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New Titans #50-55 [1989]: "Who Is Wonder Girl?" the post-Crisis origin of Donna Troy. The Titans of Myth return to Earth to collect Wonder Girl so that she might help the gods defeat Sparta, a renegade Titan. Wonder Girl learns that she was raised by the Titans of Myth, is given new powers, and takes on the code name Troia. After this adventure, the team drops the "teen" part of their name and refer to themselves as "the New Titans." Danny Chase is asked to leave the Titans by Nightwing, who will not take responsibility for someone so young on the team. First appearance of Donna as Troia in issue #55. Danny Chase fired as a Titan in issue #55.
Secret Origins Annual #3
cover date: 1989Credits:
"Pieces of the Puzzle"
Writer: George Pérez
Art: Tom Grummet & George Pérez (1-3, 63-66)
Grant Miehm & Anthony Vanbruggen (4,5,20,21,42,52,57-62)
Irv Novick & Ty Templeton (6-11)
Michael Bair (12-14,25,33,50,51,53,54)
Trevor Von Eden (15-19,22-24)
Dave Cockrum & Larry Mahlstedt (26-32)
Kevin Maquire & Karl Kesel (34-37)
Mark Bright & Akin, Garvey (38-41)
Colleen Doran & Romeo Tanghal (43-49)
Dick Giordano (55-56)
Editor: Mark Waid
Cover Art: George Pérez
Synopsis: After a date with Kory, Dick Grayson suffers an extended nightmare hosted by a mysterious figure in a cloak. As Dick relives his career as a Titan, the cloaked figure tries to weaken his spirit and portray the Teen Titans as failures, through their inception to the present day. Mal Duncan and Lilith Clay break into Dick's dream and reveal the truth: The cloaked figure is actually the Gargoyle, an old adversary from the Titans' early days.It is revealed that the Gargoyle is actually a transformed Mr. Twister, the very first foe that was beaten by the combined might of Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad. Years ago, the negative-energy-feeding Antithesis pulled Mr. Twister into limbo and transformed him into the Gargoyle, a hideous beast with strange powers. Since then, Gargoyle has worked as a pawn of Antithesis, trying to vex the Teen Titans, or help his master escape limbo. Gargoyle also corrupted Mal Duncan's computer-programed "Gabriel's Horn", so that each time Mal used it, the fabric of limbo would be slightly torn. The cumulative effect would break the barrier between limbo and earth and free Gargoyle and Antithesis.
Once the Titans discover this, Mal destroys his Gabriel Horn, thwarting the evil pair. Again among friends, Dick Grayson proposes a toast to the Titans.
Notes:
>> This issue includes Who's Who entries for Flamebird, Golden Eagle, Bumblebee, The Herald, Antithesis, and Gargoyle - all by George Pérez.
>> This issue reveals the revised history of the Teen Titans, after the reality-altering events of the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
>> First appearance of Bette Kane as Flamebird (formerly Bat-Girl in old Pre-Crisis continuity).This is a retroactive continuity change.
>> First appearance of Mal Duncan as Herald (formerly Guardian, then Hornblower, in old Pre-Crisis continuity).This is a retroactive continuity change.
>> Lilith's origin as the daughter of Thia (New Teen Titans (second series) #7-10) no longer valid; theTitans of Myth role in Donna Troy's past, as revealed in New Titans #50-55, effectively negated Thia as Lilith's mother; Lilith once again is a woman with an unknown past. This is a retroactive continuity change.
>> It is revealed Lilith dated Dove during the original organization of Titans West. This is a retroactive continuity change.
>> First appearance Golden Eagle in revised costume. Golden Eagle's new armor retroactively replaces by old costume in future stories and flashbacks.
>> Gnarrk's history with the Titans has also been altered; See New Titans #56 for Gnarrk's revised history.
>> Mr. Jupiter does not appear in this revised history. He is later reintegrated into Titans continuity with Teen Titans (second series) #1 in 1996, where it is established that he did indeed fund the team.
>> Duela Dent (Joker's Daughter) does not appear in this revised history. She is later reintegrated into Titans continuity with JLA/Titans: The Technis Imperative #2 in 1999, where she begins to claim that she is the daughter of various super-criminals.
>> Gargoyle and Mr. Twister revealed as the same entity in this story.
>> This Annual includes a 2-page text article detailing the published history of the Teen Titans, by Mark Waid.
>> This story takes place shortly after New Titans #55.
New Titans #56 [1989]: Mal Duncan and Karen Beecher recall an old Titans case from the past. Based on psychic flashes from Lilith, the Teen Titans travel to Southeast Asia, where they eventually find Gnarrk, still encased in ice. He was psychically calling out to Lilith - who responded. Although Lilith was dating Don Hall (Dove) at the time, she nonetheless found herself attracted to the gentle soul. The Titans brought Gnarrk back to S.T.A.R. Labs. It was established that Gnarrk was dying; the S.T.A.R. scientists wanted to dissect him, but the Titans prevented them from doing so until he died. Lilith used her powers to establish a mental rapport with Gnarrk before he died. First appearance of Gnarrk post-Crisis.
