Alfred PennyworthDC’s newest Green Lanternis set to star alongside the vampire and villain Wonder Woman in an exciting new special that promises to delve deeper into one of DC’s most beloved Other worlds stories-D.C. vs. Vampires. While the Wayne family butler has taken on many roles across the multiverse, this is without a doubt one of his best.
Scheduled for release on February 12, 2025, D.C. vs. Vampires: World War V – Dark and Light #1 will bring fans a compelling double feature from Matthew Rosenberg, Daniel Bayliss and Nikola Čižmešija. The story unfolds through the dual perspectives of Diana Prince and Alfred Pennyworth, offering two sides of the same story.
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D.C. vs. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V V – DARKNESS AND LIGHT #1 (2026) |
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February 12, 2025 |
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Writers: |
Matthew Rosenberg |
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Daniel Bayliss and Nikola Čižmešija |
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Cover artist: |
Otto Schmidt |
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Variant covers: |
Edwin Galmon |
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Wonder Woman, daughter of Themyscira who became a vampire, and Alfred, Butler of the Waynes who became Green Lantern. Their paths could not be different. But for each, a chance encounter will force them to reexamine what it means to survive in a world ruled by darkness. Presenting both sides of the same story, this special double issue illustrates how anger and revenge can break you or fuel you… how they can be your undoing or your salvation! |
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Both Wonder Woman and Alfred have undergone significant transformations in major D.C. vs. Vampires saga, but This special edition shifts the focus to the duo, exploring their journeys in a world consumed by darkness and how anger and thirst for revenge shaped them in this difficult situation Other worlds narrative.
Green Lantern Alfred Pennyworth and Wonder Woman star in new DC vs. Vampires
Connecting Edwin Galmon’s variant covers to D.C. vs. Vampires: World War V – Dark and Light #1 (2025)
Fans of D.C. vs. Vampires the series will no doubt be thrilled with the announcement of this upcoming special. However, with a three-month wait until its release, anticipation continues to rise. Fortunately, the main cover art by Otto Schmidt and variant covers by Edwin Galmon offer a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come. Schmidt’s art captures Alfred fully embracing his role as Green Lantern, soaring through the night sky in the iconic costume. Below him, Wonder Woman prepares to attack, pulling her arm back for an attack. Despite the confrontation, Alfred maintains a relaxed, confident smile, signaling his readiness to face one of DC’s most formidable warriors.
Galmon’s covers also focus on Wonder Woman and Alfred, but with an intensity that takes center stage. The two iconic characters are locked in a fierce battle, each unleashing their power simultaneously. Wonder Woman leans on her shield as she pulls Alfred with her Lasso of Truth as the former butler wields the power of his Green Lantern ring. This art hints at an epic showdown in the next special. The perspective is further reinforced by the tension of their last meeting, where Wonder Woman promised that they would meet again to end the interrupted duel.
Matthew Rosenberg is the best thing to happen to Alfred Pennyworth in YEARS
C card stock variant of Stephen Segovia’s cover for D.C. vs. Vampires: World War V #4 (2024)
One of the biggest aspects of Rosenberg’s decision to make Alfred Pennyworth the new Green Lantern of Earth-63 is that not only does it give one of DC’s most iconic characters a significant update, but it also brings Alfred back into the mainstream spotlight. publisher’s narratives. Alfred’s death in the main continuity was actually a hoax, as he was a vital part of the Bat-Family, and his absence left a void that both readers and characters feel deeply. Therefore, Alfred Pennyworth supporting role in World War V– and now his starring role in Darkness and Light as a Green Lantern– is a fantastic gift for fans still mourning the loss of this legendary character.
D.C. vs. Vampires: World War V – Darkness and Light #1 is available February 12, 2025, from DC Comics!