Titans
Fans ofTitansmight have overlooked some of the bigger comic references in the TV show . A refresher on those references is great for lover sure-enough and new . The show adapt the comics squad know as the Teen Titans , and it ’s currently in its third season on HBO Max .
There ’s no shortage of things the show has pull from the origin stuff . These admit fictitious character , their backstories , their costumes , and their personality . Not only are there familiar DC Cuban sandwich adapted in the show , but there are classic villains as well .
The Costumes
As with many comic record characters , the Teen Titans of the comics have colorful and memorable costumes . Even if their looks change across the eras , the characters ' costume are iconic and very familiar to fans .
For the most part , the show ’s costumes are very much based on those from the comics . Some costume are much comics - precise ( Superboy , Wonder Girl , Hawk and Dove , Nightwing ) , while others are well - done modern adaptation ( Robin , Starfire ) . While Beast Boy and Raven have n’t quite take on their laughable spirit , they do wear unremarkable wearing apparel that match their amusing counterparts .
Trigon
Trigon is the father of Raven , and he ’s one of the Teen Titans ' biggest foe . He debuted inNew Teen Titans # 2(1980 ) . Despite have her father ’s powers , Raven resists Trigon , and she and the Teen Titans stop him from taking over the ground .
In the show , Raven grow up on Earth instead of Azarath . Likein the comic strip , she ’s incredibly knock-down , she joins the Titans , and she has to defeat her beginner . Trigon attempts to use Raven for his own plans , but the Titans are able-bodied to defeat him at the beginning of time of year 2 .
The Creation Of Conner Kent
Conner Kent debuted inAdventures of Superman # 500during the " Reign of the Supermen " storyline ( 1993 ) . He was make by Cadmus as a clon of Superman . Conner was also lie with as Kon - El and Superboy . In 2003 , his beginning was retconned , wee-wee him a clone of both Superman and Lex Luthor .
Conner was insert in a post - credits scene at the end of season 1 ofTitans . This adaptation of Superboy is a clone of both Superman and Luthor , and he has memories from both of them . Despite endeavor to veil his powers at first , Superboy eventually apply them and bring together the Titans . He notably save Jason Todd ’s life , and the two then become champion .
Dick Grayson Quits Being Robin
During the famous " Judas Contract " plot line , Dick Grayson makes a big change . InTales of the Teen Titans # 44(1984 ) , Dick hangs up the mantle of Robin and becomes Nightwing . Before lay off as Robin , Dick has a falling out with Batman .
Like in the strip , Dick Grayson inTitansis very aloof from Batman at first . He keep the Robin persona into adulthood , wearing the costume throughout time of year 1 . Despite not having a superhero identity operator for most of season 2 , Dick becomes Nightwing at the end of the season . The gap between discontinue as Robin and becoming Nightwing is notably farseeing in the show than in the cartoon strip .
Beast Boy Was In The Doom Patrol
Beast Boy , AKA Garfield Logan , debut inDoom Patrol # 99(1965 ) . Gar would n’t join the Teen Titans untilTeen Titans , vol . 1 # 50(1977 ) . Since then , the character reference has mostly been associated with versions of the Titans , both in comics and on goggle box shows .
Titansestablishes that Beast Boy did start out with the Doom Patrol , and he ’s seen with them in season 1 . He joined them as an orphan , much like his risible book origination . Like in the comedian , he depart the Doom Patrol to join the Titans . Unlike the comics , Gar leaves in the show due to Niles ' actions and Cliff ’s boost . In the comics , Beast Boy hold out after the ease of the squad dies . Of course , it ’s comics , so they did n’t ride out that way .
Starfire And Blackfire
Starfire and Blackfire are baby , known as Kiand’r and Komand’r of Tamaran . They ’re played by Anna Diop and Damaris Lewis , respectively . Blackfire first appeared inNew Teen Titans # 22(1982 ) . Blackfire , through no fault of her own , was undress of her role as the rightful successor to Tamaran . After her persona was given to Starfire , Blackfire begrudge her . She eventually attacked Tamaran .
Blackfire debut inTitansin season 2 . Like in the comics , the show ’s Blackfire deeply resents Starfire . She takes over the Tamarian throne and kills her parents . Eventually , she rule her way to Earth . Despite everything she does , Starfire and Beast Boy help free Blackfire from government imprisonment in time of year 3 .
Donna Troy Dies And Returns
Donna Troy is on the face of it killed by a Superman robot in the comics inTitans / Young Justice : Graduation Day # 3(2003 ) . She ’s reborn on another planet right after her death , and comes back in a 2005 storyline befittingly titled " The Return of Donna Troy . "
In the show , Donna dies at the end of time of year 2 after catch an electrified pylon . Her soundbox is then take to Themyscira , accompany by Raven . Like her comic counterpart , Donna is resurrected in season 3 of the show , which fans had hop to see this season .
Deathstroke Kills Jericho
Jericho is the son of the villain Deathstroke . In the strip , Jericho is assume over by the Souls of Azarath , shit him an unwilling villain of the Titans . InNew Titans # 83(1992 ) , Deathstroke has to kill his son for save him .
Jericho choke the same means in the show , although under dissimilar circumstances . After being befriended by Dick Grayson , Jericho found himself caught between Deathstroke and the Titans . Like in the comics , Jericho has the power to take over someone else ’s body . He dive in the mode of Deathstroke ’s sword , taking the blade for Dick . Before he " die , " however , his mind transfer to Deathstroke ’s body , where it stay alongside his father ’s .
Jason Todd Is Killed By The Joker
In the well - known storyline " Death in the Family , " Jason Todd is tricked into look for his mother . InBatman , vol . 1 # 427(1988 ) , Jason is beaten to death with a crowbar by the Joker . He ’s then caught in an detonation , and Batman finds his physical structure afterward .
Much like the Jason of the comics , the show ’s Jason has a gravelly upbringing and is generally reckless and angry . After feeling turn down by the Titans and nearly give way double in time of year 2 , Jason assay to erase his fear . Season 3 begins with Jason don his Robin causa and tracking the Joker alone . Jason is catch off safety by the Joker , who beats him to demise a crowbar . Jason is then put on the track to becoming Red Hood , sharing another similarity with the comics .
Jason Todd Returns As Red Hood
Jason Todd returned in the comics inBatman , vol . 1 # 635(2004 ) . He takes on the novel blanket of the Red Hood , seeking revenge against Batman . Infinite Crisis : Secret Files and Origins # 1explained that Superboy - Prime punching realness bring Jason back . He was further revived by Talia al Ghul in a Lazarus fossa . Jason finally becomes more of an anti - paladin , and he often assists the Bat Family .
A Lazarus pitfall is behind Jason ’s return in the show as well , although it is the Scarecrow who negociate to bring him back . While his return is much quick in the show , he still dons the pall of Red Hood . Jason work with the Scarecrow to take revenge against the Titans .
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