The Titans #22

The Titans #22, published by DC Comics in January 2001, stands as a notable installment in the series launched in 1999 that reunited the original sidekicks of the DC Universe as young adults. Written by Dan Jurgens with interior art by Jurgens and Bill Reinhold, this issue is part of a larger narrative arc that explored the shifting dynamics and interpersonal tensions of a team trying to establish its own identity outside the shadow of the Justice League. The series is frequently remembered for its attempt to balance the legacy of the original New Teen Titans with the evolving responsibilities of characters like Nightwing, Troia, and Arsenal.

The design of the era leaned heavily into the late nineties aesthetic, prioritizing dramatic framing and character-focused dialogue to define the team's professional and personal bond. Within the context of the series, this period was marked by an effort to integrate older continuity into a modern storytelling format. While the run was met with varied reactions from long-term fans who were accustomed to the established team hierarchies, it remains a recognized chapter in the history of the Titans property, illustrating the experimental nature of DC's late 20th-century superhero ensemble books.