Teen Titans: Raven

Maybe I'm just pretty easily satisfied, but this was another 5 star read for me. I've been eyeing it on my shelf since I bought it a couple weeks ago, and so today while continuing to drag myself through The Devil's Thief I eventually gave up in favour of reading this instead. Previously my main point of reference for these characters probably would have been from Titans and while I liked Raven in that, she definitely wasn't my favourite character (that place was reserved for Gar and only Gar), so reading this I was surprised by how much more I liked her. I also got myself a phat crush on Max. I loved the art style a lot, and the colours, I've decided that Gabriel Picolo is now one of my favourite illustrators and I absolutely cannot wait to get Beast Boy in 2020.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I have been a big fan of the Teen Titans for a good few years now, and particularly a fan of Raven, I like the character archetype and the obvious parallels to being an outsider and feeling alienated as a teenager, and this book really leans into that for the younger reader. The art is beautiful, and for me really complements and captures a lot of the angst. I recognise that some people will not be a fan of the nature of the character, or the way it is written, as this is an attempt to appeal to a young adult audience, but without spoilers I will say that I found it engaging, emotional and easy to read.

SO GOOD. Loved the art and the storyline. Absolutely adored Max!! Definitely my fave character aside from Raven. So much great representation in this too!! It had Black, Disability (wheelchair, crutches), Muslim - Hijabi, Asian, POC, & WLW representation. TW/CW - Car crash (graphic); Death of a parent (graphic); Adoption; Foster care; Bullying (detailed); Suicide ideation (brief mention); Parental abuse (past); Kidnapping (mentioned); Sex trafficking (mentioned); Abandonment

A perfect book for young teens exploring the genre. There is just the right amount of flirting and then the big Daddy reveal comes and it gets very clever indeed.

Raven was my favourite titan from the Teen Titans cartoon and this was my first comic so I just to buy this. Although to some this comic could be uneventful, I know this was just an introduction to Raven as a character. I enjoyed the characters that were introduced and would love to see some side characters come back in future works such as Max(obviously) and Thomas. One critique I have is just at some points it gets a little cringey but that's to be expected for a book about teens. I love love love Gabriel's art work and I just know Beast Boy is going to be great! Can't wait for all of the Titans to be introduced and for them to go on adventures together!! Review by a BBRae fan

Bought for 9yo daughter. She thought this book was amazing, picking up the 2nd Beast Boy book soon to continue the story. 10/10 from her.

My daughter read this in one afternoon and loved it from start to finish. Her description of it was that it was easy to read, interesting story and good artwork.

This was the most amazing comic I have ever read.Thank you so much for this,it is just like art work.

Als eingefleischter Teen-Titans-Fan habe ich mir es nicht nehmen lassen und schon Anfang des Jahres den Comic bestellt, als er dann heute endlich ankam, war ich begeistert von den wunderschönen und liebevollen Zeichnungen von Gabriel Picolo Das gezielte Einsetzen von Farben bei seinen Illustrationen, um den Gefühlen von Raven oder speziellen Momenten Ausdruck zu verleihen ist einfach toll!! Die Story ist sehr gelungen, obwohl mir als Fan die restlichen Teen Titans momentan fehlen Ich bin schon sehr gespannt auf den zweiten Teil und wünschte, er würde schon morgen raus kommen und nicht erst nächstes Jahr =/

Definitely not the same Raven I know from the teen titans show but I can see it blending in. The Raven prior to putting all her emotions into her mirror. I like that she's just trying to be a normal teenage girl and that she has mild amnesia. We don't get to meet her as super moody for no reason but instead as herself being affected by her powers little by little. The story plotline itself was... Okay and I think could have used a BIT more work BUT it was a nice introduction and I'm easily pleased. Only thing is I wasn't big on the weird and sudden romance and to be quite honest, put that completely out of my head. The art style was really beautiful and I thought the choice to make Raven be the pop of purple throughout the novel a cool choice, leaving the rest of the characters looking mostly black and white. I also like that the Raven in this story is a bit more Witchy with her telepathy powers and she can read minds. I'm not too caught up on the lore but has Raven always been able to read mines?! Overall I enjoyed it and I got the rest of the series which follows, including Beast Boy and the one with her and beast boy :)

Premetto che amo il tratto di Piccolo quindi vederlo finalmente sulla mia supereroina preferita è stato il realizzarsi di un sogno. Il volume non costa molto e la storia l'ho trovata molto interessante. Diciamo che piccolo ha voluto dare una nuova impronta a Raven senza buttarsi subito sulla classica nascita del super eroe, preferendo piuttosto una Raven dei giorni nostri che scopre poco alla volta chi era e chi adesso vorrebbe diventare. La storia si conclude con una evidente futura parte due dell'opera, probabilmente riagganciata alla storia di Beast boy. Insomma, lo ritengo un fumetto veramente buono, dal tratto molto pulito e che consiglio vivamente.

As a fan of Picolo's art and the teen titans, i was waiting to get my hands on those comics. I couldn't resit to take them all. I loved to read it again and again for the story and the drawing. What a pleasure !

The book pages are great colour quality and love the book itself