Wizard LA Brings Teen Titans and Outsiders News

Newsarama reports on the DC Panel at WizardWorld LA:

"The Outsiders take on a new Fearsome Five in June Ð although taking on the group puts the group of heroes in a difficult position of defending the FiveÕs intended target Ð LexCorp. Winick's comment about the storyline was slightly ominous - "can anyone save LexCorp?" In discussing the complaints about the previous Outsiders storyline which featured, among other things, demons and an orgy, Winick said that he wanted to put a label on the cover of the upcoming three-issu arc that would read: "Demon & orgy free!"

Raven will continue to be one of the foci of storylines and subplots in Teen Titans. Writer Goeff Johns said that the former Titan, Deula Dent, (the Joker's daughter) would be dealt with in upcoming issues.

Also look for Teen Titans to guest star in an upcoming story arc in Action Comics involving the KINGDOM COME villain, Gog. The Teen Titans will also be appearing in Flash. For the full report click here.

Rumor Mill: Phil Jimenez To Bring Back Donna Troy?

From the March 15th "Lying in the Gutters" by Rich Johnston at comicbookresources.com:

"Phil Jimenez is bringing back Donna Troy, somehow, somewhen. Look for a project featuring the Troia, the late Donna Troy, revived sometime after his "Otherworld" series ends."

This news item is marked AMBER - which signifies an identifiable agenda/slant or bias in the source that may affect the work, or that the source isn't clear, or another factor that might bring the piece into doubt. Take the news as such.

Fearsome Five Return in Outsiders

OUTSIDERS #13 Written by Judd Winick; art and cover by Tom Raney The Fearsome Five are back - and worse than ever - in Part 1 of the 3-part "Five by Five!" Mammoth, Gizmo, Psimon, Jinx, and a mysterious fifth member are wreaking havoc. And the Outsiders are there to stop them... or at least try to stop them! And who is really behind the Furious Five? For cover image, click here

New Doom Patrol Means New Origin for Gar Logan

"Gar Logan will be the Donna Troy of this reboot!" according to John Byrne in a chat held March 9th.

On his messageboard, John Byrne has announced that his next project for DC will be a relaunch of Doom Patrol. While Byrne is remaining somewhat tight-lipped about the news the group will include - as will a handful of new, yet unnamed members - apparently, Niles Caulder - the Chief; the Cliff Steel Robotman, Rita Farr - Elasti-Girl; and Larry Trainor - Negative Man. As for the feel of the book, Byrne said that the series' catchphrase is "Together Again for the First Time!" - this given the team's "appearance" in the pages of JLA #94. In regards to an explanation, Byrne related that their JLA appearance is the first time they have appeared openly in the DCU, although Batman knows something about them, and Ray Palmer (the Atom) has a connection with them. For the full story at Newsarama, click here.

Of course, a rebooted Doom Patrol mean huge implications for the Titans. A total revise of Gar's history [which explains plans to tell his origin in a few issues] And now we need to re-think every encounter with Steve Dayton and Mento, the Hybrid, Madame Rogue and her 'daughter' Gemini, the Crimelord... Bring on the Advil.

Geoff Johns at Aint It Cool News

Geoff Johns talks to Aint It Cool News about the Titans future [look for a space epic in year three - could that explain the release of that Blackfire figure?]. Geoff dishes about some other things as well... check out the link here...

www.popcultureshock.com offers Teen Titans #9 Sneak Peek

Click here for a four page preview of Teen Titans #9 - which hits the stands March 11th!

"Winner Take All" Episode Details and Preview Images

Animation Insider has been provided some information on the episode, "Winner Take All," which airs March 6th. This is the first animated appearance of Speedy, Joto and Wildebeest.... all characters from the Teen Titans comics. Look for Speedy [described by creators as "Robin with a bow"] to have a one-on-one battle with Robin. Joto is renamed Hot Spot for the series. And Wildebeest will be a combination of the various versions of Wildebeest in the comics; He will be a teenager though, unlike the 'Baby' Wildebeest character that was a Titan.

The episode is written by Dwayne McDuffie ["Fear Itself"]. This is Dwayne's second Teen Titans script. It was originally called "It's How You Play The Game" but it was retitled "Winner Take All."

Aqualad's voice will be reprised by Wil Weaton and Speedy will be voiced by Mike Erwin [Mike played the Teenage Bruce Banner in the 2003 movie, "HULK," based on the comic book character; He also has a recurring role as Colin Hart in WB's "Everwood"]

For preview images of this long-awaited episode, click here

Here's the official logline: ROBIN, CYBORG, and BEAST BOY are transported to an alternate dimension. There, the mysterious MASTER OF GAMES invites our heroes and five other superpowered teens (AQUALAD, SPEEDY, GIZMO, JOTO, and WILDEBEEST) to participate in a friendly competition: THE TOURNAMENT OF HEROES. As the contest rages on, Robin becomes more and more determined to win -- while Cyborg becomes more and more worried about what happens to the losers after they disappear. Will Robin realize that winning isn't everything before he loses the only thing that matters: his friends?

Glen Murakami and Sam Register Talk TEEN TITANS in PACESETTER Magazine

PACESETTER - the magazine devoted to George Pérez - will feature an all-Titans issue in Spring 2004.

Now here's the special announcement I promised: It will contain exclusive interviews with Glen Murakami and Sam Register - two of the people responsible for bringing Pérez's Teen Titans to the TV screen - conducted by yours truly. This is the first time Glen and Sam have spoken so extensively on bringing the TEEN TITANS comic books to TV.

"Drawing Inspiration: An Interview with Glen Murakami": Glen Murakami - Producer, Teen Titans - in perhaps his most comprehensive TEEN TITANS interview ever. Glen talks about how he translated the classic New Teen Titans to TV - infusing it with his own unique vision - and preserving his love for the original characters.

"Bringing Titans to TV: An Interview with Sam Register": As senior vice president, original animation for Cartoon Network, Sam Register is responsible for overseeing development and production of original, action-oriented animated programming for the 24-hour cable service. His current projects include Star Wars: Clone Wars animated shorts, Duck Dodgers and of course, Teen Titans. Sam talks about his excitement in bringing Teen Titans to TV - and offers some hints about what to expect in seasons three and four - and beyond.

PACESETTER Magazine can be ordered my mail for $6.95. For information on ordering PACESETTER #4, click here.

In the next few weeks, I will post interview excerpts... but the first place you will see these complete interviews is in PACESETTER Magazine #4.

Marv Wolfman writes an episode for Season Three TEEN TITANS

Marv Wolfman wrote the season one episode, "Deep Six", which introduced Aqualad. Marv is returning to pen a script in season three.

In Marv's weblog: Today's Views at his website, he talked about his current projects. Check out his site to see what he's up to. "Today's Views is an irregular weblog updated when there are new fun things to report. Keep checking in. "

Here's what he said about the new script: "I'm starting work on an outline for the new episode of the TEEN TITANS animated series, season three. I can't say anything specific about it, but I think the story David Slack, the Titans' story-editor and I hashed out has the potential to be really fun. While I was at Warner's, I also picked up my Titans crew jacket (way cool) and learned that the Titans is the Cartoon Network's number one rated show. Could I be more proud?

Now Accepting Orders for PACESETTER Titans Issue

"Hi everyone, I've been getting a lot of e-mails lately on am I taking advance orders on the next issue of PACESETTER, the TEEN TITANS theme issue. Well folks, I've nailed down all the details, I am now taking advance orders on the issue.

$6.95 ea. US
$7.95 ea. Canada
$10.95 ea. International (cash or paypal only)

Orders from US or Canada can pay by cash, check, moneyorder or paypal (TLorenz101@aol.com) What do you get in the issue, you get articles, checklist, trivia, gallary of lots of rare and never seen art, interviews with George, Marv Wolfman, Phil Jimenez, and for her first solo interview, George's lovely wife Carol Flynn and there's more....the issue is squarebound, comic size format with full color front and back cover. It will be from 68 to 76 pages. "

"I always offer a little bonus for ordering directly from me, it is a big help with the printing cost. With this issue you get an extra bonus. This issue will not only be autographed by George, it will also be autographed by George's wife Carol Flynn. But that is not it, you will also get free, one, per order a full color print penciled and colored by Marcus Mebes and inked by George, it is awesome. I will be taking advance orders until Apr 30. I will take orders after that but you will not receive the free print when ordering after the 30th of April. "

"PACESETTER #4 will be in the April PREVIEWS (no print or autographs) Any questions, you can e-mail me (email)."

See New Titans Solicitations for May 2004!

DC Direct Figures! Teen Titans guest star in Action and Flash! A New Archives Edition! It's a big month for Titans....

Teen Titans Animated Maquettes

Images of all Five Teen Titans Animated Maquettes have been released. The Maquettes will be released through 2004. To see them, click here.

Starfire Maquette: May 5, 2004
Robin Maquette: June 16, 2004
Raven Maquette: August 4, 2004
Beast Boy Maquette: TBD
Cyborg Maquette: TBD

Toymania.com Unveils DC Direct Titans

Toymania.com has images from Toy Fair 2004: "On Day Two of our 2004 Toy Fair tours, RTM saw many companies, including Diamond Select, DC Direct, Gentle Giant, Dark Horse, Radioactive Clown, Plan B Toys, and Vital: the images below are a sampling of the photographs we were able to snap in their showrooms. We will be posting the rest of the images upon our return from New York, along with further details and information about the new products. " See the link here.

If the link does not work, see the Dc Direct Titans image by clicking here

Titanstower.com Gallery Updated!

Cyborg by Walt Simonson! Animated Titans sketches of Starfire, Raven and Cyborg by TEEN TITANS GO! artist, Tim Smith! Check out the new entries to the titanstower.com pro gallery.

Meeting Room Pages Updated

Geoff Johns, it appears, will keep me busy every month updating the Meeting Room Pages. [Thanks Geoff!] TEEN TITANS #8 invited updates to various pages...

PACESETTER #4 Focuses on George Pérez's Titans

PACESETTER #4 COVER CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

Pacestter #4 - The magazine dedicated to George Pérez - will be an all-Titans issue! The Titans issue of PACESETTER features a titanic content: interviews with Marv Wolfman, Phil Jimenez, Carol Flynn (and if you don't know who she is and why she's so important, you will by the time you read it), and of course George Pérez. In addition to the eye-opening interviews, we have the customary rare and unpublished art, in-depth articles, and interesting trivia. Thought you know all about the Titans? Think again! Yours truly - webmaster of titanstower.com - will be contributing a couple of articles and content. Stay tuned for an announcement soon. To preorder, send a check for $10.00 to: Tony Lorenz 8906 Railford Ct. Tampa, FL 33615 or e-mail Tony for more information Pacesetter #4 will be available in the Spring of 2004.

Toyfare #80 Offers Sneak Peek at Titans Toys

Teen Titans Toys will be featured in the February issue of Toyfare Magazine. One of the alternate covers features the Titans themselves. Click here for the cover image. Look for Toyfare #80, on sale February 11th.

DC Direct Offers Comic-Based Titans This Fall - And They've Got Deathstroke: "Not to leave fans of the comic books out in the cold, DC Direct will be releasing figures based on the latest TEEN TITANS comic by writer Geoff Johns and artist Mike McKone. As we revealed in Toyfare #78, the first wave of Titans figures will be out in September and will feature Deathstroke aka Slade Wilson (yes, at last!), Robin, Wonder Girl and Starfire's sister, Blackfire. The second wave will feature Superboy, Impulse as Kid Flash, Brother Blood and the new Trickster. Cool heroes and cool villains should make this a line not to be missed!" For a peek at DC Direct Titans, click here.

First Look at Rose Wilson as The New Ravager

Wizard's Casting Call gives the first look at Rose Wilson as the Ravager. She's described as "Deathstroke's psychotic daughter, the Ravager."... "that sweet girl that puts a smile on your face - and then slices it off." For a peek, click here.

