If you thought The OMAC Project and other "Countdown to Infinite Crisis" titles were inaccessible to new readers, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Phil Jimenez clearly knows the title character and Teen Titans history inside and out, and his love for both shine through. Unfortunately, it seems as though he's crafted a story for himself, or at least for those who are as enthusiastic about the subject matter as he is. I was a huge fan of the Wolfman era Titans, but even I was lost as I read this comic book. That's the bad news. The good news is that the art is absolutely stunning, but when names such as Garcia-Lopez and Perez are responsible for the line art, stunning is par for the course.
When Donna Troy died fighting to save the lives of her super-hero friends, she was resurrected, remade into the goddess she was designed to become. She has joined the Titans of Myth as Troia, the Moon Goddess, her memories reshaped by other gods so that she fulfills her destiny among the divine conquerors. Troia is disturbed when her fellow Titans dispatch their alien worshippers to conquer a planet. They say their reasons are just and good, that they order the invasion for the protection of the universe, but a figure from Troia's past tries to convince her otherwise.
I was a diehard Titans fan in the 1980s, but I lost touch with the title (most titles, actually) when I headed off to university. It was during that time that Marv Wolfman and George Perez reunited as the creative on New Titans for "Who Is Wonder Girl?," a sequel of sorts to their award-winning "Who Is Donna Troy?" from New Teen Titans v.1. Had I read "Who Is Wonder Girl?," I'd likely have had no problem following this new story. Unfortunately, I missed out, and I was left completely out of the loop on this new project as a result. Jimenez fails to invite new and/or uninitiated readers into this story. Those who aren't up on what's happening in The Rann/Thanagar War might find themselves a bit puzzled by some references as well. Part of the problem also lies with the script. The dialogue and narration are understandably flowery, but they're also somewhat impenetrable as a result. The purple prose grows old quickly.
As weak as the script is here, the comic is still work checking out, and that's thanks to the artwork. Individually, the styles of Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and George Perez are absolutely stunning. Perez is my all-time favorite super-hero artist, but Garcia-Lopez's work -- from the 1970s to today -- is unmistakable with his graceful lines and beautiful faces. Apart, they're powerhouses in comic art. Together, their efforts are just as amaznig. Garcia-Lopez's sleek style suits the classic look of the Titans of Myth perfectly, and Perez's eye for detail brings out even more depth in his pencilled artwork.
Given the cosmic nature of the story and characters, color is vitally important, the three colorists who contribute to this book do an excellent job of capturing the energy magic of the divine characters. I was surprised when I saw the coloring duties had been divided up, as the work is consistent throughout the book. 5/10
