Titans Annual # 1 2017 NM

Titans Annual #1 (2017), titled "Turn The Key Softly," is a DC Rebirth special published on March 29, 2017. It features a high-stakes team-up between the adult Titans and the Justice League, exploring the complex "mentor-protege" dynamics of the DC Universe. 

Plot Summary

The story centers on a group of heroes who are mysteriously abducted and trapped in a three-mile-long underground complex with no visible exit. 

• The Trap: The heroes, including pairs like Batman and Nightwing, Flash (Barry Allen) and Flash (Wally West), and Wonder Woman and Donna Troy, must navigate a series of psychological and physical challenges.
• The Mastermind: The classic villain The Key is revealed to be behind the plot, attempting to harvest the "mental energy" of superhero secrets to open a door to an unknown outside force.
• Resolution: By reconciling their differences and relying on their long-standing friendships, the heroes disrupt The Key’s power source, forcing him to flee into a void. 

Key Characters and Teams

The issue highlights the differences in how the two teams function, often contrasting the Justice League's professional authority with the Titans' deep personal bonds. 

• Justice League Members: Batman, Flash (Barry Allen), Wonder Woman, and Aquaman.
• Titans Members: Nightwing, Flash (Wally West), Donna Troy, and Tempest (Garth).
• Antagonist: The Key. 

Creative Team

• Writer: Dan Abnett.
• Artists: Minkyu Jung (Penciller/Inker) and Adriano Lucas (Colorist).
• Cover Artist: Brett Booth.