Wizard Gives Geoff Johns a Titans Casting Call

CASTING CALL: Geoff Johns gives you his perspective on who should star in a Teen Titans movie

Geoff Johns knows comics. And he knows Hollywood. So who better to give his take on the perfect cast for a "Teen Titans" movie. Wizard turned to the writer of the Teen Titans comic for what we think is the next great untapped DC property headed to the silver screen. We gave Johns a $100 million budget and his own casting couch. As part of Wizard's massive movie event in issue #150 (onsale in comic shops Feb. 25), Johns will provide his perspective on who should star as Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Kid Flash and Starfire. But as a little taste to get you excited, check out this wizarduniverse.com exclusive for who Johns selects to round out the Teen Titans' universe, villains included. For Geoff's picks, click here.

www.popcultureshock.com offers Outsiders #9 Sneak Peek

Click here for a four page preview of Outsiders #9 - which hits the stands February 18th!

Geoff Johns Chat

Titans fans should check out the Teen Titans Message Board at geoffjohns.com. Geoff hosted a chat on February 6th and answered many fan questions. Below are some highlights; For the full chat transcript, click here. Thanks to http://www.wonderphil.com to the chat transcript!

New Teen Titans Animated Page Updated

In 1983, Hanna-Barbera was developing a New Teen Titans cartoon series. The series would have featured Wonder Girl, Raven, Starfire, Cyborg, Changeling and Kid Flash. Robin would not be in the series, presumably because he was busy as a member of the Super Friends. Wonder Girl would be leader in the series and villains would include Trigon and Blackfire.

The New Teen Titans Animated page has been updated. A rare cel from the anti-drug commercial and the original series model sheet are now viewable as larger images.

www.popcultureshock.com offers Teen Titans #8 Sneak Peek

Click here for a four page preview of Teen Titans #8 - which hits the stands February 11th!

Outsiders Page in Meeting Room

A page for the Outsiders has been added to the Meeting Room

The Return of Hawk & Dove

When last seen in JSA, Dove went in search for her 'Hawk.' In Wizard #139, Geoff Johns said: "Raven will appear towards the end of the first year She's different from the other Titans, more of a rebel," notes Johns. "Also,be on the lookout for other familiar faces, including Captain Marvel Jr., Hawk and Dove, a shocking Ômilestone' DC character.. .and that's just the beginning!"

Titans fans should check out the Teen Titans Message Board at geoffjohns.com. A recent thread assured that Hawk & Dove are on track for TEEN TITANS' second year: "Yep, Hawk and Dove will be in Titans Year 2 sometime," Johns said in a thread titled "Are there still plans for Hawk and Dove in TT?" dated January 26th.

Perhaps the return of the classic duo will coincide with their animated debut on an episode of JUSTICE LEAGUE's third season on Cartoon Network; The original odd couple brothers are slated to appear in the upcoming season.

Wizard Offers TEEN TITANS #1/2

Wizard #149 [March 2004, now onsale] offers an exclusive mail-away TEEN TITANS issue. TEEN TITANS #1/2 features the "Origin of the All-New Ravager!"

Here's what Wizard says: Discover the origin of Deathstroke's protege - the Ravager! Find out the truth behind Deathstroke's new ally and why the Ravager will pose problems for DC's teen team supreme in the future! This original Teen Titans tale features:

- An all-new story written by series writer Geoff Johns with art by Ivan Reis and a cover by Mike McKone
- Plus, as an added bonus, TEEN TITANS #1/2 will feature exclusive "Behind the Scenes" material not available anywhere else!

Only available through Wizard Entertainment! Supplies are limited!
Offer expires April 23, 2004

Right now, the offer is only available through a tip-in in WIZARD #149 - but it may also be able to be ordered through their website - http://www.wizarduniverse.com/ - in the future.

TEEN TITANS GO! #3

Longtime comics readers will recognize a familiar face in TEEN TITANS GO! #3, which goes onsale this week [January 28th]. Cyborg meets a sweet blond girl who has volunteered to help hanicapped kids who use prosthetics. Yep, Sarah Simms makes her animated universe debut in TEEN TITANS GO! #3 and Cyborg may find romance.

For those unfamiliar with Sarah Simms, see the Sarah Simms page at titanstower.com.

TEEN TITANS GO! #3: Written by J. Torres; art by Tim Smith; cover by Dave Bullock The new comic based on the hit Cartoon Network show continues! Cyborg learns the difference between being cool and lame as Cinderblock attempts to destroy Jump City!

Beast Boy Takes Center Stage in Next Story Arc

Titans fans should check out the Teen Titans Message Board at geoffjohns.com. Geoff posts and chats with the fans on a regular basis. Be sure to check it out! Under a thread "To mr. johns:, Reply this message, geoff. please!", Geoff Johns posted:

"Hm. I thought Starfire had a lot of good screen time in 6... and a really nice scene in 7. But Starfire wil get some focus really soon. Where, how, what, I won't say. And there's something really trippy with Vic in 9. Following RAVEN RISING we have a three issue story that throws Beast Boy in the spotlight called WILD KINGDOM. You heard it here first. Starfire and Cyborg will play prominent roles in that as well."

- Geoff

See New Titans Solicitations for April 2004!

Who is Rose Wilson?

Seems to be the question of the week. Rose is Slade's estranged daughter from a tryst with former Oriental Clan Princess, Lillian "Sweet Lili" Worth. Slade did not learn Rose was his daughter until she was 14 years old. Their relationship has always been a turbulent one.

Rose first appeared in DEATHSTROKE #15 in 1992, where Wintergreen suspected she may be Slade's daughter. Rose next appeared in DEATHSTROKE #42-48 in the HUNTED storyline. During that story, her mother was seemingly killed by the third Ravager and she learned Slade was her father. Rose was placed in protective custody with the Titans and became a member in NEW TITANS #122-126. Rose tested positive for the meta-gene and had an extensive precognitive dream in DEATHSTROKE #51 [no mention of her powers has been made since then]. In DEATHSTROKE #55, she left the Titans and embarked on her own. She next appeared in JLA/Titans #1-3 and later became Lian Harper's nanny in TITANS #25-50.

There seems to be some confusion about Rose's age. Rose is established as 14 years old in DEATHSTROKE ANNUAL #4 in 1995. That places her at about the same age as Cassie Sandsmark. Because of her independent nature [and her more mature appearance in the recent TITANS series], many people thought she was older than that.

For Rose's full story, check out the Rose Wilson page here at titanstower.com.

Mike McKone's Original Teen Titans Designs

Mike McKone's art rep has posted Mike's original character designs for the Teen Titans. Check them out here.

Also check out some character studies of Beast Boy.

Meeting Room Pages Updated

Pages have been updated for Deathstroke, Wintergreen, Rose Wilson, Superboy and Young Justice. Check out the Meeting Room for complete listings on all the Titansverse characters.

Sneak Peek Bandai's Teen Titans Toys

Legions of Gotham - the ultimate Batman fan site - has posted images of the Bandai Teen Titans toys that are coming to stores in 2004! To see the photos, click on this link.

As previously reported, Bandai will be producing a toy line to reflect the TEEN TITANS Cartoon Network series. Expect a wave of toys to be hitting the shelves in Spring of 2004. There will be action figures for each of the main characters, vehicles and even a Titans Tower. Beyond that, more toys are being considered as well. Stay tooned to the Animation Insider Teen Titans site for more news as it comes.

www.popcultureshock.com offers Teen Titans Sneak Peek

Click here for a four page preview of Teen Titans #7 - which hits the stands January 14th!

Get To Know Geoff Johns

Titans fans should check out the Teen Titans Message Board at geoffjohns.com. Geoff posts and chats with the fans on a regular basis. Be sure to check it out! Under a thread "A little quiz to get to know each other", Geoff Johns posted:

Quote: from Geoff Johns on 12:25 am on Dec. 8, 2003
Favorite writter:  Bendis
Fave artist:  The guys I work with
Favorite titan of all time: Cyborg
Least favorite titan:  DEO Kids, any of 'em
Most confusing titan(in terms of origin): Duela Dent!
Most obscure titan: Gnarrk!
Most popular titan: Nightwing
Dead titan that you'd want back: Golden Eagle
Living titan that you'd want dead: None
Non-titan character that you would want to join: Dove
Titan that hogs the most spotlight: Don't know.  You tell me
Most repetitive titan (in terms of story lines): Uh...Nightwing?
Most annoying titan: Danny Chase, but he's supposed to be
Favorite villain: Please.  DEATHSTROKE THE TERMINATOR!

Geoff

Wizard #148: Teen Titans 2004 Preview

Wizard #148 - on sale now - offers various previews on what's coming in 2004. Be sure to pick it up!

Teen Titans: "They might be weekend warriors, but saving the world continues to be a full-time job for the Teen Titans in 2004. Obsessed with the Titans after their harrowing first clash, Deathstroke trains a new student - the all-new Ravager - while tracking the young heroes on their quest to rescue Raven from the bloodthirsty 14-year-old Brother Blood. Look for Geoff Johns and Mike McKone to continue developing the various Titans as they continue to mesh as a team. "Robin will continue to struggle with his role in the Titans and what it's doing to him and his dad, while Superboy and Wonder Girl make a decision about where their relationship is going next," teases Johns. "Cyborg will also reveal the secret of his cybernetic parts, Kid Flash learns to drive and Beast Boy gets ready for a trip through public persecution."

Also, a new Supergirl is coming in the pages of Superman. And the Outsiders will be facing a villainous group that used to plague the Teen Titans.

Nick Cardy Sketches Added To Gallery

This is one of my favorite entries in the titanstower.com gallery. About a week ago, I received my sketches from the legend himself, Nick Cardy. I had commissioned Nick back in May at the Wizard PhillyCon. I now own five individual sketches of the original Fab Five: Robin-O, Wonder Chick, Gill Head, Twinkle Toes and the Boy Bowman [that's Robin, Wonder Girl, Aqualad, Kid Flash and Speedy]. I opened the mailing envelope and I was blown away... Nick outdid himself... Check 'em out in the titanstower.com pro gallery.

Animated Teen Titans Toyline Coming in Spring 2004

Insiders have confirmed with titanstower.com that Bandai will be producing a toy line to reflect the TEEN TITANS Cartoon Network series. Expect a wave of toys to be hitting the shelves in Spring of 2004. There will be action figures for each of the main characters, vehicles and even a Titans Tower. Beyond that, more toys are being considered as well. Stay tooned to the Animation Insider Teen Titans site for more news as it comes.

Teen Titans Characters Get DC Direct Treatment in 2004

From Toyfare #78, February 2004 in an interview "Direct Connect" by Tom Root: Toyfare dials up DC Direct head honcho Georg Brewer

Toyfare: One of the things fans are grooving on right now is the new Teen Titans comic book. I assume the new toy line is in response to that?

Brewer: Absolutely. The first wave is Robin, Wonder Girl, Deathstroke - who I think will make everybody happy - and Blackflre, Starfire's sister. The second wave will be Superboy, who's already sculpted and looks kick-ass; Impulse in his Kid Flash costume; Brother Blood and the new Trickster.

Toyfare: We hear there's also going to be a second wave of First Appearances figures.

Brewer: It's going to be Superman, Robin, Hawkman and Green Lantern, and I'm really excited to do the Superman First Appearance. It's going to be the most different Superman figure ever done.

Nightwing Action Figure in January 2004

From Toyfare #78, February 2004 in an article "Year of the Bat" by Keith Chow

"Underworld" will be the theme for the core line of Bat figures to hit in January. Featuring villain Killer Croc, this first wave will consist of 12 figures including new Croc-hunting versions of Nightwing, Robin, Batman and even Bruce Wayne, and 11 more figures are due for the fall quarter. [click here to see Jim Lee's sketch for the figure design.]

