Dick Grayson is Robin again as the original costumes of the Titans return

Warning: Contains potential spoilers for TITANS #16!Dick Grayson is back in his legendary red, yellow and green Robin Costume like these titans’ Classic suits make a triumphant return to mainstream continuity. The unexpected twist stunned readers, but the surge of nostalgia is hard to beat, making it an epic moment for longtime fans.

in Titans #16, the creative team of Tom Taylor, Lucas Meyer, and Adriano Lucas pass the reins to John Layman and Pete Woods. While Layman and Woods are undoubtedly steering the series into a new era, the duo has also brought back a piece of the old as the Titans don their classic costumes.

This means fans get to see Dick Grayson trades in the blue and black of Nightwing for his iconic Robin colors, with the rest of the team – Starfire, Raven, Dana Troy, Arsenal, Cyborg and Beast Boy – following suit. It’s an epic throwback, but the costume change happens for a much more ominous reason than just nostalgia.

The Titans’ classic costumes return to present-day continuity

Fans can thank Clock King for the Titans’ de-aging episode

Dressing the Titans in their iconic costumes is not as simple as it first appears. In a sudden and unexpected twist, The team goes from wearing their contemporary suits to their classic Teen Titans costumes in the blink of an eye. They are also noticeably de-aged, appearing like teenagers rather than the young adults they are now. However, the change only lasts for a single panel before they return to their normal costumes. The scene plays out from Donna’s point of view, and instead of telling the team what she just witnessed, she writes it off as a deep case of deja vu.

Only later in the issue is it revealed What Dana saw was the work of the Clock King, who had infiltrated the Titans’ minds and was turning back the clock on their memories. His attack ultimately allows him to knock out the team, but before he can give them away, Donna fights off his influence and prepares to take him to protect her friends. The issue cuts off at this point, but it offers a solid explanation for why Donna saw the Titans in their old costumes. While the outcome of the battle remains to be seen, fans will undoubtedly appreciate the nostalgic flashback.

Titans #17 promises an epic throwback to the past

Titans #17 releases on November 20, 2024

If Titans #16 Made something clear, that’s it The Titans’ classic costumes deserve more than just a single panel — and that might actually happen in the next issue. The synopsis for Titans #17 reads, “It’s a new day in the DCU, and the future is bright! Why, then, do the Titans look back, reliving their most horrific and traumatic moments, again and again, stuck in an endless loop? With the team trapped in a cycle of their past, it is all but certain that they will don their iconic costumes once again. Although the issue is yet to be released, it is already shaping up to be an incredibly nostalgic and thrilling chapter for Titans Fans.

Titans #16 Available now from DC Comics!

TITANS #16 (2024)
	Writer: John Layman Artist: Pete Woods Colorist: Pete Woods Writer: Wes Abbott Cover artist: Pete Woods