Titans, Vol. 1: Out of the Shadows

Titans (2023)

by Tom Taylor, Nicola Scott (Illustrator), Annette Kwok (Colorist)

The Dark Crisis is over, and the Justice League is no more. Now, a new team must rise and protect the Earth…Titans, go!

The Teen Titans are ready to grow up. Each member joined as a much younger hero, certain that one day they’d be invited to join the Justice League. But the time has come for them not to join the League…but to replace it! Are the no-longer-teen heroes ready for the big leagues? Danger lurks around every corner as heroes and villains alike challenge the new team before they’ve even begun. Will the DCU ever be the same? Find out in this landmark first volume brought you by the all-star creative team of Tom Taylor (Nightwing , DCeased) and Nicola Scott (Wonder Historia , Earth 2)!

Collects TITANS #1-5.

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Superheroes, Comic Book, Fiction

128 pages, Hardcover

First published June 4, 2024

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Canadian Historical Fiction - Tom^^Taylor
Comics - Tom^^^^Taylor
English Dramatist 1817-1880 - Tom^^^^^Taylor
NA Contemporary - Tom^^^^^^^^Taylor
Roanoake Virginia - Tom^^^^^^^^^Taylor
b.1922 - Tom^^^^^^^^^^Taylor
b.1948 Business Writer - Tom^^^^^^^^^^^Taylor

Reviews

[Oscar · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't do it for me.

[Molly™☺ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great character selection, experienced creators, yet an underwhelming end product. It's fine. Just fine. With potential to be so much more, Titans Vol.1 needs to take a leap of faith so it can try to fly.

[James DeSantis · Rating 2 out of 5]

I gotta say...this didn't do it for me at all.

Tom Taylor is easily one of my favorite writers. Especially when he writes elseworld stuff because they're refreshing, fun, daring, exciting and all of that is lacking in Titans. Titans reads as one of the safest books around town, with a couple of decent conversations between friends, but overall I found it very boring. I think the fact I knew everyone was going to be fine despite Wally getting shot right at the start of the first issue. Art is solid enough but also not remarkable.


Overall...just eh.

[gloire en espagnol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Il really LOVE the team’s dynamic it’s so cute to see them all grown up! And haha the kids watching teen titans go on TV

[Khurram · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good start to the new Titans series. I am actually really happy that they dumped the "Teen" from their name. I have always had a problem young and new in the names of teams or groups when yge gave Bern around forever.

The Titans are now the premier team in DC. Are they ready for the big leagues? I like that they they are taking things one step at a time. Finding their own way of doing things and learning from previous teams' failures/mistakes. I also like the way the characters have matured.

Not the most action-packed book, but good story, great character development, and good artwork. This book lest all the characters share the spotlight. A great start, and I am looking forward to where the series goes next.

[Christian Zamora-Dahmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tom Taylor, Nicola Scott, the Titans… This is a dream come true. The fanboy in me just wants to scream.
And yes, I loved everything about this book. I’m just not in my right mind to review. Squeeeeeeeeee!

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good start to the new Titans series. Scott's art is superb.

[Dakota Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exactly what I'd expect from Tom Taylor: fun characters, a rip-roaring pace (with moments for small character beats), and just a general fun, comic book feel. We're all here to have a good time! Even better, I haven't read a previous Titans (or Teen Titans) comic and yet I felt sure-footed the whole way through. I picked this up since Taylor has done such a skillful job with Nightwing (who is a member of the Titans and shows up here quite a bit).

Also a selling point: Nicola Scott's terrific, expressive artwork.

Anyway, to the plot: the Titans are moving into their new home in Bludhaven, but get sidetracked by a mystery. Someone has murdered Wally West! Or rather, someone murdered a Wally West because he like, time traveled his way out of it, even though the dead body is still there. This mystery gets tangled up with someone who is causing scads of climate related issues around the world (which really riles up Beast Boy). Oh, and the Church of Blood is back and has a former Titan in tow, saying they're good guys now (of course, they're actually run by aliens - the same aliens as Starfire ultimately!).

Didn't expect to like this as much as I did since I have no Titans history! Definitely pleased to have another excellent Tom Taylor series to follow.