But the biggest development on the Mattel front will be the creation of an all-new figure line based on an upcoming cartoon being developed by Warner Brothers. "You'll see a brand new segment of [animated] Batman figures, vehicles and accessories," promised Joe Kavanagh, product manager for Batman at Mattel. Expect the cartoon-based toys to be distinctly different from Mattel's "core" line; they promise that every new line - based on comic, cartoon or movie - will have its own style."

And nobody has more style then the Four Horsemen, the tiber-sculptors responsible for most of Batman's 2003 lineup; they'll be back designing more of 2004's Batman product. Also, look for Mattel to take a cue from Toy Biz's Marvel Legends line and pack their figures with some four-color premiums.

Teen Titans #9 Solicit

Part 1 of the 5-part "Raven Rising!" sneak peek Titans #9!

MARV WOLFMAN ON THE NEW TEEN TITANS

http://www.comicon.com/pulse/

BY JENNIFER M. CONTINO It was announced at Wizard World Texas that Marv Wolfman and George Pérez would be teaming up again to complete the Ô80s graphic novel starring the New Teen Titans. THE PULSE thought now would be the perfect time to ask Wolfman some questions about his original work on the series. [click here for full story]

First Look At Animated Terra

Geoff Johns on Raven's Return

Titans fans should check out the Teen Titans Message Board at geoffjohns.com. Geoff posts and chats with the fans on a regular basis. Be sure to check it out!

Recently, Geoff commented on the Raven reborn in the latest Teen Titans story arc: "It's DEFINITELY different than the cartoon. Way different...and way freaky. [...] Our goal is to make each of these characters capable of standing on their own -- so they can get a monthly!!"

Elsewhere, Geoff added: "Raven's powers are going to be...different than they've been before."

Geoff on the possibility of Arella or Phantasm appearing: "You'll see Arella in flashback in Titans 8. No plans for Phantasm."

Teen Titans Season Two Full Episode Guide

Cartoon Network has provided Animation Insider Teen Titans site with loglines for all 13 episodes for season two! Click on the season two episode guide to see all episode descriptions. Be sure to click on each episode for a more comprehensive episode description. Please note that descriptions contain mild spoilers.

Speedy, Wildebeest and Joto Guest Star in Season Two Episode

In an upcoming episode of the TEEN TITANS animated series, The mysterious Master of Games transports the Titans to an alternate dimension, where they battle other super-powered youths - including Aqualad, Speedy, Gizmo, Joto and Wildebeest. The teens are pitted against each other as Robin becomes more and more determined to win. But at what cost?

This is the first animated appearance of Speedy, Joto and Wildebeest.... all characters from the Teen Titans comics. Wildebeest will be a teenager, though, unlike the 'Baby Wildebeest' character in the comics.

Titanstower.com Gallery Updated!

Kevin Maguire! Jim Lee! Dick Giordano! Scott Kolins! Mike Lilly! Chris Giarrusso! Check out the new entries to the titanstower.com pro gallery.

Marv Wolfman on Updating GAMES

courtesy of http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/wolfman/

Marv writes: "The news that George Pérez and I are finishing "Games," The New Teen Titans graphic novel we began about 15 years ago broke last week at the Texas Wizardcon and I thought I'd give some background to it. The story is on my website, http://www.marvwolfman.com, so I won't repeat what I said there, but I still wanted to talk about it. So here goes."

Full the full article, check out Marv's weekly What Th-? column at silverbulletcomics.com. Also check out Marv's own site for the latest on GAMES.

Marv Wolfman Adds Titans Content to Webpage

Marv has added two Titans sections to his website:

The Origin of the Teen Titans: It began in 1980 when editor Len Wein and I first approached DC COMICS Publisher, Jenette Kahn, to revive an old DC title called The Teen Titans. There had already been two different versions of the book with the original dating back to the early 60s. For the full article, click here.

Games Play: The story of "GAMES," the NEW TEEN TITANS graphic novel that almost never was, goes back to sometime between 1986 and 1989. After spending my entire life in New York, I had relocated to Los Angeles, not to break into movies or TV, but to get away from the harsh New York weather. I was writing a number of comics including The New Teen Titans which I had co-created in 1980 with extraordinary artist and fellow co-conspirator, George Pérez. For the full article, click here.

Marv Wolfman Clarifies Future Project

I wanted to send this quick note to Titans Tower to clarify what is probably a confusing point. As you now know, DC, George and I will be finishing the Titans "Games" graphic novel that we began in 1989. When I discussed working on a DC Comics novel in my What Th--? column, many folk, including the guys at Titans Tower, assumed I was referring to "Games," and I sent a letter letting everyone know that I was not. Let me assure you that is the truth. Were I referring to "Games" I would have said I was working on a graphic novel. I said novel. I can't at this time reveal what the novel is - DC asked me not to as they prefer breaking news themselves - but it is a prose novel of about 80,000 words, and it's based on one of my DC projects.

I'm in the early outlining stages now and when it's ready to be announced, DC will issue its press release and I'll talk about it on my website, www.marvwolfman.com. Thanks for understanding that, despite the "Games" announcement, I wasn't being coy or lying to you guys. I really was talking about something else altogether.

- Marv Wolfman

The Pulse: WOLFMAN & TITAN GAMES

courtesy of http://www.comicon.com/pulse/

BY JENNIFER M. CONTINO You asked for it, DC Comics heard and is finally delivering a project years in the works, Marv Wolfman and George Pérez's unfinished New Teen Titans graphic novel, Games. Announced at Wizard World Texas, Games is a story Titans enthusiasts have been clamoring for. For the full article click here.

Newsarama Gets the Goods on Games

courtesy of http://www.newsarama.com/

As announced at today's WizardWorld Texas DCU panel, 2004 will see the release of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez's long (and we mean long) awaited Titans graphic novel, Games. Newsarama caught up with Pérez, Wolfman, and even a surprised Mike Lovitz to get the story of this legacy project and see some art. For the full article click here.

TEEN TITANS Renewed Through It's Fourth Season

Marv Wolfman, who wrote the TEEN TITANS comic book for 16 years, recapped his history writing the popular comic book. You can read the whole article by clicking here.

Marv mentions the TEEN TITANS cartoon has been ordered for 4 full seasons! "The Titans have also become a major animated series appearing on both The Cartoon Network and The WB. It seems to be a hit and has been renewed through its fourth season."

This makes sense if they plan to eventually strip for daily airings. Each season is presumably comprised of 13 episodes. That would make 52 episodes total for a four-season renewal. This is great news, because it means that the creative staff can plan on spreading out the introduction of new chaaracters and story arcs. For more information, stay tooned to the Animation Insider Teen Titans site.

Marv Wolfman Writes TEEN TITANS Tribute Page

Marv Wolfman, who wrote the TEEN TITANS comic book for 16 years, recapped his history writing the popular comic book. You can read the whole article by clicking here.

It's Official: DC Announces GAMES - George and Marv Return to Titans!

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The much anticipated sixteen year old New Teen Titans graphic novel that was half complete by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez is finally going to be released. When people learned that the George Pérez/Marv Wolfman New Teen Titans graphic novel from 1987 was not going to be completed due to Pérez suffering a creative block, some Titans fans were crushed. Off and on through the years, Wolfman and Pérez would mention the unfinished project, never going into too many details, but always with the sentiment hoping it would be finished someday. That day appears to be December 2004. The graphic novel features the original New Teen Titans team as well as Jericho and Danny Chase.

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Completing George Pérez's duo of flashback projects, DC will publish his and Marv Wolfman's New Teen Titans Graphic Novel which originally began production in 1988. Pérez had over 70 of the pages draw before the plug was pulled, and the final page count of the GN should run in the 120 page range. Set in the era of the "classic" Wolfman/Pérez Titans, the OGN will include a new framing sequence by Wolfman and Pérez that will allow the story to stand in current continuity.

To read a good summary of the whole saga go to the titanstower.com GAMES page

Future Flash Plans

courtesy of http://www.comicon.com/pulse/

As most people know by now, Howard Porter is taking over the art chores on the Fastest Man Alive, Flash. His run with series scribe Geoff Johns begins in February, which also kicks off an upcoming six issue story arc called Flashback. The story features Jay Garrick and Bart Allen a.k.a. Kid Flash (the artist formerly known as Impulse) on a quest to find out just who the man in the Flash costume is. The arc also features covers by Michael Turner.

Marv Clarifies DC Graphic Novel Project

In Marv's "What The-?" column at silverbullets.com [November 2nd], he spoke of a project for DC Comics. Despite rumors concerning the unfinished graphic novel, GAMES, Marv informs titanstower.com that he was not referring to the infamous Titans story. The DC project is a different project all-together. While not at liberty to discuss, Marv tells us it's exciting nonetheless.

Titanstower.com apologizes for any confusion. More news as it develops...

Is GAMES is a Go?

TITANS: GAMES GN (2004)
ALL THE RAGE: F IS FOR FANTASTIC
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Sunday, November 16 written by Markisan Naso with Blair Marnell

Please accept that the following material is rumour and gossip, intended to entertain only. Do not repeat the information inside as fact.

Teen Talk: Turns out that JLA/Avengers won't be the George Pérez superhero swan-song after all. Pérez is currently re-teaming with Marv Wolfman on their unfinished 120-page graphic novel, The New Teen Titans: Games, started in 1989. Pérez had finished nearly 80 pages of Games before over-commitment to new projects forced the artist to put it on the back burner. Expect an official announcement next year as we get closer to con season. To read a good summary of the whole saga go to the titanstower.com GAMES page

This Has A "Name of The Game" Factor of Nine Out of Ten

Marv Hints at Graphic Novel for DC: Could This be GAMES?

courtesy of Marv's "What The-?" column at silverbullets.com, November 2nd

Could this be concerning the unfinished Titans Graphic Novel, GAMES? Marv says: "At any rate, that is how my past few weeks have been spent. I'm back home now, watching a literal ton of DVDs while I push past a bad case of jetlag, turning out a few plots and by the time you read this, hard at work on a novel. I can't tell you the subject quite yet - DC prefers to do their own publicity - but this is something I've been looking forward to writing for almost two decades. I've also been told about another major assignment I can't yet talk about, but I can guarantee some people will be very happy when DC breaks the news (am I riding a very fine line here or what?)." for the full article click here

Dial R for Return: Chris and Vicki are Back

From Wizard #146: H-E-R-O writer Will Pfeifer "plans on folding old Dial "H" continuity into his new take by bringing back Chris and Vicki, the two youngsters from the 80's incarnation of the book, as well as original dial-wielder Robbie Reed, who fans learned in issue #7 was now a hardened criminal searching for the device! "Robbie will be more and more part of the story, because we wanted a thread to tie the book together," noted Pfeifer."

For more on the Dial-H-ers, see the Chris King page and the Vicki Grant page. For more on the history of the Dial H series, see the Dial H for HERO page.

Teen Titans New Episode Airs November 11th at Special Time

Cartoon Network will air the final episode of season one -- titled "Car Trouble" -- on Tuesday, November 11th at 8:05pm following Star Wars: Clone Wars.

"Car Trouble" is written by Amy Wolfram ["Sisters"] and directed by Alex Soto ["Sisters" and "Sum of his Parts"] - and it features the return of Gizmo.

Episode #11: Car Trouble: Cyborg has just finished building the vehicle of his dreams: the super-cool , uberfast, ultra-high-tech T-CAR! Cy grins like a proud parent as he shows off his "baby" to the other Titans. But before Cyborg can take his cool car out for a spin, the Titans are called to an ELECTRONICS SUPERSTORE where an electrical menace called OVERLOAD is wreaking havoc.

See New Titans Solicitations for January!

George Pérez and Barry Kitson at WizardWorld Texas

On November 21st-23rd, WizardWorld Texas will be held. Barry Kitson is appearing and George Pérez is the guest of honor.

