Anika Patel
Get ready for an exciting sneak peek of the upcoming anthology one-shot Titans: Beast World Tour – Metropolis #1, released by DC!
Coming to comic shops next Tuesday, Beast World Tour: Metropolis #1 is a thrilling spin-off from the Titans: Beast World event series, with far-reaching consequences for the entire DC Universe. This one-shot features three captivating stories: “Primal Pain” by Nicole Maines, Steve Orlando, Fico Ossio, Luis Guerrero, and Rob Leigh; “Turtle Boy” by Dan Jurgens, Anthony Marques, Joe Prado, and Wade Von Grawbadger; and “Don’t Stop” by Zipporah Smith, Joshua Williamson, and Edwin Galmon. The main cover is illustrated by the talented Mikel Janin, and there are also variant covers by Cully Hamner and Clayton Henry.
DC has generously shared two unlettered preview pages from each story, giving us a total of six tantalizing glimpses into this incredible world. Feast your eyes on the stunning covers, those pages, and read the official descriptions for each story below:
“Primal Pain,” Featuring Dreamer and Superman Jon Kent
Prepare for an epic collaboration between Nicole Maines, Steve Orlando, Fico Ossio, Luis Guerrero, and Rob Leigh! Dreamer and Jon Kent join forces to combat the infestation of Metropolis’ citizens by Beast Boy’s spores. They must also defend against an attack from Livewire, who has transformed into a superpowered electric eel. Meanwhile, Dreamer's actions have caught the attention of Amanda Waller, who may have major plans for this extraordinary dreamwalking Super Hero.
Bibbo Bibbowski and Jimmy Olsen in “Turtle Boy”
Prepare for a modern twist on a classic Silver Age moment, brought to you by Dan Jurgens, Anthony Marques, Joe Prado, and Wade Von Grawbadger! Jimmy Olsen, infected by the Beast Boy spores, undergoes a monstrous transformation into a giant turtle, wreaking havoc on Metropolis. Bibbo and Professor Hamilton are the only ones who stand a chance of stopping “Turtle Boy” from causing further destruction in their beloved city.
Superman and Lois Lane in “Don’t Stop”
Prepare for an incredible tale by Zipporah Smith, Joshua Williamson, and Edwin Galmon! Superman and the Daily Planet’s Editor-In-Chief, Lois Lane, unite to defend Metropolis against the spore invasion. However, lurking in the shadows is someone with a vested interest in keeping Superman uninfected, and their motives will unfold in both Superman and Action Comics in 2024.
Titans: Beast World Tour – Metropolis #1 fleshes out the Beast Boy-centric event
Here’s an official synopsis for Beast World Tour: Metropolis #1: “THE BATTLE WITH STARRO REVERBERATES ACROSS METROPOLIS! As the ramifications of the Titans’ battle with Starro reverberate across the globe, Metropolis is hit with an unexpected surge of electricity from … is that–? No. It can’t be. Livewire? BUT SHE’S A– A– okay you’re going to have to read this one to believe it. Meanwhile, Supergirl and Dreamer take on the terror of the Flamebird, Power Girl is no longer, and amid the chaos a threat continues to grow on the horizon. All signs point to a major new shift in the world of Superman in Beast World Tour: Metropolis!”
The Titans: Beast World series, part of the Dawn of DC initiative, was launched recently, putting Garfield Logan/Beast Boy in the spotlight. In this thrilling story, people all over the world, including superheroes, transform into beasts, plunging the DCU into chaos. And as if that wasn’t enough, there are plenty of villains ready to take advantage of the situation.
Don’t miss out on Titans: Beast World Tour – Metropolis #1, available for purchase on Tuesday, December 5 from DC.
