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annashiv's review
4.0
Started really strong, but then one story ended really abruptly and started somewhere else completely that just took all the tension away (with the Thunder and Lightning story). It picked up again with Adrian Chase, but a bit of an inconsistent volume. Of course the writing is as melodramatic as ever and cheesy and dated, but that's what you expect going in. I was disappointed there was no introduction talking about the work as there has been in the other volumes so far. It seemed they could barely fit everything within a certain amount of pages and Wolfman or Perez suddenly ran out of things to say, but I would have loved to hear about Terra, and how people reacted to her introduction when these were first released.
Still, I thought the artwork was quite excellent and the carrying on of interwoven stories is fantastic. I've not read many long series of comics, but it feels very grand and well planned for the most part. It builds up mysteries and plants seeds for the future events well and remembers the past interactions between characters better than any television show has ever done. It's quite impressive in just about every way. No wonder this was very popular during it's time.
Still, I thought the artwork was quite excellent and the carrying on of interwoven stories is fantastic. I've not read many long series of comics, but it feels very grand and well planned for the most part. It builds up mysteries and plants seeds for the future events well and remembers the past interactions between characters better than any television show has ever done. It's quite impressive in just about every way. No wonder this was very popular during it's time.
redherringgemini's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
dantastic's review against another edition
3.0
With this volume, it's easy to see why The New Teen Titans was DC's top book back in he day. A lot of things happen in this one. The Terminator makes an appearance, Terra joins the team and is shown to be a double agent behind the scenes. Adrian Chase nearly dies and becomes the Vigilante. The Brotherhood of Evil makes an appearance. Cheshire debuts. Kid Flash and Robin both contemplate quitting. Compared to today's comics, that's a hell of a lot of happenings in eight issues.
George Perez and Marv Wolfman show why their book was #1 in its day. Perez's art is detailed and nearly as good as it is today. Wolfman's writing is also good. You wonder why DC hasn't teamed the two on a book lately.
On a side note, the first issue contained within, New Teen Titans #26, is one of the first comics I remember buying with my hard earned allowance.
George Perez and Marv Wolfman show why their book was #1 in its day. Perez's art is detailed and nearly as good as it is today. Wolfman's writing is also good. You wonder why DC hasn't teamed the two on a book lately.
On a side note, the first issue contained within, New Teen Titans #26, is one of the first comics I remember buying with my hard earned allowance.
tidestriders's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tara pmo. everyone (see: mostly dick) pmo minus queen kori who treats them all with the respect they don't afford her. this vol was a whole mess
walter_the_wombat's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
ginameix's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Addiction, Slavery, Gun violence, and Torture
cleheny's review
3.0
This volume begins the buildup to The Judas Contract. As I already know how that saga plays out, my perception of Tara/Terrra may be influenced by what I know is coming. But, man, is she annoying. She's rude to everyone, is incredibly demanding (complaining that she doesn't know everyone's secret identities), and is basically a jerk. The Teen Titans come off as somewhat stupid with regard to her. For example, if her backstory (kidnapped and held prisoner by terrorists) is true, why is she so adept with her powers? And why isn't she at all interested in returning to her home?
The other plot that starts building is Kid Flash/Wally West's disaffection from the life of super hero. But what's really weird is how crazy he suddenly gets about Raven. He's devoted to her, even though she's very clear that she can't return his love. She's honest about the danger posed if she ever loses control of herself; Wally has to know that, as he fought Trigon with everyone else. But when Raven, in a fear-induced psychosis caused by Phobia, attacks Wally and almost kills him, he insists that she is evil. Even though everyone knows that she was under a form of mind control, and she was not in control of her actions. Wally is then a jerk to her--then worries about her--then is a jerk to her, ad nauseam. His characterization here doesn't make sense.
Still, there are some good stories, even if I don't like Terra/Tara and Wally is being weird.
The other plot that starts building is Kid Flash/Wally West's disaffection from the life of super hero. But what's really weird is how crazy he suddenly gets about Raven. He's devoted to her, even though she's very clear that she can't return his love. She's honest about the danger posed if she ever loses control of herself; Wally has to know that, as he fought Trigon with everyone else. But when Raven, in a fear-induced psychosis caused by Phobia, attacks Wally and almost kills him, he insists that she is evil. Even though everyone knows that she was under a form of mind control, and she was not in control of her actions. Wally is then a jerk to her--then worries about her--then is a jerk to her, ad nauseam. His characterization here doesn't make sense.
Still, there are some good stories, even if I don't like Terra/Tara and Wally is being weird.
woodenpersonality's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
elihuckabee's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ekansthepokemon's review
4.0
The New Teen Titans are getting darker and darker with each volume and i like it. I wish i could see more of what Robin is doing through these collections, but watching the titans lowkey fall apart is very interesting.