If anyone is attending WizardWorld Texas, I would gladly pay someone to get me a sketch from Barry Kitson. Please e-mail titanstower.com if you'd like to help out. I'd really appreciate it!

TODD NAUCK'S TEEN TITANS, GO!

BY JENNIFER M. CONTINO Todd Nauck is one busy artist. He currently has a hit series from Image, WildGuard, which has already sold out its first issue. He's also helping to bring the Cartoon Network's version of the Teen Titans to life in the Teen Titans Go! comic book. Read the whole article here.

Teen Titans Sales Gains

Teen Titans however, appears to have taken a modest bump up in sales to retailers for September, compared to Augus's estimates, gaining roughly 6,000 copies. If the estimates can be trusted, this wouldn't be surprising; given the sell-outs the book has seen with its first three issues, which indicates that demand was outstripping supply.

Phil Jimenez Hints at Donna Troy's Return

from the article: [click on the link for the full story]
CHANGING THE WORLD: PHIL JIMENEZ TALKS 'OTHERWORLD' & 'NEW X-MEN'
by Arune Singh, Staff Writer Posted: September 29, 2003

Besides "Otherworld," Jimenez has more stuff coming up in the next year. "I'm doing some artwork for 'Superman #200,' I've got the eight page eulogy for Donna Troy coming up in 'Titans/Outsiders Secret' and other stuff, though 'Otherworld' will consume me for most of next year. My hope is to work on something with Geoff Johns and I'm hoping to work on something [pause] Titans related with him. That would be a very happy thing."

And would that happen to be Donna Troy related, since she is his favorite Teen Titan? "That just might be," laughs Jimenez. "But it's all about Geoff's schedule at this point! But I sure hope so!" Being such an unspoken fan, even having produced a "Donna Troy" one-shot some years back, CBR News though it apt to ask Jimenez about his feelings on the "death" of Donna in "Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #3." "Quote un quote is perfect for it. I sort of knew of it for a long, long time and knew that it was a corporate driven death to get the characters of Outsiders and Titans to a place they need to be, figuring the character would at some point come back. That was sort of it. I sort of loved her actual death scene. I was just talking to Jim Lee about it and he sort of wanted her to go out in more of an Amazon blaze of glory, but I thought the suddenness of the moment was pretty powerful. But y'know - they killed off Donna Troy. [laughs]. You can only be so forgiving about that I guess. [laughs]"

Then there's the "Teen Titans" cartoon and Jimenez says he's a fan of that, too. "I love that cartoon. I think it's amazing. I think one of my strength's is contextualizing this kind of stuff whereas some people will say 'Raven didn't look that in the comic books.' But this isn't the comic books. It's the cartoon. They're adapting the material and turning it into something else. Is that something else a success? I think it is."

[...] "Expect to see me involved mid to late next year on a book featuring the return of Donna Troy. Or die trying!"

TEEN TITANS GO! Exclusive Sneak Preview

J Torres [writer, TEEN TITANS GO!] has supplied titanstower.com with sneak-peek pages [with dialogue!] to TEEN TITANS GO! Visit the Teen Titans Animated site to see the preview pages.

George Pérez at Baltimore Con

For video footage of The Baltimore Con [including George Pérez] check out this site. Writer Tim Hall is chronicling the Baltimore Comicon with video coverage... It's the next best thing to being there, as they say.

Judd Winick and Tom Raney Exclusive to DC

Judd Winick and Tom Raney have renewed their exclusive contracts with DC Comics. Winick has renewed his contract for one year, Raney's signed a two-year deal. "I am thrilled and enthused about continuing my work with DC Comics," says Winick. "I'm writing characters I love, creating stories that excite me and working with some of the best people in the business." "This past year has been great," says Raney. "I'm working with a fantastic group of people on OUTSIDERS, and everyone at DC has been very supportive. Judd, Scott Hanna and Gina Going have been a thrill to work with! I couldn't ask for a better team! On the editorial side, everyone from Eddie Berganza and Lysa Hawkins all the way up to Dan DiDio and beyond have been great! They've all shown a huge amount of faith in us and our book. I couldn't be more pleased. How could I leave?"

information courtesy of http://www.comicon.com/pulse/

Titans Dangling Plot Threads Revisited

A few people have requested to see the Titans Dangling Plotlines page. To see all the loose ends, click here. For future reference, you can access the Dangling Plots Page in The Titanstower Library in Indexes & Chronology or in Cutting Room Floor. Enjoy!

New Sketches at the Gallery

New Sketches in the Titanstower.com Gallery: The Pros. Lilith by Ale Garza, Raven by Mike Oeming, Arsenal by Sean Chen, Aqualad by Ramona Fradon and Raven by June Brigman. Check 'em out.

The last days of summer are here. As a last gasp, titanstower.com presents some late entries in the annual summer swimsuit edition. Click here

See New Titans Solicitations for December!

Teen Titans vs JLA! Robin's New Direction! Beast Boy GO! All in December...

DC DIRECT CURRENTS TALKS TO GEOFF JOHNS

The heroes of the JLA have returned to check in on their young wards in TEEN TITANS #6, written by fan-favorite Geoff Johns (THE FLASH) with art and a cover by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza! But what do Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman have in mind for the fledgling super-team? DIRECT CURRENTS turned to Johns to find out!

Tell us a little about what happens in TEEN TITANS #6.
Wonder Woman isn't too thrilled about Wonder Girl being in the Titans, Starfire isn't too thrilled about Wonder Woman, and Superman's trying to keep his promise of making sure the JLA doesn't interfere with the Titans' business.

Is there a villain in this issue?
That depends on your point of view. In Starfire's eyes, there sure is. What does this story lead into? We'll be setting the groundwork for the next storyline, "New Blood," featuring the return of Raven and the introduction of the new Brother Blood. Think Damien from The Omen at 15 years old, mixed with a little Ra's Al Ghul and Charles Manson. Also, we've got Deathstroke on a hunt of his own because one of the Titans has something very special to him. Really though, this issue will be an intense emotional and physical battle all its own. Don't expect an easy wrap-up here...

What do you like about working on TEEN TITANS?
The single best thing about this book is working with Mike McKone. He's an absolutely amazing artist and his passion for TEEN TITANS is evident in every panel he draws. It's also an absolute thrill to be working with DC icons like Robin and the rest of the Titans. I've always loved the younger heroes and I feel very fortunate to have been brought aboard as part of this team.

TEEN TITANS is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 32-page issue #6 arrives in comic-book stores December 10 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.

TEEN TITANS #6
Written by Geoff Johns; art and cover by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza The JLA has promised to keep out of the Teen Titans' business - but promises are made to be broken. Much like arms, according to Starfire! For more information, see the feature article. December 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.50

DC DIRECT CURRENTS TALKS TO JUDD WINICK

Get ready for the fight you never thought you'd see! It's Metamorpho vs.ÉMetamorpho!? The tussle goes down in OUTSIDERS #7, written by Judd Winick with art by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna and a cover by Raney. But which Metamorpho is real? And how will Nightwing and the Outsiders react to seeing their teammate's duplicate? DIRECT CURRENTS went to Winick for some answers!

Tell us a little about what happens in OUTSIDERS #7.
Of all the issues of OUTSIDERS, this is the one I can tell you the least about. It's a very big revelation issue centering around Metamorpho. Many folks have been asking questions about our boy Meta, like, "Didn't he come back to life last year?" and " Didn't we see him in BIRDS OF PREY?" and "Why is he wearing blue jeans all the time?" All these questions shall be answeredÉexcept the one about the blue jeans. We'll also get a glimpse of our brand-new super-villain. Well, not new - actually an old, obscure one from SHAZAM!

What kind of repercussions will the events of this issue have on the team?
Huge. Mostly for Metamorpho. I can say with complete and absolute confidence that his life will never ever be the same.

What do you have planned for the Outsiders?
Big honking trouble! Issues #8,9 and 10 have several battles. One of our Outsiders gets seriously hurt. Black Lightning shows up to pull his daughter Thunder off the team, but ends up fighting by their side. And that's just the next story arc! Overall we'll be building to a rather climactic arc that brings together the entire run thus far.

If you could be any Outsider, who would it be?
Grace. I've always wanted to be a tall Asian chick.

OUTSIDERS is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 32-page issue #7 arrives in comic-book stores December 17 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.

OUTSIDERS #7
Written by Judd Winick; art by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna; cover by Raney It's not double vision - there really are two Metamorphos! But which one's real? He's the one who plans to absorb the fake! Meanwhile, meet Timothy Karnes - a once and future villain called Sabbac. Chances are he's not coming for tea! For more information, see the feature article. December 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.50

Marv Wolfman on DEEP SIX

Marv Wolfman talks about his thoughts on DEEP SIX, from http://www.marvwolfman.com:

"Deep Six," my episode of the Teen Titans animated show, aired tonight and, guest-starring Aqualad, it looks pretty decent. It is, obviously, very strange for me to watch this show because it bears so little resemblance to the comic I did for sixteen years, yet, beneath the anime facade the characters, taken to very cartoony extremes, are actually emotionally similar to the originals. SPOILER WARNING! The concept of the episode was handed to me - Trident, who bears absolutely no similarity to the original I did way back when (three 'super' thieves who the Titans believe is actually one man) is now an underwater monster of some sort who is cloning himself. Still, I find myself laughing at the Raven/Changeling (oops, Beast Boy) exchanges and the Starfire na·vet?, though I could do without Cyborg's Boolyahh exclamations.

It is always strange to see your own stuff on the screen, though generally I've liked what they've done with my creations. Blade has been quite good, and very much Blade. Bullseye was wonderful, the very best thing about the Daredevil movie. Cat Grant on "Lois And Clark" was letter perfect, and the various actors who have played Professor Hamilton have all done a good job. In terms of cartoons, I've seen Nova, Black Cat and many of my other characters appear here and there, and none of them are too embarrassing. The Titans strays the farthest from what I did, but because it has its own internal logic and is true to itself, I can deal with it. What I don't like is when folk try to do what George and I did but miss. I'd much rather see a complete re-interpretation than a bad xerox. if you haven't seen the Titans animated show on Cartoon Network, and if you can put aside the obvious anime changes, you might find yourself smiling at it. It's weird, but cute.

Marv Wolfman Talks Titans

Marv Wolfman, co-creator of the New Teen Titans Exclusive interview by Daniel Robert Epstein, contributing editor. "George Pérez and Marv's Teen Titans are hitting the Cartoon Network July 19th in a new anime style. Marv has even written an episode, so we sat down to talk to him about his comic, the new show and everything in between. " For the full interview, click here.

TORRES' TEEN TITANS "GO" IN NOVEMBER

BY JENNIFER "Where's Donna?" CONTINO Just as the Justice League Cartoon Network series was quickly followed by a comic book version of the team, the Teen Titans CN show is getting its own comic this November. Written by J. Torres with art by Todd Nauck, this new comic will try to capture all the fun, adventure, and zest of the animated series. For the full article click here and scroll down.

Donna Troy's New Life

This is an odd little news item for Donna Troy fans. I guess we know what happened after Graduation Day. Thanks to Projoe from the DC Boards for this.

Silver-Age Bat-Girl Figure Coming

"Old school Bat-fans can also revel in the knowledge that a Silver Age Batwoman and Bat-Girl two-pack is in store for November of 2004. This is the Batwoman of the "utility purse" and the Bat-Girl that later became Flamebird of The Titans. Brewer notes that a special accessory is in development for the set, and it shall either be (are you ready for this?) Bat-Mite or Ace the Bat-Hound."

Nightwing Figure Possible for HUSH Wave 2

"For the immediate future, Batman fans can look forward to an embarrassment of riches from DC Direct. Sculptor Tim Bruckner has fashioned a stunning line based on the "Hush" storyline by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, and more specifically, on the art of Lee. Streeting in April of '04, the first five figures include Batman, Poison Ivy, The Joker, The Huntress and Hush (bandaged/trenchcoat look). Though the second set of five is still in question, sources indicate that they likely include Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Robin, Nightwing and Superman."

