DC’s Scariest Reality Just Turned Batman’s Most Hated Colleague Into a Sadistic Mentor

Split image of Batman and Green Lantern Alfred from DC vs. Vampires

World War V proceeds, fans are witnessing one of the most savage Elseworlds ever. Batgirl’s vampire army has been relentless in asserting dominance throughout the world. Sure, they have established a truce with the remaining humans, but they have been sneaking around, killing people and cultivating blood farms to maintain the food chain. It compounds how deceitful and sinister the species is.

sheds light on Wonder Woman running her own side project. In the process, fans learn what happened to a key Justice Leaguer: Guy Gardner. Ironically, as much as he was despised by Batman, his role is connected to someone dear to Bruce’s heart: Alfred. As more of his story is revealed, fans learn Guy is a sadistic mentor with very harsh methods of creating new heroes to balance the tide

Who Did Guy Gardner Train in World War V?

Guy Trained Josh and Alfred the Butler To Kill Vampires

Guy Gardner activates his Green Lantern powers in DC vs. Vampires: World War V

Only Damian is alive as a hero, but he, too, has vampire blood. Thus, Alfred has tremendous rage to harness. Guy is reluctant at first, but he warms to the idea of getting revenge by shaping Alfred into a warrior.

He trains Alfred rigorously and ruthlessly in many sessions. It’s so coincidental because avid readers would remember Bruce and Alfred didn’t have much of an affinity for Guy. Many colleagues hated and chided Guy in his stints with the Justice League International and Justice League. Batman even punched him out in what has become a famous meme.

Guy Gardner Can Help Fight DC vs. Vampires’ Darkseid

Guy Rebuilt His Body Using Green Lantern Willpower

Guy Gardner activates his Green Lantern powers in DC vs. Vampires: World War V

This Guy, however, as dark as he is, is more mature. He recognizes the world needs revolutionaries. He might be a coward, but he’ll groom others to fight the bloodsuckers. He performs a harrowing test as a testament to this. He has Josh enter a vampire lair, knowing the odds are against the boy. This spurs Alfred into action. Wonder Woman arrives, however, to complicate things. Luckily, Guy gets Alfred to tap into his rage.

He defeats the vampires and cracks Diana away with a cricket bat, but is stunned to see Guy damaged and dying. Alfred flies away, knowing Diana is out there after fleeing. She and her cohorts still have to be killed. The kicker is, Guy faked his death. He tells Josh they have more work to do. It’s an enticing mystery that the future DC vs. Vampires issues will dive into.

Guy Gardner Can Help Finish Off Wonder Woman

Guy Can Seek Revenge and Unleash Green Lanter Power to Kill Diana

Guy Gardner and Alfred fight Wonder Woman in DC vs. Vampires: World War V

Alfred wants Diana dead, no matter what. Wonder Woman has been left battered and bruised in this new Darkseid war. It creates an opening for Alfred to go after her once he arrives on the scene. Guy, though, can also maximize this window of opportunity. This one-shot suggests he wants vengeance more than Alfred, especially due to what Diana has robbed him of. He is a mere shell of the man and mortal he once was.

She fractured his psyche, too. Therefore, it’s easy to envision Guy setting a trap for her. He can be petty and personal, after all. These are traits all versions of Guy have. It stands to reason that this variant won’t care about anything in the field once he finds her. He is quite obsessive and jealous, so it would be very organic if he pounces when she is weak, hurt and desperate. Wonder W

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She feels deflated and defeated, setting up that crowning moment of glory. Ultimately, it would bring Guy’s story full circle. Does Alfred deserve it more? Yes, but there has to be a reason DC vs. Vampires has positioned Diana and Guy in a feud twice.