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Raven #1
Raven #1
“The White Carnival” part one! In a tale set between TEEN TITANS #24 and TEEN TITANS: REBIRTH #1, Raven takes a break from the team and moves to San Francisco to stay with her estranged aunt and face her most perilous challenge yet: high school! As Raven discovers more about her human side, one of her classmates goes missing under mysterious circumstances, and she must face an evil like none she’s known before!
20 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2016
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Marv Wolfman
2,483 books282 followersMarvin A. "Marv" Wolfman is an award-winning American comic book writer. He is best known for lengthy runs on The Tomb of Dracula, creating Blade for Marvel Comics, and The New Teen Titans for DC Comics.
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July 6, 2018
This is my first time to read an actual DC Comic book (which is idk AN ACHIEVEMENT AAAHHHHH) so pls bear with my amateur ass. I've been in love with Raven's character ever since I watched Teen Titans which is why this is a perfect fit for my first DC read! This one is about Raven's journey away from the titans after some vague happenings (which I could have known if I read the preceding volumes XD) and her reintegration with *drumrolls*.
High School.
This was fun to read and I love the graphics so much! I'm quite excited where this one goes.
High School.
This was fun to read and I love the graphics so much! I'm quite excited where this one goes.
September 7, 2018
No soy fan de los comics de superhéroes, pero por los cartoons el personaje de Raven siempre me ha parecido interesante, hace un par de días fui a la librería y vi este comic y decidí darle una oportunidad.
Honestamente me gustaron los gráficos, pero no estoy segura que pienso de la historia, ya que hasta el momento parece como una Cliche Novela Youngth Adulth del montón, con la chica rara que llega a una nueva ciudad y entra a la secundaria tratando de vivir como una chica normal. Todo el hilo argumental de sus hermanos y papa, me da mucha curiosidad así que espero ver más de ellos.
Continuare el siguiente Issue para ver si se pone mejor.
Honestamente me gustaron los gráficos, pero no estoy segura que pienso de la historia, ya que hasta el momento parece como una Cliche Novela Youngth Adulth del montón, con la chica rara que llega a una nueva ciudad y entra a la secundaria tratando de vivir como una chica normal. Todo el hilo argumental de sus hermanos y papa, me da mucha curiosidad así que espero ver más de ellos.
Continuare el siguiente Issue para ver si se pone mejor.
October 24, 2016
Really actually enjoyed this. So much I might keep picking it up instead of waiting for the trade. We'll see!
September 27, 2016
'Raven #1' by Marv Wolfman takes place somewhere before Teen Titans Rebirth issue 1. I'm not as familiar with this character, but I liked the issue.
Raven has a dad who is a demon, but that's not the worst thing she'll face in this issue. She has decided to take a break from the team and move in with family in San Francisco. She's definitely different from her aunt and her aunt's family. She also finds herself in a high school with a bunch of kids. She stands out like a dark shadow, but she might also be the only thing standing between them and danger.
She's kind of a fun character in a goth-girl way. I like the situations she gets into in this issue, and I'd like to know more about this character.
I received a review copy of this issue from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this comic book.
Raven has a dad who is a demon, but that's not the worst thing she'll face in this issue. She has decided to take a break from the team and move in with family in San Francisco. She's definitely different from her aunt and her aunt's family. She also finds herself in a high school with a bunch of kids. She stands out like a dark shadow, but she might also be the only thing standing between them and danger.
She's kind of a fun character in a goth-girl way. I like the situations she gets into in this issue, and I'd like to know more about this character.
I received a review copy of this issue from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this comic book.
January 12, 2018
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Amo a Raven. Es mi personaje favorito de DC. Realmente no sé cómo pude obsesionarme tanto por este personaje. Tal vez es su pasado oscuro, su padre demoníaco, sus amores trágicos, su amor por los libros o su excéntrica magia (y no nos olvidemos de su gran estilo para vestirse). El hecho es que consumo cualquier cosa en donde aparezca Raven y ya era tiempo de que me pusiera con la tira especial de cómic donde es protagonista.
¿Es necesario conocer previamemte su historia y algunos detalles de la serie de Jóvenes Titanes? Sí, completamente. La serie de cómics, que presenta seis tomos finalizados, se ubica temporalmente entre el número 24 de TT y es anterior a TT Rebirth. Hay algunas referencias, especialmente en este tomo, ya que la propia Raven nos indica qué es lo que la impulsó a abandonar su vida como Titan para... empezar la secundaria.
Vaya cambio en la historia. Wolfman nos presenta una Raven muy modernizada (tengan presente que se publicó en 2016), con sus comentarios agudos de siempre y su peculiar visión del mundo.
Las ilustraciones me han gustado. Tanto las panorámicas como los retratos en primera plana están muy bien cuidados y el uso de color contrasta especialmente para darle ese toque realista, pero también antónimo entre Raven (tan dark) y el mundo colorido.
Este tomo nos pone de lleno en la situación: Raven tiene una familia humana normal muy católica, debe ir a estudiar a una secundaria normal donde deberá congeniar con nuevos compañeros y hacer amigos... y de pronto, ¡bum!, un misterio mágico que pone en peligro a la ciudad. ¿Podrá enfrentarse a ello sola?
El cierre del tomo me ha dejado pensando y necesito saber más. ¡He picado, sí sí! Tiene un gran enganche y un ritmo ágil, entretenido y un poco nostálgico. Obviamente se separa de las concepciones que puedas tener si has visto solamente las series de televisión y las películas, pero mantiene el estilo de la serie de cómics.
