Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Dark Knights Steel: All Winter #5!Wintergreen, an ally of Deathblow, just finished made a strong debut at DC’s Black Knights of Steelwith an armored redesign that makes it truly worthy of the series namesomething that reminds Iron Man Mark I. Slade Wilson’s Viking adventure gives the deadly assassin a friend to help him on his icy mission – and in the process delivers a stunning visual update to a longtime ally.
The preview for Dark Knights Steel: All Winter #5 – written by Jay Kristoff with art by Tirso – showcases Wintergreen’s fiery introduction to fantasy Other worlds context. In just its first few issues, the alternate universe limited series has been a Deathstroke fan’s dream, and this take on the character’s lore will add one of his classic counterparts.
After saving the Viking antihero from a swarm of ice zombies with some kind of high-tech, medieval flame-throwing device, Wintergreen’s armored mask comes off, revealing him to be an old friend Slade hasn’t seen in a long time. fifteen years old.
Deathstroke’s closest ally gets an armor makeover that turns him into DC’s medieval Iron Man
Dark Knights Steel: All Winter #5 – written by Jay Kristoff with art by Tirso
The addition of Deathstroke’s oldest friend from the deadly assassin’s earliest days in DC history makes the Dark Knights Steel: All Winter series a true celebration of its tradition, giving one of his first supporting characters a total superhero makeover. Wintergreen, or William Randolph Wintergreen, appeared alongside Deathstroke in his first appearance in Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. THE New Teen Titans #2. Although he initially appeared to be a butler of sorts to Deathstroke the Terminator, a twist on Batman’s dynamic with Alfred, Wintergreen was eventually revealed to be the hired assassin’s friend and comrade.
Throughout the various DC Comics retcons, Wintergreen has played the role of Deathstroke’s friend, associate, and even mentor. As the villain-turned-antihero takes on an even more heroic role in Dark Knights Steel: All Winterthe Other worlds The story and its fantasy elements managed to give Wintergreen an incredibly powerful redesign that could make him a DC hero in his own right. As the six-issue series about Deathstroke’s cold and cruel journey trying to save the world reaches its grand finale, a formidable Iron Man-like ally could be just what he needs to survive. All winter.
Wintergreen could provide the help Deathstroke needs on his Viking mission
Steel Knights: All Winter #5 – Penultimate Edition of the Miniseries
As the new preview shows Wintergreen quickly eliminating the swarm of zombies, Deathstroke’s oldest friend may prove to be his best ally in navigating the frozen realm ruled by the medieval version of the universe about Mr. Freeze. In a somewhat disappointing turn of events Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4a partnership between Deathstroke and Batman was interrupted by Bruce’s inability to resist the icy journey without the help of the sun and his Kryptonian powers. With the character’s hardcore armor apparently helping him in the frozen land, Wintergreen could be an even stronger ally for Deathstroke than Batman.
As your regular supporting character takes on a prominent and powerful new role, Dark Knights Steel: All Winter proves to be an excellent celebration and exploration of Deathstroke tradition.
While As one of the best comics of 2024 reaches its epic conclusion, Deathstroke and his childlike companion will need all the support they can get to restore the Green. With Wintergreen’s big update to the alternate universe story, he could end up being the bridge that carries Viktor Fries’ terrible eternal winter to the young Swamp Thing, saving his medieval world. As your regular supporting character takes on a prominent and powerful new role, Dark Knights Steel: All Winter proves to be an excellent celebration and exploration of Deathblow lore, giving this DC Other worlds own story Iron Man equivalent.
Dark Knights Steel: All Winter #5 will be available on November 20, 2024 from DC Comics.