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Tales from the Longbox/Titanic Teams – The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans #1 (1982)
Every other week, Jason Shayer will highlight an issue or a run of issues pulled from the horde of comic book long boxes that occupy more room in his house than his wife can tolerate. Each of these reviews will delve into what made that issue or run significant as well as discuss the creative personalities behind the work. “Long Box” refers to the lengthy, white cardboard boxes most comics find themselves stored within – bagged, alphabetized and numerically ordered.
Marvel and DC Present = The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans #1
Writer: Chris Claremont
Penciler: Walter Simonson
Inker: Terry Austin
As a comic book fan in 1982, you just couldn’t ask for anything more. While The Justice League of America and The Avengers were caught in a spiral downwards in terms of quality and talent, The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans were making their mark in comic book history. Both titles shared a lot of similarities: a young core of rookie heroes each struggling with their own degrees of teenage angst, great writing, fabulous artwork, solid character development, and fine storytelling.
Tales from the Longbox – The New Teen Titans #4 (1981)
Every other week, Jason Shayer will highlight an issue or a run of issues pulled from the horde of comic book long boxes that occupy more room in his house than his wife can tolerate. Each of these reviews will delve into what made that issue or run significant as well as discuss the creative personalities behind the work. “Long Box” refers to the lengthy, white cardboard boxes most comics find themselves stored within – bagged, alphabetized and numerically ordered.
The New Teen Titans #4
“Against All Friends!”
February 1981
Writer: Marv Wolfman
Penciler: George Perez
Inker: Romeo Tanghal
This issue was the first issue of the New Teen Titans I picked up as a kid. I vaguely recall having one or two issues of the first series, but it was nothing like this! An artist I had never seen before, by the name of George Perez, was the main reason this series caught my attention. His artwork amazed me with its dynamic shots and classic depictions of our favourite heroes.
