Teen Titans Go! (2004 comic series)

Comic Book based on the TV series Teen Titans

Teen Titans Go! is a comic book series that was published by DC Comics. It is based on the animated television series of the same name. Teen Titans, which is itself loosely based on the team that starred in the popular 1980s comic The New Teen Titans. The series was written by J. Torres with Todd Nauck and Larry Stucker as the regular illustrators. The series focuses on Robin, Raven, Starfire, Beast Boy, and Cyborg who are the main cast members of the TV series. Also, the show is circled around other characters from other DC comics.

Most issues were largely self contained stories, and included a number of characters outside the core group of Robin, Raven, Starfire, Beast Boy, and Cyborg. Given that character licensing restrictions in DC comics are different from those on the show, J. Torres was able to include characters such as Wonder Girl who were not licensed for the TV show. Each issue contained riddles, sight gags, and jokes played out by super deformed characters outside the page margins. The series was written to appeal to an all ages audience that included pre teen children, the primary audience of the TV series. Regarding the target audience for the comic, J. Torres notes that:

While the comic's stories stand independently, its issues were done so as not to contradict events established in the animated series' episodes. Often, Teen Titans Go! also referenced episodes of the show, as well as expanding on parts of the series:
In #5, Raven has a pimple which turns into Trigon due to stress. Issues #11 and #12 occur during Terra's time with the group, expanding on a flashback from "Aftershock Part 2". In #26 and #40, the issues shows Jinx's time with both HIVE Five teams. Another instance is with Wonder Girl's appearance in the comics. Her appearance will refer to cameos that she made in Season 5 of the show. Terra, or a schoolgirl who looks exactly like her, appears in a cameo in #34; her backstory and that of her brother Geo Force is explored in #51. She also makes a cameo in #39 as a Roblox (T costume) and in a joke as the schoolgirl. In many issues the writers have placed the goth boy from the dance club that talked with Raven in the episode "Sisters". Although in issue #16 ("Beauty and The Wildebeest") a chibi version of Goth (shown selling Chibi Raven candles from a store named DV8 as a parody of the word deviate) is shown with no eyebrows and long eyelashes on the left eye only (a possible A Clockwork Orange reference). Issue #19 has the drummer of Johnny Rancid's band. His official name is never actually stated but he is referred to as Goth by most fans. In this issue he wears a shirt with the word "GOTH" printed on it. In issue #42 it is revealed that he works in an arcade, where wears a name tag marked "GOTH BOY". It's not clear whether that is his real name, with "Goth" being his first name and "Boy" as his last name, or if it is merely his nickname. In Teen Titans Go!, his design has been changed: he no longer has elongated eyelashes on his left eye like he did in the cartoon and has regular eyelashes. He also has thick eyebrows as opposed to no eyebrows as seen in the show. He also has thicker hair with hair on the sides and grayish purple eyes. In issue #42 when Raven's run loose on the city the purple which represents love/lust flirts with Goth while he is working at the arcade, embarrassing him in front of the other "cast members". Issue #39 takes place after the film Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo where Robin and Starfire have finally admitted their feelings for each other and have finally become a romantic couple. Also, Torres mentioned in the letter pages of #34 that not all stories would be set in the present time. Some were even placed during season 1. An example of this was the first story in #40, which showed Jinx as part of the HIVE.

