The New Teen Titans Annual #1, published by DC Comics in August 1982, is a double-sized issue titled "Final Conflict!". It serves as the conclusion to the "Teen Titans Kidnapped" storyline that began in The New Teen Titans #23 and directly follows the events of issue #25.
Plot Overview
The story focuses on the galactic struggle in the Vega System and the sibling rivalry between Starfire (Koriand'r) and her sister Blackfire (Komand'r).
- The Duel: The sisters engage in a "duel to the death" on their home planet, Tamaran, to decide the fate of the throne and the planet's sovereignty.
- The Goddess X'Hal: While the sisters fight, the other Titans and the Omega Men work to prevent the Gordanians and Branxwarriors from unleashing the mad battle goddess X'Hal, whose power could destroy the entire system.
- Origin of X'Hal: The issue provides a detailed history of X'Hal, explaining how she was transformed into a being of pure energy by the Psions after they experimented on her lifeless body.
Key Character Appearances
- The Teen Titans: Robin (Dick Grayson), Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Changeling.
- The Omega Men: This issue is a notable guest appearance for the team, including characters like Primus, Kalista, and Nimbus.
- Villains: Blackfire, the Citadel forces, the Psions, and the Gordanians.
Creative Team & Features
- Writers: Co-plotted by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, with a script by Wolfman.
- Artists: Pencils by George Pérez and inks by Romeo Tanghal.