The new teen titans
The new Teen Titans! Let's talk about the latest iteration of the iconic superhero team.
In 2016, DC Comics relaunched the Teen Titans series with a new team of young heroes. The new lineup consisted of:
- Damian Wayne (Robin) - The son of Bruce Wayne (Batman) and Talia al Ghul, Damian is a skilled fighter and strategist.
- Starfire (Koriand'r) - An alien warrior from the planet Tamaran, Starfire has the ability to fly and project energy blasts.
- Raven (Rachel Roth) - A half-demon, half-human empath with the ability to manipulate emotions and energy.
- Beast Boy (Garfield Logan) - A shape-shifting hero with the ability to transform into any animal.
- Red Robin (Tim Drake) - A skilled detective and martial artist who has taken on the mantle of Robin after Dick Grayson's departure.
The new team was formed under the guidance of Robin (Damian), who had taken on the leadership role after the previous team disbanded. The series focused on the team's adventures as they fought against various villains and learned to work together as a cohesive unit.
Some notable storylines and arcs from the new Teen Titans series include:
- "The Rise of Aqualad" - A storyline that introduced a new Aqualad, Kaldur'ahm, who becomes a valuable ally to the team.
- "The Outsiders" - A storyline that sees the Teen Titans team up with the Outsiders, a team of heroes led by Nightwing, to take on a powerful villain.
- "The Lazarus Contract" - A storyline that explores the complex relationships between the Teen Titans and their mentors, including Batman and Wonder Woman.
The new Teen Titans series ran for 24 issues before being cancelled in 2019. However, the characters have continued to appear in various DC Comics titles and storylines, including the ongoing "Teen Titans" series, which was launched in 2020.
What do you think about the new Teen Titans? Do you have a favorite character or storyline from the series?