The Best Teen Titans Story | The New Teen Titans: The Judas Contract

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They were Earth's teenage defenders--unbeatable and unstoppable. Riding high, they took an eighth member--a young girl--into their ranks. And she would be their downfall. Never miss an episode by subscribing today! bit.ly/2WYvgkt #comicpop
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@comicpop Жыл бұрын

Pick up The Judas Contract here: amzn.to/299lE10

@ML1399TheyStoleMyName 2 жыл бұрын

"Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Deathstroke a little old to be on the Teen Titans?" Oh don't worry Ben, we're gonna get into a few things that Deathstrokes too old to be doing

@dantehedge8414 5 жыл бұрын

Batman decides to rename Geo-Force... Rockin Robin!

@shoobnaut7569 5 жыл бұрын

Dante Hedge this is absolutely genius

@jwoolfe1445 7 жыл бұрын

Geo-force you've just been drafted! have you ever eaten rats?

@comicpop 7 жыл бұрын

You will.

@daltonweakly 8 жыл бұрын

There's actually a story "Nightwing Year One" that's about what Dick goes off and does in the middle of The Judas Contract. That's where he learns Superman's Nightwing story. Pretty good book actually

@ChiTownOriginator Жыл бұрын

I was trying to find the comic where Superman tells him about Nightwing, thanks!

@slecommentary1105 8 жыл бұрын

"The half daughter of--" "A bird?" Best line of the episode. I'm calling it now.

@caitlinbrewer4843 8 жыл бұрын

I love the Teen Titans cartoon. It is funny that they can't use Deathstroke's name but they can use Killer Moth's name. But I kind of prefer Slade; Deathstoke the Terminator is very 80s and kind of upfront scary, while Slade seems more covertly ominous It's also funny that Robin is so obsessed with finding out Slade's real name when he is actually using his real name.

@halfmettlealchemist8076 2 жыл бұрын

Ron Perlman will always be Deathstroke/Slade to me

@apostrophemusic9103 2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the fact they used the name Brother Blood

@draiseg6178 2 жыл бұрын

@@apostrophemusic9103 facts

@anthonyhudak9363 2 жыл бұрын

Or the fact that they thought it was okay to have him melt in lava then be resurrected as an undead hellspawn by a demon to torment Raven but Deathstroke is just too far

@doda508 Жыл бұрын

ok but I feel like having ur alias being just ur first name is kinda cringy, that always bothered me about the show, deathstroke to me seems like a solid name, I think by itself it dosnt sound dated

@tomstreet8208 7 жыл бұрын

I had the exact same reaction as Ethan when I originally saw Deathstroke unmasked.

@michaelkelley88 8 жыл бұрын

because she smokes ethan, it's the cigarettes I LAUGHED SO HARD I CRIED you guys are the best!

@digdugdoggy 3 жыл бұрын

Teen Titans: Bitches be Crazy is the best summation of this story

@samuelanderson1862 4 жыл бұрын

😭 first person I've heard accurately explain Dick Grayson as Nightwing and his relationship to Superman and Batman. Made me so happy

@OtseisRagnarok 7 жыл бұрын

A lot of the reasons Wolfman goes out of their way to make Terra evil and unredeemable is because he was annoyed at the fans loving her and trying to come up with excuses for her.

@Iscafplays 8 жыл бұрын

The rant about beast boys shapeshifting reminds me why I love Ethan.

@KyleBrand 8 жыл бұрын

Jeremiah was a good friend of mine. Never understood a single word he said, but I helped him drink his wine.

@thegorgeousgloriousone9851 8 жыл бұрын

Brother Blood looks like a rejected drawing for Serpentor. Gotta love the 80's

@joshcormick5807 8 жыл бұрын

Lets be serious though, disco-wing (nightwing) has the best super suit ever

@supernerd5781 8 жыл бұрын

WORD

@havefuckingheart 6 жыл бұрын

I hope the costume makes an appearance in the Nightwing/Teen Titans show.

@lewisXxOo 8 жыл бұрын

In the teen titans series when they visit starfires home planet beast boy realises he can shapeshirft into an alien monster aswell. Idk about shifting into people or mass differences like a giant spider?

@slecommentary1105 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope this leads to one day doing Geoff Johns run on Teen Titans!

@ironscomics5484 8 жыл бұрын

That would be the best

@oatmat 8 жыл бұрын

Also the Original Young Justice Comics were awesome!!!

