Teen Titans Academy # 1 2021 NM-

Teen Titans Academy #1 (2021) launches a new era for DC’s young heroes by establishing the Roy Harper Academy, a school where the original New Teen Titans serve as faculty. Written by Tim Sheridan with art by Rafa Sandoval, the issue introduces a massive class of new superpowered students while setting up a core mystery surrounding the return of the anti-hero Red X. 

Plot Summary

• The Mission: Original members Nightwing, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg, Donna Troy, and Beast Boy take on mentor roles to train the next generation of heroes.
• The Students: The academy hosts a diverse student body, including established heroes like Shazam (Billy Batson) and several new recruits.
• Red X Mystery: A central plot point is the emergence of a new Red X among the student body. The faculty is concerned as this identity has a dark history, originally being a cover used by Nightwing.
• Conflicts: The issue explores the growing pains of the new school, including a holographic training session that goes awry and hints of a "traitor" within the student ranks. 

Key Characters

• Faculty (Teachers): Nightwing (Mr. Grayson), Starfire (Ms. Koriand'r), Raven, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Donna Troy.
• New Students:
• Stitch: A magical being made of rags and a breakout fan-favorite.
• Alinta (Bolt): A fast-moving speedster from Australia.
• The Bat-Pack: A trio of Gotham teens (Bratgirl, Chupacabra, and Megabat) obsessed with Batman.
• Gorilla Gregg: An intelligent primate from Gorilla City.
• Upperclassmen: Former Teen Titans like Roundhouse, Crush, Kid Flash, and Red Arrow also attend to further their training. 

Creative Team & Reception

• Writer: Tim Sheridan.
• Artist: Rafa Sandoval.