New Titans #57-59 [1989]: Not long after Dick Grayson moves out of Starfire's apartment, Cyborg, whose internal circuitry has been tampered with, is captured by Wildebeest; Nightwing temporarily leaves the Titans to help an emotionally driven Batman; Bumblebee aids the Titans on the case. The Titans are individually attacked by Cyborg, who is dressed in a Wildebeest Exosuit; Once Cyborg is returned to normal and Wildebeest is dealt with, Nightwing puts Cyborg in charge of the Titans and takes a leave of absence in order to straighten things out between himself and Batman.
New Titans Annual #6
cover date: 1990Credits:
"Starfire's World"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Penciller: Paris Cullins (chapter 1), Curt Swan (chapter 2), Tom Grindberg (chapter 3)
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson, Mike Carlin
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Karras' sister Xyannis and her lover Zorgan are shown as wanton criminals. A flashback reveals the tragic past of Xyannis: At the time that Koriand'r was taken into slavery by the Citadel, Tharras and Salja were also supposed to send their eldest daughter, Xyannis. However, King Tharras refused to comply with the order, and instead told the Citadelians that Xyannis had died during the attack by the Citadel on Tamaran. Instead, he put her in stasis and sent her into space so she could escape slavery. Everyone thought she had died, including her brother, Karras. As fate would have it, Xyannis nonetheless was found and put into slavery. In fact, she was bought and sold 17 times. Then, she came upon a new master, Zorgan, who had observed her powers of flight. He then set out to successfully win her in a gambling match from her current owner. Using his knowledge and her powers, they set out on a crime spree. Back in the present, Xyannis Zorgan flee the authorities and travel to Tamaran, where they claim innocence and manipulate the Tamaraneans into doing their fighting for them. Arriving on Tamaran, Xyannis is reunited with her brother, Karras, who is acting as advisor to Queen Komand'r.Back on earth, The Titans battle the Society of Sin (formerly the Brotherhood of Evil), with their new member, Trinity. Following that, Queen Komand'r. summons her sister, Starfire to return to Tamaran to aid them. The Titans oblige and Starfire is reunited with her family and estranged husband, Karras.
The Titans and Tamaraneans are able to defeat the posse sent to bring in Xyannis and Zorgan. But Karras deduces the truth and learns they had all been played for fools. The Titans and Karras track down Xyannis and Zorgan to their planet. They had already enacted the second phase of their plan: they planted bombs all over the planet and threatened to detonate them unless they were given absolute power as leaders of the world. Karras fights his sister, but refuses to kill her. Her lover Zorgan kills her as she is about to reveal the locations of the remaining bombs. In a heated confrontation, both Karras and Zorgan are mortally wounded. Raven is able to use her powers to divine the locations of the remaining bombs before Zorgan dies. As Karras lay dying, he bids a tearful good-bye to Starfire and his love, Taryia. Later, Taryia reveals that she is pregnant with Karras's child and that his bloodline would continue.
Notes:
>> Death of Karras, Starfire husband.
>> First appearances of Karras' sister, Xyannis and her lover, Zorgan; both die in this story.
>> First appearance of Trinity.
>> The Brotherhood of Evil has changed their name to the Society of Sin.
>> Starfire married Karras in New Teen Titans (second series) #15-23, where she was forced into a marriage-of-state to keep peace in Tamaran.
New Titans #60-61, Batman #440-442 [1989]: "A Lonely Place of Dying" Speedy rejoins the group at Nightwing's request; Timothy Drake helps Batman and Nightwing defeat Two-Face, and Batman soon agrees to let Timothy become the new Robin. First appearance and origin of Tim Drake Robin.
Hawk & Dove Annual (second series) # 1 [1990]: featured a brief reunion of Titans West. A mysterious note to Dawn Granger leads to Hawk and Dove teaming up with the old Titans West crew, with Hawk, Dove, Flamebird, Bumblebee, Mal, Golden Eagle and Chris "Dial H" King forming a rag-tag Titans West team. Flamebird suggested reforming the team, but no one was interested.
New Titans #62-65 [1990]: Deathstroke comes out of retirement to help the New Titans defeat lycanthropic creatures, one of which has taken over Raven.
New Titans #66-67 [1990]: Eric Forrester romantically pursues Raven. Raven has just begun exploring her emotions, now free from Trigon's evil influence. Shortly afterward, Raven agrees to a more physical relationship with Eric. Before their relationship could be consummated, Jericho intervenes, and prevents Forrester from absorbing Raven's soul-self, which he needed to sustain his humanity. This also ultimately destroys Eric Forrester as well. Raven makes amends with her mother, Arella, who started a ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
New Titans #68-69 [1990]: The Royal Flush Gang meets the Joker, who gives them a few items to enhance their crimes. Danny Chase infiltrates the Gang, operating on his own. He is found out, and eventually needs the Titans to defeat the Gang. The Royal Flush Gang learn they were duped, and the man they thought was the Joker was an impostor.
