The Other History of the DC Universe #2

The lettering from Steve Wands is important here as he largely sticks to a yellow font for Karen and a black font for Mal to ensure their voices are clear. Read Full Review

With this second chapter, The Other History of The DC Universe continues to impress and be required reading for anyone who fancies themselves a fan of DC Comics or an expert on comics' history. Even I learned some things from this book and it should go without saying you should check this out if you're a Teen Titans fan. Read Full Review

The writing and the art in this series is way above par, but it's the subject matter that makes it so important. Seeing these stories come to life from the point of view of characters who were actually there, is a true learning experience. While it's heavy, it's an essential read, in my opinion. It's humbling, and gives a new level of respect to certain members of the DCU. Read Full Review

This comic is remarkable, well-drawn, well-written and well-researched.And frankly, it's well overdue. Read Full Review

Teen Titans has always been a troubled franchise, with many retools and rough periods, and this issue somehow puts that all together in a devastatingly powerful emotional journey for two characters who finally get their moment in the spotlight. Read Full Review

Camuncoli and Cucchi bring some beautiful imagery into this issue. The art is very reminiscent of the time the story is set in, but there is a unique look and feel to it that makes the pages pop with engaging visuals. Read Full Review

The Other History of the DC Universe #2 is another fantastic and amazing issue. The series is calling out the failures of DC Comics' history and the issues with its narratives. It's impressive the publisher would do this at all. The fact it's all at such a high quality is such a treat. Each issue feels like it's a college level course in DC comic history. Time for all of us to get schooled. Read Full Review

The history of the Teen Titans is recounted by Malcolm and Karen Duncan. As you would imagine, both have differing memories of the past, but both can be sure of one thing: tokenism and subconscious racism was rife in the DCU. A great alternative take on DC Comics history and culture with on and off the page. Read Full Review

The Other History of the DC Universe remains an engaging project with a complex reimagining of comics canon and history merged together, but the style of illustrated prose is quickly becoming a burden as the concept's novelty wears off. Read Full Review

The rise and fall of the Titans set against the backdrop of the 1970s and 1980s provides a lot of ground for this title to cover, but small foibles slow down the action.  Read Full Review

WhistleBlower

Jan 26, 2021

Deep, thoughtful, and introspective examination of DC's history. Racists are apparently mad that the writer is black. A shame.

Batman Jones

Jan 29, 2021

I feel sincerely sorry for anyone that can't enjoy this series, because they are missing out on something truly special. Something I would call exquisite without concern for hyperbole. It's especially rewarding for a fan like me that grew up in the 70s, reading the relevant Teen Titans run and the issue of JLA where Black Lightning is offered and declines membership. Each issue has had as much to say about the JLA and the Teen Titans as about the titular characters and it's just so well done. And Jefferson, Karen, and Mal aren't being written "out of character," as another user reviewer here said. That's impossible. They never had any character to be "written out of." They were cardboard cutouts. (What passed for "character" with thes e guys back then was Black Lightning calling everybody "jive turkeys.") How terrible that a writer might give them voice and breathe some life into them. And, for all you continuity geeks out there, having read the stories that provide the settings for each of these issues, this series could not be more canon-accurate. Every story beat having to do with the Teen Titans, JLA, or other DC characters that appear in these issues happened in comics that came out 50 years ago. It's a remarkable accomplishment to take 50-year old stories and to make them feel so immediate. I can't remember the last time a series was so nostalgic and so fresh at the same time. And I can't remember the last time DC published something so perfect either. p.s. to the 1-2 star folks on this page, I know what your problem is with this series and it isn't a problem with the series, it's a problem with you. Yay Comicsgate, amirite? more

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C.V.R. The Bard - Jan 31, 2021

Mad respect Jones. Mad respect ! - cvrthebard.tumblr.com

Psycamorean

Jan 31, 2021

This is a very well written series that makes me care about characters that I've otherwise never had any reverence for. The fact that it's *a lot* of reading may turn some people off, but it manages to tell an interesting story that calls back to history without just repeating it.

UxasIs

Apr 27, 2021

He did it again...

Spacey Medicine

May 18, 2021

So many words.

C.V.R. The Bard

Jan 31, 2021

Ridley tells the tale of how Afro -American couples are percieved, with the woman respected over the man , no matter what he does for he and his woman - as Willie Lynch had championed for in that infamous letter. I thought the Titans couldn't have lost any more cool points with me after TTG. I thought wrong. Treated Malcolm like a slave and a token , and didn't even go to his wedding. Shit, I'm glad Roy got killed in Heroes in Crisis after reading this ! And what DID happen to Aqualad ? Thought I was going to be reading a book on Kitana, and was blessed with this - and I don't believe in blessings. I may never watch a Ridley movie, but I don't need to. The man hasn't lost his pen since his days at DC. Ridley has done it again. - Aud iomack.com/cvrthebard more

Antenovial

Jan 26, 2021

Other History remains a title that won't be for everyone. It's simply not a classic superhero book. Mal and Karen narrate their lives as if they are writing into their diary or telling a family member about some turbulent years of their life. That narration style offers a unique insight into DC's long publishing history that doesn't shy away from addressing the creative decisions that screwed over the Teen Titans, while addressing these decisions as in-universe choices. The minimalistic art fits the narration. It seems old but in a good way.

REYNARD

Jan 26, 2021

Extremely well-written and well drawn, but Ridley writes everyone so out of character just for the sake of the plot that it hurts the work immensely.

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TJMB3891 - Jul 27, 2021

Exactly!!! That's exactly my problem with the book.

Maud Benjamin

Jan 26, 2021

Boring as hell.

KFuqua

Feb 02, 2021

I really think it's a shame.... I've been reading comics for a very long time and I've been around for when Black Lightning was first introduced and for when Mal and Karen got involved with the Titans. I loved all of it and this series just put a spin on it that I did not enjoy at all and it actually took away from these characters.

Sup3rsa1yan1990

Jan 26, 2021

Of course the BLack screenwriter can ONLY write about black characters