WARNING: Comprises Spoilers for DC vs. Vampires: World Conflict V #6!
Darkseid has formally arrived on Earth-63, a universe already ravaged by bloodthirsty vampires. This world was in bother even earlier than the arrival of the New God, with Earth's final heroes preventing a fierce battle towards the Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon and her horde of vampires. Now, Darkseid's presence ensures that issues are about to get even bloodier on this carnage-filled situation. Different worlds story.
...Darkseid's urge for food for blood may unleash devastation not simply on Earth-63, however throughout the complete multiverse...
Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt D.C. vs. Vampires: World Conflict V has been subtly teasing Darkseid's arrival by way of varied plot developments and the introduction of characters linked to the New God, equivalent to Granny Goodness, Scott “Mister Miracle” Free, Huge Barda and, notably, Darkseid's granddaughter - daughter of Mister Miracle and Huge Barda.
In consequence, his look on the finish of problem #6 could have appeared long-awaited for a lot of followers. Whereas there's nonetheless a lot to be seen about how the New God will influence the continued warfare between people and vampires, one factor is for certain: issues are about to get quite a bit bloodier.
Darkseid arrives at D.C. vs. Vampires Universe in quest of his granddaughter
Comedian panel comes from D.C. vs. Vampires: World Conflict V #6 (2025) – Artwork by Otto Schmidt
D.C. vs. Vampires: World Conflict V #6 reaches its climax when the human resistance and the forces of Vampire Queen Batgirl face off in an all-out battle. Proper in the midst of the chaos, Darkseid makes his grand entrance, approaching Batgirl and Aquaman, who watch the battle unfold from a cliff. With out losing time, the New God presents himself because the “Ruler of Apokolips” and instantly addresses Batgirl because the “Ruler of the Earth.” This interplay reveals an intriguing dynamic, as it's clear that that is Darkseid's first encounter with Earth-63positioning him as an unknown participant on this universe.
After the temporary introduction, Darkseid will get straight to the purpose, asking about his grandson's location. He explains that his emissary, Grandma Goodness, made a take care of Batgirl to seek out and ship the kid. This instantly establishes that Darkseid's arrival on Earth-63 is motivated by a singular function: to assert his grandson. Nevertheless, his true intentions in direction of the kid stay unclear. Stress will increase when Aquaman reveals that he killed the kid and Mister Miracle, Darkseid's adopted son, which ends up in a lower than happy response from the New God.
Aquaman marks Darkseid's first loss of life on Earth in D.C. vs. Vampires Universe
Comedian panel comes from D.C. vs. Vampires: World Conflict V #6 (2025) – Artwork by Otto Schmidt
It shortly turns into clear that Aquaman and Batgirl don't know who they're up towards when Arthur carelessly orders the New God to depart his planet, including: “And in case you considered going again, you must know that the lady and her father died by my arms.” The second the phrases depart his mouth, it's apparent he's made a grave mistake. Darkseid's response is swift and cruel: he declares that if this world is of no worth to him, he'll see it burned. He proves his level with a brutal transfer - grabbing Aquaman together with his large fist and crushing him with a single grip, leaving no room for doubt that the wrath of the New God is absolute.
Earth-63 And the Face of the Multiverse Disaster: The Risk of a Darkseid Vampire
Important cowl by Otto Schmidt for D.C. vs. Vampires: World Conflict V #7 (2025)
Earth-63 was already in bother, ravaged by the vampire plague that just about worn out the human race, leaving a loss of life toll equal to the apocalyptic devastation seen in Earth-63. Different deceased worlds. Nevertheless, with the arrival of Darkseid, the stakes reached new heights. Even Earth Prime, crammed with heroes, struggles to carry its personal towards Darkseid's energy on a superb day. With the inhabitants of heroes on Earth-63 decimated and the survivors at odds with one another, they're in no place to defend their planet or face Darkseid and his Parademon forces.
However much more urgent than an invasion is the very actual menace of Darkseid himself being became a vampire. The vampire plague is indiscriminate, as proven by Mister Miracle's transformation into one of many blood-sucking undead. If Darkseid succumbed to the plague, he would change into much more harmful and insatiable. The ramifications of such an occasion transcend the destruction of Earth-63, as there is just one true Darkseid in the complete multiverse. If he had been became a vampire, Darkseid the divine urge for food for blood may unleash devastation not simply on Earth-63, however throughout the multiverse.
D.C. vs. Vampires: World Conflict V #6 is now obtainable from DC Comics!