Creative Team – Tate Brombal, Sami Basri, Adriano Lucas, Steve Wands, Taurin Clarke
Published by DC Comics
The Story
The Amazon is in peril and that trouble doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. The Titans are trying to help any way they can, and although their help is accepted, there’s still resistance from the people of Akahim. While there’s no trust from the Amazon people, they don’t have a choice but to trust the Titans when there’s another attack by Yaguara. Eva and Yara see something in Yaguara that no one else sees that may explain what’s going on, but that doesn’t help stop the attack. Meanwhile, Commodore Murphy is causing problems left and right all in the name of money. The energy was high throughout the comic but the stakes were even higher. The Titans do what they do best and try to save the day, but with spirits angry, there’s only so far they can go.
New Titans #40 has a very interesting juxtaposition between the world of the ancient spirits of the Amazon and the flashy influencer lifestyle that we’ve all come to know. There’s a desperate need to keep the mystical city of Akahim safe while the need to publicize it and monetize the opportunity rides in the front seat. I love how Tate Brombal was able to capture the energy of these two very different lifestyles and have them play off each other very well. New Titans #40 was an excellent continuation of the chaos the Titans are experiencing in the Amazon, and kept you on the edge of your seat with the excitement of the situations.
The Art
Sami Basri, Adriano Lucas, Steve Wands showed up and showed out in this issue, perfectly capturing the energy of the very different lifestyles at play. Basri brings excellent linework that shows off the details of the magnificent Amazon and its people. I loved how Basri was able to make Yaguara feel like a true threat being larger than life and something that feels impossible to sway. Adriano Lucas brings a ton of beautiful vibrancy, especially with the characters. The women of Akahim practically pop off the page with their bold and striking looks against the tropic background of the Amazon. Steve Wands perfectly portrays the dialogue of each character and lets you feel their emotions through their words. Whether it’s the struggling Yara, or the worry and anxiety of Static, Wands allows the characters to wear their emotions on their sleeves through their words.
Final Thoughts
New Titans gets better and better and that’s made clear in New Titans #40. This issue was intense, it was drenched in heightened emotions, and it kept your eyes glued to the pages. Excellent job by the creative team!
Overall Grade – 9/10
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