WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers For DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #3!Alfred Pennyworthrecently debuted as DC’s newestGreen Lantern, but this new role forBatman’sformer butler just became even more memorable when he undeniably proved himself a"warrior"by taking downWonder Womanherself. Despite Alfred’s victory, both iconic characters vow that this won’t be their last confrontation, teasing an epic rematch in the future.
It also establishes that Alfred Pennyworth is the original warrior of the Batfamily, having raised and buried Batman himself.
Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt’sElseworldssequel toDC vs. Vampirescontinues in a preview forWorld War V#3, with the stakes rising asthe newly debuted Green Lantern, Alfred Pennyworth, defeats the vampiric Wonder Woman in a one-on-one battle.
This victory is especially notable as it marks Alfred’s first act after assuming the Emerald Knight mantle, and comes after Diana Prince recently killed Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner and John Stewart in a previous issue. Thus,Alfred’s ability to take down one of the DCU’s most powerful vampires—right after she’s proven capable of killing other Green Lanterns—makes for an incredibly memorable and badass debut.Fans can read the full issue on June 12, 2025.
ReadDC vs. Vampires(2021-2022) &DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War(2022) to catch up on DC’s war against the undead!
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Batman’s Butler Dons Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern Ring inDC vs. Vampires: World War V#2
Alfred’s fight with Wonder Woman continues fromDC vs. Vampires: World WarV #2, which ended on the cliffhanger of the butler donning the Green Lantern ring. In this issue, Diana attacks Talia al Ghul and Alfred afterDamian Wayne orchestrates the assassination of Vampire QueenBarbara Gordon. After seemingly killing Talia with her Lasso of Truth, Diana turns her attention to Alfred, who is crawling toward a cache of weapons as she mocks his feeble attempts to defend himself. Just as Wonder Woman closes in,Alfred reaches for a weapon, revealing it to be a Green Lantern Power Ring, and blasts Diana back with its power.
This issue also explores Alfred’s connection to the ring, as he tells it,“You have been calling to me this whole time. I wasn’t ready to listen… I am now.”This confirms that the ring chose Alfred. Some maywonder where Alfred got the Green Lantern from, and this traces back toDC vs. Vampires#6, when he cut off a vampire Hal Jordan’s hand, separating him from his ring. Thus, the ring Alfred dons is Hal Jordan’s, a fact confirmed inDC vs. Vampires: World War V#3, when Wonder Woman states,“You had Hal’s ring this whole time.”
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Alfred Delivers One of His Hardest Hitting Lines inDC vs. Vampires
WhileDC vs. Vampires: World War V#2focused on how Alfred got his Green Lantern ring, issue #3 spotlights his fight with Wonder Woman. The vampiric Amazon immediately goes on the offensive, attacking Alfred while taunting him about her prowess in killing Lanterns and claiming they were true warriors rather than just a“weak old man.”However,throughout her taunts, the butler thoroughly kicks her butt, leaving her bloodied and beatenwhile he remains in impeccable condition. The most noteworthy aspect of this fight is not just that Alfred defeats her but how he establishes himself as the ultimate“warrior.”
In response to Wonder Woman’s jabs about his lack of knowledge regarding war and the sacrifices it takes to win, Alfred replies,“I may not seem like a warrior to you, but I’ve stood beside them, studied them, raised them. And I’ve buried them with my own hands. So don’t you ever speak to me of sacrifice, woman.”This line is exceptionally savage and emotionally impactful, alluding to Alfred’s multiple losses, including the loss of his pseudo-surrogate son, Bruce Wayne, and his grandchildren. It alsoestablishes that Alfred Pennyworth is the original warrior of the Batfamily, having raised and buried Batman himself.
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Alfred Pennyworth vs. Wonder Woman: An Epic Rematch Looms
“We Will Meet Again, Diana.”- Alfred Pennyworth inDC vs. Vampires: World War V#3
Wonder Woman and Alfred’s fight concludes with the Amazon bloodied and beaten. However, Alfred chooses not to finish her off; instead, he promises that they will meet again before flying off, leaving Diana amidst the wreckage of their battle. As she watches the new Green Lantern ascend, Wonder Woman replies,“We will indeed, sweet Alfred,”echoing the butler’s earlier words. This exchange leaves fans eagerly anticipating a rematch between the two, with the expectation that only one will walk away alive next time. The question remains: will it be DC’s newGreen Lanternor the vampiricWonder Womanwho stands victorious in the end?
Wonder Woman Earns Her Own Green Lantern Ring in Gruesome Official Art
New gruesome art showcases vampire Wonder Woman flaunting a bloodied Green Lantern ring, marking the Amazon Princess’s darkest era yet.
DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3is available July 12, 2025, from DC Comics!
Alfred Pennyworth
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is the superhero identity of Diana, Princess of the Amazons. Created on the island of Themyscira, Wonder Woman is a super-powered demi-goddess with extreme physical strength who utilizes magical gifts (like her famous Lasso of Truth) to defeat her foes. As mighty as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League, Wonder Woman is unmatched in her compassion and virtue.
