DC Comics Fans React To Live-Action 'Titans' Trailer
The first Titans trailer is here and DC fans have some strong thoughts about the upcoming DC [...]
Room for Optimism
The trailer definitely left a strong impression on fans, but many were optimistic about the complete package. After all, the show features some of DC's best characters with long histories and a strong cast behind it.
The Titans trailer looked so good and I'm totally sold. I still have doubts about Starfire but I'm optimistic and boy Robin is a badass.
— A R I G R A ⚡️ (@Arigra11ss) July 19, 2018
I'd say I'm cautiously optimistic, though leaning more on the side of caution, when it comes to the live action Titans show.......but, I also know that I'm gonna have a meltdown if we get a close up shot of a Flying Graysons poster. it's just the way it has to be
— gigi. (@geniusofevil) July 19, 2018
I fucking told y’all beast boy would be green in titans but noooo let’s complain about a show not being accurate to characters before it even comes out, for once I’m actually glad I was optimistic about something because now every dc fan looks dumb as hell
— Kaz (@SlimReapurr) July 19, 2018
"I'm actually glad I was optimistic about something," declared one fan. "Because now every DC fan looks dumb as hell."
prevnextUnintentional Parody
Some fans weren't too happy with the new trailer, citing its over-the-top violence and grittiness as a parody of what the DC Universe is all about.
That Titans trailer legit feels like a parody of DC, like it's making fun of the "dark and gritty" stuff. That was most likely not the intention, so, oof
— David (@Tolkiened) July 19, 2018
The DC films tend to have a darker tone than other superhero films out there, so some fans felt that it had to be a joke that Titans was even more "dark and gritty" than films like Justice League or Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
The Titans trailer seems like a mix of a Dc CW show with a edgy YouTube fan film
— Mark ??? (@MWDanvers) July 19, 2018
Others compared the trailer to a fan film...which hardly is a ringing endorsement.
prevnextPreemptively Defensive
Some fans weren't too thrilled about how people were so quick to judge the new series and claimed that it was a sign that people hated the DC brand.
Some of you guys genuinely hate dc that much? I saw the Titans trailer, to me it looks good, and it's a TV show with a lot of story potential, I mean they just name dropped batman in the first trailer. How bout we just wait for the first season before giving it your review
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) July 19, 2018
"How 'bout we just wait for the first season before giving it your review," implored BossLogic, a well-known maker of photoshopped depiction of various celebrities as superheroes.
Other fans defended Nightwing's short temper in the trailer.
prevnextRegarding Dick's brutality in the Titans trailer, and "Fuck Batman". He's canonically got a temper (dating back to at least the 80s) and from what I have seen, swears more than most members of the Bat family. So, I'll consider it an accurate portrayal. pic.twitter.com/YK4Mgo9mFQ
— Lets Talk Nightwing! (@letstalkgrayson) July 19, 2018
Starfire Gets Some Love
A lot of fans loved how Starfire, played by Anna Diop appeared in the trailer.
Nothing but respect for MY Titans pic.twitter.com/Mf2vugGOpx
— best of dc girls (@girIsofdc) July 19, 2018
GOD IS A WOMAN AND HER NAME IS STARFIRE pic.twitter.com/IlKsrqC0jF
— The Tom™ (@TomsSketchBook) July 19, 2018
MISS STARFIRE OH MY GOD... ANNA DIOP DID NOT COME TO PLAY, SHE CAME TO WIN pic.twitter.com/bBP2iIyUUR
— rosh (@remyrogues) July 19, 2018
While response to the trailer might be mixed, it seems that a lot of fans loved seeing a live-action Starfire for the first time, especially as she unleashes her abilities on some unknown criminals.
prevnextRaven and Dick
One of the biggest surprises of the trailer was how much it focused on the interactions between Raven and Dick Grayson. The trailer was only 90 seconds long, but that was enough to give some fans feelings about how the two characters seemed to bond:
dick is really going to adopt raven this bruce wayne influence pic.twitter.com/tAdX6DLH9V
— igor 2 DAYS (@marywarvel) July 19, 2018
One of the marks of Dick's personality is his kind heart, and you can see it in the way he's going to help Raven. I'm very very proud of it. #Titans pic.twitter.com/Xhvm3WbuB4
— best of dick grayson (@badpostdickg) July 19, 2018
prevnextdick hugging raven is so wholesome we love a big brother pic.twitter.com/imDqwJljKF
— laurel (@dinahlnces) July 19, 2018
That One Robin Line
Of course, a line like "F*** Batman" is going to be controversial, and fans are definitely getting their jokes in about Robin's comment on his former mentor.
dick saying “fuck batman” because bruce wouldnt buy him any furniture for that bland apartment
— annika (@batswaynes) July 19, 2018
Robin - "Fuck Batman"
Batman hearing this over the Batcomputer while getting Alfred to get Robin stuff out the mansion: pic.twitter.com/KkvzO8P7Lc
— The Calrissian (@JayJachin) July 19, 2018
DC: has the #1 animation of anything and so much story an character to work with that people love
Also DC: fuck Batman, here's some bad wigs and "teens"
— Kate Sánchez (@OhMyMithrandir) July 19, 2018
prevlocals: haha omg a teen titans show?! i can’t wait my kids love teen titans go-
— iss | 3 (@halysdisco) July 19, 2018
robin: fuck batman
locals:
robin:
locals: wait what-
robin: f u c k b a t m a n