[Ignacio · Rating 1 out of 5]

Parece mentira que el mismo guionista que en Nightwing lo está haciendo tan bien llegue a los Titanes y haga agua de esta manera. No acierta a aplicar las dinámicas de los supergrupos y se pierde entre los personajes, desaprovechados por las interacciones mínimas que pone en marcha entre ellos. Tampoco ayuda una parte gráfica que peca de ese mismo desconocimiento a la hora de dinamizar un grupo. Una cabecera que debiera ser más que la suma de sus partes, con dulces como Beast Boy, Donna Troy, ¡Firestar!, ¡¡Wally West!!, termina siendo una sucesión de viñetas sin mordiente que ni diálogos, ni realimentación, ni acción, ni culebrón. Un desastre.

[Roman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Після подій "Смерті Ліги Справедливості" та "Темної Кризи" Ліга стала неактивною й у своєму новому періоді "Dawn Of DC" ДС вирішили зробити основною командою Титанів й дали їм тривалку від сценариста Тома Тейлора та художниці Ніколи Скотт.

Місцевий сюжет має одразу декілька основних ліній. У нас тут Титани змушені зупинити декілька екологічних катастроф, розібратися з церквою крові та її новим лідером Братом Вічністю, який вирішив провести ребрендинг та перейменував організацію в церкву вічності, а також отримав підтримку від Темпеста та останньою лінією є смерть Флеша (Воллі Веста). Суть у тому, що команда знайшла його труп, але виявилося, що він прибув з майбутнього й тепер їм потрібно провести розслідування й запобігти смерті Воллі в теперішньому. Щодо другорядних ліній то у нас тут є стосунки між Біст Боєм та Рейвен, бажання Титанів робити більше оскільки вони тепер є заміною Ліги ну і ще Аманда Воллер та Миротворець. Що порадувало, враховуючи, що ДС в "DoDC" робили з неї головну антагоністку, а з Титанів головну команду.

Сам сюжет вийшов нормальним, читається все дуже легко, події загалом теж досить цікаві, але, як на мене, Тейлору не вдалося його зробити дуже класним. По ходу сюжету усі три основні проблеми Титанів виявляються пов'язаними одна з одною, в результаті чого вони дізнаються хто є головним поганцем й на цьому цей сюжет закінчується і, як я розумію, продовжиться в івенті "Beast World" та тай-інах Титанів до нього. І от мені це не дуже сподобалося, тут не вистачає якогось задовільного фіналу для історії. Щодо зведення усіх трьох ліній в одну то теж трохи суперечливо, як на мене, можна було б одну з них лишити окремою і зробити з неї гачок для наступних подій в серії, щоб не тільки Воллер та Брат Вічність були.

Щодо малюнку то з ним все чудово, Нікола Скотт вкотре видала дуже красиву й приємну роботу. Єдине, що бачити Воллі з веснянками досить дивно.

Загалом тривалка Титанів розпочалася нормально і мені хочеться дізнатися, що ж буде далі. Тому скоріш за все-таки читну Біст Ворлд і тай-іни Титанів.

[Samuel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean, not bad. Tom definitely Taylored on this one. I could see this coming off as boring to some people, especially with how there isn’t too much action - but I got some enjoyment out of it, so ehh🤷🏻‍♂️. Basically, the Titans are all grown up (there’s no ‘Teen’ in the name anymore, you see?) and they’re getting back together in the absence of the Justice League and other superhero teams. It’s a little stock-standard, but I like how the Titans interact well-enough, and there’s a few plots going on at once to keep you entertained.

[kaybee · Rating 4 out of 5]

love a mystery. shout out to the cashier who told me to buy this

[Lucas Savio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amo o tom taylor mas aqui ele não reiventa a roda mas diverte, mas conhecendo ele sinto que tem potencial creio que até o final do arco do taylor eu acompanhe por ser fã dele.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.4 stars.

[Aidan]

Crazy that Gar as a shapeshifter can be any height and he chooses to be like 5’. Short king and proud

[AviChaim Snyder · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a snore-fest! The Titans are now the powerhouses of the DC universe and what do they do? Fight environmental issues! Are you kidding me?! This was boring and a chore to get through, which is a true shame. There are so many cool and fun characters within the Titans roster and none of them are utilized properly or well. Beastboy had a moment and so did Nightwing being leader but that was it. The story should have focused solely on the Flash mystery but Taylor rather insert his lame political environmental views in the story. Don't waste your money on this volume. Grade: F

[Michael Puciul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good comic, I can’t wait to read more!

