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Arella

Arella

16 appearances Β· Bronze Age Β· 1981–2012
Who is Arella?

Arella is the human mother of Raven, the half-demon Teen Titan. A troubled young woman who fell under the influence of the demon Trigon, she later sought refuge in the pacifist interdimensional cult Azarath, where she raised her daughter.

Born from the visionary Bronze Age partnership of Marv Wolfman and George PΓ©rez, Arella made her debut in the landmark The New Teen Titans #4 in 1981 β€” stepping into one of DC's most celebrated runs right at its creative peak. Her story unfolds across the pages of The New Teen Titans and Tales of the Teen Titans, where she shares the stage with luminaries like Raven, Donna Troy, Dick Grayson, and Robin. Spanning over three decades of DC history and even appearing in the retrospective DC Universe: Legacies, Arella is a figure whose quiet presence carries real weight in the mythology of one of comics' most beloved teams. For collectors and fans who love the rich, character-driven storytelling that defined the Bronze Age, she's a rewarding discovery.

β˜… First appearance
The New Teen Titans #4
Feb 1981

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1981–2010

The New Teen Titans #4 1981
The New Teen Titans #4
The New Teen Titans #1 1984
The New Teen Titans #1
Tales of the Teen Titans #73 1987
Tales of the Teen Titans #73
DCU: Legacies #5 2010
DCU: Legacies #5

Appearances

The New Teen Titans (1980)
Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982)
#2
DC Sampler (1983)
#2
Tales of the Teen Titans (1984)
DCU: Legacies (2010)
#5
DC Universe: Legacies (2011)