For more news on DC's figures for 2004, visit http://www.comicon.com/pulse/ for the complete article

Marv Wolfman Plays GAMES

courtesy of http://marvwolfman.com

Marv Wolfman will reveal some secrets to the long-delayed TITANS graphic novel, GAMES: "DC Comics just gave me the okay to print a few pages from the never before seen "Games" Teen Titans graphic novel that George Pérez and I began back in 1986. George completed 70+ pages (the best Titans pages he ever did) but then stopped. He had Titans overload and couldn't continue. Although George and i continued to work together on History Of The DC Universe and a few other projects, this one was something special. In the next few weeks I'm going to write an article about "Games" and put it up on this site with some of the astounding art. Will "Games" ever be finished and printed? To be continued... "

For more on GAMES click here

J. Torres Reveals TEEN TITANS GO! Plans

J Torres has revealed future plans for the TEEN TITANS GO! comic book series: "Look for Gizmo, Mammoth, and Jinx to cause some trouble in our first issue; an alien invasion thrusts Beast Boy (and to an extent Starfire) in the spotlight in our second issue; and in our third issue Cyborg... falls in love? Finally, for those of you looking for a sneak peak... your wish is my command! Here are some pencilled pages by the terrifically talented Todd Nauck:"

See New Titans Solicitations for November!

Teen Titans Go! Nightwing's turning point! Arsenal takes Conner to a strip joint! All in November...

Titans Casting Call!

Time to play that game again! Check out these selections at the toonzone message board.

More Teen Titans News from WizardWorld Chicago

A New Aquagirl? A future Superboy? See some new Titans tidbits, courtesy of Scott Redding. Check out his Titans Message board post for more.

Teen Titans & Outsiders news from WizardWorld Chicago

OUTSIDERS: Writer Judd Winick said the second story arc will begin a month after the first. The team members feel like "repo-men for super nerds" until Brother Blood shows up. "That sets the tone for the series," Winick said. "This is a super-hero book and they'll be going after guys in costumes." Chris Cross is drawing the second arc, and Tom Raney will return with Outsiders #7. Winick said that he will be "diving into a very obscure Captain Marvel villain" and that Black Lightning will appear in Outsiders #9-10.

TEEN TITANS: Writer Geoff Johns said that Brother Blood will appear here, too. Also: Raven will return and there will be a crossover with another super-group.

Check out comicscontinuum for the full DC panel report

TEEN TITANS Maquettes on the Way!

WizardWorld Chicago unveiled DC's plans for TEEN TITANS maquettes based on the animated series. For a sneak peek at Beast Boy, click here.

Teen Titans Swingin' Elseworlds one-shot Canned

I was extremely disappointed to learn that DC has pulled the Teen Titans Swingin' Elseworlds one-shot from it's October release - postponed indefinitely for spurious reasons. I urge all titans fans to send a polite e-mail to DC regarding our collective dismay over this decision. Read for the full report here...

TEEN TITANS Animated Episode Guide Update

The Episode Guide has been updated with screen caps and more! Check it out at the Teen Titans Animated Site

Titanstower Gallery Updated

check out the GALLERY for all new pro art-- Tempest by new AQUAMAN artist Pat Gleason, Robin by Erik Larsen, Deathstroke by Steve Erwin [Deathstroke artist], a new flash sketch from Mike Weiringo.... plus more

Geoff Johns Reveals The Key To Ignition

Readers were blown away by the shocking developments in FLASH #200. So where does the series go from here? Comicbookresources.com sat down with Johns to discuss the book's future...

July is a busy time of year for Geoff Johns. One of the dearest projects to his heart of the entire year will be the all new Flash- though the scribe won't say if the massive upheaval the book is going through is done quite yet. DC Comics' the "Flash" has gained a lot of heat recently with the sell-out "Blitz" storyline and for those who are looking forward to the "Ignition" storyline, Johns lets people know a little of what's going to happen. Read the full interview here. Caution! Interview contains spoilers to FLASH #200.

TEEN TITANS in Wizard #0

Wizard #0 is jam packed with articles, info and more! Redesigned and chock full of comic-goodness... be sure to Check it out! Wizard #0 features the essential stories to read for various DC characters - including the Essential Teen Titans story. Read the article here.

There is also an extensive interview with Neal Adams, where he talks about the milestone GREEN LANTERN #85-86, where Speedy was revealed as a heroin addict. For the story behind the groundbreaking cover, visit the Roy Harper: Teen Sidekick, Drug User page.

Newsarama.com discovers plans for TEEN TITANS GO!

TORRES, NAUCK, STUCKER TEAM FOR TEEN TITANS GO! With the animated Teen Titans series causing a buzz, and garnering good reviews on Cartoon Network, DC Comics has confirmed for Newsarama that it will publish a comic tie-in, Teen Titans Go! beginning in November, written by J. Torres with art by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker. Read the full story here.

TEEN TITANS a GO! in November

Teen Titans Go!, a new ongoing series based on the Cartoon Network animated series, will launch on Nov. 26 from DC Comics. The book is written by J. Torres, with art by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker and a cover by Dave Bullock.

Here's how DC describes the book: "Join Robin and his band of teenage heroes - the brave Cyborg, funny guy Beast Boy, the naive but seriously hot (and way powerful) Starfire, and the moody goth-girl Raven - as they battle for truth, justice and pizza! "In the fabulous first issue, the team just wants to chill out and play video games. But those creepy kids from the HIVE Academy - Jinx, Gizmo and Mammoth - have hacked into the Titans Tower game system, and the Titans get caught in a virtual reality gone mad! Will they discover the mystery man behind it all?" The book will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

see the cover to #1 by clicking here

thanks to http://www.comicscontinuum.com

TwoMorrows Publishes Pérez Special:
Modern Masters Volume Two: George Pérez

Second volume focuses on George Pérez, from The Avengers and Teen Titans to Crisis and beyond!

>> Contains rare and unseen artwork, direct from George's private files!
>> Features a comprehensive interview with Pérez on his stellar career, including the JLA/Avengers series!
>> DELUXE Sketchbook section & MORE!

The 128-page trade paperback with a full color cover and black-and-white interiors retails for $12.95 in the U.S. and ships September 2003. $17 US postpaid (Canada: $19, Elsewhere: $20 Surface, $24 Airmail)

see the cover and order the book here

TEEN TITANS Animated Comic Announced

At the San Diego ComicCon, Todd Nauck announced plans for a comic book based on the new TEEN TITANS animated series. J. Torres and Todd Nauck are the creative team for TEEN TITANS GO, a comic based on the cartoon.

TEEN TITANS & OUTSIDERS TALK - WINICK AND JOHNS @ SDCC

courtesy of http://www.newsarama.com
MattBrady Administrator logged 07.19.03

At Friday morning's panel featuring Judd Winick and Geoff Johns, the two revealed some further details about their respective teams (Outsiders, Titans) and drew some very clear lines between the two that will be played out upon in future issues.

Items of note included:
>> Brother Blood will appear in both titles, first in Outsiders, and then in Titans.
>> It will be revealed that Arsenal has a confidential informant, a "deep throat" character who has been informing him of the locations and whereabouts of specific villains. This informant will point the team to Brother Blood.
>> Arsenal's daughter, Lian, will return in issue #11.
>> Black Lighting will appear in costume and fighting in Outsiders #8 - #9.
>> Also in regards to Outsiders villains, it will be revealed that there was someone behind Grodd and his attack on New York City in issues #1 and #2.
>> In Teen Titans #3, the new team looks at it's legacy, particularly its rather lethal legacy, allowing the characters to wonder why being on the Teen Titans has meant death for so many.
>> Issue #6 of the Teen Titans will feature a JLA appearance [and Nightwing].
>> The upcoming co-written story in Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files is set between Graduation Day #3 and Outsiders#1/Teen Titans #1, and explains how who went where.
>> When asked about the possibility to a crossover, perhaps one that would herald the return of Terra and Geo-Force to the respective teams, both Johns and Winick played coy, but didn't dismiss the idea outright.

TEEN TITANS Animated Series Preview

I've been sent two preview episodes of TEEN TITANS: THE ANIMATED SERIES. Note: This review contains mild spoilers. For an overview and brand-new screen caps, check out my review at the Teen Titans Animated Site

Tell It To The Titans

Our NEW Official Forum is up! Stop by and say hello....

Titan Titans Animated Discussion: Discuss Cartoon Network's Teen Titans animated series, a series of five teenage heroes fighting for truth, justice and the last slice of pizza. Teen Titans Go!
Titans Titans Animated Site Feedback: Tell us what you think and what you would like to see at Teen Titans Animated.
Titans Tower Site Feedback: Suggestions, feedback and comments on the Titans Tower website.
Titans Panel Discussion: Talk about the Titans comic book characters. Titans Together!

Marv Wolfman Q&A

What does Marv think about the new Titans series?
The 'death' of Donna Troy?
Who was Marv's favorite Titan to write?

find out at Marv's Q&A at marvwolfman.com

TEEN TITANS Season Two Scoop

One of my inside sources has revealed some information about season two of TEEN TITANS. Check out the Teen Titans Animated Site to get the full story.

TEEN TITANS Sell-Out Special

Nine days before its on-sale date of July 16, TEEN TITANS #1 (MAY030201) has sold out at DC Comics. This makes four sold-out debut issues for DC in under three weeks.

"I couldn't be happier that the excitement for TEEN TITANS has grown so much, so fast," says writer Geoff Johns. "Mike McKone, Marlo Alquiza, Jeromy Cox, Eddie Berganza and everyone else involved have been pouring their passion into this book for months now and I can't wait for readers to see the results."

"The momentum that began with TEEN TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY continues to build with this very early sell-out," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP - Sales & Marketing. "It's a strong indicator of reader enthusiasm for the series, so retailers should increase their orders on both TEEN TITANS and the TEEN TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY COMPENDIUM."

DC has no plans to go back to press on TEEN TITANS #1 at this time. Upcoming issues of TEEN TITANS are available as follows: * TEEN TITANS #2 (JUN030201) is solicited in the June Previews (Volume XIII #6) and is scheduled to be in stores on August 13. * TEEN TITANS # (JUL030211) is solicited in the July Previews (Volume XIII #7) and is scheduled to be in stores on September 10. In addition, the TEEN TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY COMPENDIUM (MAR035194) has been rush-solicited and is scheduled to be in stores on July 30. The COMPENDIUM collects TEEN TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY #1-3 with eight story pages each from the sold-out TEEN TITANS #1 and OUTSIDERS #1.

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titanstower.com at THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL SCI-FI & FANTASY CREATORS CONVENTION 2003
at Madison Square Garden, New York

More info, sketches and tidbits from the NYC con - exclusively from titanstower.com. Click here!

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TEEN TITANS in Wizard #143

Geoff Johns offers a sneak peek at each character's role in the new TEEN TITANS. For the full article Click here!

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Art Thibert Reveals Nightwing Mini Plans from 1992

News from 4th Annual New York International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Creators Convention
June 27-29 2003 at Madison Square Garden, New York

I tracked down Art Thibert, who was slated to do a Nightwing mini series way back in 1992. I had Art sign his Nightwing poster from the TITANS SELL-OUT SPECIAL. I asked Art about the aborted Nightwing mini-series and he told me the whole overview. Read all about it on the Nightwing 1992 Mini-Series page and be sure to check out the NYC Con Report.

Official Animated 'Teen Titans' Website Adds Case Files

Cartoon Network recently opened the official website to new series Teen Titans, which will premiere July 19th on Cartoon Network. This week, they have added Robin's Case Files, featuring a look at the villains of the series - including Thunder & Lightning, Slade, Gizmo, Mammoth and Jinx. Also, a new 'sneak peek' has been added with new footage. See it all here.

