Alfred Pennyworth, DC’s newestGreen Lantern, is set to star alongside the vampiric and villainousWonder Womanin an exciting new special that promises to delve deeper into one of DC’s most belovedElseworldsstories—DC vs. Vampires. While the Wayne family butler has taken on many roles across the multiverse, this is undoubtedly one of his best.
Set to release on June 28, 2025,DC vs. Vampires: World War V – Darkness 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 ofDiana Prince and Alfred Pennyworth, offering two sides of the same tale.
DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V - DARKNESS AND LIGHT #1 (2026)
Variant Covers:
Edwin Galmon
Wonder Woman, child of Themyscira turned vampire, and Alfred, Butler of the Waynes turned Green Lantern. Their paths couldn’t be any different. But for each, a chance encounter will force them to reexamine what it means to survive in a world ruled by darkness. Showcasing two sides of the same story, this double-feature special issue illustrates how anger and vengeance can break you or fuel you… how it can be ruin, or salvation!
Both Wonder Woman and Alfred have undergone significant transformations in the mainDC vs. Vampiressaga, butthis special issue shifts the spotlight to the duo, exploring their journeys in a world consumed by darknessand how their anger and thirst for vengeance have shaped them in this grittyElseworldsnarrative.
Green Lantern Alfred Pennyworth & Wonder Woman Star in NewDC vs. Vampires Special
Connecting Variant Covers by Edwin Galmon forDC vs. Vampires: World War V - Darkness and Light#1 (2025)
Fans of theDC vs. Vampiresserieswill undoubtedly be thrilled by the announcement of this upcoming special. However, with a three-month wait until its release, the anticipation continues to build. Fortunately, the main cover art by Otto Schmidt and the connecting variant covers by Edwin Galmon offer a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come.Schmidt’s artwork captures Alfred fully embracing his role as Green Lantern, soaring across the night sky in the iconic suit.Below him, Wonder Woman prepares to strike, 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 connecting 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 braces with her shield while pulling Alfred in with her Lasso of Truth as the former butler wields the might of his Green Lantern ring.This artwork hints at an epic showdown in the upcoming special. The prospect is further supported by the tension from their last encounter, where Wonder Woman vowed they would meet again to finish their interrupted duel.
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Cover C Card Stock Variant by Stephen Segovia forDC vs. Vampires: World War V#4 (2024)
One of the greatest aspects of Rosenberg’s decision to make Alfred Pennyworth the new Green Lantern of Earth-63 is that it not only gives one of DC’s most iconic characters a significant upgrade but also brings Alfred back into the spotlight of the publisher’s narratives. Alfred’s death in the main continuity was truly a travesty, as he was such a vital part of the Bat-Family, and his absence has left a void that both readers and the characters feel deeply. Therefore,Alfred Pennyworth’ssupporting role inWorld War V—and now his starring role in Darkness and Light as aGreen Lantern—is a fantastic treat for fans still mourning the loss of this legendary character.
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DC vs. Vampires: World War V – Darkness and Light #1is available July 29, 2025, from DC Comics!
Alfred Pennyworth
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.
