Teen Titans Vol. 1: Divide and Conquer

Like many of the adults posting reviews for TT, I grew up reading the Perez/Wolfman series. When I heard that Cartoon Network was going to do a Teen Titans series, I was skepticle. I have enjoyed the various Animated Batman/ Superman/ Justice League series of the 90s and now, but the TT were a different type of team than the grim and gritty JLA members (Well, except for Elongated Man and Plasticman...don't get me started) and I wasn't sure how well that would translate on the little screen.

Turns out I had nothing to worry about. Teen Titans is the most original take on Superheros I've ever seen on television. Humor and coming of age angst is mixed with clever dialouge and decent animation (Though I preferred the orig. Animated Batman style). It's a toon I can watch with my kids (or even by myself) and thoroughly enjoy. Best of all, they include a little something for the adults watching as well. What do I mean? Something you hardly ever see in kids cartoons, character developement. Enjoy it while you can. Something this good hardly ever lasts. I took one star away for not being a complete season.

I, personally, enjoy the Teen Titan series. And anyone with at least a little common sense would realize this was one a comic. Hardcore fan of the comics, the show really isn't all that bad compared to what others believe. This anime wasn't made for older folks, but for children. Otherwise, if it had gone by the comics, it would be much darker and sinister. I find it funny when a person leaves a comment about the show when they don't take in the facts first. Made for kids, most animes are -not- made for children, sorry...but it's the truth. Seeing as I have a son that enjoys the show, I have no complaints and even watch it myself. Once again I stress, this was made for kids...it's not your typical anime full of adult humor and explicits.

Teen Titans is probably my favorite animated series, but season 1 -- especially the first episodes {which are in this DVD}, weren't that great.

Divide and Conquer -- not a bad episode. It was funny, it was cute, and Plasmus was disgusting. Yet, the writers wanted so bad to make a good ending -- and to make one in twenty minutes, not more, so the ending pretty much ruins the episode. Cyborg pops out of nowhere and saves Robin? How did he even get there? How did he know where Robin was? How the heck did he catch Robin when the Bird-Boy was inches away from burning into ash in acid? Out of ten, this episode would be six and a half/seven.

Sisters -- one of my favorites. I love it to bits -- Blackfire is too cool, Starfire acts like a five-year-old, and like David Slack, I believe, said in an interview you can also find in this DVD: that episode reflects the life of completely normal teenagers, just with super powers, aliens, and whatnot. Sibling rivalry is the greatest, and is also perfectly normal.

Eight outta ten.

Final Exam -- I love that episode. The HIVE's agents kick ass. Especially the Titans'. I don't have much to say about this episode, it only disturbs me that Beast Boy and Raven looked all over Jump City and couldn't find Robin, and when they need him -- Poof, Robin pops out of nowhere -- yes, just like Cy in the Divide and Conquer. Seven and a half.

Forces of Nature -- God, that episode is so cliché. Teen Titans, even though a cartoon aimed for kids, is usually quite entertaining for older people is well. This episode was just boring. Thunder and Lightning are simply bad characters, that's all I have to say. BB's prank and his fight with Starfire I actually liked, but the rest of it... the horror! Five and a half out of ten.

The Sum Of His Parts -- L-A-M-E. Pointless, like all Cyborg episodes. Don't take me wrong, Cy is truly a great character, they just don't do him justice. The Titans chasing stupid Mumbo around while Cyborg was nearly dead -- annoying. Cyborg's memories make Fixit be all... umm, human, if this thing can even be human... And once again, the Titans come near the end to fight the bad guy, even though they were too late this time. Too bad, really, this episode had some potential. 6.

Nevermore -- of course I liked the other episodes {Well, most of them}, but this episode is actually the reason I bought the DVD. All Raven episodes are serious, meaningful, and well-written. This episode is hilarious, and I'm sorry to sound like a 7 years old but... RAVEN'S MIND IS SOOO COOL!!11one. The different sides of Raven's personality are just brilliant. Especially Trigon. Raaaaage becomes youuuuuu! I love that guy. I love Raven. I love that floating strawberry thing. 10/10.

Special features: Comic Creations -- I love that thing. Creator interviews, some information about "The New Teen Titans", character discussion, about the theme song and whatnot. Funnn.

Find the Remote -- Cute. I'm sure 8-year-old TT-obsessives would like it.

Theme Song Music Video -- Again I say cute. Puffy AmiYumi can really get on my nerves, but the TT theme song isn't too bad, in my opinion.

Sneak Peek -- I have no idea what this thing's for, except for advertisement. Meh.

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