Summary
- Damian Wayne Challenges Batman”
Kill Rule
” Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt in an unusual version ahead of the release of the returning Elseworlds series. - Riley Rossmo's variant cover is as bloodthirsty as it is brutal, showing Damian in peak vampire-slayer mode.
- Robin's existence proves why Batman is ”
Kill Rule
” must refer to vampires.
The official art teases the upcoming sequel to the fan favorite DC vs. Vampires series, Robin is broken Batman's “Kill Rule.” While the typical rules governing the Bat-Family's operations don't always apply to Elseworlds stories, it's doubtful that the Dark Knight would support Damian Wayne's return to killing, even if it was against undead vampires. However, whether or not he would get his late father's approval, the brutality of this bloodthirsty variant cover cannot be denied.
With a gleeful, toothy grin adorning his face and bloody katanas in hand, it's clear that Robin is responsible for these vampire murders, resulting in an exceptionally memorable variant cover.
On August 14, 2024, Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt's critically acclaimed series Elseworlds returns. DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1. This debut issue marks the beginning of a 12-part series that will expand upon the storylines presented DC vs. Vampires and DC-Vampires: All Out War while also reintroducing beloved characters such as vampire Damian Wayne.
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DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #1 (2024) |
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August 14, 2024 |
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Matthew Rosenberg |
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Otto Schmidt |
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Otto Schmidt |
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Riley Rossmo, Homare, Steve Beach, Jae Lee, June Chung and Nikola Čižmešija |
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DC vs. Vampires was the brutal first chapter of a larger war for the fate of Earth! In this upcoming sequel from Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt, sunlight is returned to Earth, but is it too late? As a new Ice Age begins, humanity faces its deadliest threat yet – Barbara Gordon, Queen of the Vampires! |
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Damian has already proven himself ready to kill vampires in previous episodes, but A new variant cover by artist Riley Rossmo teases that fans can expect more brutal vampire kills from the Boy Wonder. as he continues to ignore BatmanKill Rule.”
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Damian Wayne Breaks Batman”Kill Rule” with Twin Katanas in Art for Upcoming Vampire Wars
Rossmo's variant cover depicts Damian wielding twin katanas, decked out in red, green, yellow, and black Robin colors—a weapon closely associated with the character, but less common in recent main continuity stories. Therefore, the resurgence of this characteristic weapon is welcome. However, the most striking aspect of this cover isn't so much Boy Wonder's swords An assortment of decapitated vampire body parts cascading around Damian. With a gleeful, toothy grin adorning his face and bloody katanas in hand, it's clear that Robin is responsible for these vampire murders, resulting in an exceptionally memorable variant cover.
Despite originating in Earth-63 and being an otherworldly tale, the Bat-Family remained true to Batman's principles. Kill Rule. However, the emergence of vampires has made the surviving members of the Bat Family reconsider this rule. However, even killing soulless vampires shows that most incarnations of Batman have given up on life under any circumstances – killing is down a slippery slope. This is clearly demonstrated DC Vs the Vampirepp. Vol. 2 When Damian killed Two-Face, who wasn't a vampire. By doing this, Robin emphasizes Batman's argument that the threshold of who is considered acceptable to kill continues to shift more and more..
Sorry, Robin: But you prove why vampires should fall under Batman.Kill Rule”
From Batman's traditional point of view, there's an argument for why vampires should fall under him.Kill Rule.” An example of this argument is Damian Wayne and Kate Kane. Despite both being vampires, they demonstrated that the vampire race as a whole is not inherently malevolent and can coexist without posing a threat to humanity. Damian's love for Alfred Pennyworth and his continued grief over the loss of most of his family further emphasize that his humanity remains intact. Therefore, it is likely that if Batman he was still alive, he would look Robin's killing vampires was seen as a significant violation of his moral code.
DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1 Coming August 14th, 2024 from DC Comics!
Batman
One of DC's most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Tragedy struck by the death of his parents, Bruce has dedicated his life to becoming the world's leading martial artist, detective and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and helpers, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knights of his hometown Gotham City.