Friday, July 4, 2008

Teen Titans #44

"The Man Who Destroyed the Titans" is one of the first comics I remember reading. I had been "reading" comics since before I could actually read; I even have photos of me when I was three years old holding a copy of Action Comics, back around 1974 or so.
But there are a few "firsts" I remember, though I have no idea which one was actually first. Teen Titans #44 is one of them.
This was the second attempt (at least) at a Titans monthly, and is pretty good tale. While not the deepest story in the world, it has the prerequisite amount of angst and dramatic conflict needed for a Titans story.
The conflict is the least compelling aspect of the main plot. Doctor Light is up to his usual nonsense and manages to abduct (and torture) Robin and Wonder Girl. After being rebuffed for his lack of powers, Mal Duncan puts on the old Guardian costume (along with an high-powered exo-skeleton) and manages to save them.

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