DCs set up these series of one-shots to give an inner look at DCs biggest team, and its a breath of fresh air to see them in situations where they can be who they always were, prior to the decades of trauma thats been inflicted upon them. Shannon and Dean Hale get Kory, get who she is, and have an interesting backstory for her. Add in the beauty that is Javier Rodriguezs art, and you have a killer combination. Read Full Review

This is a small issue, but something I really liked here was the positive relationship it gave Kory and Barbara in some small scenes. This first issue makes me think this mini will be a must-read for any Titans fan. Read Full Review

If you're looking for a good character study, Tales of the Titans #1 is a good adventure that empowers its main character while also not forgetting where she fits in the team. With great lettering and art that pops, Tales of the Titans will reinvigorate your love of these characters. Read Full Review

Reading like a Saturday morning cartoon, the script from Shannon and Dean Hale is both light and personal, allowing readers to examine Kory's persona under a microscope. Read Full Review

Tales of the Titans #1 accomplishes everything you can ask for from a spotlight of Starfire. Shannon and Dean Hale and Javier Rodriguez maximize the time given to tell a wonderful story that highlights what makes Starfire a great character. Both as a Titan and solo hero there is a lot of great moments throughout this one-shot. An excellent way to kick off the Tales of the Titans series. Read Full Review

Tales of the Titans #1 was a great start to this 4 part mini series, showing the individual adventures of the team. I can't wait for issue 2. Raven's past returns to haunt her? That's hardly new, but is always great. Read Full Review

The Hales do little to advance the personal growth of Starfire. However, the one-shot in question does continue to explore the general appeal of a character that has never really been given the right venue for her distinct power and personality. The story present in the first issue of this new series is fun, but it's too much of an echo of what's come before it to make much of an impact in and of itself. The concerns of Starfires family are entertaining enough, but theyve been solidly explored before.  Read Full Review

Tales of the Titans #1 takes a nice, safe look at Starfire as she wrestles with being "too emotional" for her friends and people. The adventure and its lessons about being in touch with your feelings are best suited for young readers, and the drama-less art keeps the action and seriousness to a minimum. Read Full Review

This book is probably going to be best enjoyed by very casual Titans fans who don't know the rich backstory of the team or who have been keeping up with the team in this new Dawn of DC era. Read Full Review

The cover is the best thing here. Starfire is more of a TEEN titan here. This is character regression out the wazoo. Kory is a warrior and a leader but here all she is concerned with are the labels lovingly placed upon her. How horrible to be called princess. This tries to be empowering and heartfelt but just becomes annoying. I kept waiting for a few panels of SF doing a tick tok of how annoyed she was with everyone and how dumb they were. Again, TEEN titan Star Fire. EDITORS!!! Interior art is horrible btw.

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Kreniigh - Jul 21, 2023

I liked the cover more when George Perez did it in 1982.

thecimmerian - Jul 22, 2023 (edited)

I liked it more when Wolfman wrote starfire too😆

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A pointless story with wretched artwork. Only the cover is good.