@IamDragonFodder 7 жыл бұрын

The RED Samur

@jtparker1003 6 жыл бұрын

It's happening in tv form:D

@oatmat 8 жыл бұрын

Can you guys please do the Justice League Mortal Script that George Miller was suppose to direct?

@camaraf1340 8 жыл бұрын

definitely want to see that

@mobsta163 8 жыл бұрын

I want them to adress the sex scene

@waqashussain3120 7 жыл бұрын

That would be perfect for the week when the Justice League Movie comes out

@ardenaudreyarji 4 жыл бұрын

F*CK YES

@minstrel1097 7 жыл бұрын

"Some people just want to watch the world burn"

@shaddowrealm 8 жыл бұрын

In case you missed it Sal, Gerard Way(Who was lead Singer of My Chemical Romance) is writing a new DC book that will feature the Doom Patrol.

@bryanrobinson5114 8 жыл бұрын

I love the close ups you edit into the shows. They are really well timed and sometimes makes the jokes even funnier and more memorable. Good stuff.

@sonofhercules195 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly the show and the comic are like apples and oranges. The characters are the same but theyre put into different situations. I grew up with the tv show and loved it, but I'm also reading the reprints and theyre incredible as well even though the tones are different.

@rodney2x48 8 жыл бұрын

This is by far the funniest video you guys have made. I love it. Terra being a huge psycho bitch is such a massive difference from the cartoon, where she was just a misunderstood and manipulated girl who redeems herself. Kind of puts things into perspective.

@JoshuaKenori 2 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace George, your art was ASTOUNDING!

@Deception975 5 жыл бұрын

This was made into a movie but not Kingdom Come? Narrator: "Don't look for reasons that do not exist..."

@sodajerkclassic 8 жыл бұрын

The New Teen Titans was my favorite comic book from the eighties with Cyborg and Raven being my favorite members. Cheshire was my favorite Titans villain but she wasn't in the Judas Contract but she should have been. I view Raven as kind of like Spock because she could never show emotion lest she lose control of her inner demon. I cherish this era but doubt anyone will ever be able to recreate the amazing first run of the New Teen Titans like Marv and Geaorge did.

@kevinmarques7716 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I asked about 3 weeks ago if you planned on doing this story. Thanks for delivering! It's my favorite Titans storyline, and one of my favorite ever DC storylines overall.

@macwell 8 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but - no. The Judas Contract is the greatest DC story ever told - EVER!! No. I honestly used to think that, and still do to a certain extent, but after quite a few rereads over the decades, I realized it's just of the times and WAS good for THAT time. The Deathstroke/Terra relationship was controversial then, and still remains. Her mental illness was also palpable enough to remain relevant. All in all, I think it remains part of the greatest in DC story arcs - over the top/ controversial/corny or not. :)

@supernerd5781 8 жыл бұрын

It really isn't a great introduction to nightwing though

@havefuckingheart 6 жыл бұрын

Word brother

@ironscomics5484 8 жыл бұрын

Hey you guys should do a back issues on the first volume of the new 52 Teen titans book

@HollowGolem 8 жыл бұрын

Eww, gross. Why would you remind us that exists?

@ironscomics5484 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Check because it sucks and they have done bad books before

@HollowGolem 8 жыл бұрын

+Iron Reviews Comics Well, I like Sal enough that I don't want him to have to read a book by Lobdell.

@ironscomics5484 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Check he has done bad books before how bad is this I mean I just know Scott lobell for teen titans I mean how bad is a Scott lobell book just wondering

@FloorTankMain 8 жыл бұрын

+Iron Reviews Comics Scott Lobdell is unbelievably terrible please don't do that to poor Sal

@polyglotprogrammer 8 жыл бұрын

Man you guys are so awesome. I'm just getting into comics and I've plowed through your Back Issues playlist and now look forward to a new episode each week. Thanks to you I can now have intelligent conversations with my friends who have read comics for years without sounding like a complete idiot. Also I just finished the Exiles volume 1 and it was awesome. Could you guys possible do that book? Keep up the good work guys. Absolutely love and support this show.

@johnmobley9369 Жыл бұрын

Teen titans made me love beast boy, the DC universe and the characters on the team and the episode where beast boy references don’t patrol is one of the main reasons I watched the show which was dope

@crunson2000 8 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite books of all time, thanks for doing this one, ComicPOP!

@FatSnorlax 8 жыл бұрын

TRIgon not QUI-Gon killed me XD

@FloorTankMain 8 жыл бұрын

I own almost every Teen Titan comic I love them so much, and thanks guys I laughed so much watching Sal explain The Judas Contract!