En fin, Raven #1 me ha encantado, aunque me hubiera gustado que tuviera más páginas. Creo que hace tiempo que Raven se merecía un huequito en solitario. ¡Y es de lo mejor! Recomendado para fans de los Jóvenes Titanes.
September 26, 2016
When I first heard that Marv Wolfman was doing a Raven book, I knew I needed to read it. I'm glad I was able to.
This story picks up with the break up of the teen titans? I guess. and the death of a prominent member (Which I heard rumblings about, but wasn't sure. No spoliers)
Raven is living with her Aunt and trying to balance an everyday life in what she finds a foreign and strange world. When she discovers something isn't quite right.
This was a fantastic first issue, and I'm definitely interested in seeing what happens next.
Definitely read this if you're a Raven fan.
I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley.com and the publisher
This story picks up with the break up of the teen titans? I guess. and the death of a prominent member (Which I heard rumblings about, but wasn't sure. No spoliers)
Raven is living with her Aunt and trying to balance an everyday life in what she finds a foreign and strange world. When she discovers something isn't quite right.
This was a fantastic first issue, and I'm definitely interested in seeing what happens next.
Definitely read this if you're a Raven fan.
I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley.com and the publisher
September 21, 2016
Actual rating: 3.75 stars.
This was an... interesting title. I've always really loved Raven as a character from the Teen Titan's tv show (the original I should say), however I think the comics version is a lot different. I think the main reason I did't rate this higher was because of the ending, which was weird and a bit... dissonant with the rest of the issue.
This was an... interesting title. I've always really loved Raven as a character from the Teen Titan's tv show (the original I should say), however I think the comics version is a lot different. I think the main reason I did't rate this higher was because of the ending, which was weird and a bit... dissonant with the rest of the issue.
February 18, 2017
Raven taking break from the Teen Titans at her aunts house
June 20, 2023
I always loved the character of Raven with the old Teen Titans show, and was gifted this from a friend to read. While it is interesting to see her as the main focus, my lack of knowledge of the comics continuity rather than the shows made it feel a bit disjointed to me, like picking up a story halfway through, rather than any sort of origin story or beginning point to jump off of. That does work given the nature of Raven trying to learn more about her past in this, but not knowing as a reader what this iteration of raven is capable of or knows can make things feel a little confusing jumping in from being a tv show fan and nothing else. Other than that it is a good read and if you’re more up to date on the comic universe then I’m sure it’s an interesting story.
December 12, 2020
So I love raven. and I'm really happy they got all the Latin and the prayers correct. That's impressive. I feel like having everyone forget the whole thing was kinda a cop out, but like you do you boo, and all that shit. It was good tho, and I did like the storyline, and I'm happy they kinda tied in the whole Tim dying and than the storyline continues.
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July 18, 2019
There's a hint of interesting potential with the main enemy plot, but it was too little to late. I found the majority of this boring and slow, and I had to force myself to finish reading this first issue. I wont continue reading this series.
February 7, 2017
It's a good start to the 6 part series. Raven stays with her aunt and attends high school. Several students start acting odd, and an ominous carnival comes to town.
May 14, 2017
I find it intriguing that Wolfman wanted to bring Raven to High School. And the first installment of this miniseries gives me an idea of why he wanted to tell this story.
June 1, 2017
Enjoyed this comic a lot, I think Raven is becoming my favorite comic heroine.
December 29, 2023
not bad. aunque eso de "no quiero que me noten" ya es muy cliché.
September 26, 2016
I'm just as confused as her classmates!
But what I know about Raven is limited from Teen Titans way on back on Cartoon Network, and I'm still confused on what's happening here. You see, this comic is obviously directed to the young and goth new reader crowd, but also to us nostalgic oldies that want to see Raven like from the show, and not Raven, massively slutty. Either way, the story and art are a bit confusing. Does this make sense to the fans? Am I being impatient?
Anyways, I'm totally down to see Raven interacting with her "normal" family and enjoying the love and care they express. That scene where she woke up screaming from a dream and the whole family piles in to check on her - ohhhh my heart!
I have high hopes for this series and can't wait for more!
But what I know about Raven is limited from Teen Titans way on back on Cartoon Network, and I'm still confused on what's happening here. You see, this comic is obviously directed to the young and goth new reader crowd, but also to us nostalgic oldies that want to see Raven like from the show, and not Raven, massively slutty. Either way, the story and art are a bit confusing. Does this make sense to the fans? Am I being impatient?
Anyways, I'm totally down to see Raven interacting with her "normal" family and enjoying the love and care they express. That scene where she woke up screaming from a dream and the whole family piles in to check on her - ohhhh my heart!
I have high hopes for this series and can't wait for more!
September 22, 2016
Confusing ending. What happened????
September 24, 2016
I FREAKED when I saw a solo Raven comic. I have always loved this character. This first issue was not the best I've ever seen, but I did enjoy it, and I cannot wait to see what is done with it.
October 1, 2016
Excellent first issue and probably one that will be sitting on my shelf. Clever concept and a character that is criminally underrated. This is how characters should be done.
October 15, 2016
Not to sure what exactly happened in this one but im definitely interested in the character of Raven.
October 16, 2016
This kicks off my favourite Teen Titan's solo series with an interesting mystery. I have no idea what's going on with "Rachel Roth" at this point but there's potential here.
May 14, 2018
If you don't know much about Raven, then this is not the comic to begin understanding her.
May 18, 2017
I like Raven in teen titans. So glad she got her own series. I can't wait to learn all about the aunt. She moves and is staying with her aunt she never knew about. After attending her first day of school things turn hectic. I am hoping she finds out soon what's going on.
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