Raven is my favorite DC character, and without her, I likely wouldn’t read comics at all. From her introduction in DC Comics Presents #26, created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez, she has shown up in many corners of the DC Universe in many iterations, but each time with a specific essence. After watching Teen…
First Look: TEEN TITANS: RAVEN
Teen Titans: Raven by Kami Garcia, illustrated by Gabriel Picolo ($16.99, 9781401286231, July 2, 2019) When a tragic accident takes the life of seventeen-year-old Raven Roth’s foster mom—and Raven’s memory—she moves to New Orleans to live with her foster mother’s family and finish her senior year of high school. Starting over isn’t easy. Raven remembers how…
Review: RAVEN: DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS #1
RAVEN: DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS #1 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Pop Mhan, Lovern Kindzierski, and Saida Temofonte Edited by Michael McCalister, Marie Javins Published by DC Comics Release Date: January 24, 2018 Raven has started to really integrate into normal human society. She’s hanging out, making friends, she’s even helping her aunt with Christmas…
First Look: PRINCELESS: RAVEN THE PIRATE PRINCESS BOOK 4: TWO SHIPS IN THE NIGHT
PRINCELESS: RAVEN THE PIRATE PRINCESS BOOK 4: TWO SHIPS IN THE NIGHT Written by Jeremy Whitley Art by Xenia Pamfil and Christine Hipp Published by Action Lab Entertainment Release Date: February 28, 2018 Spinning out of the pages of the award-winning PRINCELESS, pirate captain Raven continues her high seas adventure with her crew. Now that everyone…
15 Over 10: Comic Books for Pre-Teens
Last week, we listed out 15 comics that were designed perfectly for kids under 10 years old. Now, we flip the narrative and take a look at 15 comics made to be loved by pre-teens, kids over 10… and all the way up to adulthood! So, without further ado, our 15 Over 10 for kids…
Review: RAVEN #4
RAVEN #4 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Alisson Borges, Diogenes Neves, Ruy Jose, Blond & A Larger World Published by DC Comics Release Date: December 21, 2016 Raven won’t fail again. People are disappearing and Raven is locked in a battle with her soul-self. After mastering her inner conflict, the spawn of Trigon does…
Review: RAVEN #3
RAVEN #3 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Alisson Borges, Blond Published by DC Comics Release Date: November 16, 2016 This comic is fun. That was the predominant thought I had when I finished the issue, filled with the right kinds of darkness and humour to do Raven justice. Marv Wolfman, obviously, gets who…
Review: RAVEN #2
RAVEN #2 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Alisson Borges and Blond Published by DC Comics Release Date: October 19, 2016 As Raven tries to fit in at a normal high school, she finds a mysterious entity taking people at its whim, a being that can scan her soul like her brothers. It is a…
Representation and Health 101: Raven
I am most excited to deliver this Representation and Health 101 column because it’s about one of my favorite comicbook characters. While I first encountered her in a cartoon, she’s been around for a while and she’s one of the most significant members of the Teen Titans. Whether she’s braving the halls of a high…
Review: RAVEN #1
RAVEN #1 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Alisson Borges, Blond, & A Larger World Published by DC Comics Release Date: September 21, 2016 You never need that many pillows. Raven has decided to stay with her extended family after the dissolution of the Titans and the loss of her friend. While she seems to…
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