New Titans #70 [1990]: Deathstroke saves the life of a government official, one of who trying to create peace with his government and a faction of rebels. This issue served as a 'primer' for Deathstroke's solo series.
New Titans #71
Cover date: November 1990
Credits:
"Beginning... Endings... And (we promise) NEW Beginnings!"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: As the third anniversary party of the New Teen Titans team approaches, Dick Grayson reflects on the personal growth of each Titans member. Unable to attend the party, Donna Troy and Terry Long head for Greece. As Dick recalls each of their histories, The Wildebeests hunt the Titans one by one. Starfire, Cyborg, Changeling, Jericho and Raven are each ambushed by Wildebeest. When Nightwing arrives for their party, he is alarmed when none of his teammates attend. Then, he is also ambushed by Wildebeest while on the phone with Steve Dayton. Sensing danger, Steve Dayton calls on Deathstroke to help find the missing Titans.
Notes:
>> First issue of the “Titans Hunt” storyline; Concludes in New Titans #84.
>> Troia appears next in Wonder Woman (second series) #47-48: Donna’s dreams lead her to Greece - where she meets Wonder Woman at last. But a more immediate concern is Circe's magics, which are transforming people into were-beasts. This is the first time Donna Troy and Wonder Woman meet ‘face-to-face’ after the continuity-altering events of the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
>> The Wildebeest is still believed to be a single individual this issue.
>> Nightwing assumes the identity of a Wildebeest agent this issue, although he appears to be captured.
>> Jericho has secretly taken control of the Wildebeest Society prior to the events of this issue.
New Titans #72
Cover date: January 1991
Credits:
"Death of a Hero"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Golden Eagle and Aqualad respond to a summons from Deathstroke to help track down the captured Titans. After they meet up on the coast of Long Island, they are both brutally attacked by a Wildebeest Agent. The Wildebeest takes out Aqualad and leaves Golden Eagle for dead. Meanwhile, Deathstroke and Steve Dayton investigate the Titans’ disappearance and encounter a Wildebeest. Later, at Titans Tower, a Wildebeest uses the Titans’ database to learn the location of Arella, Raven’s mother. Deathstroke and Dayton learn of Golden Eagle’s death and head to Rocky Point, where they find Aqualad barely clinging to life.
Notes:
>> Golden Eagle seemingly dies this issue; He later resurfaces very much alive in Hawkman #37-38 in 2005. In Hawkman #45, Charley reveals his father, Fel Andar, saved him from certain death at the hands of the Wildebeests.
>> Aqualad goes into a coma this issue; awakens in New Titans #87.
New Titans #73
Cover date: February 1991
Credits:
"Paradise Lost"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Aqualad’s condition is stabilized, saving his life for the time being. Deathstroke and Dayton locate Arella, whose ranch in Wyoming has been devastated by Wildebeest. A traumatized Arella details the attacker as a lion-shaped shadowed creature that killed all of the ranch’s residents except herself.
Meanwhile, two Wildebeest agents are assigned to capture Danny Chase in Washington DC. A mysterious cat-creature, Pantha, lurks in the shadows, spying on Wildebeest agents. At a shopping mall, Danny Chase is ambushed by Wildebeests, seemingly killing the teen telekenetic, just as Deathstroke, Dayton and Arella arrive. The carnage is interrupted by a mysterious floating entity that announces itself as the Phantasm. Deathstroke, Dayton and Arella retreat to Titans Tower to plan their next move while the two Wildebeests arrive at their headquarters, which is filled with Wildebeest agents.
Notes:
>> Danny Chase seemingly dies this issue, but secretly becomes the Phantasm.
>> First appearance of Phantasm, later revealed as Danny Chase in disguise.
>> First appearance of Pantha.
>> Wildebeest Society is revealed this issue.
New Titans #74
Cover date: March 1991
Credits:
"When Pantha Strikes"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Two Wildebeest agents assigned to capture Danny Chase are reprimanded for their failure. One of those agents is later revealed as Nightwing in disguise, having posed as a Wildebeest since his supposed capture. The Wildebeests discover experiment X-24 (Pantha) has escaped. The Wildebeests hunt Pantha, who also encounters Deathstroke, Dayton, and Arella. Phantasm follows Pantha and invites her to join his hunt against the Wildebeests.
Notes:
>> It is revealed this issue that Nightwing was not captured in New Titans #71, and has been posing as a Wildebeest since then.
>> First full appearance of Pantha.
New Titans #75
Cover date: April 1991
Credits:
"Countdown to Doomsday"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Nightwing is brought before Wildebeest Society, and the captured Titans are shown to him. Deathstroke trails Pantha and Phantasm - and manages to gain access inside the Wildebeest headquarters. Once inside, Deathstroke is shocked to discover the leader of the Wildebeest is his own son, Jericho. Mysteriously, the once-mute hero can also speak.
Arella, Dayton, Pantha and Phantasm break into the Wildebeest complex, where Pantha destroys one of their labs. Eventually, everyone reconvenes to witness Jericho launch rockets he claims contain individual Titan members. Nightwing watches helplessly as a rocket containing one of the Titans explodes over Russia.
