At the behest of the H.I.V.E., the newly formed Titans are attacked by the Ravager – and Deathstroke the Terminator! The creative team of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez waste little time getting up to speed on one of the Bronze Age’s best superhero-team books.
READRaven gathers the new Teen Titans to rescue an escaped alien princess Koriand’r from Gordanian slave traders. DC finds its answer to Marvel’s X-Men – and, in Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, the creative team to pull it off.
READJim Starlin brings a watered down version of his cosmic storytelling to the Distinguished Competition, but the real draw to DC Comics Presents #26 is the debut appearance of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez's new Teen Titans.
READClea’s efforts to reveal the Defender’s past to Valkyrie reintroduces the team to past perils. This Giant-Size outing features classic Golden and Silver age work from the likes of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Bill Everett and Steve Ditko, along with a gorgeous framing sequence penciled by Jim Starlin.
READA hideous-looking bog beast escapes from the La Brea Tar Pits to explore and study the human condition. This lead feature by John Albano and Jack Sparling has a spark of potential – but just a spark. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the rest of this poor-man’s EC.
READOn a suddenly stormy night, Ghost Rider finds himself in a series of motorcycle races against Death himself. A slight, done-in-one tale executed with artistic verve by Jim Starlin, with a little help from Steve Leialoha and friends.
READBatman teams with Dove to rescue Hawk, who is in trouble following the death of a drug dealer’s son. A fitting farewell to Hawk and Dove (who would later be brought back, of course), from the team of Alan Brennert and Jim Aparo.
READThe trio of Warlord, Machiste and Mariah attempt to retrieve the Mask of Life from the Tower of Fear. More fantasy tropes served up with style by Bronze Age auteur Mike Grell.
READSeparated from his companions and bleeding out in the snow, the Warlord finds aid from an unexpected source. Another fun-if-unoriginal outing from writer/artist Mike Grell.
READWhen winged dinosaurs make off with Mariah, Travis Morgan and Machiste pursue them to a city in the sky. Mike Grell’s passion for the material makes this one a winner.
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