The New Teen Titans #38 title page "Who is Donna Troy?" - George Perez
Artists: George Perez (Penciller) , Romeo Tanghal (Inker) , Marv Wolfman (Writer)
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DescriptionAfter years of looking for that page, I can't believe it's finally mine !Still considered by many as the best single Titans issue (also in Wizard's "100 Best Single Issue Comics Since You Were Born"), NTT #38 is not only an unforgettable story, the first of many arcs focusing on Donna's origins, a brilliant exercice in super hero comics (no fight nor action scenes!) but to me, more than anything, it is Dick's last adventure as Robin. Of all the characters' changes and creations that Perez-Wolfman brought to the Titans, Grayson's evolution from Robin's boyscout to Nightwing's adult hero, while still staying true to the character, was the one I preferred and that defined this classic run for me. With this first page, you immediately figured "Who is Donna Troy?" was more of a Robin story. Grayson's last story as Robin in fact, as he would give up his costume the following issue. This last issue works perfectly as a swan song and a transition, focusing on his abilities as a detective : Batman's best student, not his aide anymore but his heir. I still remember the first time I opened this issue and saw that page : I had never seen such a cinematic opening sequence. It wasn't a super hero comics anymore, it was a film noir, a detective story. This was revolutionary artwork for me. Perez and Wolfman were at the top of their game at that time and this title page showed me how crazy good they were : this kind of intro had no place in a colorful costumed teen group comics and yet it worked ! Because it was true to our hero's character. The whole issue is a brillant and very rare characterization but it's the tiniest details like the Robin logo half hidden under his coat that make it work. More than 30 years ago, thanks to the NTT, Dick Grayson became one of my favorite characters ever. Whatever happens in the DC universe today, this page, where basically nothing happens, IS Dick Grayson to me... and a great example of Perez-Wolfman at their absolute best. Social/Sharing |
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Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/29/2017
A famous opening sequence - congrats on acquiring this long sought after page!
Will K 
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/29/2017
Great page from one of the more memorable NTT storylines. And one of my favorites. You mentioned the "detective" aspect of the Batman and Robin characters and it's been severely diminished.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 6/29/2017
Great write up and great page. NTT was one of the best books out there at that time. And, this was one of the better stories. Congrats!!!
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/30/2017
Turning the title page into a sequence of film noir tropes is just one of the many touches with which this comic surprised its readers. Artistically, it is also a page that stands on its on quite nicely.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/30/2017
This shows a different side to Perez' art...I wish he had experimented more in his career. Must be great in person.
Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003
Posted on 6/30/2017
A "game changer" for NTT! (Also, check out the "37" instead of "38" in the indicia).
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/30/2017
Love the blacks here on this page. Wonderful example by Perez!!!!
P A
Member Since 2013
Posted on 7/1/2017
Superb NTT title page! Incredible use of light and dark to create a suspenseful and moody opening scene! Perez is truly a master story teller! Congrats!
A B
Member Since 2015
Posted on 7/2/2017
Congratulations my friend! Not a DC fan, but I think you will enjoy this too much :D
John S.
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/3/2017
What a memorable storyline this was, and what a great title page to start this off.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/17/2017
You are so right, the incredible inks and minimalist lighting gives it a classic "noir " feel. You can almost hear a plaintive saxophone in the background....
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
Posted on 8/2/2018
Superb atmospheric storytelling, congrats on that one!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 7/26/2019
Amazing storytelling! Like the opening credits of a movie! So cool!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 1/25/2023
Yes, this issue was a one-of-a-kind monument, a perfectly encapsuled storyline by 2 authors on top of their game demonstrating (if proof was needed) that you actually need very little to tell a great story, as long as you do it with care!
Max Comic Box .
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/16/2024
Wonderful page.. the work with the shadows and lights.. is simply great!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
Posted on 6/24/2024
That is an extraordinary page. Night atmosphere is extraordinary!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/25/2024
Easily one of the coolest Pérez NTT openings of all, big congrats!!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
Posted on 7/6/2024
I loved using Letraset's rub down lettering. This is a perfect use of the tool on a graphically stunning page. The final appearance of the "Bright as a Robin red-breast" boy.
Congrats on owning this beauty.
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