Notes:
>> Jericho revealed as Wildebeest leader this issue.
>> Included in the captured Titans are Starfire, Changeling, Cyborg, Raven, Bumblebee, Herald, Frances Kane (Magenta), and Chris King.
New Titans #76
Cover date: June 1991
Credits:
"Tower of the Damned"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Nightwing and company reel from the possibility of another dead Titan as Jericho mysteriously manifests a lion-shaped soul self and escapes. A distraught Deathstroke pleads with his son, to no avail. Nightwing, Pantha, Arella, and Deathstroke reconnoiter at Titans Tower to determine the exact location of the exploding rocket in Russia. Meanwhile, Red Star salvages the wreckage of the rocket in Russia.
Tensions flare as Pantha’s outbursts force the Titans to shackle her. Just then, Titans Tower is assaulted by Wildebeest agents as Phantasm arrives. The team barely escapes in the T-Jet as Titans Tower is completely engulfed in an explosion.
Notes:
>> Last appearance of Titans Tower I; Destroyed this issue.
>> Red Star appears with a new costume this issue; Last encountered the Titans in New Teen Titans (second series) #48-49.
New Titans #77
Cover date: July 1991
Credits:
"Red Star Rising"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: In Russia, Red Star salvages the crashed rocket ship and recognizes its contents. In New York, Nightwing and company use the T-Jet to head towards Russia to retrieve their missing-in-action teammate. Red Star’s surrogate father, Dr. Pytor Raskov, works to save the life of the person within the rocket ship. Nightwing, Deathstroke, Dayton, Pantha, Phantasm and Arella arrive at the Science City Complex, where they meet with Raskov and Red Star. The group is horrified to discover Vic Stone has been rebuilt by Russian scientists as a brain-dead robotic stormtrooper. Claiming Cyborg in the name of Russia, Raskov orders Vic to attack the Titans.
Notes:
>> First appearance of Cyborg in new battle armor.
>> First mention of Councilwoman Elizabeth Alderman.
New Titans #78
Cover date: August 1991
Credits:
"Mind Over Machine"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett, Steve Montano
Inker: Al Vey, Bob Lewis
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: At the Wildebeest Lair, Jericho is anxious for the “transference process” to begin as he senses Donna Troy has returned from her trip to Greece. Donna Troy returns to New York to find the destroyed Titans Tower. Captain Hall informs Donna that Councilwoman Elizabeth Alderman wants the Titans to pay for all the property damage that has been caused.
In Russia, Dr. Pytor Raskov orders Cyborg to attack the Titans. With Red Star's urging, the kind-hearted scientist relents, allowing The Titans to take Cyborg to the United States. Red Star elects to join them to protect Russia’s interests. Upon arriving in New York, Nightwing downloads Troia on what has happened, as Nightwing and his new allies are attacked by Wildebeests. Meanwhile, Troia disappears in a bright flash of light. A captured Nightwing is brought before Jericho, who holds the kidnapped Titans in a large machine, saying that the transference will begin.
Notes:
>> Donna Troy believes she may have the flu; This is actually morning sickness, as she is pregnant with Robert Long, the child the Team Titans fear as Lord Chaos in the future.
>> Troia returns to the Titans this issue after aiding Wonder Woman in Wonder Woman (second series) #47-48.
>> Troia’s mysterious disappearance ties into the War of the Gods (mini-series) #1-4, also published this month.
New Titans #79
Cover date: September 1991
Credits:
"Prelude..."
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett, Paris Cullins, Curt Swan
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Donna Troy fades away with a mysterious figure as Deathstroke and the Titans’ allies recover from the Wildebeest attack. Deathstroke, Dayton, Pantha, Phantasm and Arella plan their next move. In police headquarters, Councilwoman Elizabeth Alderman begins her crusade against the Titans as a platform in her bid for mayor. Captain Hall tries to champion the Titans as heroes for saving the city. At S.T.A.R. Labs, Aqualad's condition worsens.
Meanwhile, a mysterious group of teenagers try to track down Donna Troy. Later reconvening at the Statue of Liberty, the four mysterious teens are joined by Terra, who announces that Donna Troy is theirs for the killing.
Notes:
>> Troia’s mysterious disappearance ties into the War of the Gods (mini-series) #1-4, also published this month.
>> First appearance of the Team Titans: Terra II, Mirage, Nightrider, Killowat, Redwing and Prestor Jon; Origins and history revealed in New Titans Annual #7 and Team Titans #1 (5 variants).
>> This story is continued in New Titans Annual #7, which establishes the backstory of the Team Titans.
>> First appearance of Elizabeth Alderman.
