Ascend has taken Eugene Choi & the Titans aren’t waiting to react!
Fairplay, Cheshire Cat, Proxy, and Wildcard have been looking for another friend who was kidnapped by the mysterious group.
These actions have drawn the attention of JASON TODD! With an uneasy alliance formed, the group races against time to stop another kidnapping. What they discover along the way will push one to a breaking point.
TEEN TITANS #3 by Kyle Higgins,Daniele Di Nicuolo, Marcelo Costa & Becca Carey (DC COMICS) sees the RED HOOD unleashed.
Let’s take a closer look at events.
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
With Todd as the “Mentor” of the group, Higgins puts an explosive dynamic at the lead. In mere moments, readers witness the fine line walked in-between justice and insanity. Todd’s discovery a dead teenager is enough to push him into extreme action. The confrontation with Ascend’s forces is unapologetic in its’ nature. There is nothing held back. No moral code of justice, All in its’ wake is extreme vengeance. It is a chilling reminder of what Todd’s real nature is before switching the spotlight to the young team.
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Readers see how the team handles being told how to react. Fairplay’s discussion with his dad is heated based off of reactions. The writing shows how the young hero might be in over his head. Once the truth settles in concerning communication issues, it casts a dark cloud over the innocence of hope. Todd’s sharp words don’t hold back as he addresses the team. It lets loose on the information he received about the teen’s death. This moves into a strong finish where decisions are made. The closing page speaks volumes as this story is easily far from over.
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Di Nicuolo & Costa sees Todd’s investigation of the Ascend camp lead to a grizzly discovery. A striking full page vision shows the horrors of the truth. This unlocks a burning rage that cannot be contained. The cold look in Todd’s eyes indicate the switch in mood. Panels see action flooding at every turn as Todd goes to work. Carey’s lettering brings out the brutality on display. This leads to a bold half panel where Todd’s eyes drop a huge exclamation point before moving events towards the Titans. It leaves a haunting impression.
The discord panels remind the audience of how the teens operate. Once a shift in direction unfolds, the reactions spill into a tense meeting of minds. Fairplay’s frustration comes to the forefront as his dad delivers a cold report. The talk is a short break from the chilling path of Jason Todd. An intense full page shows the tragic truth of what transpired with Ascend. Todd’s face hides his anger until a breaking point. This spins into a strong half panel reflecting on what happened. The final pages burst with anger as actions begin. This leads into a new path with a huge full page putting the team on a direct path to danger. An excellent visual ride form start to finish.
FINAL GRADE: 9.5
The truth is revealed as Red Hood takes matters into his own hands in this intense chapter! Higgins’ writing unleashes brutal justice inside a harsh reality. Di Nicuolo & Costa craft huge action with heavy emotional weight. Welcome to a new era of Titans action!
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