Warning: Contains potential spoilers for TITANS #15!
DC lore shifts permanently as an extinction-level threat is finally defeated, with one Titan Say three words that bring their iconic origin story full circle, closing a 44-year chapter of their story. However, fans may find it hard to believe that such a pivotal piece of the character's history is no more - and they may be right to question it.
Tom Taylor, Lucas Meyer, and Adriano Lucas bring these Dark-winged Queen storyline to an exciting conclusion in Titans #15. In this issue, Raven and the Titans face off against her dark adversary, the Dark-Winged Queen, and her father, Trigon. However, the story takes a sharp turn when the two ravens reconcile and merge, becoming a more complete version of themselves.
Even with her newfound strength, Raven still lacks the power to defeat Trigon. In a show of solidarity, the Titans volunteer to temporarily become gemstones in her crown, significantly boosting her abilities. armed with Trigon's axe, Raven finally defeats her father, driving the weapon through his chest and concluding the battle with a defiant, "@$#% you, dad."
"@$#% you, dad": Titans Raven 'kills' her father, finally breaking free of his control
"I didn't kill him. Demons don't die. They just disappear." - Raven in Titans #15
Raven vanquishing Trigon is one of the most significant moments in her comic history. Since her inception, Raven has been defined by her origins as the half-human, half-demon daughter of Angela Roth and the demon overlord Trigon. Trigon played a monumental role in her story, often serving as a primary antagonist. Even when he's not at the center of conflict, he remains a haunting specter in Raven's life. therefore, The possibility of her being free of his influence and interference forever represents a major development for her character.Marking perhaps the first time in her comic history that she is once and for all free.
Despite no explicit confirmation, it appears that Trigon is permanently transported, even if he is not dead. After Raven drives the ax through Trigon's chest, effectively ending the battle, she picks up on Nightwing's concern and reassures him, saying, "It's all right. I didn't kill him. Demons don't die. They just fade away." This statement suggests that Trigon's 'not dead' is more of a technicality based on the definition of 'die' rather than anything else. If "fade away" And "die" are synonymous, it's likely that this is a true end for the iconic villain, offering Raven's origin story a full circle moment.
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Is Trigon really gone for good? (Or should fans brace for his return?)
Even if Trigon returns, don't expect to see him anytime soon
Considering that DC operates on comic logic, there is always a chance that Trigon could return. However, even if Raven's father does make a dramatic comeback, it will certainly be a long time coming. Besides the fact that Trigon would need to recover from literally fading away, the Titans Title is about to welcome a new creative team as part of DC's ALL IN initiative. therefore, Titans #16 will focus on the events of ALL IN and the impending creation of the Absolute Universe, rather than on Trigon. Therefore, it is safe to say that Raven And these Titans Will embark on many epic and Trigon-less adventures for the foreseeable future.
Titans #15 is now available from DC Comics!
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