New Titans Annual #7
cover date: 1991Credits:
"2001:A Titans Odyssey"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Penciller: Tom Grindberg, Willie Blyberg, Ian Akin
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grindberg
Synopsis: Waverider reads an unconscious Nightwing to determine if he is fated to become the villain, Monarch. Instead, Waverider sees a bleak future where the son of Donna Troy, Lord Chaos, rules surpreme in the year 2001. Helping form a resistance, future-Nightwing is joined by several allies: Redwing, a bird girl that serves as his Robin-like sidekick; Kilowatt, a soldier crackling with electric energy; Mirage, an illusion casting woman who is in love with Nightwing; Nightrider, a heroic vampire, Prestor Jon, a living computer and and Terra, an identical doppelganger to the original psychotic traitor to the Titans. This resistance force is part of a larger network known as the Team Titans, led by an enigmatic leader from behind a computer screen. This leader claims he knew the Titans once, but his identity remains secret.The Titans launch an attack on headquarters of the U.G. Corp, which stands on the site of Titans Tower. Looking to stop Lord Chaos' distribution of mind-draining "numb dust," the Titans barely escape with their lives. The Teamers return to their secret lair, and the leader reluctantly details his plan to his group: they must go back in time 10 years to kill Donna Troy before she can give birth to her son, who will turn out to be Lord Chaos.
Notes:
>> This annual is part of the summer theme, "Armageddon 2001" and tied into Armageddon 2001 #1-2 bookend specials.
>> The events of this Annual are continued from New Titans #79, where a mysterious group of teenagers stalk Donna Troy.
>> The story continues continue in New Titans #80, where the Team Titans arrive in the present.
>> First full appearances of Mirage, Redwing, Killowat, Nightrider, Terra II, Future Nightwing/Later Deathwing and Lord Chaos.
>> The Team Titans leader was originally supposed to be Danny Chase but was later changed to be Monarch to tie into Zero Hour.
New Titans #80
Cover date: November 1991
Credits:
"The Once and Future..."
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Kerry Gammill, Paris Cullins
Inker: Will Blyberg, Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Kerry Gammill and Will Blyberg with Ed Hannigan
Synopsis: Waverider leaves an unconscious Nightwing to meet Joe Wilson, while in the future, a mysterious leader details his plans to his Team Titans: they will go back in time to eliminate Donna Troy before she can give birth to her son, who will turn out to be Lord Chaos. The mysterious leader sends various Titans teams into the past by using a time travel portal. After eluding Lord Chaos’ troops, Terra II, Mirage, Nightrider, Killowat, Redwing and Prestor Jon arrive in the present day. Lord Chaos vows to follow them to the past and insure his own future.
Notes:
>> This story is continued from New Titans Annual #7, which establishes the backstory of the Team Titans.
New Titans #81
Cover date: December 1991
Credits:
“And they call the wind Pariah!"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Curt Swan
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Kerry Gammill
Synopsis: At S.T.A.R. Labs, the scientists struggle to save Aqualad’s life. Lilith Clay meets up with Deathstroke, Pantha, Phantasm, Red Star, Terry Long, and Cyborg at Steve Dayton's apartment as the War of the Gods rages. Pariah senses great doom is coming as the group learns Wonder Woman has died. Looking toward the sky, it seems New Olympus has come to earth! Continued in War of the Gods mini-series.
Notes:
>> This issue ties into the War of the Gods (mini-series) #1-4, also published this month.
>> This issue is labeled on the cover as chapter 23 of the War of the Gods storyline.
>> A note at the end says that the story is continued in War of the Gods #4.
>> Lilith guest stars this issue and also appears, with Troia, in the War of the Gods mini-series.
>> Lilith’s hair is mistakenly colored as blond, instead of red.
New Titans #82
Cover date: January 1992
Credits:
"The Jericho Gambit" Part 1
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Jericho begins the “transference procedure” on the kidnapped Titans, as a captured Nightwing tries to stop him. The Wildebeests stop him and place Nightwing in a holding cell with a man who proclaims to be the original Wildebeest leader. Jericho observes a growing fetus in one of the Wildebeest Labs.
In the cell, the Wildebeest tells Nightwing about how he created the Wildebeests: The Wildebeest Society was formed as a criminal organization using a clever strategy of permitting only one member to be seen in public at any one time. This created the belief that there was only one Wildebeest, a menace whose methods would appear complicated and motives would not be able to be discerned. The Society was then taken over by Jericho, and the original leader was thrown in a cell, left to rot.
Meanwhile, Troia, Deathstroke, Red Star, Dayton, Pantha, Phantasm and Arella track down the Wildebeest headquarters and discover it in the Dimension Azarath.
Notes:
>> Origin of Wildebeest Society revealed this issue.
>> The identity of the original Wildebeest leader is never revealed.
>> Some of the Wildebeest Society members were former H.I.V.E. Operatives.
>> The experiment in the Wildebeest Lab is later revealed as Baby Wildebeest in New Titans #85.
New Titans #83
Cover date: February 1992
Credits:
"The Jericho Gambit" Part 2
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Jericho kills the original Wildebeest leader and brings Nightwing to one of the labs to witness the “transference process.” Troia, Deathstroke, Red Star, Dayton, Pantha, Phantasm and Arella attack the Wildebeest headquarters to locate their teammates and split into teams. Deathstroke tells Phantasm he has deduced his true identity. Phantasm is downed and a small human hand emerges from the cloak.
