Lot Details
| Series Title | Tales of the New Teen Titans |
|---|---|
| Issue Number | 1 - 4 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Cover Date | 1982 |
| Cover Price | 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP |
| Printing | First Print |
| Variant Description | Direct |
| Page Count | 36.00 |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Age Era | Bronze Age |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Writer | Marv Wolfman |
| Artist | George Pérez |
| Cover Artist | George Pérez |
| Inker | Brett Breeding |
| Letterer | John Costanza |
| Editor | Len Wein |
| Character Appearances | Beast Boy, Cyborg, Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, Raven, Ron Evers, Starfire, Wally West |
Tales of the New Teen Titans Mini Series #1, #2, #3, #4
Complete 4 part mini series
Origin of Cyborg, Victor Stone
1st appearance of Ron Evers, a childhood friend of Victor Stone who became an enemy of Cyborg
Origin of Raven
Origin of Beast Boy aka Changeling
Origin of Starfire
Origin of Blackfire
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Lot Details
| Series Title | Tales of the New Teen Titans |
|---|---|
| Issue Number | 1 - 4 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Cover Date | 1982 |
| Cover Price | 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP |
| Printing | First Print |
| Variant Description | Direct |
| Page Count | 36.00 |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Age Era | Bronze Age |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Writer | Marv Wolfman |
| Artist | George Pérez |
| Cover Artist | George Pérez |
| Inker | Brett Breeding |
| Letterer | John Costanza |
| Editor | Len Wein |
| Character Appearances | Beast Boy, Cyborg, Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, Raven, Ron Evers, Starfire, Wally West |
Tales of the New Teen Titans
Published by DC Comics between June and September 1982, Tales of the New Teen Titans is a four issue limited series written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by George Pérez. The series was conceived as a companion to the main New Teen Titans title, which had become one of the most successful properties for DC in the early 1980s. Each issue focuses on a single character’s history, utilizing a framing device where the team gathers around a campfire during a Grand Canyon retreat to share their personal origins. This narrative structure allowed the creative team to provide deep biographical context for characters who had previously been shrouded in mystery since their introductions in 1980.
The series is historically significant for establishing the definitive origins of Cyborg, Starfire, Raven, and Changeling across its four installments. Issue #1 detailed Victor Stone’s transition from an athlete to a cybernetic hero following a laboratory accident at S.T.A.R. Labs. Issue #2 explored the planet Tamaran and the sibling rivalry between Starfire and Blackfire, while Issue #3 provided the first comprehensive look at the interdimensional realm of Azarath and Raven’s lineage as the daughter of Trigon. The final issue focused on Garfield Logan’s past in Africa and his connection to the Doom Patrol. Technically, the series is noted for the intricate detail of Pérez’s pencils and the introduction of key supporting cast members and villains who became permanent fixtures in the DC Universe.
The cultural impact of Tales of the New Teen Titans lies in its role as a foundational text for the modernization of the "teen hero" archetype, shifting the focus from sidekick dynamics to complex, individualized backstories. By dedicating entire issues to character study rather than traditional superhero combat, Wolfman and Pérez influenced the industry’s approach to ensemble storytelling and world building. The origins established in these four issues have served as the primary source material for every subsequent media adaptation, including the 2003 animated series and various live action interpretations. The series remains a benchmark for the "spotlight" miniseries format, demonstrating how supplemental titles can significantly enrich a primary narrative's longevity and depth.
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