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Art by (See Below)
Cover Art by Tony S. Daniel; Marlo Alquiza; & Chris Blythe
SUMMARY:
Released by DC Comics for October 2005, this 64-page one-shot consists of four stories and eleven character/team profiles. The contents are:
“I Am Donna Troy” (7 pages). Writer: Adam Beechen, with Art by: Darryl Banks, Sean Parsons, Nick J. Napolitano, & Sno-Cone. Utilizing a mystical orb on New Cronus, a resurrected Donna Troy catches up on what has occurred with her beloved Titans and the Outsiders during her absence. Note: This tale’s two parts book-ends the issue.
“Teen Titans Hunt” (25 pages). Writer: Chris Castallo, with Art by: Tony S. Daniel, Marlo Alquiza, Nick J. Napolitano, & Sno-Cone. Rifts between the Titans and the Outsiders are exposed, as a dangerous foe holds Starfire and Tim Drake’s Robin as captives. It’s up to the two squads to heal some lingering emotional wounds impacting their teamwork. For Nightwing’s sake, Starfire contemplates which super-team needs her the most.
“Who’s Your Daddy?” (6 pages). Writer: J. Torres, with Art by: Paco Medina, Wayne Faucher, Nick J. Napolitano, & Sno-Cone. Aboard The Injustice Gang’s satellite HQ, the Joker’s Daughter baits her colleagues into speculation re: her father’s actual identity.
“Secrets” (5 pages). Writers: Nunzio DeFilippis & Christina Weir, with Art by: Todd Nauck, Ray Snyder, Nick J. Napolitano, & Sno-Cone. Wonder Girl’s Young Justice teammate, Arrowette, visits her in San Francisco. Wonder Girl must decide whether or not to reveal to the Teen Titans of her true parentage. The tale also alludes to Superboy’s similar crisis of conscience re: Lex Luthor.
These single-page profiles are written by Mike McAvennie.
Conner Kent / Superboy (artist Ian Churchill);
Batman & The Outsiders (artist: Kevin Nowlan)
Shift (artists: Carlos d’Anda & Guy Major)
Mia Dearden / Speedy (artist: Pasqual Ferry)
Blackfire (artist: Daniel Acuña)
Holly & Dawn Granger / Hawk & Dove (artists: Matthew Clark, Karl Kesel, & Sno-Cone)
Fearsome Five (artist: Cliff Chiang)
Ravager (artist: Daniel Acuña)
Brother Blood (artist: Gene Ha)
Arthur Light / Dr. Light (artists: Rags Morales, Richard Horie, & Tanya Horie)
Donna Troy (artists: George Pérez & Tom Smith).
REVIEW:
Aside from a single typo, this Secret Files & Origins preceding DC’s Infinite Crisis is near-flawless. Fans get a satisfying read that boasts top-flight plotting and even better visuals. There’s only two parental caveats: “Teen Titans Hunt” unnecessarily depicts Starfire in a few sexy poses, and snarky dialogue in “Who’s Your Daddy?” infers the story isn’t meant for younger readers. Otherwise, this issue is definitely well-played.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
None.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