[Guilherme Smee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Esta é mais uma tentativa de fazer um título dos Titãs engrenarem. E dessa vez eles foram promovidos à principal equipe de super-heróis do Universo DC, depois da dissolução da Liga da Justiça. Tudo começa quando o Flash descobre que vai ser assassinado e precisa voltar no tempo para impedir que isso aconteça. No meio disso, Garth, o Aqualad, está apoiando o novo Irmão Sangue e sua nova religião, a Igreja da Eternidade. Achei o quadrinho bem divertido de acompanhar, uma bela aventura com a cara do que os Titãs representam, essa esperança e um olhar mais otimista para o mundo do Universo DC. A interação entre os personagens também é muito bem trabalhada por Tom Taylor, que desembocaram nesse título solo através da revista do Asa Noturna, o Dick Grayson. Posso dizer que o nível de qualidade é a mesma da premiada série do defensor de Bludhaven. Ah sim, vale dizer que a qualidade dos desenhos de Nicola Scott continua muito boa e que abrilhantam ainda mais a apreciação desse encadernado.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I’m very familiar with the characters from reading about them in other stories, I’m ashamed to say I’ve never read a Teen Titans book!

But this one was pretty fun with adorable team dynamics and enjoyable action. The Titans are stepping up to replace the Justice league as DC’s premiere team after Dark Crisis, but they have no time to celebrate as they have to deal with the return of Brother Blood, shenanigans involving Amanda Waller and Peacemaker, environmental terrorism, and trying to solve the murder of a future Wally West.

I got the sense that much of this is leading to something bigger in the universe.

[Sarospice · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has all the pieces: Taylor writing, Scott pencils, the Right Titans on the team, but it just doesn't do anything interesting. One fun addition to the team but this is warm tea, not hot chocolate.

[Isaac Wray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this book. The Titans are my favorite team, and it feels great that they get their time to shine. They aren’t just joining the justice league, they ARE the justice league.

[Mia · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Aaron Fults · Rating 3 out of 5]

didn’t really care

[Jessica Willis · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️

This had some good moments but the story was generic and predictable. I wanted more solid team/character moments. Beast Boy was a surprising fav for me. I will read more and hope for the best. I like Tom Taylor's Nightwing run so 🤞 if the next Titan volume is similar to this one, I doubt I'll read more

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heck yeah titans. Heck yeah starfire IS SUNSHINE 🌸☀️🌷

[lila · Rating 3 out of 5]

me when i thought they off'd wally motherfucking west 🤯🤯🤯

[Adam Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not sure you could have a better "Dawn of DC" debut then this. Easily the best and most "great for first timers" Volume 1 of this new initiative.
The Titans (Nightwing, Donna Troy, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, Cyborg, and Flash (Wally)) are set up now as the premier team, taking over for the Justice League in this post- Dark Crisis DCU. The main story has to do with them moving into Titans Tower, as well as a new threat: The Church of Blood has seemingly taken on a new life as the Church of Eternity, led by Brother Eternity. The Titans know that something is up, the readers know it has something to do with aliens and Amanda Waller, and Swamp Thing is added to the team to help.
Really excited to see how the crossover "Beast World" factors into what's next for this superteam.
Strong recommend.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s great to see the Titans becoming what they always trained to be. This was a promising start, and I love that they’re focusing on more than just defeating the bad guys. I’ll be interested to see how they handle themselves when they want to do more than they have the ability to handle, but I do appreciate that they were able to manage their issues in this volume by splitting up and/or pulling in others with helpful specialties.

[Luke Costin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this, it wasn't a groundbreaking team book but it felt so unabashedly classic in how it told the story it felt very much like a comic from the 70s but with the quick pace of a modern comic. I liked the mix between a standard super hero threat and the Titans taking a role in environmentalism, very much in the style of an old cartoon doubling as a PSA (GI Joe Style)

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5
I continue to be. Tom Taylor fan. Was looking forward to this. And honestly...a couple issues at the start felt slow. But the story build up to the larger narrative, along with exploring individual character arcs, was very well done. Bring on Beast World!