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TEEN TITANS Animated villains

courtesy of the http://www.comicscontinuum.com

The series premiere of Cartoon Network's Teen Titans, "Final Exam," will give viewers their first look at four villains. The main villains in the episode are Gizmo, Mammoth and Jinx, members of Hive Academy who are trying to make an impression on Slade by taking out the Titans. Lauren Tom does the voices of Jinx and Gizmo, Kevin Michael Richardson does the voice of Mammoth and Ron Perlman does the voice of Slade. Andrea Romano, the show's voice director, provides the voice of Hive Academy's headmistress. "Final Exam," which airs on Saturday, July 19, is written by Rob Hoegee and is directed by Michael Chang.

Teen Titans' second episode, "Sisters," deals with Starfire's sister, Blackfire, who seems to click with all the Titans better than she does but possesses a secret of which they are unaware. "Sisters" is written by Amy Wolfram and is directed by Alex Soto. Hynden Walch, who does the voice of Starfire, also provides the voice of Blackfire. Rino Romano, who starred in Spider-Man Unlimited, provides a guest voice. Click on the image at the top of this story for a larger image from "Sisters."

for images of Blackfire, Gizmo, Mammoth and Jinx click here

Phil Jimenez on Donna Troy's Eulogy

News from 4th Annual New York International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Creators Convention
June 27-29 2003 at Madison Square Garden, New York

I chatted with Phil Jimenez at the 4th Annual New York International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Creators Convention in NYC. He revealed that his 8-page Donna Troy Eulogy tale would likely be part of the TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES this fall. The story is entitled "Who Was Donna Troy?" Donna herself does not appear in the story, but everyone close to her has an opportunity to say goodbye. Various friends and family are each left a special keepsake from Donna as they bid a tearful farewell to the fallen heroine. Those set to speak include Nightwing, Arsenal, Beast Boy, Flash and Wonder Woman - among others.

Superboy and the Legion

News from 4th Annual New York International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Creators Convention
June 27-29 2003 at Madison Square Garden, New York

Chris Batista revealed some upcoming artwork from THE LEGION. Superboy is set to appear for a MAJOR story arc following his appearance. Fans of Pre-Crisis SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION will be thrilled with upcoming developments in that book, especially concerning Superboy. Also, Chris offered a glimpse at upcoming Legion Academy members, with some familiar faces in Legion lore. Several characters make their first post-reboot appearances, including one character from the "5 year gap" era, one character from the baxter book era and two characters merged into one from the 80s Giffen/Letitz Legion.

Titans in JLA/Avengers

News from 4th Annual New York International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Creators Convention
June 27-29 2003 at Madison Square Garden, New York

George Pérez was a guest at the 4th Annual New York International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Creators Convention in NYC. As he sketched, George revealed the Titans will be appearing in JLA/Avengers. When asked "which incarnation of the team?" he answered "several." George is presently working on the last issue [#4] of the crossover. Looking forward to seeing George draw the Titans characters again!

Wolfman Adds TEEN TITANS CREATION PAGE

THE NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED ORIGINAL CREATION PAGE FOR THE NEW TEEN TITANS. "The page printed below has never been seen by anyone outside the DC Comics offices. Before I approached the company about reviving the Titans, a book I'd written for ten years earlier, I had to come up with a number of characters I thought would prove interesting."

click here to view the page

Teen Titans Animated Site Updated!

One of my sources has revealed new information about upcoming episodes.... plus, Cartoon Network has supplied Animation Insider with Teen Titans Character Biographies from the new super-hero series and a Q & A with Glen Murakami, Producer of Teen Titans.

Go to the NEW Teen Titans Animated Site for all the info.

Teen Titans Cover Art

Check out the Michael Turner cover here

titanstower.com Sound Off:
GRADUATION DAY

visit the control room to see my take on GRADUATION DAY....

Columbia House Offers BATMAN ANIMATED DVDs

thanks to toonzone.net for the information

Columbia House has added BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES to the list of shows you can subscibe to! This is good news considering the sporatic releases WB VIDEO has given the series. Every 4-6 weeks you get a new disk with SIX episodes in the original airdate order of the show. The first volume contains: The Cat and The Claw - Part 1; The Cat and the Claw - Part 2; On Leather Wings; Heart of Ice; Feat of Clay - Part 1; Feat of Clay - Part 2.

from Columbia House: You may choose any series from the list, and receive an introductory DVD (which contains up to six episodes of your favorite TV show) for just $4.95 each , plus $3.99 shipping and processing. and become a subscriber to the series. You will receive another DVD in the series every 4 to 6 weeks for just $19.95 plus shipping and processing. There is always a 10-day risk-free preview and no obligation to buy - keep only the ones you want. Cancel anytime! If you are not delighted with the introductory DVD, you may return it at our expense within 10 days, owe nothing, and be under no further obligation. If your application is accepted, your subscription is subject to the terms and conditions of our Membership Agreement, which we will send you with your introductory DVD. Tax added to orders in states where applicable.

Call their number to order 1-800-692-1000. BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES on DVD is not listed on their website yet, but you can order via phone.

See a picture at the dvdtalk.com forums.

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DRAWING FROM THE OUTSIDE:
TOM RANEY TALKS OUTSIDERS

Perhaps best known for his run as the penciller of Warren Ellis' run on StormWatch, Tom Raney has been something of a utility player since, mostly working at Marvel, filling in where needed, and most recently, a run as the regular penciller on Thor. Come July, Raney is back at DC as the other half of the Outsiders creative team, his art helping to launch the title later this month. Raney took a few minutes for a quick chat with Newsarama. Read the full interview here.

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BERGANZA TALKS TITANIC TEENS

To say editor Eddie Berganza has a special connection to DC's Teen Titans relaunch wouldn't be a stretch. The editor, who's worked on a few incarnations of the team himself, will be overseeing the latest version of the teen super team as writer Geoff Johns and artist Mike McKone team up to launch Teen Titans #1. Newsarama sat down with Berganza to get his perspective, not only as series editor, but also as a longtime fan.. Read the full interview here.

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Official Animated 'Teen Titans' Website Launches,
Features include preview trailer, game.

courtesy of Matthew Hazuda via http://animationinsider.net/forums
Posted: Jun 6 2003, 07:12 PM

Cartoon Network recently opened the official website to new series Teen Titans, which will premiere July 19th on Cartoon Network. At the site, you can view a trailer for the series, which includes the first listen to the series theme song created by J-Pop duo Puffy AmiYumi as we have previously reported on the site. The Teen Titans website is expected to be updated with new features every week starting on June 27 and throughout all of July.

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NEW Titans Desktop Wallpaper Just Added!

Go to the Titans Desktop Wallpaper Page for all new desktop designs from the animated series and more!

Teen Titans Animated Episode 6 Details

Go to the NEW Teen Titans Animated Site for exclusive info on episode 6.

titanstower.com at Wizard World East Comic Convention

More info, sketches and tidbits from Wizard PhillyCon - exclusively from titanstower.com. Click here!

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Teen Titans Animated Episode Details

Go to the NEW Teen Titans Animated Site for exclusive info on upcoming episodes.

Additional Titans News at Wizard World East Comic Convention
WARNING: contains spoilers for GRADUATION DAY

nightwing22 from DC Message Boards reports: "I spoke to Geoff at WWPhilly and asked some Titans questions. He definitivley replied to very few Q's, but said its more likely than not that Terra and Flamebird will show up and Duela Dent's parentage will be dealt with. He wouldnt say if Donna would stay dead, but said Lilith is dead and Raven is Raven and will be a regular cast member. Looking forward to this book!"

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Titans News at Wizard World East Comic Convention

for a comprehensive report, see http://www.newsarama.com

>> With the move of Rick Leonardi to Batgirl, Patrick Zircher will step up to the penciling duties on Nightwing.

>> Writer Geoff Johns, who is notorious for keeping storylines secret, would only say that the upcoming 200th issue of Flash would be amazing. He said he is really taking a risk with a new direction, but would not elaborate; He also would not elaborate on the identity of the man running on the cover to FLASH #201.

>> Bill Willingham, writer of Fables from DC/Vertigo, is taking over solo adventures of Robin with issue #121. Rick Mays will push the pencils.

>> Superman editor Eddie Berganza talked Supergirls in a Superman panel. He and Supergirl editor Mike McAvennie said there was discussion about keeping the original Supergirl (Kara) that Peter David brought back in the last few issues of Supergirl. Bottom line was that they felt it was best too let both versions of Supergirl fade away at the end of the series to allow the new version currently seen in Superman comics a chance to flourish.

>> Keith Giffen wanted to open his new Lobo Unbound series with a vision of the Young Justice teenage Lobo "roasting on a spit," but was overturned by DC. He said the real storyline is even more disgusting.

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JOHNS TEEN TITANS TOGETHER?

courtesy of http://www.comicon.com/pulse
BY JENNIFER M. CONTINO
posted 05-30-2003 11:07 AM

Even though events in Graduation Day left the members of Young Justice and the Titans scattered and torn, scribe Geoff Johns is getting some of the "gang's" back together again in Teen Titans. Veteran heroes and founding members of the New Teen Titans: Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven, are going to install their knowledge and wisdom on teens Wonder Girl, Robin, Impulse, and Superboy ... whether the "youngsters" want it or not.

Check out the pulse for a comprehensive look at Wizard in Philadelphia and the full interview with Geoff.

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Patrick Zircher Named New Nightwing Artist

As was just announced at Wizard World Philly Con, Rick Leonardi is leaving Nightwing his last issue will be number 84. Taking over the art chores on Bludhaven's favorite son is Patrick Zircher with issue 86. Zircher did a few fill in issues over the course of Nightwing's run and, although his first Nightwing issue didn't turn too many heads, editor Michael Wright was blown away by his most recent Nightwing fill in issue. "He was the only person I considered for the job," said Wright.

Check out the pulse for a comprehensive look at Wizard in Philadelphia and a full report on the above information.

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Special Announcement:
The NEW Teen Titans Animated Site Has Moved

Go to the NEW Teen Titans Animated Site.

What's new? well, a new url for one. But more than that... Teen Titans Animated is now part of animationinsider.net. That means the site is now part of the official news network. I'll be getting exclusive updates, news and sneak peeks of the animated series. Stay tuned!

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Dynamic Forces Geoff Johns Interview

THE COTTON CLUB: TOWERING TITANS By Mike Cotton: JSA, Flash and Hawkman writer Geoff Johns tackles the Teen Titans this June and says the teen super team is here to stay. Read the full interview here.

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An Interview With Judd Winick

courtesy of http://www.greenarrowfansite.com/

Judd talks about Roy's role in GREEN ARROW and OUTSIDERS; Plus, more on OUTSIDERS. Read the interview here

"Yes, despite evidence to the contrary, we're still here and still updating the site, albeit sporadically. The good news is we have some treats for you this time around. First and foremost, Jayme Blaschke has posted online a new interview with the new Green Arrow writer, a certain Judd Winick. And I ask him certain questions I'm certain all of you will be interested in his answers of."

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First Look at FLASH #198 and GRADUATION DAY #2

Arriving in stores Thursday, May 29th. See a sneak peek here

courtesy of http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0305/22/dcfirsts.htm

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TEEN TITANS July Episode Schedule

courtesy of Jim Harvey at toonzone.net
posted 05-23-2003, 10:41 PM  

Cartoon Network has released their July schedule information including information on the initial episodes of Teen Titans. The series premieres on July 19th, 2003, at 9:00pm (ET). Cartoon Network will air new episodes in the regular 9:00pm (ET) Saturday slot, and then rerun the episode the following Saturday at 12:00pm (ET). Remember that the schedule is subject to change.
* Episode #3 "Final Exam" will air on July 19th at 9:00pm, and will reair on July 26th at 12:00pm.
* Episode #2 "Sisters" will air on July 26th, and will reair on August 3rd at 12:00pm.
* Episode #1 "Divide and Conquer" will air on August 3rd, and will reair the following Saturday at 12:00pm.

