WARNING: Contains potential spoilers for DC Vs. Vampires: World War Five #3!Alfred Pennyworth recently debuted as the newest DC Green Lanternbut this is a new role for Batman the former butler became even more memorable when he undoubtedly proved that he “warrior” taking off Wonder Woman myself. Despite Alfred’s victory, both iconic characters vow that this will not be their last confrontation and promise an epic rematch in the future.
He also establishes that Alfred Pennyworth is the first warrior of the Batman Family, having raised and buried Batman himself.
Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt Other worlds continuation DC vs Vampires continues in preview for Fifth World War #3, where the stakes rise as newly debuted Green Lantern Alfred Pennyworth defeats Vampire Wonder Woman in one-on-one combat.
This victory is especially notable as it marks Alfred’s first action since taking up the mantle of the Emerald Knight and comes after Diana Prince had recently killed Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner and John Stewart in the previous issue. Thus, Alfred’s ability to defeat one of the DCU’s most powerful vampires – right after she’s proven capable of killing other Green Lanterns – makes for an incredibly memorable and cool debut. Fans will be able to read the full issue on October 9, 2024.
Read DC vs Vampires (2021-2022) & DC vs Vampires: Total War (2022) to catch up on DC’s war on the undead!
How did Alfred Pennyworth become DC’s new Green Lantern?
Batman’s butler wears Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern ring DC vs Vampires: World War Five #2
Alfred’s fight with Wonder Woman continues. DC vs Vampires: World War V #2, which ended on a cliffhanger with the butler donning the Green Lantern ring. In this issue, Diana attacks Talia al Ghul and Alfred after Damian Wayne orchestrates the assassination of the vampire queen, Barbara Gordon. Having seemingly killed Talia with her Lasso of Truth, Diana turns her attention to Alfred, who crawls towards the weapons cache, mocking his feeble attempts to defend himself. As Wonder Woman approaches, Alfred reaches for the weapon, discovers it is a Green Lantern’s Power Ring, and blasts Diana back with his power..
This episode also explores Alfred’s connection to the ring, as he recounts: “You’ve been calling me all this time. I wasn’t ready to listen… Now I’m ready.” This confirms that Alfred chose the ring. Some may I wonder where Alfred got the Green Lantern from and it goes back to DC vs Vampires #6, when he cut off the arm of vampire Hal Jordanseparating it from the ring. Thus, the Alfred Dons ring belongs to Hal Jordan, which is confirmed in DC vs Vampires: World War Five #3 when Wonder Woman states: “You had Hal’s ring all this time.”
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Green Lantern Alfred Pennyworth didn’t just kick Wonder Woman’s ass – he put her in her place
Alfred lands one of his hardest punches ever. DC vs Vampires
Bye DC vs Vampires: World War Five Issue #2 is about Alfred getting his Green Lantern ring, issue #3 is about his fight with Wonder Woman. The Vampire Amazon immediately goes on the offensive, attacking Alfred, mocking his prowess in killing Lanterns and claiming that they are real warriors and not just “Weak old man.” However, During her taunts, the butler kicks her hard in the butt, leaving her bloodied and beaten at the same time it remains in impeccable condition. The most remarkable aspect of this battle is not only that Alfred wins it, but also how he establishes himself as the better player. “warrior”.
In response to Wonder Woman’s jabs about his ignorance of war and the sacrifices required to win, Alfred responds: “I may not seem like a warrior to you, but I stood next to them, studied them, raised them. And I buried them with my own hands. So don’t ever talk to me about sacrifice, woman. This line is exceptionally brutal and emotionally impactful, hinting at Alfred’s many losses, including the loss of his pseudo-surrogate son Bruce Wayne and his grandchildren. This is also establishes that Alfred Pennyworth is the first warrior of the Batman Family, having raised and buried Batman himself..
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Alfred Pennyworth vs. Wonder Woman: An Epic Rematch Is Coming
“We will meet again, Diana.” – Alfred Pennyworth DC vs Vampires: World War Five #3
Wonder Woman and Alfred’s battle ends with the Amazon bloodied and beaten. However, Alfred chooses not to finish her off; instead, he promises that they will meet again before flying away, leaving Diana in the wreckage of their battle. Watching the rise of the new Green Lantern, Wonder Woman responds: “Yes, it will be so, dear Alfred.” repeating the butler’s previous words. This exchange has fans eagerly awaiting a rematch between the two, expecting only one to come out alive next time. The question remains: will this be a new DC movie? Green Lantern or a vampire Wonder Woman who will win in the end?
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DC vs Vampires: World War V #3 will be available October 9, 2024 from DC Comics!
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