Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #4!
One Gotham hero has just received the ultimate power upgrade by becoming DC’s nextGreen Lanternin the sequel to the best-sellingElseworldsseries,DC vs. Vampires. However, the question remains: how did this character become the next Emerald Knight, and does his new hero status owe anything to the atrocities committed by the vampiric Wonder Woman?
The Green Lantern role seems perfect for Alfred, aligning with his core trait of being an utter and total badass.
Matthew Rosenberg, Matthew Manning, Otto Schmidt, and Acky Bright’sDC vs. Vampires: World War V#4 is set to hit shelves on June 24, 2025. This issue will advance the epic three-sided battle between Earth’s remaining humans, Batgirl’s vampire army, andDamian Wayne’s vampiric guerrilla fighters.
Variant Covers:
Homare & Stephen Segovia
Gorilla Grodd and Aquaman have had little luck capturing the elusive Damian Wayne, but a mysterious figure arrives bearing a whispered prophecy that could turn the tide of war in their favor. Elsewhere, John Constantine might well be the human resistance’s last hope…just a shame he can’t remember what it was he was meant to be doing. Enter The Spectre to help guide his way! And in the shadows, a new Batman lurks…but what’s his connection to Bruce Wayne?
Excitingly, it also teases a major development for the beloved butler and Gotham hero,Alfred Pennyworth, who is set to become DC’s next Green Lantern, as hinted by Stephen Segovia’s variant cover for the issue. As one of the last surviving (and still human) members of the Bat-Family, this upgrade is both well-deserved and thrilling.
Alfred Pennyworth Becomes DC’s Next Green Lantern inDC vs. VampiresSequel
Cover C Stephen Segovia Card Stock Variant forDC Vs. Vampires: World War V#4
Segovia’s cover for the issue is shrouded in mystery, featuring not onlythe enigmatic new Batman—whose identity remains a secret—but also highlighting Alfred as a Green Lantern. In the artwork, Alfred is depicted mid-flight, his arm raised and ready for battle, with his Lantern Ring prominently displayed.Although Alfred has yet to appear inWorld War V,his previous appearances in the original series and this cover suggest he aligns with vampire Damian Wayne, who is waging war against Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon. Alfred’s power-up is bound to be a significant asset for Damian.
Alfred has long been a fan favorite, and the news of him taking on a major role in the upcoming narrative is thrilling, especially since he’s been absent from main continuity for over five years. Though he hasn’t yet appeared in the narrative as the Emerald Knight,the role seems perfect for him, aligning with his core trait of being an utter and total badass.While DC is known for varying character portrayals, Alfred is consistently portrayed as a dignified and formidable hero, a quality evident inElseworldsstories likeInjusticeandDCeased, where in the latter, he takes onpowerful roles such as The Spectre.
How Did Alfred Pennyworth Get His Green Lantern Ring? (Is Evil Wonder Woman to Thank?)
Cover B Kendrick Lim Card Stock Variant forDC Vs. Vampires: World War V#3
Despite the excitement surrounding Green Lantern Alfred Pennyworth, one major question remains: How did the butler come into possession of a Lantern Ring? The answer may have been hinted at inDC vs. Vampires: World War V#1, where the issue opens with vampireWonder Woman killing Green LanternsJohn Stewart and Kyle Rayner and confiscating their rings. With Diana in possession of the Lantern rings and the cover ofDC vs. Vampires: World War V#2 teasing a confrontation betweenWonder Womanand Alfred, it’s likely that Alfred will acquire theGreen Lanternduring this clash.
DC vs. Vampires: World War V #4will be released from DC Comics on June 06, 2025!
Green Lantern
Green Lantern is the name given to multiple enforcers of intergalactic justice in the DC Universe. Green Lanterns can harness the cosmic energy of willpower, and create unique spectral objects to face off against their enemies. Though some Green Lanterns have assisted with the Justice League, they primarily belong to the Green Lantern Corps.
