Titans # 1 (2016), part of the DC Rebirth initiative, marks the official return of the original Titans team and focuses on the restoration of their stolen memories.
Core Storyline: "The Return of Wally West"
The issue picks up directly after the events of DC Universe: Rebirth #1 and Titans: Rebirth #1.
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The Reunion: Having recently escaped the Speed Force, Wally West (the original Flash) reunites with his old teammates: Nightwing, Donna Troy, Arsenal, Garth (Tempest), and Lilith Clay (Omen).
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Restoring Memories: The Titans had forgotten Wally’s existence due to a mysterious force that "stole" 10 years of time from the DC Universe. Wally must physically reconnect with each friend to restore their shared history.
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The Main Threat: The team begins investigating the entity responsible for their lost time, discovering that the villainous Abra Kadabra was involved in Wally's disappearance.
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Themes: The story focuses on the "power of friendship" and the emotional weight of long-lost companions reclaiming their bond.
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Writer: Dan Abnett.
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Artist (Penciler): Brett Booth.
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Inker: Norm Rapmund.
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Release Date: July 27, 2016.