World’s Finest: Teen Titans #1
Recap
Spinning out of the pages of the runaway hit Batman/Superman: World’s Finest comes a modern retelling of the early adventures of the original Teen Titans! Led by Robin, the Boy Wonder, a new super-team has burst onto the scene—meet the Teen Titans, DC’s grooviest group filled with super-teens with super-problems. When they’re not fighting alongside their Justice League mentors, they’re managing their image and cultivating the rabid fan base that helps them save the world…as, all the while, a danger from the shadows intends to tear these friends apart before they ever reach the big time. Before they were the Titans of the DCU, they were the Teen Titans, and you won’t want to miss this fresh take on their origins from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Emanuela Lupacchino!
Review
Mark Waid’s back with Emanuela Lupacchino with the newest addition to the World’s Finest franchise this week with World’s Finest: Teen Titans, where the fans are treated to these previous events that happen between the pages that both respect what’s come before, meanwhile not doing something that could cause conflict to what’s to come.
The strongest point of this series is that it’s not hampered by continuity since we’re not exactly sure when this mini is taking place in this team’s decades-long history, as well as the characterization of the members in the story. Waid’s a master when it comes to characterization and development, and both of those traits are shining brightly here. Added to the team is Emanuela Lupacchino has become one of the most prolific artists over the last few years, having much-lauded runs on books like Wonder Woman and Supergirl, so seeing her here is a treat. They’ve tapped into this electric energy as the development of this book continues.
Final Thoughts
Mark Waid’s expansion of the World’s Finest brand continues here, and he’s maintaining the level of excellence that’s come to be expected from this industry Titan. Bringing along superstar artist, Emanuela Lupacchino, they’re breathing life into the Bronze Age teen team, but giving them a modern flair. Not everything landed, but it’s Waid doing what Waid does best, so it’s a really enjoyable issue nonetheless.
World’s Finest: Teen Titans #1: There’s something wrong with these kids?
- Writing - 9/109/10
- Storyline - 10/1010/10
- Art - 9.5/109.5/10
- Color - 9/109/10
- Cover Art - 10/1010/10