Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers For DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #1!Batgirl’snew title might be a mouthful, but it unmistakably cements her as the most formidable and dangerous member of the Bat-Family. However, this title isn’t entirely original and might strike a chord of déjà vu forGame of Thronesfans, as it echoes the iconic title held by the beloved Daenerys Targaryen.
Batgirl’s new title reveals the extraordinary feats she can achieve when she sets aside her usual moral constraints.
Matthew Rosenberg, Otto Schmidt, and Pierluigi Casolino’sDC vs. Vampires: World War V#1dramatically raises the stakes by shifting the conflict from a two-sided war between vampires and humans to a three-sided battle involving humans, Barbara“Batgirl”Gordon’s vampire army, and Damian“Robin”Wayne’s vampire guerrilla fighters.
While previous installments focused on the reign of the now-deceasedVampire King Dick“Nightwing”Grayson,World War Voffers a much-needed exploration of Batgirl’s new rule. This issue not only delves into her leadership but also introduces fans to her badass new title, which further emphasizes her newfound power.
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Batgirl’s New Title Proves She’s DC’s Most Dangerous Bat (She Literally Conquered EARTH)
World War V#1 features Gorilla Grodd, one of Batgirl’s most trusted vampire lieutenants, meeting withhuman resistance leader Oliver“Green Arrow"Queento negotiate the terms of their tenuous truce. Grodd arrives to discuss the need for an alliance against“the cursed child Damian Wayne,”prefacing his message with the grand declaration:“I bring a message from Queen Gordon, Daughter Born of Blood, Mother of All Vampires, and Ruler of the Seven Continents.”This impressive title reveals the vast scope and power Batgirl has seized since becoming the new vampire ruler in DC vs. Vampires.
The most striking element of Batgirl’s new title,“Ruler of the Seven Continents,”is how it captures her unprecedented power.This designation highlights her ability to conquer the entire planet in record time, surpassing any previous achievement within the Bat-Family and eclipsing the more isolated reign of Vampire King Dick Grayson. Her goal-oriented and ruthless nature is further emphasized by this title, revealing the extraordinary feats she can achieve when she sets aside her usual moral constraints.
Batgirl Just Went Full Targaryen With Her New GAME OF THRONES-Esque Title
Batgirl’s new title not only asserts her power in the world ofDC vs. Vampires but may also serve as a cheeky tribute to HBO’s critically acclaimed grimdark fantasy show,Game of Thrones. The title of one of the series' most beloved protagonists, Daenerys Targaryen, appears to be intentionally echoed by Rosenberg. Daenerys’s lengthy and iconic title reads:“Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, the Mother of Dragons, the Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt, the Breaker of Chains.”The similarities betweenBatgirl’snew title andDaenerys Targaryen’sare striking and clearly intentional.
DC vs. Vampires: World War V #1is available now from DC Comics!