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TEEN TITANS Images

See more images from the TEEN TITANS animated series here courtesy of http://comicscontinuum.com

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Phil Jimenez Writes Donna Troy Tale?
caution: contains SPOILERS on Donna's fate

courtesy of http://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/cotton25.html
posted May 16, 2003

COTTON: Other than New X-Men, which you're on right up until the end of 2003, what else do you have planned?

JIMENEZ: I'm working on X-Men. I'm working on Otherworld. I'm doing a little eight-page story for Donna Troy's eulogy. And I'm trying to develop two other projects but they're very slow going. One's with DC's international heroes, which the proposal been submitted, the bible's done and the characters have been designed. We're just waiting. And then another project-well, there are two that have been pitched around-one of which is an untold tale of Donna Troy and Wonder Woman. It's a story I don't know why we haven't told. We're going to see if we can do it at some point. I'm got such great contentioness, because I really have drawn just about everyone I've wanted to do. Oh, there is one more story I want to do-a Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman story.

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Silver Age Titans Get Archive Edition

Closely coinciding with the premiere of Teen Titans on Cartoon Network and Kids WB, DC Comics will release Silver Age Teen Titans Archives, Vol. 1 this August. The 204-page hardcover will include stories written by Bob Haney with art by Nick Cardy and Bruno Premiani. Contents will be drawn from The Brave and the Bold #54 and #60; Showcase #59; and Teen Titans #1-#5. It will include a new cover and foreward by Cardy. Silver Age Teen Titans Archives, Vol. 1 will be solicited in the June issue of Previews (Volume XIII, #6) and will be in stores on August 27th with a cover price of US $49.95.

[Source: DC Comics]

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Titan Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2003 has arrived! click here

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TITANS TOGETHER: CARTOON NETWORK V.P.
SAM REGISTER TALKS ABOUT THE NEW 'TOON

by Rob Worley, Staff Writer, CBR
Posted: May 8, 2003

They're lean, they're teen, one of them is green and they're making the scene this July on Cartoon Network. They're "Teen Titans!" Comics2Film/CBR News spoke with Sam Register, Cartoon Network senior vice president of original animation who helped shepherd DC's pre-adult heroes to animated life. For the full story, click here.

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Geoff Johns Talks Teen Titans with Newsarama

"The basic concept - where do teenage heroes go to on the weekends to unwind, train and have fun? Titans Tower in San Francisco." Always a fan of the series and characters, being offered the chance to handle the writing chores on the book kicked Johns into hyperdrive, he says. "I've been a fan of the characters for quite some time," Johns said. "When I was approached last year about taking on the Teen Titans my brain kicked into overdrive. I already had a few fairly major ideas I had always wanted to do with some of the characters, and the rest fell into place pretty quickly. The line-up, the direction, the goals for the book. The scenarios to put them in. I don't shy away from super-heroes and I immediately felt ready to tackle the Titans head-on."

For the full article, click here

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Comic Book Resources Teen Titans Interviews!

Geoff Johns and Mike McKone chat about the new Titans series.

Mike McKone Interview

Geoff Johns Interview

Teen Titans Toon Sneak Peek Image Gallery!

Images from the KidsWB! Sneak Peek here

TEEN TITANS Wizard Preview at www.garfieldlogan.com

Wizard #141 [May 2003]: Preview TEEN TITANS #1 by writer Geoff Johns (Avengers/JSA) and Mike McKone (Exiles). Read 8 pages from the first issue of this new title from DC Comics, which features the triumphant return of Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl and Starfire!

Lady Timedramon, site moderator: "I got Wizard 141, scanned in, and have the preview up at my site: http://MysticManor.tripod.com/garfieldlogan (or just www.garfieldlogan.com). The links are about halfway down on the main page."

Be sure to check out Lady Timedramon's Gar Logan Art Contest... and stay to check out her cool new site.

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Inside The Outsiders with Judd Winick

A new interview about the series; Judd talks about Arsenal's and Nightwing's roles in the new team at http://www.newsarama.com/Outsiders.htm

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Teen Titans Online Teasers

Teen Titans flash teaser online
http://www.kidswb.com/Shows/Specific/0,10508,1948|,00.html

Teen Titans 'official' page online
http://www.kidswb.com/Shows/TNT

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Teen Titans Elseworlds On Track for Fall 2003

TITANS SWING IN ELSEWORLDS BY JEN CONTINO: Take the original hep-cat responsible for those rockin' teens called "Titans" Bob Haney, throw in two of comics mod artists Jay Stephens and Mike Allred, and the end result is going to be one classic creation! The Teen Titans Swingin' Elseworld Special is hitting stores this fall. [click here for full story]

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'Teen Titans' Premiere Date Set

courtesy of http://animationinsider.net
Vincent Benenati
Posted: Apr 28 2003, 03:43 PM

Cartoon Network will be premiering two brand new series this summer from Warner Bros. Animation. Animation Insider has learned that Teen Titans, a series following the adventures of a group of five adolscent superheroes debuts Saturday, July 19 at 9:00 p.m. (ET, PT).

Additionally, Duck Dodgers, a new series starring Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and Marvin the Martian, is based on the classic Warner Bros. short and will debut Saturday, August 23, at 11:30 a.m. (ET, PT) as part of a newly expanded Looney Tunes programming block. Stay tuned in the coming months at Animation Insider for reviews of the upcoming series and interviews with some of the staff involved.

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Marv Talks Titans Toon

posted 04/27/03
from http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com

Marv Wolfman discusses how the TEEN TITANS toon differs from his version: "The Teen Titans animated show, which I believe begins late May, stars all the heroes and villains George Pérez and I created way back when. Trigon, Deathstroke, Komand'r, and so on. But despite that, the series is not at all like the comic in any way." For the full article, visit http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/wolfman/index.htm or check out the link here at the Teen Titans Animated Mini-Site.

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SCREEN CAPS: Teen Titans Sneek Peek Promo on May 3rd, 2003

On May 3rd, 2003, Kids'WB! will air a sneek peek of the upcoming Teen Titans series.

click here for an image gallery of the promo....

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Teen Titans Toon Sneek Peek on May 3rd, 2003  

courtesy of toonzone.net
04-23-2003, 05:20 PM
Jim Harvey Reporter, Webmaster, & Administrator

On May 3rd, 2003, Kids'WB! will air a sneek peek of the upcoming Teen Titans series.

There was a reference to the Teen Titans series in the Static Shock episode "Hard As Nail," an episode which will rerun on May 3rd, 2003. Clips from the Teen Titans series will appear throughout the morning. The series will premiere on Cartoon Network first, then Kids'WB!, in the fall.

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2003 Titans Swimsuit Issue Coming Soon!

It's Back... Bigger than Ever! Still accepting entries - even late ones....
2003 Titans Swimsuit Issue is coming in May! For details, click here

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TEEN TITANS preview

Most kids fight to party on the weekends - they fight to save lives!

What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans! TEEN TITANS, a new monthly series written by fan-favorite scribe Geoff Johns (JSA, The Flash), marks penciller Mike McKone's (Superman, Exiles) first regular series for DC and features inks by Marlo Alquiza (Action Comics, The Tenth). The team of McKone & Alquiza provides one cover, while Fathom's Michael Turner provides a second cover! The series kicks off with an extra-sized first issue at no extra cost, as Superboy, Wonder Girl, Robin, and Impulse jump back into the super-team business!

These teen heroes have gone through some tough times, losing friends in battle and seeing their teams splintered. But they're resilient - and they're out to prove that the DC Universe ain't just a teenage wasteland! As the series begins, Superboy, Wonder Girl, Robin, and Impulse seek advice from their mentors, and each is inspired to come together under the "leadership" of Starfire, Beast Boy, and Cyborg - founding members of the original New Teen Titans. But these kids aren't used to taking orders - and the older Titans aren't used to giving them!

Don't miss the dawn of a new era for the Teen Titans, guest-starring Superman, Batman, and both The Flash and Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash! This project is supported by house and trade ads, a full-color poster, a preview in Wizard #141, and a mini-site at www.dccomics.com. TEEN TITANS is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. The 40-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores July 16 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.

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Geoff Johns on TEEN TITANS

from "5 Questions With Geoff Johns"
Monday, April 14
From Wizarduniverse.com

1. What kind of research did you do before you took on Teen Titans? Did you have to become a Mallrat for a few months to study up on how kids act?

No, not really. All I did really was I basically went back and read the first couple of years of the Marv Wolfman and George Pérez run on Titans. I'd already read every issue of Superboy, Impulse and Robin, so I had them pretty much nailed. And then I just went back and read the Titans sourcebook. Other than a lot of reading, I just thought a lot about what it was like in high school for me, and then I started writing. I was already really familiar with Titans, so really it was just a case of refreshing myself and seeing where the Titans came from originally and what the team should be about.

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GRADUATION DAY download available

At dccomics.com: Download the e-comic. This is a LARGE file (6.3 MB). It will take a while to download! Click the link to start the download and go get yourself a snack. Download it here. If that's too large, The first six pages are also still here at the tower.

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Exclusive Teen Titans Live-Action Movie News!
Wednesday, April 9, 2003 9:57 CDT
from http://www.superherohype.com

We broke the news six months before Cartoon Network and Kids' WB! made the official announcement that a Teen Titans animated series was coming, now we have the exclusive first word that a writer is on board a live-action film in development as well.

We're hearing that the screenwriter on the feature film, produced by Akiva Goldsman, is Brad Fulmer, who was an assistant to "The X-Files" creator Chris Carter. Fulmer is said to be on his second draft of the script and it is unclear which Teen Titans teammates may be included in the story.

DC Comics' "Teen Titans" made their comic book debut in 1964 and soon grew into its own monthly comic book series that ran for many years. It had different incarnations such as "The New Teen Titans" in the '80s and "The New Titans" in the '90s. Characters have included Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Raven, Changling, Cyborg and Starfire.

The animates series will debut on Cartoon Network and Kids' WB! this August.

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Eddie Berganza talks TEEN TITANS

Comic World News speaks with editor Eddie Berganza on Superman, Teen Titans and more! Read about it here.

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Geoff Johns on TEEN TITANS

from Wizard #140 [2003]: COMING SOON: Geoff Johns has a lot on his plate in the upcoming months. Take a look at some projects you'll be seeing later this summer:

TEEN TITANS (DC) Launching in July, Teen Titans is a place where teenage super-heroes can he themselves and hang out on the weekends, explains the scribe. "The first weekend is kind of the first try-out" says Johns. "Deathstroke does not want these characters to get together." The first arc, titled "A Kid's Game" will redefine many at the new members, including Impulse, Superboy and Beast Boy.

Also, be sure to look out for Wizard #141 [May 2003] which contains an 8-page preview of TEEN TITANS #1 by writer Geoff Johns (Avengers/JSA) and Mike McKone (Exiles).

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TEEN TITANS movie and toys

courtesy of comics2film.com
COMICS2FILM WRAP FOR MARCH 25TH, 2003
by Rob Worley, Staff Writer, CBR
Posted: March 25, 2003

Of course, "Teen Titans" is also in development as a live-action movie, but will be an animated show on Cartoon Network this year. Our source tells us to watch for a toy line from Mattel for the "Teen Titans" show.

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Bon Rozakis Talks Titans!

A titanstower.com interview exclusive! The Answer Man was nice enough to take some time to chat about his groovy Titans tenure! Read about it at the Bob Rozakis Interview

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Barry Kitson Talks Titans

Kitson talks candidly about joining and leaving the Titans... read the full interview at the pulse or read the Titans portion of the interview here at the tower library.

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See New Titans Solicitations for June!

