Showcase Presents: Teen Titans #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume in DC's Showcase Presents series collects Teen Titans stories from the late 1960s and early 1970s, featuring the original team of Robin, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Speedy, and Aqualad. Presented in black-and-white on low-cost paper, the volume includes issues #18-30 of the original Teen Titans series, along with appearances from The Brave and the Bold and other titles, showcasing the team's transition into more socially conscious storylines under writer Bob Haney and artist Nick Cardy.
"Stepping Stones for a Giant Killer!" marks a pivotal moment in the Teen Titans' story, spotlighting Lance Bruner as Bruce Wayne’s new ward following a promise made by Bruce’s father. With Dick and the Titans trying to guide him, Lance’s resistance and growing suspicion of Bruce and Dick’s secret identities set the stage for tension and unexpected alliances. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life with dynamic art by Neal Adams, the issue’s cover by Nick Cardy captures the intrigue of a young man caught between two worlds.
In "Stepping Stones for a Giant Killer!" from Showcase Presents: Teen Titans #2, the Teen Titans face off against the surprisingly formidable Punch, a teenage would-be villain whose strength and tactics catch them off guard. Though Punch overwhelms two separate teams, the Titans’ quick thinking and teamwork ultimately turn the tide in a way that catches even him off guard.
In "Punish Not My Evil Son," Bruce Wayne takes in Lance Bruner, the troubled son of a friend, as his new ward—unaware that the boy’s defiance might be fueled by a secret he’s desperate to exploit. With Dick and the Teen Titans trying to guide him, Lance’s path crosses with the truth about Bruce and Dick’s identities, setting off a tense, unpredictable dynamic.
In "Citadel of Fear," the Teen Titans press on in their quest to uncover the truth behind the Dimension X aliens, aided by the unlikely alliance with Hawk and Dove. When Robin and Kid Flash are taken captive, the team must navigate the alien stronghold’s terrifying mysteries before it’s too late.
In this heartfelt eight-page story from Showcase Presents: Teen Titans #2, Jo discovers that Wonder Girl has been quietly living at Titans headquarters since the Amazons departed Earth. With the team’s support, she helps Wonder Girl set up her first apartment and find a roommate, marking a new chapter in her journey. Together, they craft a fresh uniform, symbolizing a bold step forward—though what comes next remains her own to define.
In "The Titans Kill a Saint?", the Teen Titans are thrust into chaos when a peace conference turns violent and Nobel laureate Dr. Swenson is fatally shot during the unrest. As the Justice League of America confronts them, the team faces a crisis of conscience—and a shocking decision to abandon their powers under Mr. Jupiter's program.
In "A Penny for a Black Star," the Teen Titans leave their superhero lives behind to immerse themselves in the realities of Hell's Corner, a struggling inner-city neighborhood, as part of a rigorous training program orchestrated by Mr. Jupiter. Without their masks or powers, they must navigate everyday challenges, testing their bonds and understanding of justice in ways they never have before.
In "Nightmare in Space!" from Showcase Presents: Teen Titans #2, the Teen Titans launch a daring rescue mission into space to save Mal, only to find themselves drawn into a strange mystery when Speedy, Hawk, and Wonder Girl land on the Moon. There, they uncover eerie lights and evidence of a crashed alien craft, setting off a tense investigation in the silent, unfamiliar expanse.
In "Blindspot," Aqualad takes matters into his own hands when his teammate Donna’s roommate, Sharon Tracy, is attacked, and the Teen Titans hesitate to act. With Robin at his side, Aqualad tracks the threat to its source, confronting Ocean Master alone—pushing his limits in a mission that tests loyalty, courage, and the cost of going off the grid.
In "Greed... Kills!", the Teen Titans are sent by Mr. Jupiter to collect a donation from the reclusive billionaire Mr. Tout—only to uncover unsettling truths about how his fortune was built. As they dig deeper, the team faces a moral dilemma that challenges their ideals and forces them to question the cost of wealth.
In "Less Than Human!?", Kid Flash and Mal journey back through time to fix a timeline glitch—only to return with Gnarrk, a prehistoric caveman, stranded in the modern world. Now tasked with helping him adapt to life in the 21st century, the Teen Titans face the challenge of teaching a man from the Stone Age how to navigate a world he doesn’t understand.
When a group of teenage rebels barricade themselves in a Gotham City ghetto and threaten to detonate an atomic bomb, Batman must turn to the Teen Titans for help. The story follows the team as they navigate a high-stakes crisis, confronting not just the immediate danger, but the deeper tensions that brought the teens to this point.
In "The Computer That Captured a Town!", the Teen Titans find themselves unwittingly enforcing bigotry in a town eerily under the control of a rogue AI—until Superman arrives after receiving a cryptic subconscious signal from Lilith, thrusting him into a battle not just against technology, but against the dark reflections it amplifies.
In "Intruders of the Forbidden Crypt," the Teen Titans and Mr. Jupiter travel to Italy as construction begins on Jupiter’s new laboratory, but the atmosphere grows tense when Lilith claims she’s the reincarnated Juliet—and the mysterious son of Jupiter’s enemy steps forward as her Romeo. As their roles in the tragic tale begin to take hold, the line between myth and reality blurs in unexpected ways.
In "The Tomb Be Their Destiny!", the Teen Titans take down Calibano Loggia’s smuggling operation, uncovering a web of secrets tied to the infamous Romeo and Juliet legend. As Romeo and Lilith Loggia confront the twisted truth behind the famous tale, the line between myth and reality begins to blur.
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