DC Ink revealed the book trailer for Teen Titans: Raven at BookCon 2019.
The video shows Gabriel Picolo's art for the series while teasing Raven's need to face her past following the car accident in which she lost her memory. "I have to face the truth about my past and the darkness building inside of me before it destroys me," the titular hero says. "My name is Rachel Roth, but you can call me Raven."
Created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, Raven first appeared in 1980's DC Comics Presents #26. She's the daughter of the demon Trigon and capable of powerful dark magic and able to utilize her "soul-self." She's a member of the Teen Titans and has joined them on their adventures on TV and in the comics.
Teen Titans: Raven is New York Times bestselling author Garcia's first graphic novel. She's teamed with Picolo for a series of Teen Titans graphic novels. According to the press release, "Teen Titans: Raven follows 17-year-old Rachel Roth as she moves to New Orleans to live with her foster mother’s family after a tragic accident. Raven’s past and present collide when strange things happen during her final year of high school."
DC Ink is the publisher's imprint dedicated to superhero graphic novels for young adult readers. The line, which launched with Mera: Tidebreaker in April, is not in-continuity. In addition to the trailer for Raven, DC Ink also revealed the creative teams and covers for four upcoming books at BookCon 2019.
Teen Titans: Raven releases July 2.