Major Spoilers
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Discord RSS
    Major Spoilers
    • Home
    • Reviews
      • Random Access Memory
      • Retro Review
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Podcasts
      • Critical Hit
        • Critical Hit House Rules
        • Critical Hit World Building
      • Dueling Review
      • Finally Friday
      • Geek History Lesson
      • The Legion Clubhouse
      • Major Spoilers Podcast
        • MSP TPB for 2019
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2013
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2012
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2011
      • Munchkin Land
      • Top Five
      • Wayne’s Comics
      • Zach on Film
    • Features
      • Casual 60
      • Comic Casting Couch
      • Comics Portal
      • Did You Hear?
      • Editorials
      • Features
      • Gamer’s Corner
      • Hero Histories
      • Let’s Get Nerdy
      • Major Spoilers Adventures
      • Random Access Memory
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Movies
      • Did You Hear
      • Movies
      • Television
    • Comic Previews
    • Patreon
      • Patreon
      • Store
    Major Spoilers
    Teen Titans Academy #2 Review
    Review

    Teen Titans Academy #2 Review

    Matthew PetersonBy Matthew PetersonApril 28, 20214 Mins Read

    Teen Titans Academy is now in session, and it’s already full of secrets.  How long until someone gets hurt?  Your Major Spoilers review of Teen Titans Academy #2 from DC Comics awaits!

    Teen Titans Academy #2
    You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link

    TEEN TITANS ACADEMY #2

    Writer: Tim Sheridan
    Penciler: Rafa Sandoval
    Inker: Jordi Terragona
    Colorist: Alejandro Sanchez
    Letterer: Rob Leigh
    Editor: Mike Cotton
    Publisher: DC Comics
    Cover Price: $3.99
    Release Date: April 27, 2021

    Previously in Teen Titans Academy:  The questions mount around the new school formed by the original New Teen Titans: What’s going on with Billy Batson’s access to the powers of Shazam, what dark secret is Raven’s new pupil Dane hiding, and who’s masquerading as the new Red X?

    WHO IS RED X?

    Teen Titans Academy #2 begins with what looks like a murder, as new speedster Bolt (the super-speedster with the prosthetic leg-blades) is nearly killed by Red X, but calls him out on his claims of being three moves ahead at all times.  Cut to utter chaos, as the thirty or so students, and the six instructors all engage in “Field Day”, which seems to be nothing be throwing their powers around.  We get a little insight into Matt Price, the weird kid who spends all his time play Arimaa against himself with a modified chess set.  While Nightwing and Starfire deal with their relationship starting to dissolve (a relationship which was actually rekindled just last issue), Price’s roommate tries desperately to get someone to swap rooms with him, once again showing us how alienated he is and making him a primary suspect to be Red X.  After Nightwing encounters his former identity in a stairwell, the instructors call a student assembly, while the opening sequence picks up slightly after it left off with the sudden appearance of Peacemaker and the Suicide Squad!

    JUST TOO MUCH OF EVERYTHING

    Teen Titans Academy #2 really wants to build on years of Teen Titans continuity and give us the whole Hogwarts experience with capes and recognizable characters, but there’s no focal point for any of it.  Nightwing is already angsting about spending time away from Bludhaven, while the only student suspect for Red X is so obvious that it almost can’t be the right answer.  There’s an awkward reference to Superboy/Conner Kent wedged in here to remind us that he was once a Titan, serving as foreshadowing for his last page appearance under the command of Amanda Waller, too, but not only is the story being referenced nearly 20 years old, it’s two universal resets ago.  Most of the new kids don’t get so much as a quick line in these pages, while Beast Boy and Raven barely do any better.  It just has too many characters.  On the art side, things are a bit better, but Sandoval and Terragona manage to make some things work, but all the designs feel weirdly slick and shiny, and Red X’s cape is Todd McFarlane impossible throughout the issue.

    BOTTOM LINE: #2 IS TOO SOON TO START DECONSTRUCTING

    Often times, a new series will come front-loaded with as much story as possible to make sure it all gets in, and Teen Titans Academy #2 shows the downside of that approach, never quite giving any of its plot points enough room to develop, much less get a reader’s attention in a meaningful way, with art that’s just a little bit better than okay, making for a disappointing 2 out of 5 stars overall.  I’m hoping that the Suicide Squad crossover helps rather than harms this title, but I can’t see how another half-dozen characters is going to make things less complicated.


    Dear Spoilerite,

    At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep MajorSpoilers.com strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today.

    TEEN TITANS ACADEMY #2

    43%
    43%
    Overstuffed And Unfocused

    Too many characters, not enough plot and overly slick art make for a comic book that feels pointless and over-complicated.

    • Writing
      1
    • Art
      7
    • Coloring
      5
    • User Ratings (1 Votes)
      2.5
    Alejandro Sanchez dc comics Jordi Terragona Mike Cotton Rafa Sandoval Review Rob Leigh Teen Titans Teen Titans Academy Tim Sheridan
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleMajor Spoilers Podcast #924: Jack Staff Volume 1
    Next Article From Jakku to Wakanda – An Interview with Award-Winning Writer Jesse J. Holland
    Matthew Peterson
    • Website
    • Twitter

    Once upon a time, there was a young nerd from the Midwest, who loved Matter-Eater Lad and the McKenzie Brothers... If pop culture were a maze, Matthew would be the Minotaur at its center. Were it a mall, he'd be the Food Court. Were it a parking lot, he’d be the distant Cart Corral where the weird kids gather to smoke, but that’s not important right now... Matthew enjoys body surfing (so long as the bodies are fresh), writing in the third person, and dark-eyed women. Amongst his weaponry are such diverse elements as: Fear! Surprise! Ruthless efficiency! An almost fanatical devotion to pop culture! And a nice red uniform.

    Related Posts

    DC Studios Drops 2 Big Trailers! – Did You Hear? week of Friday, May 16th, 2025

    Read More

    Top Five Things That Make You Instantly Happy

    Read More

    Supergirl #1 Review

    Read More

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    AMAZON AFFILIATE

    Support this site by making a purchase through our Amazon affiliate links

    Reviews
    7.0
    May 16, 2025

    Supergirl #1 Review

    6.0
    May 15, 2025

    One World Under Doom #4 Review

    6.7
    May 13, 2025

    Absolute Green Lantern #2 Review

    8.0
    May 11, 2025

    Storm #8 Review

    6.3
    May 11, 2025

    Retro Review: Daredevil #131 (March 1976)

    Patreon Support
    Major Spoilers Store
    Recent Comments
    • Luis Dantas on Storm #8 Review
    • Michael Kenchington on PREVIEW: Giant-Size Wacky Races #1
    • derrigable on COMICS PORTAL: To (Almost) Everything, There Is a Season!
    • wiley on COMICS PORTAL: ‘Mouse Guard’ Is Back!
    • Elfo_oscuro on So You Want To Read Comics: Alternate History Edition
    Subscribe to the Major Spoilers E-Mail List
    Sponsor

    ComiXology Home Page

    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitch
    Major Spoilers Patreon
    • About
      • Major Spoilers Terms of Use
      • Major Spoilers Frequently Asked Questions
      • Major Spoilers Privacy Policy Statement
      • Major Spoilers Podcast Gear
    • Contact
    • Cookie Policy (EU)
    Major Spoilers is copyright 2006-2025 by Major Spoilers Entertainment, LLC

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    SAVE & ACCEPT