Great story and a great villain, was great to be reacquainted with the Teen Titans again and see Wally doing what he does best!

Spinning directly out of DC's <i>Rebirth, The Return of Wally West</i> hits us right in the feelings with full-on Teen Titans nostalgia. Dan Abnett expertly undoes the events of <i>Flashpoint,</i> effectively reconning the retcon. As Wally reintroduces himself to his once-and-future teammates, this introductory volume simultaneously gives new readers the information they need while reminding old fans what the DC Universe lacked while Wally West was missing. Although the intro of Lilith/Omen was a bit hamhanded (somewhat understandable, since she is the least well known of the characters in this book), that's nitpicking in a book that was fun, filled with action, and stepped as far away from the New 52 as possible in this new environment. The multiple references to <i>Watchmen</i> solidly positions <i>Titans</i> as a book that bears watching as we learn more about the direction Rebirth is heading. 

I received a preview copy of this book from NetGalley.

The Titans are back together. Lilith, Wally, Donna, Garth, Roy, and Dick beat Mr. Twister and are trying to figure out how Wally got back, not to mention where he had been what he had seen while in the Speed Force.

They're also trying to figure out who took their memories of Wally and each other.

Then, boom, they think they may have the answers. And Wally isn't the only one who has come back apparently.

And the villain who comes back is one who dazzles and misdirects and is quite a problem for Wally and the Titans.

I was also nicely surprised by the ending. I wasn't sure how they would resolve it. And the way they did it seemed real and not forced at all.

I got this ARC through Netgalley on behalf of DC Entertainment.

ARRRGH!!! WHY, why does (practically) every Rebirth book have to be so bad!? T’ain’t fair I tells ya (sobs)! Oh my god… alright, let’s do it again! 

Even though the Teen Titans have been teens for decades at this point, NOW they’re slightly older so as to no longer be teens - they’re just Titans (because Damian Wayne’s leading the new Teen Titans in a separate Rebirth title). Not that the distinction matters as this is basically a Flash book with cameos from the Titans! 

Following on from DC Universe Rebirth #1, pre-New 52 Wally West is back and just as bland as ever. That’s exciting for some people apparently. After reuniting with his teammates, they fight an evil magician called (wait for it) Abra Kadabra. Faceplants all round! Dan Abnett tanked Aquapants Rebirth and now it’s the Titan's turn! 

I defy anyone to tell me the difference between the personalities of Barry Allen Flash and Wally West Flash. They are two sides of the same boring coin. When they’re not being stunningly dull “good” guys saving the world with their teammates, they’re in love with women who’re also journalists. They even say the same corny line: “My name is Barry Allen/Wally West. I’m the fastest man alive”! Drop dead, the pair of you.

Speaking of corny: that storyline. Abra Kadabra the Magician. I mean, really. A professional writer came up with that, guys. This is why people who read non-pitcher books look down on superhero comics and, if they were all like this, I’d say they have a point! Abra Kadabra wants everyone to know his name so he decides to fight the Titans with mirror versions of them. It’s good superhero vs evil superhero, one of the most generic, uninspired, by-the-numbers storylines there are. 

Did someone say generic? I give you Brett Booth’s unmemorable art! Yeah it’s slick but so is diarrhea. And of course this being a Flash story, the finale involves Flash running right quick to save the day. Real original, Dan Abnett, and SO tense and exciting - gosh, I wonder if Flash will be fast enough this time?!?!? The very minor Watchmen mystery references sprinkled throughout were not worth wading through this slop for. 

The Return of Wally West was horrible across the board. That’s it, I’m never reading another Teen Titans or Flash comic again - I think I hate the Flash at this point! Rebirth? More like Afterbirth! Have I made that joke before? Ah, I don’t care, it’s true anyway! Birthing pains… is there a funny there? Are those my brains oozing out of my ears? Good, I wanna die after reading these terrible comics!

Titans, Vol. 1: The Return of Wally West (Rebirth) by Dan Abnett et. al. is a free NetGalley e-comicbook that I read in early February.

After the previous few DC Rebirths that I've read this month, I can honestly say that this one has the most heart. It's a simple story - a missed timeline, due to the power of a magician over a superhero with subsonic speed, and reasons to remind his friends and the love of his life of the ten years lived without him. The plotline falters here and there, but a handful of honest, portrait-worthy freeze frames really help to refocus a reader's attention and keep you pulling for Wally to win out by the end.

From the publisher: Spinning directly out of the events of the smash-hit DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, witness the rebirth of the greatest team of young heroes in history in TITANS VOL. 1: THE RETURN OF WALLY WEST!

They were heroes, yes, but more than that—lifelong friends. There was a special spark that held them together. It was a rare thing, like a lightning strike. You couldn’t make it happen. It just did.

Then it became a memory. And then the memory faded. Taken. Stolen. Ripped apart. And only one person remembers.

His name is Wally West. Once upon a time, he was Kid Flash. Now a refugee from a lost universe, it’s up to him to reawaken his former friends and reforge the bond that made them great. 

Nightwing. Donna Troy. Beast Boy. Arsenal. Lilith. They must come together and defeat the enemy who destroyed their memories—or be destroyed themselves.

