- "Luthor has nothing to do with where I came from. And nothing to do with me. Forget about this. My genetics is who I am. And right now -- it's all I have."
- ―Kon-El
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| Teen Titans | |
| Title: | "Child's Play" |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Cover price: | $2.50 |
| Cover date: | October, 2003 |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Credits | |
| Ex. Ed: | Dan DiDio |
| Writers: | Geoff Johns |
| Pencilers: | Mike McKone |
| Inkers: | Marlo Alquiza |
| Cover artists: | Mike McKone |
| Cover inker: | Marlo Alquiza |
| Cover colorist: | Jeromy Cox; Atomic Paintbrush |
| Colorists: | Jeromy Cox |
| Letterers: | Comicraft |
| Associates: | Tom Palmer, Jr. |
| Editors: | Eddie Berganza |
| Navigation | |
| Previous: | Teen Titans #1 |
| Next: | Teen Titans #3 |
"Child's Play" is the second issue of the third Teen Titans ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics. It was written by Geoff Johns with artwork by Mike McKone and inks by Marlo Alquiza. It was colored by Jeromy Cox and lettered by Comicraft. The story was edited by Eddie Berganza with Tom Palmer, Jr. as assistant editor. This issue shipped with an October, 2003 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.50 per copy (US).
"Child's Play"[]
The mental essence of the late Titan known as Jericho has lain dormant inside the subconscious mind of his father, Deathstroke for many months. In that time, Jericho's personality became corrupted by Deathstroke's own mental energy and has now finally resurfaced after lying dormant for so long. Jericho is enraged to discover that a new group of Titans has been formed and refuses to allow anyone to send more "children" to their doom. Jericho takes control of Deathstroke's mind and kills his lifelong companion, W.R. Wintergreen. He mounts Wintergreen's head on a wall in the middle of other trophy displays. He then travels to San Francisco to confront this new group of Teen Titans.
At Titans Tower, the former members of Young Justice are adjusting to the new direction their lives have taken them. Wonder Girl is uncomfortable with her placement in the Titans as she serves as living reminder of the late Donna Troy.
Superboy and Robin discuss their recent findings concerning Superboy's DNA. Conner refuses to believe that one half of his genetic DNA belongs to Lex Luthor. He is scared that some element of Luthor's evil may one day infect him. Robin wants to tell the other Titans, but Superboy refuses to let him. As Superboy walks out of the room, Robin pulls one of Conner's hair follicles off a discarded towel.
Later, Deathstroke raids the prison center at Alcatraz Island. The Teen Titans respond to the emergency and arrive to deal with him. While the main body of the Titans usher tourists to safety outside, Impulse races through the interior section of the old prison. Deathstroke immobilizes him with a tranquilizer dart and then shoots out his kneecap with his energy lance.
Appearances[]
Featured characters
- Beast Boy, Garfield Logan
- Cyborg, Victor Stone
- Impulse, Bart Allen
- Robin, Tim Drake
- Starfire, Koriand'r
- Superboy, Kon-El
- Wonder Girl, Cassandra Sandsmark
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
- Ares (Behind the scenes only)
- William Randolph Wintergreen (Final appearance; dies)
Organizations
Races & Animals
- Altered humans
- Clones
- Cyborgs
- Humans
- Lions (As one of Beast Boy's manifestations)
- Olympian/Human hybrids
- Shape-shifters
- Tamaraneans
Locations
- Alcatraz
- San Francisco
- Titans Tower III
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- The Teen Titans were created by writer Bob Haney and artist Bruno Premiani. They first appeared in The Brave and the Bold, Volume 1 #54 in June-July, 1964. The original team line-up consisted of Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad.
- This issue carries the approval stamp of the Comics Code Authority.
- This issue shipped to retailers on August 13th, 2003.
- This issue is UPC barcode number 761941237190 00211.
- This issue is reprinted in the Teen Titans: A Kid's Game trade paperback collection, released in May, 2004.
- This issue is reprinted in the Teen Titans: A Celebration of 50 Years collection, released in January, 2015, the Teen Titans by Geoff Johns, Volume 1 collection, released in May, 2017, and in Teen Titans Giant #2 from August, 2018.
- This issue shipped went to second printing. It was released with a variant cover by Mike McCone, Marlo Alquiza, and Atomic Paintbrush.
- The cover to this issue is reproduced for the cover to Teen Titans Giant #2.
- This is the final appearance of William Randolph Wintergreen. Only his head appears in this issue. It is revealed that he was beheaded by Joseph Wilson.
Quotes[]
- Deathstroke: I'm sending a message. And you're the letter. Tell the Titans -- kids shouldn't wear costumes.