Top 10 TEEN TITANS Comic Book Series

Hey there, comic junkie! You’ve probably heard of the Teen Titans, right? To those of us who’ve been around the block, they go simply by “the Titans” these days. These youngsters have been a juicy T-bone steak on the menu of DC Comics since the swinging 60s, once even outselling Batman and the Justice League.

They’ve played the lead in three animated TV series, a live-action TV show, and now are under the microscope for an upcoming film in James Gunn’s DC Universe. Here’s the rundown on their most influential comic book series over the past sixties.

The Fetching Wardrobe from Bob Rozakis’ Teen Titans Series

Starting off our count at number 10, we have the Teen Titans series by Bob Rozakis, with Irv Novick, Don Heck, and José Delbo. The original series from the 60s ran out of steam in 1973, but our beloved DC decided to shake the magic 8-ball again in 1976.

These comics are vintage enough to make you feel like you’ve traveled through time. They featured the Titans spinning vinyl at a disco named “Gabriel’s Horn”, and Speedy strumming his axe in a rock band called ‘The Great Frog’. Plus, let’s not forget the villains like Rocket Rollers who rode the wave of the skateboarding trend. Blink and you might miss that this series raised the stature of kick-ass female heroes. Pour one out for heroine representation!

Marv Wolfman Puts New Spin on the Titans

Placing at number 9, we have the New Titans by Marv Wolfman, with George Pérez and Tom Grummett. An upgrade from Wolfman’s earlier New Teen Titans strut, this time DC hit the refresh button, ditching the ‘teens’ and rebranding the team as The New Titans. It worked, with Nightwing leading a new team to find his captive comrades in a thrilling saga. Although a lull followed “Titans Hunt”, Wolfman showed he still had the moves to churn out an epic comic yarn, leading to an eventual cancellation in 1995.

Current and Lively: Tom Taylor’s Titans Series

At number 8 we groove with Titans by Tom Taylor, with Nicola Scott and Lucas Meyer. For a performance that’s still ongoing, it’s seeing a lot of love from fans. Believe it or not, after an intergalactic dark crisis, even Superman vouched for the Titans. Tom Taylor has proven he can spin a yarn by mastering not only Dick Grayson’s character in Nightwing but his best pals too in this ongoing comic.

The Titans (No, Not THAT ‘The Titans’)

Number seven brings us The Titans by Devin Grayson, James M. Faerber, and Tom Peyer, with Mark Buckingham, Paul Pelletier, Barry Kitson, Adam DeKraker, Peter Grau. After a lackluster rebooted Teen Titans series in 1996, DC masterfully assembled the original five and sprinkled in a few newbies. The result? A motley crew that somehow hit all the right notes.

The Five to Rival Jackson’s by Benjamin Percy

Bagging the sixth spot, we have Teen Titans by Benjamin Percy, with Jonboy Meyers, Khoi Pham, and Scott Eaton. Percy winches up Batman’s son, Damian Wayne – a Robin that had never fronted the Titans before – to the helm. This Robin hunkers down for a bruising battle with his dear granddad, Ra’s al Ghul, and his lethal League of Assassins.

Teen Titans Academy: A Crash Course in Tim Sheridan’s Universe

Number five sees Teen Titans Academy by Tim Sheridan, with Rafa Sandoval, Steve Lieber, and Tom Derenick. In an underappreciated masterpiece, Sheridan turned Titan’s Tower into a school, and the ’80s Titans members tutored budding heroes.

Peter David Runs the Teen Show in ‘Young Justice’

Bringing us to number four, we have Young Justice by Peter David, with Todd Nauck. Although not technically a Teen Titans book, Young Justice was very much the Teen Titans in spirit. They formed a tight-knit team and even made the kids look like, you guessed it, kids!

The Sixties Swing with Bob Haney’s Teen Titans

In our third spot, we flashback to the original Teen Titans series by Bob Haney, with Nick Cardy, Sheldon Moldoff, Irv Novick, George Tuska, and Neal Adams. This iconic series launched the careers of Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad. Although full of 60s lingo and villains that make you go, “Huh?”, the light tone set the stage for the Teen Titans animated series.

Geoff Johns Brings the Titans Back with a Bang

Sliding into number two, we have the Teen Titans by Geoff Johns, with Mike McKone, Tony Daniel, and Tom Grummett. After several failed attempts, the franchise was revived by Geoff Johns in 2003, just in time for the upcoming animated series. Dark vibes, artist Mike McKone’s illustrations, and franchise-favorite Johns’ command of DC history breathed new life into The Titans.

Marvel at Marv Wolfman’s Sweet ‘80s Symphony ‘The New Teen Titans’.

In our coveted first spot, we have The New Teen Titans by Marv Wolfman, with George Pérez, Eduardo Baretto, José Luis García-López, and Chuck Patton. A big hit not just for the Titans’ franchise, but also for breathing new life into the DC Universe. This series witnessed the transformation of Robin into Nightwing, gave us classic villains like Deathstroke, and penned one of the best arcs in superhero storytelling, “The Judas Contract.”

So here ends our roundup of some Titans’ comic series, straight from the archives. Whether you’re a new fan or an old-timer, there’s always a Titan fable to tickle your curiosity.