- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: DC Comics (April 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 093028934X
- ISBN-13: 978-0930289348
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 1.1 x 25.9 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 895,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
The High Point For Perez and Wolfman
30 April 2005
Format:Paperback
Viewed by many as DC's X-Men, the New Teen Titans surpassed their Marvel rival and this book is the proof. Less wordy, better artwork and fuller plots and characters, Wolfman and Perez created something that has not only defined their careers, but has been a benchmark for all comic creators. The story is actually the culmination of 4 or 5 years of Teen Titan comics, starting with #1, but "The Judas Contract" is only the last year or so. Wolfman's writing appealed to his target reader, young adults, as their inner conflicts about fitting in, unrequited love or growing up was reflected in the heroes in the Titans. Looking back 20 years later, it may seem quaint, but it holds up, as does the main action and storyline. As for Perez's art, it is his finest. Not only is he able to create a different, unique look for each character, he was able to do it every month, plus provide inks for the first 3 chapters. It is true that the New Teen Titans never was as good a book afterwards, and near the end was embarrassing for all involved, but how many years did Claremont get out of the X-Men after John Byrne left? "The Judas Contract" ranks just below "Watchmen," "Dark Knight," and "Batman:Year One" as 1980s' DC product, and is still in the top 10 or 20 of all time.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Betrayal, Death, Turning points, and a New Member
8 Oct 2003
Format:Paperback
This storyline was the starting point of many changes in the Titans lives.
Wolfman and Perez brought us into the lives of the Titans and showed that they have more problems in their everyday lives than just defeating the bad guys.
Then the real plot comes in. I love the way they have it sneak up on you. They make Deathstroke what he is: The perfact assassin. The leaving of Wally West showed his low self-esteem. Dick quitting as Robin was a major decision that has affected the entire DC world.
Wolfman and Perez brought us into the lives of the Titans and showed that they have more problems in their everyday lives than just defeating the bad guys.
Then the real plot comes in. I love the way they have it sneak up on you. They make Deathstroke what he is: The perfact assassin. The leaving of Wally West showed his low self-esteem. Dick quitting as Robin was a major decision that has affected the entire DC world.
The Titans at that time were a team proving their own value and they did it with this stroyline.
I'm not trying to go into too much detail without telling the story so I don't ruin it for new readers.
All Have to say about this book is that once you read it, you will be looking for more Titans books (Trust me, you will)
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
A MUST READ CLASSIC
3 Feb 2005
Format:Paperback
The Judas Contract is the pinnacle of the Wolfman-Perez era of the Titans, thats all there is to it. Action, adventure, betrayal, and tragedy are all enveloped within some of Perez's greatest work ever. I would recommend this not just to any Titans fan, but any comics fan at all, and you couldnt ask for a better introduction to the Titans if you've never been a fan. If you didnt like The Judas Contract, you just dont "get it" and never will. Its easily one of the Top 20, maybe Top 10 stories ever told. Forget Crisis, Identity Crisis, and Avengers Disassembled, if you want an "epic" story arc or an "event", this is it.
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