Teen Titans #51 Review

TEEN TITANS #51
Written by Sean McKeever
Art by Alé Garza & Marlo Alquiza

After reading this issue, I had to bump Starlord off the Book of the Week spot. This issue was just too good not to give that honour to.

Lots of great interactions between the future versions and their younger selves. Last issue they captured all the heavy hitters from the Justice League and this issue they tell their younger selves that a Starro invasion is coming and they have to stop it. Any attempt to free the JLA will result in the Leaguers dying.

Rose was excellent this issue. I love her character and she's a perfect fit in this issue. The snide comments and funny reactions to things like finding out future Conner tortured her father Deathstroke are some of my favourite parts of this book.

The return of Bart is explained as Tim having perfected the cloning of Conner and used it to bring back Bart as well. I was hoping it would lead to a easy retcon for Bart possibly returning to the present day, but looks like they cut that option off. Surprised they made him hate Rose in this storyline, as he loved her in the future, even when she was on the East team. The future did change by the team coming back in time and knowing about their future selves, but I figured that would have stayed the same.

Great issue, lots of interesting dialogue with their future selves and a great finish with the Prometheus / Robin fight that lead to a dramatic ending. But I honestly don't think anyone believes Tim would kill himself in an attempt to change the future. Still, great outing from McKeever. Can't wait for next issue.

Verdict - Must Read

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