No. Title Guest heroes Villains 1 Demo None Jinx, Gizmo, Mammoth, Slade, H. I. V. E. Headmistress Gizmo creates a way to study the Titans' abilities and weaknesses through an online fight game. Now Gizmo, Jinx and Mammoth can use what they learned in battle. 2 The Beast Boy Who Cried Wolf None Gordanians Beast Boy's constant jokes are angering the other Titans. When Starfire is chased by Gordanians, no one believes Beast Boy when he says their teammate is in trouble. 3 Lame Sarah Simms Cinderblock Even being a hero, Cyborg has many problems with the Titans' fans: they consider him very "freaky" and "scary". This changes only when he meets Sarah, a volunteer who looks after deficient children. Penciller: Tim Smith III 4 My Crummy Valentine Goth boy Puppet King It's Valentine's Day, so Cyborg and Beast Boy encourage Robin to take Starfire out on a romantic date, only to show her the "true meaning" of this holiday. However, Puppet King intends something to this date. Penciller: John McCrea; inker: James Hodgkins. 5 Monster Zit None Trigon (not the real Trigon the Terrible, but a mere manifestation of Raven's anger and rage) Raven has a zit, and all the Titans (especially Beast Boy) want to pop it somehow. But as Raven's anger grows with the pursuit, the zit also grows, and grows, and grows and unleashes great destruction and chaos, such as her own interdimensional demon father Trigon the Terrible. 6 Storm Thunder & Lightning None Thunder and Lightning begin a fight above the city. Their powers are breaking everything and creating tumult. What's worse, the Titans, instead of stopping the fight, end up joining it. 7 How You Play the Game None Blackfire Blackfire returns to Earth to seemingly make amends with Starfire, and challenge her to a friendly sisterly race across the city. The other Titans don't trust Blackfire, so they will follow this race closely. 8 Naked City None Mad Mod Mad Mod, disguised as a stylist, gave some clothes to the heroes. These clothes hypnotize whoever wears them. Every citizen also buys Mad Mod's clothes, because of the Titans' popularity with them. First work of Adam Beechen as writer, Erik Vedder as penciller and M3th as inker in an issue. 9 War Machine Fixit Jinx (cameo), Mammoth (cameo), Gizmo Gizmo becomes a hard opponent for the Titans, because of his stolen tech. So, Cyborg begs help to Fixit and his upgrades. However, when Gizmo builds a giant robot, only the "Titans Go Bot 5" can help them. 10 Finding Nero Aqualad, Terra (cameo), Speedy (cameo), Gill Girl None A strange aquatic creature is scaring the people at the Jump City Bay and seeking something. Nevertheless, the only thing that Starfire and Raven are thinking at moment is "Does Aqualad have a girlfriend?" 11 Countdown Terra Slade and minions Before the events in Episode Twenty Three "Betrayal" Terra already gained the trust of the five Teen Titans, until she's supposedly kidnapped by Slade. Note: First issue with a letters column. 12 Magic and Misdirection Terra Mumbo Mumbo wants to do his thefts without the Titans' interference. So, he makes many magics and tricks to keep them busy. The ending of this adventure is shown as a memory flashback of Terra's in "Aftershock, Part 2". 13 What Time Is it, Mr. Wolf? Mr. Wolf, Goth boy, Sarah Simms Mr. Wolf (werewolf) An ill man named Mr. Wolf begs help to the Titans: a place to stay at the Halloween's full moon night because it seems that they're the only ones who can handle his illness. Beast Boy was chosen to watch over him. 14 If You Can't Beat 'Em Speedy Plasmus Speedy appears to help the Titans against Plasmus, but Plasmus chugs plenty of toxic sludge, and is more dangerous: now, when it's damaged, its pieces become minor monsters. 15 Pop Quiz None Kitten, Kwiz Kid, Killer Moth A new villain called Kwiz Kid kidnapped Kitten. To find them, Robin has to seek various clues and riddles spread in all the city. 16 Beauty & the Wildebeest Wildebeest, Goth Boy (chibi), Fixit (chibi), Terra (chibi), Thunder & Lightning (chibis) Rock, Paper, Scissors, H. I. V. E. Headmistress Walking in the shopping mall, Starfire finds a little boy, seemingly lost and alone. They don't know that they are followed by three new villains, but these three also don't know this child. Penciller: Mike Horton. 17 Anger Management Hot Spot Adonis Hot Spot needs to control his angry temperament, so the Titans try many ways to get it. Story is specifically set after the episode "The Beast Within". 18 When Chibis Attack Larry, Tween Titans, Chibis of Thunder & Lightning. Kardiak, Chibis of Slade, Jinx, Gizmo, Mammoth, Mad Mod, Blackfire, Cinderblock, Killer Moth, Kitten, Kwiz Kid, Gordanians, Slade Commandos, Puppet King, Plasmus, and Mumbo Suddenly, chibis of the Titans appear without explanation. The cause of the trouble is Larry and his allergy: when he was reading his comic book (Teen Titans Go!, maybe ), he sneezed and the characters went out of it. NOTE: J. Torres and Todd Nauck appear in the last page of the story, in the "real" world, and all three regular creators appear as chibis. 19 Song of the Dead Goth boy The Agent, Johnny Rancid Someone gave Johnny Rancid what he asked for: to sing with a rock band. However, in every place that he makes a concert, appear brain eater zombies. 20 Secret Moves Bumblebee, Mas Y Menos, Aqualad, Speedy, Sarah Simms (chibi), Terra (actually, just a game character). Atlas, Jinx, Gizmo, Mammoth (cameo), Blackfire (actually, just a game character). Atlas appears in the online fight game to challenge Cyborg again. The plan was suck Cy inside of the game. Nevertheless, who "enter" in it are Starfire, Raven and other girls. 21 Garsaurus REX! Bumblebee, Aqualad, Mas Y Menos, