• Cover of Multiversity: Teen Justice #1
    Multiversity: Teen Justice #1
    Writer:
    Danny Lore, Ivan Cohen
    Artist:
    Marco Failla
    Letterer:
    Carlos M. Mangual
    Cover Artist:
    Robbi Rodriguez
    Publisher:
    DC
    Price:
    3.99
    Release Date:
    2022-06-07
    Colorist:
    Enrica Eren Angiolini

DC Comics has a wide array of culturally diverse galaxies spread throughout the multiverse, each containing a unique version of Earth. On Earth-11, which mirrors the history of Prime Earth, women have taken control of their futures thanks to an Amazonian uprising in the past. Introduced by Grant Morrison in The Multiversity Guidebook back in 2015, the current Earth-11 is a spin on an earlier original concept by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness and boasts not only a female-led Justice Guild but also its own Titans and Young Justice group called the Teen Justice. Written by Ivan Cohen and Danny Lore with artwork from Marco Failla and Enrica Eren Angiolini and lettering by Carlos M. Mangual, Multiversity: Teen Justice #1 focuses on the adventures of the superhero teens away from the shadow of their guardians.

Multiversity: Teen Justice #1 opens with a bang, greeting readers to the vibrant world of Earth-11. The nefarious H.I.V.E. is wreaking havoc through New York City in an attempt to capture a STAR labs scientist, and the Teen Justice is here to save the day! They work in tandem, routing all henchpeople, although one gets away. Luckily, an upstanding citizen apprehends the thug before they can lay a finger on the scientist. Gigi is new to the city, but her heroic effort ultimately saves the day and earns praise from the teen superheroes. With the introductions over, Gigi arrives for a seminar by the Church of Blood, a cult that promises to fulfill every basic need but may be hiding something more sinister.

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Gigi saves the scientist in Multiversity: Teen Justice #1

Multiversity: Teen Justice #1 exudes a hectic energy as multiple narratives branch off to focus on individual character dynamics, which later on coalesce to form a story that has all the makings of a spicy teen drama. From the erratic Kid Quick emanating their inner Bart Allen to the arrogant Robin being a shadow of Damian Wayne, the teen heroes of Earth-11 seem to be a copied template of their Prime Earth counterparts, personality-wise. While there are some feelings of familiarity about the Robin and Supergirl team-up, reminding readers of the shenanigans of "Super Sons", the story also takes an exciting direction, bringing together Raven and Troy for a new fanship. Unlike most storylines, writers Ivan Cohen and Danny Lore actually let the team do kid stuff alongside crimefighting, making this one of the best Titans-based series in the current lineup.

Artist Marco Failla renders the Teen Justice team in glorious redesigns and gives each team member a glowing makeover, updating them to the latest fashionable costumes. Aquagirl looks strikingly majestic in her cyan bodysuit, while on the other end, Raven sports a sleeveless hoodie like an awkward teenager, showing off an offbeat look not typically associated with the character. The male outfits look rather drab compared to their female peers. Colorist Enrica Eren Angiolini infuses an animated energy across the book with her bright color palette that uplifts the mood irrespective of the stage in the story. Her colors match the spirits of the teen heroes as they go on about their day, fighting crime and playing ball.

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Robin and Aquagirl in Multiversity: Teen Justice #1

Multiversity: Teen Justice #1 has a lot happening at a breakneck pace. Yet, through all the overwhelming noises of bad guys cracking their skulls and teenagers bickering amongst themselves, there is a harmony within the story that makes the characters click. The reason is simple: the multiple narratives play off the strength of established tropes while still keeping things fun and simple. Multiversity: Teen Justice #1 is off to a great start with a colorful cast of heroes, villains, and everyone in between, creating a supple tale with the added goodness of the upheavals of teenage life.