Teen Titans Special # 1 2017 NM-

Teen Titans Special #1 (2017), titled "The Lazarus Contract Finale," is an oversized one-shot published by DC Comics on May 31, 2017. It serves as the concluding chapter of "The Lazarus Contract" crossover event, which spanned across the Titans, Teen Titans, and Deathstroke series. 

Plot Summary

The issue resolves the conflict involving Deathstroke (Slade Wilson), who attempted to harness the Speed Force to travel back in time and prevent the death of his son, Grant Wilson. 

• The Conflict: Both the adult Titans and the Teen Titans work together to stop Slade's reality-altering run through time.
• The Fallout: The story concludes with significant status quo shifts for several characters. Wally West (the adult Flash) discovers he has a pacemaker-like device in his heart caused by Robin stopping his past self's heart, which limits his ability to use his speed.
• Team Friction: Damian Wayne (Robin) blames Kid Flash (Wally West II) for the conflict's escalation due to his compassion for Slade and fires him from the Teen Titans on the spot. 

Team Roster and Key Characters

The special features a massive cast from both Titan teams and their primary antagonist. 

• Teen Titans: Robin (Damian Wayne), Kid Flash (Wally West II), Raven, Beast Boy, Starfire, and Aqualad (Jackson Hyde).
• Titans: Nightwing, The Flash (Wally West I), Donna Troy, Arsenal, and Tempest.
• Antagonists: Deathstroke (Slade Wilson) and members of H.I.V.E.. 

Creative Team

• Writers: Christopher Priest, Benjamin Percy, and Dan Abnett (co-plotters).
• Artists: Paul Pelletier (pencils), Andrew Hennessy (inks), and Adriano Lucas (colors).
• Cover Artist: Mike McKone.