Teen Titans: Endless Winter Special #1, published by DC Comics in December 2020 (often cataloged as a 2021 release due to its cover date), is the sixth chapter of the nine-part Justice League: Endless Winter crossover event. The issue is a one-shot that bridges the gap between current and legacy team members while introducing a new metahuman.
Plot & Storyline
The story, titled "Chapter Six: Teenage Winterland," follows the team as they navigate a global blizzard caused by the Frost King.
- Bonding and Battle: Current members Crush, Roundhouse, Kid Flash (Wallace West), and Red Arrow (Emiko Queen) engage in a bonding exercise that turns into a survival mission in Manhattan. They are joined and mentored by original New Teen Titans Donna Troy and Beast Boy.
- New Character Introduction: The Titans encounter a teenager named Summer Zahid (also known as Black Ice) whose powers are triggered by the extreme cold. The team must decide if she is a future hero or a potential threat.
- Flashback Sequences: The issue features a parallel historical narrative where Black Adam battles the Frost King in the 10th century, revealing devastating consequences for the Frost King's family.
Creative Team
- Writers: Written by Andy Lanning and Ron Marz.
- Artists: The main story features pencils by Jesús Merino and inks by Cam Smith, while the flashback sequences are illustrated by Marco Santucci.
- Cover Art: The primary Cover A was illustrated by Bernard Chang, with a popular Cover B variant by Simone Di Meo.