@bryanrobinson5114 8 жыл бұрын

I was hoping for the Runaways when Sal hinted at a team book but this was still a great back issues as always. One of my new favs!

@saintlugia 8 жыл бұрын

Wonder woman, batman, and teen titans in a month you guys are awesome.

@DaBlueJay2001 8 жыл бұрын

Man Sal, Ben, Ethan, Tiffany, Etc, Your Videos Are So Fun And Charming!

@kylehorvath9295 7 жыл бұрын

Great Back Issue! Haven't laughed this hard watching an episode in a while.

@jakelester4857 8 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love waiting for back issues every week, and love hearing you guys talk on and on about comics. Will you guys ever do Spider-Island?

@nathanwright8381 8 жыл бұрын

1. Just got off Tif's stream, hope to catch the next stream! 2. Got to visit Midtown comics, Forbidden Planet, and Toy Tokyo. I picked up some really cool stuff for my collections. thanks for the recommendations Sal! 3. Yay Ethan is back!

@comicpop 8 жыл бұрын

+Nathan Wright Glad you were able to hit everything up! Thanks for checking out the stream, btw

@nemesis3587 8 жыл бұрын

Narraton boxes are a thing back then I wonder when they stop and changed first person narration, probably late 90s. By the way it's not sound impressive when you didn't know backstory but if you start from first issue you realise how awesome the build up is and you can understand why titans not belive her betrayal. Terra helped them in some fights and team started to accept her a member. And not question her motivation, she is kind of a Joker type villian, not really need motivation, she is just a sociopath.

@kevinmarques7716 8 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I love comic pop but I know that Sal definitely leaves alot of stuff out of stories to make them seem alot worse than they are. And I thought the same thing about Joker. I'm not saying Terra is a Joker-level villain but they were so quick to say she was lame because she didn't have a real reason for how she was. Meanwhile, the whole point of Joker is that he's just chaos for chaos' sake and they've literally never given any explanation for it. But hey, he's a Batman villain so ppl aren't allowed to point out negative things about Batman lol.

@comicpop 8 жыл бұрын

No. I don't sabotage books. I give my opinion. I'm sorry I don't agree with you guys all the time, but it would be a boring place to be if I did.

@kevinmarques7716 8 жыл бұрын

ComicPOP oh don't get me wrong. I said this in another comment for this video. You are perfectly entitled to your opinion. Yes I disagree with you alot but that's the beauty of comics. There are literally thousands of characters to choose from and everyone is gonna hate and love different characters. I just notice that on certain stories you don't like, you have left out a few crucial elements. Like with Terra, she wasn't a bitch all the time prior to this story. She helped the Titans and earned their trust because they did like her. Or with the Dark Phoenix Saga, the retcon when Phoenix wasn't really Jean hadn't happened yet so the X-men truly believed they were fighting for Jean. So I know this has been long so sorry but I love the videos where you talk about the stories you actually do love. You explain all the great parts and the dumb parts and you do it out of love for the comic. I just feel that on stories you don't like (and trust me, I know there are plenty of stories that are just stupid all around) it would just be cool to see you be as in depth as the stories you do like just to get the story in the right context. Anyway, I'm still gonna watch and be a fan. I never mean any disrespect in my comments. I think Tiffany might ve thought that in my other comments so I apologize to her and you and anyone else if you think I'm a hater. I'm not. I'm just giving my constructive criticism imo. Let's face it. I'm a huge fan of the Inhumans, Vision, Scarlet Witch, the X-men, and Hawkeye so if I'm still around after all the hate you've thrown at those characters, I'm not really offended lol. Again, sorry for any misunderstandings and I will totally be looking forward to the next Back Issues.

@johnmobley9369 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I find the teen Titans animated series to be one of the most beloved series while also being underrated. To this day it’s one of the reasons I love beast boy and all the other titans. Dc as a whole. It actually had humor while also getting serious. Each season focused on a character’s development and even though they changed deathstroke’s name, Slade was just a lot cooler Imo. His character struck so much fear into me. He provided actual stakes. I loved the anime inspiration and the theme song. Even the movie was great.. but that FINALe. What in the cliffhanger

@omiliag904 8 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite Back Issues Ever Period

@chrisharang8118 4 жыл бұрын

I’m clearly late but I did when Sal said “I can do at least 5 Nightwings” wish I could laugh at this like it’s just a joke. Now it’s a sick joke...

@Archduke28 8 жыл бұрын

I love what you guys do!! keep it up. love the content.

