Summary
- Titans #17 by Layman and Woods introduces a time loop adventure, hinting at a menacing new villain.
- Fans can expect the revival of one of DC's best friendships as Arsenal rejoins the Titans.
- Nightwing and Arsenal's friendship is set for an epic return, but will it be the bromance we want or a rendition of their strained bond?
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for TITANS #17!Nightwing’s arguably best and most underrated friendship is set to make an epic return this fall as DC reintroduces Roy “Arsenal” Harper into the Titans lineup. However, the question remains: will fans witness the bromance of the decade or a strained bond that has troubled the duo in recent years?
Despite Nightwing and Arsenal having one of the strongest and most well-established bonds in the DC Universe, they have experienced their fair share of fallouts.
John Layman and Pete Woods' Titans #17 is set to hit comic book shelves on November 20, 2024. Until then, DC has teased an intense and potentially psychologically scarring adventure for the Titans. The synopsis suggests the heroes will be trapped in a traumatic time loop, reliving their worst moments repeatedly, and hints at the introduction of a menacing new villain.
TITANS #17 (2024) | |
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Release Date: | November 20, 2024 |
Writers: | John Layman |
Artists: | Pete Woods |
Cover Artist: | Pete Woods |
Variant Covers: | Rahzzah & Edwin Galmon |
It's a new day in the DCU, and the future is bright! Why, then, are the Titans looking backward, reliving their most horrific and traumatic moments, again and again, stuck in an endless loop? And who's the temporal tyrant behind this time-bending torment? Here's a hint: Time will tell. | |
The variant covers for this issue have also likely captured fans' attention as they confirm that Arsenal will rejoin the Titans. Edwin Galmon’s variant cover is particularly noteworthy, featuring a one-on-one moment between Nightwing and Arsenal and hinting at the revival of one of DC’s best bromances.
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Dick Grayson and Roy Harper’s Friendship Returns to the Spotlight in Titans Cover Art
Cover C Edwin Galmon Card Stock Variant for Titans #17
Galmon’s variant for Titans #17 shows Roy and Dick in their Arsenal and Nightwing costumes, standing side by side on a fire escape as they look over the city. Both heroes have their weapons drawn, with Roy holding his gun loosely by his side and Dick similarly holding his escrima sticks. This moment of the duo once again standing together as adults is a beautiful full-circle moment that carries a strong sense of nostalgia, reflecting their long and storied history that began with their time on the original Teen Titans team roster as Robin and Speedy.
Over the years, Dick and Roy grew from boys into men together, adopting their current superhero identities as Nightwing and Arsenal. Before the New 52, their relationship was depicted as both close and intense. For fans interested in exploring their dynamic at its strongest, through both good and bad times, suggested readings include Nightwing: Old Friends - New Enemies, Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files and Origins, Outsiders, The Titans, and Justice League: The Rise of Arsenal. These comics offer a comprehensive overview of their relationship before it was altered in the New 52, where DC shifted Roy’s friendship to Jason Todd instead.
Which Dynamic Will DC Writer John Layman Choose For Nightwing and Arsenal’s Upcoming Reunion?
Cover B Rahzzah Card Stock Variant for Titans #17
Despite Nightwing and Arsenal having one of the strongest and most well-established bonds in the DC Universe, they have experienced their fair share of fallouts and often have a strained relationship. Hence, it will be interesting to see how Layman decides to portray Roy and Dick’s friendship in the Titans series. There are two likely scenarios: Layman might continue to depict their relationship as strained, drawing on their past conflicts and disagreements, or he might bring fans the Arsenal and Nightwing bromance they’ve been craving, offering a renewed and dynamic portrayal of their friendship.
Titans #17 will be released on November 20, 2024, from DC Comics!
Nightwing
Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.
