10 Teen Titans Graphic Novels You Must Read Before You Die

1. The New Teen Titans: The Judas Contract

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Back in the '80s, the Teen Titans were dealing with a story arch involving Terra and her true intentions. It turned out she had been working for Deathstroke since she was first introduced to the team, which didn't sit well with the Titans.

The seven-part story was combined into The New Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, which collected issues #39 - 44 and The New Teen Titans Annual #3.

There were a number of important moments in the story including the debut of Dick Grayson's new identity, Nightwing, following his abandonment of the Robin persona. Additionally, the story introduced the character Jericho, but most of all, it concluded the Terra Incognito storyline in a powerful and memorable way.

Marv Wolfman and George Pérez wrote and penciled the books, which is a familiar combination of creators on this list. Their work had a lasting impact on the Teen Titans and would be recreated in animation decades after these books debuted.

 
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