The Titans and their allies all converge in the lab as the transference process begins. Jericho reveals that he is/are the Souls of Azarath, looking for mortal forms to host the Trigon-tainted souls. It seems the tainted souls of Azarath regained their strength and merged with Jericho shortly after Trigon's second defeat. This explains how his vocal chords have healed and his soul-self manifestations. The souls now need powerful vessels for each of them to survive. Now possessed by this force, Jericho sought to acquire superhuman beings as vessels for the souls of Azarath. He used the Wildebeest Society as a front to kidnap the Titans to house the tainted souls of Azarath.
The real Jericho briefly resurfaces and pleads with his father to end the madness, forcing Deathstroke to drive a sword through his son, killing him.
Notes:
>> Death of Jericho.
>> It is later revealed that Jericho’s damaged spirit survived and took refuge deep within Deathstroke’s body. This is revealed in Teen Titans (third series) #3-4 in 2003.
>> Death of the original Wildebeest leader.
New Titans #84
Cover date: March 1992
Credits:
"The Jericho Gambit" Part 3
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: The Titans are still reeling from Jericho’s death at the hands of Deatshtroke. Danny Chase reveals himself as Phantasm, having used a sheet, hockey mask and voice box to masquerade as the mysterious entity. As Jericho’s body turns to dust, the tainted souls of Azarath possess the kidnapped Titans, forcing them to attack their friends.
Danny and Arella try and contain a demonic, red-skinned Raven. Arella, channeling the spirit Azar, joins with Danny and vanquishes Raven. Their own energies combined with the force from Azarath drive away the evil of Trigon's lingering influence. This new force inhabits the garb once worn by Danny Chase and takes on the identity of the new Phantasm. The remaining Titans defeat the remains of the Wildebeest Society and escape the collapsing Dimension Azarath.
Notes:
>> Last chapter of the “Titans Hunt” saga this issue.
>> Death of Arella, Danny Chase and Raven.
>> Raven later returns as an evil avatar of Trigon in New Titans #93 and reveals herself to the New Titans #100.
>> Once Evil Raven is vanquished, Raven is given a new golden spirit-form in New Titans #130.
>> Raven is later reborn in a new teenage body in Teen Titans (third series) #8-12 in 2005.
>> Arella and Danny Chase are merged with the cleansed souls of Azarath to become the new Phantasm.
>> First appearance of the new Phantasm.
New Titans #85
Cover date: April 1992
Credits:
"Dirge"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett & uncredited assist
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: The Titans attend a funeral for their fallen comrades: Golden Eagle, Raven, Jericho, Danny Chase and Arella. Gar Logan discovers Vic Stone in his robotic vegetable state as S.T.A.R. Labs. Aqualad continues to cling to life and Aquaman brings him back to Atlantis for medical care. Councilwoman Alderman continues to blame the Titans for the property damage caused during their battles. The Team Titans continue to track Donna Troy. The new Phantasm arrives and announces itself to the awestruck Titans, as Dick Grayson explains how Danny Chase became the original Phantasm. The mysterious Phantasm then gives the Titans a capsule from the Wildebeest Society, revealing the Baby Wildebeest inside.
Notes:
>> This issue serves as an epilogue to the “Titans Hunt.”
>> First appearance of Baby Wildebeest.
>> Starfire is shown wearing a new costume while recuperating.
New Titans #86
Cover date: May 1992
Credits:
"If This Be Chaos!"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: Tom Grummett, Curt Swan & Moore
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Lord Chaos assumes control of a large conglomerate as he attempts to locate Donna Troy and the Team Titans to insure his own birth in the future. Steve Dayton offers his Estate as a place for the Titans to stay after the destruction of Titans Tower. The Titans deal with Baby Wildebeest, who is a pint-sized terror of a toddler. Red Star, Troia, and Terry Long later visit a brain-dead Cyborg at S.T.A.R. Labs, where Donna collapses from an unknown malady.
Elsewhere, The Team Titans continue to hunt Donna Troy. Terra II makes herself known to an awestruck Changeling. Mirage spies on Nightwing and Starfire. Later, Starfire and Dick Grayson have an argument and Dick leaves, only to return mere moments later. But is it really Dick... Or possibly Mirage in disguise? Later, a distraught Nightwing confronts Deathstroke at the ruins of Titans Tower, leading to a violent confrontation between the two men. Realizing they are both dealing with loss on their own terms, they part ways.
Notes:
>> The cover boasts that the fight between Nightwing and Deathstroke is for the leadership of the Titans, but that is not the case.
>> The “Dick Grayson” that returns to Starfire is actually Mirage in disguise. Mirage kidnaps and replaces Starfire, although this is not revealed until later.
