Starfire, Blackfire, and Cyborg make their grand entrance in a first-look preview of Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo’s Teen Titans: Starfire, the fifth installment in DC’s bestselling young adult graphic novel series. This highly anticipated story will showcase the beloved Tamaranean, her sister, and Victor Stone in a never-before-seen light, reimagining these characters in a way that is sure to make fans fall in love with them all over again.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia (Beautiful Creatures) collaborates once again with artist Gabriel Picolo to present their distinctive interpretation of DC’s Teen Titans in their upcoming July 2, 2024 release, Teen Titans: Starfire. This installment follows their previously acclaimed novels, Teen Titans: Raven, Teen Titans: Beast Boy, Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven, and Teen Titans: Robin.
“Working with Gabriel on the Teen Titans graphic novels is so much fun. He’s a massive talent and an incredible person,” said Garcia. “We’ve worked hard to give each Teen Titan a story that reflects not only who they are as a hero, but also who they are as a regular teenager. I can’t wait for readers to see what we’ve got in store for Starfire this summer!”
Garcia and Picolo have garnered praise for their character-centric narratives and contemporary retellings, accompanied by an art style that is both unique and expressive. Check out the first-look preview below:
Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo Return with Teen Titans: Starfire
Kori Anders’s summer job at a ritzy Santa Monica beach club is fun, but she doesn’t care about keeping up with the current trends and she’s not interested in rushing around to all the parties. She’d rather explore her inexplicable draw to the stars or hang out with her new friend, Victor Stone.
Her sister, Kira, on the other hand, is the most popular girl around. With the hottest clothes, an even hotter boyfriend (by the name of Tate Fairweather), and a take-no-prisoners attitude, she’s Kori’s opposite in every way. Their summer heats up when Tate’s uncle asks the girls to participate in an EDS study his pharmaceutical company is running. During treatment, Kori develops strange powers she never had before…and she might not be the only one.
Can Kori persuade her sister to trust her before it’s too late? And when a carload of teens with their own powers come looking for her to warn her about a creepy stalker, she’ll learn that trust is a two-way street!
As school comes to an end and summer kicks off in Teen Titans: Starfire, Kori Anders navigates her summer job at a Santa Monica beach club, deals with sisterly drama with Kira, and forms a friendship with Victor Stone. The story takes a compelling turn when the girls join an EDS study at a pharmaceutical company. Amid the treatment, Kori develops new and mysterious powers, and she may not be the only one. From there on, things only get weirder when she encounters a group of superpowered teens warning of a stalker.
Teen Titans: Starfire promises a deep dive into the complexities of both chosen and blood family dynamics while intricately exploring the challenges of trust. Adding an extra layer of excitement, this installment teases the highly anticipated moment when the Teen Titans unite for the first time. Despite retaining the beloved art style, modern reinterpretations, and character-focused plots expected from the series, what sets this graphic novel apart is its foray into uncharted territory—the exploration of team dynamics. This unique addition to the Teen Titans series is poised to offer fans a fresh perspective and a thrilling narrative experience.
“I have so much fun working with Kami on the Teen Titans graphic novels,” said Picolo. “We’ve developed a great creative rhythm over the years, and I really hope that current and new fans like what we’re putting together with Teen Titans: Starfire.”
Starfire and Blackfire Get a Fresh Start in Upcoming Graphic Novel
This graphic novel holds high anticipation for its groundbreaking shift in the dynamic between Starfire and her sister, Blackfire. Debuting with the new name “Kira,” Komand’r appears to veer away from her supervillain roots, promising a fresh perspective on the sisters’ relationship. The prospect of Blackfire potentially becoming a Teen Titans member rather than an adversary adds an extra layer of excitement. DC’s exploration of this entirely new dynamic between the siblings, coupled with the creative direction of Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo, has fans eagerly anticipating the unique journey that lies ahead for the young Starfire.
Teen Titans: Starfire from DC Comics is available for preorder now and on sale July 2, 2024!
