If there’s one thing that’s true about DC vs. Vampires: World War V, it’s that there’s a lot of plot development packed into each issue. Having different characters in multiple locations helps, but also because Matthew Rosenberg likes to jump around. This keeps the story moving, as was the case with DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3.
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Pick up where you left off. Mister Miracle is freed from the cold, Alfred is now a Green Lantern, and the vampires are cooking food in a special place. DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3 begins with Mister Miracle and Big Blood getting to know each other as they become vampires. He has good intentions and doesn’t want to hurt anyone, but as a vampire, he never knows when his bloodlust will increase. Rosenberg and artist Otto Schmidt perfectly capture Varda’s fearless audacity in this scene.
The story then jumps to Alfred, who has the Green Lantern ring, fighting Wonder Woman. It’s a good scene where Wonder Woman, now a vampire, tries to make Alfred doubt himself, but also reaffirms why Alfred was able to harness this power. I have to say that this scene ended quite conveniently. There are a few articles in this issue, but I think the number of manga pages is limited.
Vampire’s husband? Kinky!
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While other stories are going on, the more specific part that will get people talking involves Damian. He’s been away for a while, but it looks like he’s got a new helper in the fight against vampires. Since he is a vampire himself, his stubborn attitude does not allow him to fall in line with the Vampire Queen or whoever is leading these days.
Speaking of Damian, up until now he was a Lapuscarian with vampire powers and an army, but with this issue he has been reduced to the level of a human. It was unclear whether he was a villain, a hero, or both, but now it looks like he may be the soul of the series. It’s hard to say because Green Arrow has that aspect here as well, but Rosenberg and Schmidt bring him to an interesting level of emotion.
As for the other plots, Constantine gets a little more interesting, but it still ends abruptly. Aquaman also appears in a key scene, and there’s some fun vampire interrogation by Green Arrow and his crew.
Schmidt hasn’t taken a break since the last series and has great layouts and story structure throughout. The scene stealer involves Damian and one of his trusted soldiers, which is tragic but also shocking.
Rosenberg is at his best with multiple plots moving forward, and DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3 is no exception. Aside from a scene that all too conveniently ends abruptly, the series has a great pacing with a nice blend of horror and melodrama.
DC vs. Vampire: World War V #3 is addictive
DC vs. Vampire: World War V #3
Rosenberg is at his best with multiple plots moving forward, and DC vs. Vampires: World War V #3 is no exception. Aside from a scene that all too conveniently ends abruptly, the series has a great pacing with a nice blend of horror and melodrama.
The story moves along well with good pacing and good layout design
You’ll be excited about Barda, and Damien’s story will become more tragic
Some scenes end too conveniently and abruptly.
