Comics update & TTG's final issue (also: update on TTG's end & TT crew at WonderCon) Posted by Butch on February 21, 2008 @ 2:07 am EST
DC Comics has released their comics solicits for May 2008, including final issue "Teen Titans Go!" #55, "Teen Titans: Year One" #5, "Tiny Titans" #4, "DC Special: Raven" #3, and the first issue of new mini-series "DC Special: Cyborg". Click below for covers and details for each title:
Here it is, the final issue of "Teen Titans Go!" as we know it. An important thing about the issue's cover that fans may've noticed is that it directly refers to the cover of TTG's very first issue. On TTG #1's cover, the main five Titans were pulling down posters for the animated series. Here on TTG #55's cover, they're at a similar street corner in similar poses, putting up "Robin wants you!" posters. It serves the final issue's story well, which notes that while the team has expanded across the globe, the main five Titans are coming back for one last round against the HIVE.
On lesser notes, it's amusing to see the Tiny Titans #4 cover poking fun at the "disco collar" on Nightwing's first costume. On the cover for Teen Titans: Year One #5, artist Karl Kerschl inserts his Abominable Charles Christopher character as a stuffed toy and poster.
Another good looking month for Titans comics! As for more on final issue TTG #55, read on.
An addendum to our previous announcement: It seems "Teen Titans Go!" truly is at an end (at least, in its current form).
TTG writer J. Torres clarified to say (aside from encouraging fans to keep buying the series) that fans should write letters of support to TTG's letter column by Johnny DC, instead of letters to DC Comics protesting TTG's cancellation. This, in addition to TTG #55's telling cover and description, make it clear the issue is meant to be the series finale. Not only does it make a fitting resolution to TTG #1's cover and story, it's also very reminiscent of the resolute ending of episode "Titans Together" from Season 5 of the animated series.
But, don't forget: Although the "Teen Titans Go!" series as we know it will end, the chance of a followup series still stands if there is enough demand. Therefore, we strongly urge all fans to continue supporting TTG by buying the remaining issues and collected books. And of course, spread the word about TTG!
Finally, raise a glass or two to J. Torres and the rest of TTG's awesome crew. Here's to all their great work in bringing us an incredible monument to the Teen Titans animated series, as well as a beloved comic title in its own right. Thanks for the laughs, twists, character delving, beautiful artwork, and everything. Cheers!
Albeit small, there is some Titans crew presence at comic convention WonderCon in San Francisco this weekend (Feb. 22nd - 24th). Teen Titans producer Glen Murakami will be attending the event, and anyone at the premiere of the upcoming Spiderman animated series will get to hear the latest music scores of Dynamic Music Partners (the music composer group for Teen Titans)!
No details yet on Glen doing any artist signings, but here's info for the Spiderman premiere:
- "The Spectacular Spider-Man: First Episode Premiere and Panel" on Saturday, Feb. 23rd @ 3:00 - 4:00 PM (Room 104)
Have fun, WonderCon attendees! If anyone actually spots Glen, be sure to give him a shout.