@TimedRevolver 6 жыл бұрын

Eh, lots of people make fun of Superman's disguise, but there's one thing people forget: unlike Batman, he makes no attempt to hide his face or anything. Nobody knows there's even a secret identity for him to hide. Besides that, Clark slouches, wears slightly baggy suits, raises his voice a few octaves, and uses the glasses to dull his eye color. Besides that, who would think that clumsy, small town Clark is an alien who can lift a building?

@kazen16 8 жыл бұрын

highlight of our night! thanks guys for a wonderful show!

@ohimleyesh4866 8 жыл бұрын

Thankx for the great review and discussion boyz! Terra's a twisted-dime for sure.

@soarinpenguinlive6372 8 жыл бұрын

People remember Judas Contract not because of the comic but the the show which I think handled it better but that is because the show came out later and had time to learn from the past. A lot of good comic at there time have a bad issue with dating themself these is one that shows it a little more than others.

@Aaron-zt5ee 5 ай бұрын

Judas Contract was hailed as one of the beat stories in comics before the Teen Titans cartoon. I agree that the show did a great job with it, though.

@flywheelshyster 3 жыл бұрын

sundays are back issues and gaming day. finally got dead cells and am rockin' it out with the Judas contract!

@AustinNGrayson 8 жыл бұрын

+ComicPOP thanks! Keep up the good work, you're my favorite channel!

@gigamantisman 8 жыл бұрын

YES! Thank you for finally doing this. I know I suggested it so thanks for listening!

@kennyryuken 8 жыл бұрын

probably the funniest episode of back issues I watched yet

@henchone 8 жыл бұрын

I'm at work so I cant watch this yet, but I'm so pumped to watch this the moment I get home, DEATHSTROKE!!!!!!!!

@stewartmichael02 8 жыл бұрын

Can you please, please, please, do Batman: Black Mirror

@stewartmichael02 8 жыл бұрын

+laz kar I love the James Gordon Jr. character arc

@accidentalmadness1708 5 жыл бұрын

Done

@TevyaSmolka 8 жыл бұрын

This is one of my all time favorite storylines

@raybeall3675 8 жыл бұрын

I come home and see this notification and nothing brought me more joy today

@Ciciheartsbeauty 8 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Ethan is back!! I love wen Tiffany is on the show don't get me wrong but Ethan I miss you on the couch man!

@hectordubon3487 8 жыл бұрын

Loved the animated version of it

@heroicharoon170 8 жыл бұрын

He's back, GOD HES BACK, thank god all is good in the world again

@coryfountain4638 8 жыл бұрын

You're right. I would have never guessed the teen titans. I haven't even listened to the show. I just looked at the thumb nail like damn... This is gonna be good

@d.c.stranded7134 8 жыл бұрын

Christ O' Mighty, I feel like making my own review about this story cause of how I feel about all the jarring differences between this and the early 2000's animated adaptation that I grew up watching.

@ineptgamer3814 6 жыл бұрын

Haha Thanks for this guys. Made me laugh so hard..! Keep it up and never change..!!

@shawnbennett1975 8 жыл бұрын

when i heard u guys talking about your newest back issues i hopes you were doing the gillen and mckelvie young avengers

@ItsOver9000Productions 8 жыл бұрын

How have you not heard of Beast boy Ethan!?

@ryebreadreturn1 8 жыл бұрын

+Wesley Wiggins No I'd heard of deathstroke, I just don't know much about him. Definitely had no idea he was an old dude with an eyepatch

@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache 8 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the statutory things. I think we'd all like to leave that behind us.

@cacanchik 8 жыл бұрын

I think that Terra being evil without reason is cool. Some persons are like that.

@dark3rthanshadows 7 жыл бұрын

yup and banging A 70 years old

@brandontriplin5447 7 жыл бұрын

Nac Soberana hey some people are into that

@kyleshea384 6 жыл бұрын

Actually, Slade is middle aged

@kaysaebewhisperwind6639 6 жыл бұрын

Not without reason: 1. She loved Slade 2. Slade saved her life 3. She didn't lije the overly-nice Teen Titans

@saharasafari4529 5 жыл бұрын

It's what make her character so interesting. All these movie and show reboot keep trying to make her sympathetic and it doesn't work

@NerdGasims 8 жыл бұрын

Ethan's response "I don't give a shit what HIVE stands for." Hilarious

@tristanbastille8554 8 жыл бұрын

Great video guys!