New Titans #87
Cover date: June 1992
Credits:
"Reflections"
Writer: Louise Simonson
Artist: Tom Grummett, Mark Bright, Dan Jurgens, Art Nichols, Andrew Paquette, John Statema
Inker: Al Vey
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Redwing observes Tucker and Maude Stone, who are visiting Charley Parker's grave. At Dayton Estates, the Hybrid member Harpi tells Steve that she longs for freedom from the confines of the estate grounds. In the underwater province of Crastinus, Aqualad emerges from his coma and is greeted by Aquaman and his pet walrus, Tusky. In Russia, Red Star’s surrogate father, Dr. Pytor Raskov, is arrested by a rogue government faction – and they force him to call Red Star back to Science City. Dick Grayson mends his relationship with “Starfire”, who is surprisingly affectionate.
Elsewhere, Pantha observes Baby Wildebeest, who she resents as a reminder of the Wildebeests that ruthlessly experimented on her. Pantha refuses to care for the infant ‘beest, even as he plays in traffic.
Notes:
>> “Starfire” is really Mirage in disguise in this story.
>> Aqualad emerges from his coma this issue, which has been in since New Titans #72.
>> Mento's super-team of misfits, the Hybrid, were slated to get their own ongoing series with Art Nichols on art chores. Harpi of the Hybrid abruptly appeared this issue, longing for freedom from Dayton Estates. This 'plotline' was never followed up and the Hybrid did not appear for the remainder of the New Titans series, which was cancelled with issue #130.
>> Most of the Hybrid were seemingly slain, as they appear on the "Fallen Players of the House" remembrance wall, in JSA #28 in 2001.
New Titans #88
Cover date: July 1992
Credits:
"Bringing up Baby"
Writer: Marv Wolfman, Len Wein
Artist: Tom Grummett
Inker: Al Vey, John Statema, Ian Akin
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: “Starfire” designs a new costume for herself and a new costume for Nightwing as well. Pantha is forced to watch Baby Wildebeest, who begins to call her “momma.” Later, unknown to Pantha, Baby starts experiencing random growth spurts. At S.T.A.R. Labs, Donna Troy learns she is pregnant as Redwing crashes through, intending to kill her. The other Titans arrive, as Redwing immediately recognizes Nightwing as her former mentor. In all the confusion, Donna collapses again, and Sarah Charles fears for the safety of the baby.
Notes:
>> “Starfire” is really Mirage in disguise in this story.
>> “Starfire” gets a new costume this issue; It is the same costume she wore briefly in New Titans #85.
>> Nightwing gets an updated costume this issue.
New Titans #89
Cover date: August 1992
Credits:
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artist: June Brigman
Inker: Mike DeCarlo, Steve Montano, Pepoy
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Art: Tom Grummett
Synopsis: Donna Troy's godlike fetus advances at an accelerated rate, putting her in her third trimester. The Titans learn they must take down Deatshtroke, who is a wanted man.
The team realizes that “Starfire” is an imposter and that Donna is in danger at S.T.A.R. Labs.
“Starfire” designs a new costume for herself and a new costume for Nightwing as well. Pantha is forced to watch Baby Wildebeest, who begins to call her “momma.” Later, unknown to Pantha, Baby starts experiencing random growth spurts. At S.T.A.R. Labs, Donna Troy learns she is pregnant as Redwing crashes through, intending to kill her. The other Titans arrive, as Redwing immediately recognizes Nightwing as her former mentor. In all the confusion, Donna collapses again, and Sarah Charles fears for the safety of the baby.
Notes:
>> “Starfire” is really Mirage in disguise in this story.
>> The events of this story lead into Deatshtroke #14, “Total Chaos” part one.
Total Chaos: New Titans #90-92, Team Titans #1-3, Deathstroke #14-16 [1992]: The Team Titans have been sent to the past to kill the pregnant Troia before she gives birth to her son, who could become a god-powered dictator named Lord Chaos in the future. The Team is defeated, and Troia, having lost her powers, gives birth to a normal baby boy. Mirage of the Team Titans kidnaps Starfire and impersonates her so that she can date Nightwing. First appearance of Battalion in Team Titans #2. First appearance of Rose Wilson in Deathstroke #15. Birth of Robert Troy Long. Team Titans #1 is released in five different versions, but unlike variant cover gimmicks, all five are double-sized while selling for the regular price. Although all contain a common story, each also includes a different full-length origin story for a group member [Origins of Mirage, Terra II, Nightrider, Redwing and Killowat].
Titans Sell-Out Special #1
cover date: 1992Credits:
"The Titans $ell-Out $pecial" or "The Buck Stops Here"
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Art: Tom Grummett, Steve Erwin, Adam Hughes, John Statema, John Costanza
Inks: Al Vey, Adam Hughes, Ken Branch, Charles Barnett, Dave Hunt
Editor: Jonathan Peterson and Rob Simpson
Cover Art: Kevin Maguire
Synopsis: After the Titans once again caused property damage in New York, Councilwoman Elizabeth Alderman once again hunts the team for monetary retribution. Feeling their funds depleted and reputation tarnished, the Titans consider Steve Dayton's suggestion to cash in on the Titans' name and increase their Q rating. The entire Titans team, along with the Team Titans, head for Hollywood with Dayton. The team makes a deal to license themselves for toys and a cartoon series. The Titans are horrified, however, when they see "Teeny Titans," a sugar-coated kiddie-version of their exploits, with unflattering portrayals of each teammate. Thoroughly outraged, the Titans leave Hollywood no better off then when they arrived.Notes:
>> This issue takes place after the events in Team Titans #3. The Titans appear next in New Titans #93.
