robin, leading to a brutal battle between the two factions. The three super-powered vampires quickly gain the upper hand and capture Damian. However, before they can take him back to their headquarters, Batwoman intervenes, telling Robin to “cover” Before triggering a UV flashbang. The blast gives the duo a much-needed reprieve from the vampire trio’s attacks. But it soon becomes clear that Batwoman’s intervention has come at an incredibly steep price.
Disoriented and slightly charred from the blast, Damian grumbles about the lack of warning before Batwoman sets off the flashbang. He acknowledges, however, that it bought them at least a minute. Damian, grabbing Kate’s hand, urges her to move. But as Damian’s fingers close around her, Kate begins to dissolve into ash, revealing that she was hit by the full force of the blast. The extra minute she bought Robin came with the ultimate price – her life. Damian witnessing his only constant companion turn to Ash in his arms is a heart-wrenching and emotionally grueling moment, which makes her loss all the more devastating for readers.
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Batwoman and Red Hood sacrifice themselves so Robin can live
Kate Kane’s death matches the heartbreak of Jason Todd’s tragic end
Batwoman’s sacrifice for Robin now mirrors Red Hood’s own. Fans who have followed the series from the beginning will remember Jason Todd making a similar choice to save his younger brother. in DC vs Vampires #6, Damian, mourning Batman’s death, attacks Nightwing – who just ripped out Bruce’s heart. Dick overpowers Damian, biting him and beginning his transformation into a vampire. Despite knowing that Robin will become one of the undead, Red Hood returns, battling both Wonder Woman and Nightwing to help Damian escape. The issue ends with Jason getting bitten and asking Green Arrow to shoot himstop his own transformation and end his life. In this way, two key Bat-family members have now given their lives for Robin.
The Bat-Family faces one of the biggest death tolls in any continuity
The stopped Killed off 10 core bat-family members –DC Vs. Vampires is not far behind
With Batwoman’s death, the charge in DC vs Vampires reached 8, one of the highest for the bat family in a single streak, second only to The stoppedwhich had 10 deaths. With at least nine issues remaining, it’s possible the death toll could match or exceed that of The stopped. Until now, Bat-family members who died in DC vs Vampires Include Bruce “Batman” Wayne, Tim “Red Robin” Drake, Jason “Red Hood” Todd, Duke “signal” Thomas, Selina “catwoman” Kyle, Dick “night” Grayson, Barbara “Batgirl” Gordon and Kate “Batwoman” No.
The remaining Bat-family members still alive include Luke “Batwing” Fox, Helena “hunter” Bertinelli, Stephanie “spoiler” Brown, Alfred Pennyworth, Damian “Robin” Wayne and Cassandra “Black Bat” No. With plenty of time and characters left, it’s likely that the series could surpass the death toll of The stoppedMaking it the continuation with the most Bat-family deaths. Except for Duke Thomas and Luke Fox, who did not appear The stoppedOnly Cassandra Cain and Alfred Pennyworth survived to the end of the zombie apocalypse series. Therefore, it will be interesting to see who survives DC vs Vampires Other worlds And who joined Batwoman in the grave
DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #3 Available now from DC Comics!