@gp8052 8 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to getting to work just to listen to this

@sircasmanmarvellolover1323 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite writer due to him making my fav blade

@Superheroinebabe 8 жыл бұрын

Donna Troy is my absolute favorite Comic Book Character.

@AustinNGrayson 8 жыл бұрын

How do you not know who Beast Boy is!? When you said that I cried, the original Teen Titans show is amazing!

@AustinNGrayson 8 жыл бұрын

Right when he said grit in your eye my eye lash fell in my eye!

@Mailed-Knight 8 жыл бұрын

The Jackal has the same powers as Slade Wilson.

@somuchkpoopsomuchstar200 8 жыл бұрын

He has returned

@zerozaku1468 8 жыл бұрын

Sal What are Some of your favorite blackest night Tie ins?

@kennyryuken 8 жыл бұрын

any chance you guys will ever cover some form of Swamp Thing comic. like some Alan Moore or that recent big Scott Snyder trade that came out ? would be freakin awesome

@tigertemprr7276 8 жыл бұрын

Has ComicPOP done a top comics of all time list? I'd be interested to see what would show up there after watching these Back Issue episodes.

@what3070 8 жыл бұрын

Great Episode!

@Iceteague1 8 жыл бұрын

The next Back Issues on Teen Titans is going to be the X men crossover, right?

@raybeall3675 8 жыл бұрын

I have quite the burning questions how has no one figured out Batman's identity?!? it even took the riddler drugs for him to fit the puzzle together

@shaddowrealm 8 жыл бұрын

I saw the title and I screamed

@MercysLittleShoww 8 жыл бұрын

I've wanted to read this for the longest time because I've heard so many good things about it. After this I really don't wanna read it anymore. Lol

@Sicod79 Жыл бұрын

Titans Together!

@TheTheDontae 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you sal and comic pop! Deathstroke work a lot better in teen titans 2003 cartoon as Slade

@shadowanderson2004 5 ай бұрын

The answer to all of Ethan’s questions about Gars powers can all be answered with this: He lives in the DC universe of course fictional animals exist. I mean recently he turned into Garro sooo

@frozenwing123 8 жыл бұрын

thank the lord for the teen titans cartoon

@keikurono192 8 жыл бұрын

Ethan and Ben MUST watch the animated Teen Titans show! It's great and does a much better job with this story arc and makes Terra a tragic character. Btw the 80s Teen Titans is the best version of Teen Titans in comics I've read mainly down to the character interactions. Oh and Grant Morrison's Doom Patrol is AMAZING, you guys gotta do that one at some point.

@TheRealZubes 8 жыл бұрын

I loved the show!

@kevinmarques7716 8 жыл бұрын

TheRealZubes hey Tiff! Lol I know ALOT of ppl who love the show so I get it but I just never got into it. It never captured the feeling I got reading the comics. Even to this day, I hold a special place in my geekery for all the members of this team so I just didn't care much for the cartoon versions

@hazelcoleman6744 8 жыл бұрын

omg I'd love to see them tackle GM's doom patrol

@keikurono192 8 жыл бұрын

macwell Or I have different opinions... I like her characterization in the show better. Get over it. Also one of the best DC stories ever told? lol it doesn't even crack the top 10.

@keikurono192 8 жыл бұрын

Well IN MY OPINION your opinion is idiotic :) Have a good day.

@Bladescorpion83 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. The Counselor Troy segment.

@joaquinjfernandez1528 5 жыл бұрын

The rest of the run is really good and way better as you read it all

@johnmobley9369 Жыл бұрын

Donna Troy’s origin is literally a running joke 😭

@katiedaly3040 8 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!!!!

@sammurphy7672 8 жыл бұрын

You guys should do the Sheriff of Babylon once the series is fully released.

@katiedaly3040 8 жыл бұрын

This is awesome

@bgajdek 8 жыл бұрын

Love this ef'n show!

@dannymigraine 6 жыл бұрын

I just bough new teen titans volume 7 paperback and it says it includes the Judas Contract. Is that all I need to have the full story or am I missing some issues from the Judas Contract graphic novel?

@zeboswalt1131 7 жыл бұрын

Cool show as always. It was a comic of it's time. My fav Titans was their cross over with the JLA. But, Tara did return...sort of as a member of the titans, Along with Damage. Think it was her from another earth. I.e. Earth 1. Earth 2. Earth 3. Any way she acted as she did since Marv had a problem with Shadow Cat and this was his making fun of that character. So that it makes no since is ok with me since I'm a fan of Shadow cat from her in the early X-Men and in Excalibur.