DC vs. Vampires: World War V #4
Chad Burdette
Recap
The war between vampires and heroes rages on with bloody casualties on all sides, but Damian Wayne, the vampire with the mind of a human, remains the most desired prize in the fray. Both Green Arrow and the vampire army seek to put him down for good, and it’s starting to look like Damian’s days are numbered…until a Dark Knight emerges from the shadows and offers unexpected salvation!
Comic Watch Reviews:
- DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1 – A Return To The Elseworlds Earth Where Vampires Rule
- DC vs. Vampires: World War V #2: Vampires, Humans, & A New God? Oh My!
- DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3 – Love Bites, Love Bleeds It’s Bringing Me To My Knees
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?
Review
DC vs. Vampires: World War V #4 begins to answer many questions that have arisen in this latest installment of the story that follows the ongoing struggle between the remaing remnants of humanity and the superhero/supervillain’s turn bloodsucker.
The issue answers the question of who the new person running around in the Bat Suit, a revelation that leads to a confrontation with the new weilder of the Green Lantern ring. This revelation moves Damian’s role in the larger story along and leads to a cliffhanger that doesn’t bode well for him.
Scott Free and his attempts to keep his daughter safe also plays a major part in this issue as he is hunted and eventually found by the vampiric heroes and villains looking to deliver him and his daughter to Granny Goodness.
The issue also reveals that Barbara, the vampire Queen is not yet dead, though close, and the internal power struggle amongst the Vampires continues. Also finally appearing are Supergirl, Steel, and Lobo, whose arrival has yet to explain where they have been since the previous installment of the larger story. Jayna also shows up looking like she is dressed as a nun.
The backup story funds Black Lightning traveling across the country looking for his family after receiving a note from them which could be truth or a trap. It’s a nice touch that he mentions that Batman had obscure Batcaves locations that he is able to use on his cross country trek. It will be interesting to see how this story plays out and how and if it plays into the larger story
Final Thoughts
DC vs. Vampires: World War V #4 answers some long-standing questions, has some reveals and raises the stakes for humanity and vampires alike as the story continues.
DC vs. Vampires: World War V #4
- Writing - 8/108/10
- Storyline - 8/108/10
- Art - 8/108/10
- Color - 9/109/10
- Cover Art - 8/108/10
