Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo may be wrapping up their lauded and best-selling Teen Titans graphic novel series with Teen Titans: Together… But they’re gonna keep that DC Comics YA graphic novel train rolling with a brand new series, kicking of with Young Justice: Kid Flash & Blue Beetle.
“As sentimental as we are about finishing the Teen Titans series, this is also just the beginning of a new chapter for Gabriel and me,” said Garcia via press release. “At the heart of all our books is the idea of becoming who you’re meant to be while learning to embrace who you already are. We’re excited to bring that perspective to Young Justice and introduce readers to our vision of Kid Flash and Blue Beetle.”
Added Picolo, “Fans have been asking for Blue Beetle for years. I’ve shared sketches of both Kid Flash and Blue Beetle on social media, and now we finally have a chance to put them front and center in one of our stories. Young Justice is a new challenge for us, but we’re still focused on the things we love most as storytellers: friendship, everyday life, and helping readers find themselves in these characters. If Teen Titans taught us anything, it’s that fans always surprise us. I wouldn’t be shocked if we start seeing skateboards and rollerblades showing up in cosplay photos before long.”
While that’s sort of all we know about Young Justice other than this new series focusing on new heroes is the first of many, Garcia and Picolo are also doing a tour to support the just-released Teen Titans: Together, starting today in Los Angeles with “a free conversation at the Santa Monica Public Library, moderated by journalist and host Rosie Knight, before continuing to additional stops including The Grove, moderated by host Frankey Smith, and events across the United States.”
“Teen Titans has been one of the most rewarding creative journeys of our careers,” said Garcia. “We’ve loved telling stories with these characters and watching readers connect with Raven, Beast Boy, and the rest of the Titans over the years. We grew alongside these characters, and these characters grew alongside the readers who embraced them from the very beginning.”
“This series changed my life,” added Picolo. “We’ve shared so many unforgettable moments with fans around the world, and we’re excited to celebrate this final chapter together. I see these characters as my friends. The more I draw them, the more fun it gets. Some of my favorite moments came from drawing these characters the same way I’d draw my own friends just hanging out, and Kami and I are always blown away when fans show up in cosplay inspired by those everyday looks from the books.”
You can pick up Teen Titans: Together in stores everywhere now, and check out below for the covers of both books, as well as Garcia and Picolo’s tour schedule so you can demand your fave Young Justice character be featured in a graphic novel in person.
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