>> This issue containsa fold-out poster by Art Thibert for a Nightwing limited series he was slated to write and draw. The mini-series was never produced.
>> This issue contains a multi-page segment of the "Teeny Titans" cartoon, using a Warner Bros. "Tiny Toons"-type animation style.
New Titans #93 [1993]: The Titans respond to their newfound fame, as Titans-mania sweeps the country. Mirage poses as Starfire for XXXPose magazine in an attempt to make a fool of her. Approached from behind by an unseen person cloaked in grey [actually Evil Raven], the startled Phantasm is informed that Trigon's evil can never die, and is struck down with an energy bolt.
Showcase '93 #1-2 [1993]: Red Star and Sarah Charles continue to try to restore Vic Stone's brain, damaged during the Titans Hunt. Suddenly, Cyborg's systems automatically bring him to his father's hidden laboratory, as Red Star and Sarah Charles follow. Cyborg downloads a failsafe system his father had set-up, and restores his mind at last! Vic is glad to be reunited with Sarah, but is unnerved by his new more robotic body. Before long, the secret lab's security defenses kick in, which triggers Vic's Russian defensive programming. The lab's security measures unleash a virus, wiping Vic's newfound mental restoration. Note: This 2-part story is puzzling and aggravating for Vic Stone fans. In part one, the reader is teased that Vic is fully restored only to have it negated the very next issue. What is the point of the story that goes from point A to point B back to point A? A waste of time for obsessive completists only.
New Titans #94-96 [1993]: Red Star travels to his homeland of Russia with Sarah Charles in an attempt to restore Cyborg. He learns his father Konstantin is alive and building an army of Meta-Men as part of a plot to assassinate President Yeltsin and blame it on the American government. Red Star is aided by a mysterious agent named Anna, who is foiling Konstantin's plot for reasons she keeps to herself. Their ensuing battle triggers and explosion, which triggers a startling change in Leonid. His body burst into flames – he becomes an energy entity which can channel and redirect energy. He eventually reverts back to human form.
Anna and Leonid disrupt Konstantin's plans, but Pyotr Raskov is killed in the battle for refusing to comply with Konstantin. Also, Anna is forced to kill Leonid's father, Konstantin. Order is restored and Red Star returns to the United States. Anna is secretly revealed to be the descendent of the legendary Grand Dutchess Anastasia – making her heir to Russia. Russian scientists have secretly salvaged the remains of Konstantin and made him a cybernetic (perhaps brain dead) Meta-Man.
Meanwhile, Nightwing uses Mirage in a plan to separate Dick Grayson and Nightwing in the public eye. Pantha prowls and gives into her more animal instincts. Gar spends more time with Terra. In issue #96, Jillian Jackson confronts Gar about not returning her phone calls, sensing Terra is the reason.
New Titans #97-99 [1993]: Changeling risks everything when he makes an unholy pact with the Brotherhood of Evil in an attempt to save Cyborg's mind. Roy Harper reappears; Having given up his Speedy identity, he now works as a government agent. In her office, Liz Alderman is visited by a mysterious presence [later revealed to be Raven] who warps her emotions. The Brotherhood of Evil encounter the Titans and Gar's use of a prototype Mento helmet has lasting effects. Mallah and a Rita Farr imposter are revealed as energy creatures in search of Cyborg. Roy Harper assumes the new identity of Arsenal in issue #99. In issue #99, Dick proposes to Kory and she accepts. First appearance of Roy Harper as Arsenal in issue #99.
New Titans Annual #9
cover date: 1993Credits:
"The Red Hand Blues"
Writer: Paul Witcover and Elizabeth Hand
Penciller: Malcolm Davis
Editor: Rob Simpson
Cover Art: Malcolm Davis
Synopsis: Seven extraterrestrial predators have come to Earth and slaughtered thousands of humans by feeding on their spinal fluids. At her home, teenager Courtney Mason rebels against her dysfunctional family by going on a spending spree. On the run in New Orleans, Courtney is kidnapped by a cult which sacrifices her to two of these insatiable parasites, Pritor and Lissik. The parasites' bites unleashes the Animus, an impossibly strong extradimensional monster, which is now able to enter the world through Courtney.Meanwhile, the Titans are called to investigate a biohazard situation in New Orleans on behalf of Steve Dayton. As Anima, Courtney seeks revenge against the cult and encounters the New Titans. Courtney – now a runaway reluctant super-hero - realizes that her life is forever changed and that she just may be the most powerful force on Earth. She leaves her brother and father behind to start her new life.
Notes:
>> This annual is part of the summer theme, "Bloodlines" and tied into Bloodbath #1-2 bookend specials.
>> First appearance of Anima.
>> This story takes place after the events of New Titans #99, but before New Titans #100.
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