The New Teen Titans Annual # 1 1985 VF/NM

The New Teen Titans Annual #1 (1985) is a key issue from the "Copper Age" of DC Comics, written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Ed Hannigan. It is notably recognized for the first team appearance of The Vanguard, a group of super-powered cosmic beings including members like Anti-Matterman, Scanner, and White Dwarf. 

Plot Summary: "The Vanguard"

The story follows a team of extraterrestrial beings known as The Vanguard, who travel the universe aiding worlds in distress. 

• The Mission: Upon arriving on Earth, The Vanguard attempts to capture Superman, leading to a direct confrontation with the Teen Titans.
• Characters Involved: The issue features prominent Titans such as Cyborg, Wonder Girl, Changeling, and Brainiac.
• Narrative Style: The story is framed as a flashback from the perspective of Jericho, set shortly after the rebuilding of Titans Tower. 

Creative Team and Production

• Writer: Marv Wolfman.
• Art and Layouts: Penciled by Ed Hannigan with inks by Mike DeCarlo and colors by Adrienne Roy.
• Cover Art: Illustrated by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson.
• Key Fact: This issue is often confused with the 1982 New Teen Titans Annual #1, which concluded the Blackfire/Starfire rivalry. The 1985 issue is specifically the first annual for the second volume of the series (New Teen Titans Vol. 2).