This great new jumping-on point for comics fans of all generations, written by Dan Abnett with art by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, is the long-awaited reunion that collects TITANS #1-6 and TITANS: REBIRTH #1!

Titans Vol. 1 - The Return of Wally West is a terrific book by Dan Abnett. Of all the characters affected by DC's New 52 reboot, Wally West and the rest of the Titans (formerly Teen Titans) were probably changed the most, especially since this version of Wally West no longer even existed. It's nice to see that DC is using Rebirth to correct this, and bring Wally and the Titans back into their continuity.

In the Rebirth special, Wally West was finally rescued from the Speed Force (where he had apparently been throughout the New 52) by Barry Allen, who's remembrance of Wally brought him back. Titans Vol. 1, then, is about how Wally goes about restoring the memories of his former teammates and investigating how/if the magician Kadabra was responsible for his disappearance. This volume is full of the excitement and humor that is typical of the Titans' adventures. There is also an undercurrent of emotion, as Wally meets his true love, Linda Park, and discovers she doesn't remember him.

While Titans is an ensemble book, this volume really focuses on Wally West, and it's his story that is told. Nightwing, Arsenal, Wonder Girl, Trident, and Omen support Wally in his quest, and the family dynamics of this group are on full display. (Beast Boy is listed as being in this book, but he is not a part of it). In addition to this main story arc, there is a hint as to the greater overall mystery of who/what actually caused the New 52 to occur, and why all of the DC characters are missing time or events.

Dan Abnett's opening volume of Titans was a fun read. I highly recommend it, particularly to fans of the previous Titans books. It's also a great jumping on point for new fans.

I received a preview copy of this book from DC Comics and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wally West has returned and the (no longer teen) Titans don't remember him. At least, not at first. Wally is one of the largest players in Rebirth, and it will be interesting to see where his story leads in this and in others titles. Most highly recommended.

Wally is back! Titans Vol 1 is a great starting point for those looking to jump into a new series or into DC Rebirth. Memories and friendships return in this volume, and it is action packed. A good recommendation for teen readers looking for some new comics and some adventure.

Dan Abnett presents a straightforward storyline with very little digressions. Wally West is at the centre of the story, which is great since he is a super-cool character. I really, really, really like his new outfit for the Rebirth era!

The volume focuses on the importance of friendship in the team; however, this is mostly in relation to Wally. The other Titan members lack any real attention. Nightwing just makes occasional cheesy comments on friendship, while Tempest has very little presence. As I said, it is great that the story focuses on Wally, but I am hoping future volumes spotlight the neglected team members, rather than turning into Wally West and the Titans.

Kadabra is drawn well. I kind of like his craziness—but I can’t take him seriously as a villain, let alone a major threat. That said, Lilith suggests, rather ambiguously, that there is someone else behind everything.

I am looking forward to reading the next volume.

I am so sad that I don't like this. I have a real soft spot for the Teen Titans, in all their incarnations. A book that reunites all the original Titans, including the long-lost Wally? It sounded like fun to me. And it starts off really well. The chemistry between the main characters is great. But then the story kicks in, and the explanation of what happened to Wally... Well, it's just crap. Abra Kadabra is an embarrassing first villain to have for a new book. This can't possibly be the best that either the original Titans or Flash has to offer. Add uninspiring art to the mix, and there really isn't much to recommend this series. I really wish that I could say otherwise.

Anything Flash is a lot of fun, this is true here. The artwork is great, The story is wonderful. I read this to my 7 year old daughter and she loved it too.

In the Rebirth Titans Vol. 1: The Return of Wally West, Dan Abnett writes a Flash Wally West story that reminds the reader of Mark Waid's famous Wally West work that came before. The Titans are back and what's old is new again; this should appeal to both fans of the classic runs and the Titans' newer iterations.

Rebirth has proved to be one of the best steps DC Comics has made in years, and "Titans" is no exception. It's been years since we've seen the original Wally West, and this series brings him back dynamically. It's so great to see the team together again for the first time in a long time. Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund provide stunning art, but it is Dan Abnett who makes this series what it is. I can't wait to read more!!

This is my first story I've read set in the DC Rebirth universe, and it does not disappoint. Excellent writing for all the classic characters, with plenty of ties to the past and future of them all. Pick this up if you want a great story with Wally West, Nightwing, and more!

I liked this. I never really loved it, but the characters are interesting and the plot is too. I don't like the romance between Wally and Linda tbh, and I wish there'd been more time spent with the Titans so I could get to know them separately. But Kadabra is cool, and I like the art a lot.

This was a little hard to follow because I'm not 100% current on what exactly Rebirth means for the DC. I know that this Wally is not the Wally of the New 52 (thankfully) but I was a little unclear exactly how everything connected relative to that. Also, I'm not familiar with Abra Kadabra, so I wasn't exactly sure what his power set was about, particularly relative to making the younger duplicates of the Titans.
That said, it was a decent story that was a lot of fun. I imagine that readers more familiar with Wally West may be excited about some of the plotlines this explores.

My Name is Wally West and I'm the Fastest Man Alive! And this story sure wouldn't let us forget that. I think it was said every chapter. However I still enjoyed Rebirth and seeing the Titans come together. I'm also intrigued by Mal's story.

I love Wally West with all my heart, and this just added to it. It was fun, and beautifully drawn. Thanks Netgallery.