WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers forDC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V #3!
Ravenhas recently emerged as a breakout star in costume redesigns thanks to DC’sTitansseries, where the empath’s evolving look has reflected her shifting character. But none of these changes compare to the dramatic transformation she’s undergone as she fully embraces her villain era in the ongoing sequel to theElseworldsseries,DC vs. Vampires.
The three-sided war between the vampires, the human resistance, and Damian Wayne’s vampire guerrilla fighters intensifies inDC vs. Vampires: World War V#3–by Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt–following Damian’s assassination of Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon. With the queen presumed dead, the vampires are now relentlessly pursuing revenge against the last surviving Robin.
In Issue #2, Wonder Woman retaliated by killing Damian’s mother, Talia al Ghul, and nearly deliveringthe same fate to Alfred Pennyworth. Now, in Issue #3, Black Adam, Wonder Girl, and Raven close in on Damian. Yet,amidst the bloody battle, one detail stands out: Rachel Roth’s daring and perhaps sexiest costume to date.
Vampire Raven Ushers in Her Villain Era With Bold New Costume
Raven Returns inDC Vs. Vampires: World War V#3 (2024)
While both Wonder Girl Cassie Sandsmark and Black Adam sport darker versions of their usual costumes, Raven’s redesign is by far the most dramatic. Trading in her modest full-body suit and cloak from earlier series appearances,Raven now wears an outfit that can only be described as darkly provocative.Gone are the empath’s leggings and high-necked long-sleeve shirt, replaced by a slip-like dress that leaves her legs fully exposed, with a neckline plunging nearly to her belly button. Though she still wears her signature cloak, it now seems more for flair than for concealment.
Another striking detail in Raven’s new look is the feathered collar, amplifying the dramatic intensity of her outfit. Combined with her decision to forgo shoes, the ensemble takes on a wild, forest witch vibe, underscoring her full embrace of villainy. Hence, this costume not only represents a visual shift but also signals a deeper change in the former Titan’s alignment—from hero to dark force.Since this transformation isn’t bound to mainstream continuity, fans can enjoy it without the pressure of long-term commitment, making it a change many will surely embrace.
Titans Reinvents Raven with a Huge Redesign That Vastly Increases Her Power Level
Titans' Raven gets her biggest redesign in years, reintroducing some of the most iconic elements from past costumes along with a major power upgrade.
How Did Titans’ Raven Become an Evil Vampire Underling?
Rachel Roth Became a Vampire inDC Vs. Vampires#7 (2022)
Some readers may struggle to recall when they last saw Raven in the series and how she initially became a vampire. Like most of DC’s heroes, she started on the side of good, fighting against the vampires. However, during a mission inDC vs. Vampires#7with Mister Bones, Wonder Twin Jayna, and several other heroes, they were ambushed by a squadron of Vampire King Dick Grayson’s forces. This led to an all-out brawl, with most of the heroes either killed or turned into vampires.Raven was one of those turned when the vampiric Plastic Man snuck up on her and bit her neck.
After becoming a vampire inDC vs. Vampires#7, Raven had been absent from the primary action of the series.With the release ofWorld War V#3, this is the first time readers have seen her in two years, and the first time she has been part of the narrative as a vampire. With Raven now reintroduced, it’s likely fans will see much more of her and her new look, especially since she is one of the last major DC characters still standing as vampires, with many others having perished by this point in the series.
Wonder Woman & Batgirl Join Raven In Her ‘Hot Girl Vampire’ Era
One of the highlights ofDC vs. Vampiresis seeing so many of DC’s most iconic heroes become vampires and fully embrace their villainy with bold, provocative makeovers. Alongside Raven, Wonder Woman and Batgirl also underwent major transformations. Batgirl’s makeover leaned more towards an edgy, regal look, while Wonder Woman’s was undeniably sultrier, especially in the variant covers, which amplified the sex appeal of her in-narrative costume. Hence, it will be exciting to see which DC hero is next to followRaven,Wonder Woman, andBatgirlin getting a steamy new redesign.
DC Vs. Vampires: World War V #3is available now from DC Comics!
Teen Titansis a superhero animated TV series based on the DC Comics team of the same name. Airing from 2003 to 2006, the show follows five young heroes—Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy—as they battle villains while navigating adolescence. The series was widely praised for its blend of action, humor, and character development, and it spawned a popular spin-off,Teen Titans Go!.
