As Teen Titans: Together arrives in bookstores, Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo launch a nationwide tour and preview the next chapter of their partnership: Young Justice
The final chapter of Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo's bestselling Teen Titans graphic novel series has arrived.
Teen Titans: Together is available now wherever books are sold, bringing the creative team's acclaimed reimagining of Raven, Beast Boy, Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, and the Titans to an epic conclusion after six graphic novels and years of storytelling.
To celebrate the launch, Garcia and Picolo are hitting the road for the Teen Titans: Together book tour, meeting readers across the country and discussing the series that introduced a new generation of fans to DC's iconic heroes.
The tour begins August 4 in Los Angeles with a free conversation at the Santa Monica Public Library, moderated by journalist and host Rosie Knight, before continuing to additional stops including The Grove, moderated by host Frankey Smith, and events across the United States.
"Teen Titans has been one of the most rewarding creative journeys of our careers," said Garcia. "We've loved telling stories with these characters and watching readers connect with Raven, Beast Boy, and the rest of the Titans over the years. We grew alongside these characters, and these characters grew alongside the readers who embraced them from the very beginning."
"This series changed my life," added Picolo. "We've shared so many unforgettable moments with fans around the world, and we're excited to celebrate this final chapter together. I see these characters as my friends. The more I draw them, the more fun it gets. Some of my favorite moments came from drawing these characters the same way I'd draw my own friends just hanging out, and Kami and I are always blown away when fans show up in cosplay inspired by those everyday looks from the books."
While Teen Titans: Together marks the end of the Teen Titans saga, Garcia and Picolo's next adventure is already on the horizon.
The bestselling creative team will reunite in Young Justice: Kid Flash & Blue Beetle, the first book in a new Young Justice graphic novel adventure series starring even more heroes from the DC Universe. Additional details will be announced in the months ahead.
“As sentimental as we are about finishing the Teen Titans series, this is also just the beginning of a new chapter for Gabriel and me," said Garcia. "At the heart of all our books is the idea of becoming who you're meant to be while learning to embrace who you already are. We're excited to bring that perspective to Young Justice and introduce readers to our vision of Kid Flash and Blue Beetle."
“Fans have been asking for Blue Beetle for years," said Picolo. "I've shared sketches of both Kid Flash and Blue Beetle on social media, and now we finally have a chance to put them front and center in one of our stories. Young Justice is a new challenge for us, but we're still focused on the things we love most as storytellers: friendship, everyday life, and helping readers find themselves in these characters. If Teen Titans taught us anything, it's that fans always surprise us. I wouldn't be shocked if we start seeing skateboards and rollerblades showing up in cosplay photos before long."
For tour dates, event details, and the latest updates from the Teen Titans: Together tour, visit DC.com.
