DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War # 1 2022 NM

DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War # 1, released on July 19, 2022, is a gritty, monochromatic spin-off series set in the DC vs. Vampires Elseworlds universe. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where the vampire empire, led by the vampire king Nightwing, has successfully conquered Earth and blotted out the sun. 

The issue follows a desperate group of human survivors and unlikely allies—including John Constantine, Deathstroke, and Mary Marvel—who are operating out of a hidden sanctuary. 

• The Mission: Facing imminent annihilation, Constantine plans a suicide mission to assassinate a high-ranking lieutenant of the vampire empire.
• The Lazarus Pit Quest: Deathstroke leads a small team to a hidden Lazarus Pit in the Swiss Alps, which is rumored to be the last one left undestroyed by the vampires.
• Resurrection Attempt: Slade's goal is to use the pit's fluids to resurrect Batman (Bruce Wayne), believing only the Dark Knight has the strategic mind to defeat the vampire council.
• The Twist: The mission goes awry when the vampires arrive early. Instead of resurrecting Batman, the pit's remaining magical properties accidentally restore Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley) back to human form from his vampirized state. 

The story features a "street-level" perspective of survival with a cast of broken heroes and villains: 

• John Constantine: The cynical leader of one of the last underground human cities.
• Deathstroke (Slade Wilson): Driven by desperation, he attempts to bring back the world's greatest detective to lead the resistance.
• Mary Marvel: One of the few powerful survivors fighting alongside the resistance.
• Azrael: Restored to humanity at the end of the issue, becoming a wildcard in the coming war.
• Supporting Cast: Includes Booster Gold, Midnighter, Bane, and Talia al Ghul, who provides shelter for the survivors. 

Unlike the main series, All-Out War is notable for its black, white, and red art style, emphasizing the bleak and violent nature of the setting. It serves as a companion collection that fills in essential story beats for the broader DC vs. Vampires narrative.