Comic Book Review: Terror Titans #2

Terror Titans

Writer: Sean McKeever
Pencils: Joe Bennett
Inks: Jack Jadson
Colors: Rod Reis
Letters: Steve Wands

DC sure does love its villains. They seem to be center stage in as many titles as the heroes, and honestly, I'm glad for that. DC has the best villains. Marvel has some big names, but if you're not Magneto, Dr. Doom, or Galactus, then there's no guarantee that you'll be treated seriously.

So enter Terror Titans, the evil analogue of the Teen Titans. I wasn't really sold on the first issue. My big problem is Ravager. I don't like Ravager and don't understand the fascination that some have with her. I just find her annoying. But I gave issue #2 a chance...good thing, too.

Clock King's keeping things running at The Dark Side Club despite complaints from some of the others involved. His interest in Ravager may be leading him to trouble, or maybe things are playing out the way he wants. We'll have to wait and see, though it's clear he thinks everything is under control.

Meanwhile, Disruptor is trying to get Ravager killed in the ring, which makes Clock King none too happy. But will her attempts to get one up on Ravager find her left out in the cold, or worse?

And Dreadbolt finds himself challenged. Will he kill his father, Bolt, to claim his legacy?

Terror Titans #2 is an exciting issue. It has brief cameos by little known heroes. It has action. It has suspense. And it has great characters.

Dreadbolt has already become a favorite of the title, having, with this issue, taken on more depth than the others. The Persuader is a fascinating choice being, apparently, the daughter of a villain who fought Superman in only two issues and who has a 31st Century descendent. I hope we get some more info on Copperhead. He's apparently not a legacy for the original Copperhead, so why the clear link between the two? And headed up by Clock King? How cool is that? I've always liked the Clock King, though I'll admit I miss the flashy blue tights with the clocks on it.

I just don't like Disruptor or Ravager...and they don't like each other...so I have to put up with them annoying me.

But despite that, McKeever's story is intersting and entertaining, and Bennett's and Jadson's art is dynamic and colorful. Definately a good read.