BIBLIOGRAPHY
Garcia, K., Picolo, G., Haynes, R., Calderon, D., & Downie, G. (2021). Teen Titans : Beast Boy Loves Raven. DC Comics. ISBN 9781779503862
PLOT SUMMARY
In this young adult graphic novel, the authors Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo, continue writing the Teen Titans series. Raven lost her foster mom and memory on the same night. Raven moves to New Orleans to live with mom’s sister Natalia and her daughter Max. But Max is worried about Raven traveling to Tennessee alone to meet with a mysterious person that has answers to all of her questions. On her trip, she luckily meets up with Beast Boy who helps her and might have found feelings for her as well.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
In this modern, emo style, graphic novel, the Teen Titan series, continues the series with Raven and Beast Boy meeting in Tennessee to see a mysterious person named Slade. Both Beast Boy and Raven are on their way to Tennessee to meet the same mysterious person, Slade, who seems to have answers to all of their questions. Raven gets visions about her demon father, Trigon, and she desperately wants to banish him forever. In this sweet story, Raven and Beast Boy are becoming friends and perhaps find love.
I am not one to really like graphic novels, but I found myself not being able to put this down. This modern day, fast paced graphic novel was enjoyable to read with all the awkward teenage mindset, filled with suspense and a dash of romance!
REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
“It’s a great comic, it has a nice pace and good storytelling. It sells the Titans as kids rather than superheroes, but does an impressive job of setting them up for a good comic run. Picolo’s drawing brings a more human side to these usually untouchable heroes while Garcia’s quick quips tie it all together to remind the readers that at the end of the day, they’re teenagers.”
– Review by Alex Neal at Splendid Fred Magazine
“Piccolo’s artwork is outstanding. The panels are packed with action and emotion. The coloring in each volume is a muted color palette with a pop every so often. The coloring in itself adds to the tension of the story. The drawings are perfect for the story being told – lifelike enough for a YA novel and “cartoonish” enough to call this a superhero comic book.”
– Review by Esther Keller at School Library Journal
CONNECTIONS
“Garcia’s storytelling is steady and careful. When read together, the four volumes link brilliantly and each story builds to a crescendo that leaves you wanting more (thank goodness for a sequel!). And while the ending might be a bit sappy, I don’t think anyone will mind with a promise of more action, adventure, suspense, and a little bit of feel-good drama.”
– Review by Esther Keller at School Library Journal
Companion Anthologies:
Teen Titans Boxed Set
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