Green Arrow Forms New Anti-Vampire Justice League in Official DC Art

Summary A new variant cover teases an Anti-Vampire Justice League in the upcoming DC vs. Vampires sequel.

Čižmešija's variant cover reveals an unexpected ensemble, including Killer Croc, Swamp Thing, and others, joining forces against vampires.

As the conflict escalates, Green Arrow may have to choose between fighting the Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon or sacrificing Robin in the name of peace.

Green Arrow is one of the last core Justice League members to remain alive and human amid the vampire takeover in the Elseworlds series DC vs. Vampires. However, it seems the Emerald Archer is adamant about not being the last hero standing, as official artwork for the series hints at his formation of an Anti-Vampire Justice League.

Will Green Arrow and his Anti-Vampire Justice League join forces with Robin against Batgirl's vampire hordes, or will the archer prioritize peace, even if it means sacrificing Damian Wayne?

DC’s highly anticipated Elseworlds series returns on August 14, 2024, with DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1, crafted by writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Otto Schmidt. This inaugural installment sets the stage for a 12-issue saga, building upon the gripping narratives of DC vs. Vampires and DC vs. Vampires: All Out War.

DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #1 (2024) Release Date: August 14, 2024 Writers: Matthew Rosenberg Artists: Otto Schmidt Cover Artist: Otto Schmidt Variant Covers: Riley Rossmo, Homare, Steve Beach, Jae Lee, June Chung, and Nikola Čižmešija DC vs. Vampires was the brutal first chapter in a larger war for the fate of Earth! In this upcoming sequel by Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt, sunlight is restored to the Earth, but was it too late? As a new Ice Age dawns, humanity faces their most deadly threat yet—Barbara Gordon Queen of the Vampires!

Alongside this continuation, beloved characters like Green Arrow, leader of the human resistance, make their comeback. Despite his losses suffered in the battle against the undead, Oliver Queen continues to fight on, as a variant cover by Nikola Čižmešija hints at the possibility of a new Justice League forming amid the looming human vs. vampire war.

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Green Arrow, Swamp Thing, Killer Croc, Zealot, and Wildcat Join Forces in DC vs. Vampires: World War V

1:50 Nikola Čižmešija Card Stock Variant (DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1)

Čižmešija’s variant cover features an unexpected ensemble alongside Green Arrow, including Swamp Thing, Killer Croc, Zealot, and Wildcat—a lineup that certainly raises eyebrows. Among them, Waylon "Killer Croc" Jones stands out, considering his usual portrayal as a villain. However, fans familiar with previous installments of DC vs. Vampires will recall that Waylon played a crucial role in guarding and protecting Kandor, the shrunken Kryptonian city, from vampire tyranny. This city became a safe haven against the vampire rule. Hence, Killer Croc's alignment with the heroes is a natural progression in this case.

Other noteworthy members of this unusual group are Wildcat and Zealot. These two underrated heroes will introduce a new dynamic to the storyline, having not yet appeared in the series. Some fans may recall a vague memory of Wildcat's appearance and demise in DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War, but that was actually Catman, a different character. Perhaps even more exciting, though, is the return of Swamp Thing, who has played a significant role in the storyline, frequently teaming up with Green Arrow and forming the ultimate Hawkman-killing duo.

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Will Green Arrow's New Justice League Continue Fighting Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon or Surrender In the Name of Peace?

While fans eagerly anticipate the action-packed exploits of this new team against vampires, the synopsis hints at Oliver seeking an alternative solution—one that avoids conflict altogether. However, achieving peace proves challenging as vampire Damian Wayne and his guerrilla fighters remain committed to battling the ruling vampire queen, Barbara Gordon. Consequently, what was once a two-sided war has escalated into a three-sided conflict, raising the stakes higher. This begs the question: Will Green Arrow and his Anti-Vampire Justice League join forces with Robin against Batgirl's vampire hordes, or will the archer prioritize peace, even if it means sacrificing the boy vampire?

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Want to catch up on the bestselling world of DC vs. Vampires? DC vs. Vampires Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 , DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War Part 1 and Part 2 are now available!

DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1 will be released on August 14, 2024, from DC Comics!