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DC Comics Presents v1 #26, 1980 - Too many competing elements nearly mar this promising Jim Starlin cover. The artist begins a short run on this Superman team-up series. Unfortunately, his story pencils are overpowered by the hard-edged inks of Steve Mitchell. Green Lantern, Superman and the rest of the figures appear stiff and clunky throughout. Notably, this issue introduces the new Teen Titans in an inset story. Robin and Kid Flash and Wonder Girl return, joined by the Changeling (formerly Beast Boy). Completing the roster and making their first appearances are Raven (copper age), Starfire (copper age) and Cyborg. This story, written by Marv Wolfman and drawn by George Perez and Dick Giordano, becomes a precursor to the team's new series. This is 1 of 7 DC Comics Presents issues by Starlin. /// key 1st appearance, 1st origin copper age Teen Titans / Starlin gallery
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Starlin cover pencils and inks = ***
"Between Friend and Foe" Starlin story pencils (Steve Mitchell inks) 17 pages = **
"Where Nightmares Begin" Teen Titans story 14 pages
Starlin cover pencils and inks = ***
"Between Friend and Foe" Starlin story pencils (Steve Mitchell inks) 17 pages = **
"Where Nightmares Begin" Teen Titans story 14 pages
DC Comics Presents #26 - Jim Starlin art & cover + 1st Teen Titans
Reviewed by Ted F
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Reviewed by Ted F
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2 comments:
I have to disagree about the cover; I've always been awfully fond of this one. You're spot on about the interior inks, though. As much as I enjoyed Stalin's DC Presents issues, the inks kept them from being classics.
I enjoyed checking out your blog!
Cheers,
Andrew
Thanks for the comments, and offering up a different opinion. As for Starlin's other DC presents issues, I'll be posting them all soon. Issues #36 and #37 are the best of the bunch.
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