Outsiders premieres! Flash is 'Blitzed'! Nightwing vs. Deathstroke - plus more!

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Writing The Plot: New Titans #109, Part 2

Marv Wolfman provides the plot for New Titans #109 with his commentary

http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/wolfman/index.htm

Titans Toon Season Two?

See what Marv Wolfman says about the possibility about season two at Teen Titans Animated Mini-Site.

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Writing The Plot: New Titans #109

Marv Wolfman provides the plot for New Titans #109 with his commentary

http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/wolfman/index.htm

DC Horizons Graduation Day Preview!

The first six pages here

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TEEN TITANS Preview in May Wizard

Wizard #141 [May 2003]: Preview TEEN TITANS #1 by writer Geoff Johns (Avengers/JSA) and Mike McKone (Exiles). Read 8 pages from the first issue of this new title from DC Comics, which features the triumphant return of Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl and Starfire!

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All New Flash is coming....

Keys to "Ignition" If you haven't caught up with THE FLASH lately, we've got the fast track on FLASH #201. Writer Geoff Johns has the DCU offices keyed up over "Ignition," a jumping-on arc where the darker, criminal element in Keystone City forces The Fastest Man Alive to get a life - i.e., a new secret identity! Details on who and why are still a blur, but expect Geoff and new artist Alberto Dose (Spider-Man:Tangled Web) to keep you up to speed starting in August!

info from http://www.dccomics.com/dcindemand

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Welcome to the ALL-NEW titanstower.com!

For more info, see the control room here

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Titans Dangling Plot Threads

A look at all the dangling plot threads from the Titans vast history! Did I miss any? See them here

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Mike McKone's Teen Titans Designs

from Wizard #139: DC Offers a Sneak Peek at Mike McKone's Teen Titans Designs! See them here

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2003 Titans Swimsuit Issue

It's Back... Bigger than Ever!
2003 Titans Swimsuit Issue is coming in May! For details, click here

Titans Toon Character Designs Finalized

FINAL Character designs and an announcement from Cartoon Network. Read the details by following the link, at the Teen Titans Animated Mini-Site.

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Marv Wolfman on Titans Past

Marv reflects on creating the New Teen Titans, Deathstroke, Terra, Kole and more!

http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/wolfman/index.htm

New Geoff Johns Interview

The Lobo's Den has a new interview with New Teen Titans Writer Geoff Johns; Geoff reveals some tidbits about the new relaunch and the Flash's future! Learn Geoff's favorite Young JUstice member he ISN'T using and Geoff's favorite Titans storyline [you'll be surprised!]

New Geoff Johns Interview from Lobo's Den

See New Titans Solicitations for May!

It's Graduation Day, A New Teen Titans Trade Paperback and more!

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DC HORIZON Features Preview of The Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day in March

This February, DC Comics plans to unveil a new monthly publication, designed to give fans and retailers a preview of upcoming comics and related materials. This free, eight-page handout, entitled Horizon, will offer a look at various future projects from the DC Universe, Vertigo, and Wildstorm, among others.

Horizon #1, scheduled to ship Wednesday, February 5, 2003, will feature covers and several pages of interior art for two new Vertigo projects. The first is entitled Orbiter, a graphic novel written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Colleen Doran. The second is Beware the Creeper, a five-issue mini-series written by Jason Hall, with art by Cliff Chiang. Look for both titles to debut in stores this April. Matt Keller - manager of marketing services - said, "We designed Horizon based on feedback from retailers who told us how much they wanted a handout for their customers that included actual comics pages. Horizon gives us the flexibility to feature titles from any imprint, and we're scheduling it to reach stores well before orders on the projects are due."

Horizon #2, scheduled to ship this March, will highlight JSA: All-Stars and The Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day, two new projects set in the DCU.

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TEEN TITANS Elseworlds Still On Track

courtesy of http://www.jaystephens.com/stephens.html

At last summer's Comic-Con International San Diego, DC Comics announced original Teen Titans writer Bob Haney would make a return to the DC property he helped put on the map with a brand new Elseworld's Teen Titans project.

This project has been in the works for over a year.

From the Jay Stephens website: "TEEN TITANS: ELSEWORLDS! Jay Stephens has completed pencilling this 48 page flashback to the '60's, written by original TITANS creator (and bona fide groove-scribe!) BOB HANEY! Oh, yeah... inks by deadly Doc Allred, too! Comin' soon from DC Comics, of course!"

I asked Jay when we might see this project, and he replied: "Mike Allred is wrapping up inks in his spare time as we speak (I've seen the first half finished), and expects to be done by the end of next month. DC will likely solicit the book once they have those final pages in hand. I really can't predict when that might be."

For more information and art, see Previews Page

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See New Titans Solicitations for April!

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CLASSIC TEEN TITANS BOX SET Coming in August

Advance-solicited; in stores August 20.
Get the entire Classic Teen Titans lineup in one boxed set, featuring for the first time ever Beast Boy & The Monkey action figures! The CLASSIC TEEN TITANS BOX SET also includes re-colored versions of the sold-out Raven, Cyborg and Starfire figures! Raven is a vision in her white ensemble while Cyborg, in gold, can destroy anything with his guns-for-hands. The beautiful princess Koriand'r, also known as Starfire, features "light-up action." Touch the button on her belt and her hair and eyes magically light up! Beast Boy, Raven, Starfire and Cyborg all come with multiple points of articulation and each include a base. These Action Figures are based on a 6" scale with Monkey measuring approximately 3" tall. With a new Teen Titans animated series set to debut on Cartoon Network, now is the time to get in on Titans fever with this amazing boxed set! Packaged in a 4-color gift window box. FC, Action Figure Set PI

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Titans Toon MiniSite Update

Voice Director Andrea Romano speaks...
Read the details by following the link, at the Teen Titans Animated Mini-Site.

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Teen Titans premieres August, 2003!

courtesy of toonzone.net

Teen Titans - August, Time/Date TBA: : Glen Murikami produces this latest DC Superhero series from Warner Bros. Animation. Set in a future where the Earth is involved in intergalactic affairs and skirmishes, Robin leads a group of young teen superheroes to form Earth's line of defense against these alien threats. However, they're still teenagers and their personalities often clash with each other, so they have to overcome these obstacles in order to grow as a team.

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Titans Toon MiniSite Updates

>> Deathstroke, Thunder & Lightning and Dr. Light on Titans Toon!
>> Paul Letitz talks Titans Toon!
Read the details by following the link, at the Teen Titans Animated Mini-Site.

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New Geoff Johns Interview

from comicsxtreme.com:
"I absolutely love Superboy. Love Wonder Girl and Cyborg. The character I think will be the most challenging is Robin. Because he has his own book I've got to give him an entirely new character arc within Titans. It's easy to look at Robin and say "He's the smartest Titan there. He'll be the guy that always comes up with the plan." But that's not necessarily going to be true. Robin will find his own niche in the group, and it's going to surprise even him."

for the complete interview, click here

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Judas Contract Trade Paperback in March

If you havn't read this, you owe it to yourself to get it. Not only for it's history [first Nightwing!] but also see why many consider it the BEST comic story. Period.

THE NEW TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT TP - NEW EDITION Written by Marv Wolfman; art by George Pérez, Dick Giordano, Mike DeCarlo, and Romeo Tanghal; cover by Pérez. Reprinting some of DC's best-selling comics of the Ô80s - The New Teen Titans (Volume One) #39 and 40, Tales of the Teen Titans #41-44 and Annual #3 - this classic trade paperback features the retirement of Robin and Kid Flash, the birth of Nightwing, and the introduction of Jericho.

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See New Titans Solicitations for March!

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DC Pocket Teen Titans in 2003!

The exciting new line of DC Comics Pocket Super Heroes features pocket- sized figures of DC's greatest heroes and villains. Each two figure set contains two related characters complete with their own backdrop story card and stand.

Series 1 began July 2002. Series 2 has begun.... with Teen Titans coming in 2003!

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Mike McKone Exclusive with DC

Artist Mike McKone, best known for his work on Superman and Exiles, has signed a one-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics. "As always, Mike is producing some of the most dynamic comics around, and we're thrilled to have him back at DC where he belongs, " said Mike Carlin, VP - Executive Editor, DC Universe. "We're all looking forward to seeing where he and Geoff Johns take Teen Titans."

"DC has been very generous to me over the years, and I couldn't be happier to be back," McKone said. "By the greatest of good fortune I'm getting to draw Teen Titans. I'm very much looking forward to working with - or should that be riding the coattails of? - the great Geoff Johns, and of course my own personal Jedi Master, Eddie Berganza. "

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Aqualad in TEEN TITANS Episode Written by Marv Wolfman

Plus, see the voice cast!
Read the details by following the link, at the Teen Titans Animated Mini-Site.

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Secret Files for Teen Titans/Outsiders

courtesy of http://www.newsarama.com
posted November 25, 2002 06:17 AM

While his new series may not even be one issue old yet, DC's Secret Files and Origins editor Ivan Cohen said that March will see an Aquaman Secret Files 2003 (the old-style "numbering" of the Secret Files issues will be replaced with the year of issue from now on).

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Upcoming Secret Files plans for 2003 are still mostly under wraps, according to Cohen, as many involve new titles that the publisher is yet to announce, as we as one returning character. "But we do have specials planned for Gotham Central, The Legion, and Birds of Prey," Cohen said. "Also, taking advantage of the positive response of 'hybrid' Secret Files like the just-published JLA/JSA, we've got one combined special in the works for the new Teen Titans and Outsiders launches, and another for the new Superman/Batman monthly that will include characters from both families of titles."

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Peter David Talks About the End of Young Justice

courtesy of http://www.newsarama.com

check out the NEW Titans info page for 2003
with articles & interviews on the upcoming relaunches!

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Devin Grayson Writes Grayson
Speaking With Nightwing Writer Devin Grayson

courtesy of http://www.comicon.com/pulse

check out the NEW Titans info page for 2003 for the full article

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The New Teen Titans: The Terror of Trigon Trade Paperback

courtesy of comics continuum

DC Comics has announced five new titles to its roster of collected editions for 2003, including the first collected edition from The New Teen Titans Volume 2 (1984).

One of the most popular series of the early 1980s is collected in The New Teen Titans: The Terror of Trigon, starting with The New Teen Titans Volume 2 #1-5. The classic tales, written by Marv Wolfman with art by George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal and a cover by Pérez, tell of Trigon's coming to Earth, intent on becoming master of this realm - with only the New Teen Titans and Trigon's own daughter, Raven, standing against him! The New Teen Titans: The Terror of Trigon is a 144-page collected edition scheduled to arrive in stores in May.

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"A 'Toon of Titanic Proportions"
Cartoon Network, Kids' WB! team up for a "Teen Titans" cartoon, slated to bow in 2003
An article from Wizard #136, 2002

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courtesy of Wizard #136, "Newsflashes" 2002

TITANS TOGETHER AGAIN Writer Geoff Johns (Avengers) and artist Mike McKone (Exiles) will be the creative team an DC's The Teen Titans relaunch, scheduled to kick off in July 2003. The new team features a collection of old and new Titans, that borrows heavily from the Marv WolfmanlGeorge Pérez era. Of the team's makeup, Johns said: "We have a lineup tha'tlI make every Teen Titans fan happy." Johns also noted that everyone on the team, except Robin, will he getting new costumes and updated twists on their origins and powers.

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Titans Animated Mini-Site Updated

George Pérez reacts to the new Teen Titans toon... plus see the animated Cyborg on Super Powers!

Check out the mini-site here

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Geoff Johns New Teen Titans Board

Geoff Johns New Teen Titans Board at http://www.geoffjohns.com

Check out the Soundbytes here

thanks for the tip, Devlyn16@comcast.net

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Interviews with Judd Winick & Geoff Johns

check out the NEW Titans info page for 2003
with articles & interviews on the upcoming relaunches!

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