Ever since theTitanstook theJustice League’splace as the premier superhero team of the DC Universe, they’ve had big shoes to fill. Now, when they’re needed most, the Titans have finally proven to the hero community that they’re a better team than the Justice League.
InAbsolute Power#2 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, the superheroes of the DCU have had their powers drained byAmanda Waller’s Task Force VII, and things have never been more dire for the hero community. While the former Justice League heroes struggle to unite against the threat they face,the Titans form a united front as a team, stepping up to lead their fellow heroes through the dark times they’ve found themselves in. With the Justice League fractured,the Titans have shown that they have what it takes to be DC’s main super-team.
The Titans Take Charge When the Justice League Fails
Nightwing Leads the DCU
Afterthe events ofAbsolute Power#1, the remaining heroes of the DC Universe are forced into hiding. They take refuge in Superman’s Fortress of Solitude, where they find themselves without leadership. Because the Justice League disbanded, they can’t agree on who will lead them in their resistance to take back the world, so the Titans take charge. In an epic moment, Nightwing and his fellow Titans inspire their fellow heroes to fight as one.Only the Titans are able to bring the hero community together, while the Justice League lacks the unity to do so.
While the League is in disarray, the Titans are more united than ever.
TheTitans are not only more unitedthan the fragmented Justice League, but they also managed to avoid Waller’s Amazos when the other heroes failed to. The former members of the Justice League all had their powers stripped away, whereasmost of the Titans still have their powers and can lead the charge against Waller’s forces. The Titans' stronger teamwork has enabled them to avoid the others' fate. Therefore, in addition to leading, they pack a powerful punch againstthe Brainiac Queenwhen she attacks. This solidifies that the Titans have surpassed the Justice League at last.
The Titans Unite Their Fellow Heroes in Dark Times
What’s Next for DC’s Best Team?
TheJustice League may be returning soon, but they’ll have some catching up to do if they want to compete with the Titans. While the League is in disarray, the Titans are more united than ever. The Titans have braved countless hardships together, and every challenge has only brought them closer as a team. When all hope seems lost, the Titans stand strong as a beacon of hope for the DC Universe. With their unwavering leadership in the face of danger, theTitanshave proven beyond any doubt that they’ve surpassed theJustice Leagueas DC’s greatest team.
