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>> Site Credits

This site would not be possible without the help of many invaluable resources. A big 'shout out' to Bonny Dotson and Keefee, who do an awesome and extensive job on the (now defunct) Titans Lair website, as well as John Prill's excellent Unofficial Titans Website (also now defunct). Both sites provided great checkpoints and informational tools. Be sure to check 'em both out.

A few other sources should be singled out as well:

TitanTalk: The fanzines and its members
This 'zine put me in contact with a wealth of Titans fans, who directed me to tons of information. Thanks to Jay Faerber & Devin Grayson (former members, good writers & good people) for their work on TITANS; Bonny Dotson, for her support and dilligent work on the Titans Lair site; Leah Adezio, for providing artwork for the Gallery sections (including Aqualad pictures by George Pérez and Chris Sprouse); A Pérez fan, James, who provided a Kory picture by Pérez.
 
The Official Teen Titans Index
Published by ICG in 1985, this 5 issue series contained extensive indexes on Titans members and individual indexes on each comic book appearance of the Titans from its inception to New Teen Titans [second series] #16. An invaluable resource. Provided much of the information found in WHO'S WHO and INFO sections.
The Official Doom Patrol Index
Published by ICG in 1985, this 2 issue series contained extensive indexes on Doom Patrol members and individual indexes on each comic book appearance of the Doom Patrol. An invaluable resource. Provided much of the information found in WHO'S WHO and INFO sections.
The New Titans Sourcebook
Published by Mayfair Games in 1990, featuring an original cover by George Pérez. This book was designed to be a companion to DC based role playing games. It also serves as a wonderful guide to the Titans universe. Another invaluable resource. Provided much of the information found in WHO'S WHO and INFO sections.
 
DC Comics Who's Who Series
The original guide of the 1980's, as well as subsequent updates, provided much of the information and images in the WHO's WHO section.
 
DC Comics Secret Files Series
DC's various secret files provided much of the information and images in the WHO's WHO section.
 
DC Universe Roll Playing Games: Sourcebooks and Manuals
Published by West End Games; These books are designed to be a companion to DC based role playing games. Great reference source for DC fans, with extensive entries on all major characters; provided much of the information and images in the WHO's WHO section. "DC Universe Roll Playing Game", "Gotham Sourcebook", "Metropolis Sourcebook"

All characters copyright DC Comics, Inc.

Magazine Bibliography

Focus on George Pérez: Published in 1985 by Fantapraphics. A must-have for any George Pérez fan; Contains interviews with George and art from all his work, including Titans. Provided information for the INFO section, as well as art in the GALLERY.

Comicology #1, Spring 2000: Features an article: "60 Years of Robin the Boy Wonder" Separate article also has pages of of Bruce Timm [non-Robin-related] artwork. Great Robin cover by Bruce Timm.

New Issue Club Express #117 [1982]: Lone Star Comics newsletter published an 11-page interview with George Pérez and Marv Wolfman; with original Pérez art

Comics Feature #19, 1982: contains a great interview with George Pérez on the New Teen Titans; excerpts can be found in the LIBRARY section; great original cover by George featuring the Titans

Comics Collector Magazine, Spring 1984: An article on the history of the team, its current popularity and Marv talks about the research he did for the drug issues

Amazing Heroes: Amazing Heroes has produced many articles and interviews and general information that can be found in the LIBRARY section of the site; also, some articles also contained artwork that can be found in the GALLERY; the following issues are especially revelent:

  • Amazing Heroes #2, 1981: A history of the team by Tom Burkert
  • Amazing Heroes #50, 1984: A fantastic Marv Wolfman interview and a George Pérez Interview as well; great original cover by George featuring the Titans
  • Amazing Heroes #91: Special Post-Crisis Issue. Interviews, Features and Checklists on DC's landmark event
  • Amazing Heroes #135, 1988: A Marv Wolfman Interview; Marv Talks Titans & His Approach To Writing by Kevin Dooley Transcribed by Unda Gorell; great original cover by George featuring Marv & his creations
  • Amazing Heroes #156, January 1, 1989; Triple Threat: The George Pérez Interview by Andy Mangels; George talks about returning to the Titans, Wonder Woman & Superman
  • Amazing Heroes Preview Specials

The Comics Journal #79 & 80, 1983: George Pérez and Marv Wolfman extensive interviews

Comics Interview #50, 1987: the definitive George Pérez interview by Andy Mangels; tons of info and images. This and FOCUS ON GEORGE Pérez are must-haves for Pérez fans.

