WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for TITANS #15!
The Dawn of DChas undeniably become the era of theTitans. Not only have they replaced the Justice League, but they’ve now also defeated their greatest villain—one even too powerful for Superman to handle. With the Nightwing-led team now at their peak, the question arises: What’s next for the Titans? Will they continue to rise, or are they destined to stagnate? We have the definitive answer.
It’s clear that the Titans will also be among those joining this new iteration of the Justice League.
TheDark-Winged Queenstorylinereaches its epic conclusion in Tom Taylor, Lucas Meyer, and Adriano Lucas’Titans #15. In this issue, fans witness Raven and the Titans face off against both her father, Trigon, and her dark counterpart, the Dark-Winged Queen. With both villains considered"extinction-level"threats, the Titans call in reinforcements from across the DCU, including the Man of Steel himself.
However, Trigon swiftly takes Superman down with a single blow, demonstrating that even the Man of Steel is no match for his power.This makes the Titans' eventual defeat of Trigon all the more remarkable, as they succeed where even Superman could not.
The Titans Make DC History By Defeating Trigon After the Demon One-Shot Superman
Is Trigon Truly Gone for Good? (IF He Returns, Don’t Expect to See Him Anytime Soon)
Titans#15 takes an unexpected turn whenBeast Boy mediates a conversation between the two Ravens, leading the empaths to settle their differences and merge into a singular, complete version of themselves. However, even as one, Raven lacks the power to defeat her father alone. To overcome this, she temporarily forges her fellow Titans into soul gems, creating a crown that amplifies her abilities and allows her to channel the powers of the entire team. With this newfound strength,Raven beats her father back and eventually delivers the final blow, impaling Trigon with his own axe.
After releasing the Titans from their gem forms, Raven reassures Nightwing that she didn’t kill her father, explaining that"Demons don’t die"—they merely fade away. Despite the technicalities of her statement, it’s clear that Trigon is, for all intents and purposes, defeated.Although the Titans have vanquished him before, this feels like a more permanent end for the Overlord of Hell.Still, in the realm of DC’s comic logic, Trigon’s return is always a possibility. Even if he does come back, though, it likely won’t be anytime soon, as recovering from"fading away"is a process that would take considerable time.
I Can’t Believe DC Just Turned Me Into a Nightwing/Starfire Shipper
While I’ve always vastly preferred Nightwing and Starfire over Nightwing and Batgirl, I never fully shipped the Boy Wonder and the Princess—until now.
The Titans Replace the Justice League AND Defeat Their Biggest Villain in the Same Era
The Dawn of DC Has Been the Era of the Titans
The Dawn of DC hasn’t even reached its two-year mark, yet in that time, theTitans have replaced the Justice Leagueas DC’s premier superhero team and defeated their greatest villain.Trigon has played a central role in the Titans' narrative ever since Raven’s introduction, as he constantly meddles in her life, trying to control her immense power. His interference has often posed a significant threat to the world, making him one of the Titans' most well-known and persistent foes, rivaled only by Deathstroke.
The fact that the Titans defeated Trigon in under two years of stepping up to replace the Justice League is monumental.By comparison, the Justice League’s journey to become DC’s main protectors and their eventual triumph over their own greatest enemy, Darkseid, took much longer. This rapid rise underscores that Dawn of DC has truly become the era of the Titans. Yet, with Tom Taylor’sTitansrun now concluded andDC’s ALL IN initiativebeginning, fans are left wondering: what’s next for the Titans?
The Titans Are Officially Joining the Justice League (& It’s About Time)
Every Hero on Earth Gets Invited to Join JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMTED inDC ALL IN SPECIAL
Fans following DC news will know that the publisher has recently launched its latest initiative—DC ALL IN. This initiative is ushering in significant changes across the DC Universe, including the reunification of the Justice League. However, this version of the team is unlike anything fans have seen before. Now calledJustice League Unlimited, the roster expands to include every hero on Earth, with an open invitation for all to join.DC ALL IN Special#1 has already shown Starfire and Arsenal receiving their invitations. With this development, it’s clear that theTitanswill also be among those joining this new iteration of theJustice League.
TITANS #15 (2024)
Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
Teen Titansis a superhero animated TV series based on the DC Comics team of the same name. Airing from 2003 to 2006, the show follows five young heroes—Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy—as they battle villains while navigating adolescence. The series was widely praised for its blend of action, humor, and character development, and it spawned a popular spin-off,Teen Titans Go!.