Comics Scene: Comics Scene has produced many articles and interviews and general information that can be found in the LIBRARY section of the site; he following issues are especially revelent:

  • Comics Scene (v1) #7, 1983: A Pérez interview
  • Comics Scene (v2) #8, 1989: Writes Of Passage MARV WOLFMAN & GEORGE Pérez ARE RAISING THE TEEN TITANS TO ADULTHOOD. By Daniel Dickholtz; Marv and George talk about George's return
  • Comics Scene (v2) #24, 1991: Of Titans & Terminators: Marv Wolfman Deals Out Surprise Fates & Deadly Futures. By KIM HOWARD JOHNSON; all about Titans Hunt and Deathstroke's solo series
  • Comics Scene (v2) Yearbook: Volume One, 1992: Teeming With Heroes, Marv Wolfman Introduces A Legion Of New (& Old) Titans By Kim Howard Johnson; Marv talks about launching the Team Titans into their own series

Fantaco's Chronicles Series Annual #1 [1983]: An A-Z listing of every major comic series, with brief descriptions and histories of each publication up to 1983. Published by FantaCo Enterprises Inc.

Orion #2, 1981: Features a Marv Wolfman interview.

Wizard Guide to Comics: Wizard has produced many articles and interviews and general information that can be found in the INFO section of the site; the following issues are especially revelent:

  • Wizard #35 [Pérez Interview, 1994] Pérez talks about his work; small mention of Titans
  • Wizard Press Presents: Beyong Zero Hour: Post-Zero Hour plans for Titans & Deathstroke
  • Wizard #60 [Jurgens Interview on Teen Titans relaunch in 1996]
  • Wizard #72 [Nightwing issue, October 1997] Dixon Interview on Nightwing's solo series; 'From out of the shadow of the Bat, Dick Grayson flies on his own as Nightwing' by Scott Brick
  • Wizard #88 [Devin Grayson Interview, 1998] Devin talks about Catwoman, Titans, and being a woman writing comics.
  • assorted articles & info
  • Wizard Batman Special, 1998
  • Wizard Special Edition: JLA, 1998

Book Bibliography

Focus on George Pérez: Published in 1985 by Fantapraphics. A must-have for any George Pérez fan; Contains interviews with George and art from all his work, including Titans. Provided information for the INFO section, as well as art in the GALLERY.

The Comic Book Heroes [1985]: by Will Jacobs and Gerald Jones; Crown Publishing: The First History of Modern Comics, from Silver Age to 1984.

Comic Book Artist Magazine #1, 2000: contained the article about The Controversy Surrounding Teen Titans #20; also included interview with Carmine Infantino, who talked about Hawk & Dove

The Art of Nick Cardy: Coates Publishing, 1999: a tribute book to the original Teen Titans artist! With a whole chapter devoted to Aquaman and the Teen Titans.

Batman: The Complete History: Chronicle Books 1999; By Les Daniels with design by Chip Kidd: A gorgeous and informative book on the history of the Dark Knight. Extremely Recommended. Available at amazon.com.

Superman: The Complete History: Chronicle Books 1999; By Les Daniels with design by Chip Kidd: A gorgeous and informative book on the history of the Man of Tomorrow. Extremely Recommended. Available at amazon.com.

Wonder Woman: The Complete History: Chronicle Books 1999; By Les Daniels with design by Chip Kidd: A gorgeous and informative book on the history of the Amazing Amazon. Extremely Recommended. Available at amazon.com.

DC Comics: 60 Years of the World's Favorite Comic Book Heroes: A Bulfinch Press Book; By Les Daniels. A gorgeous and informative book on the history of DC Comics. Recommended. Available at amazon.com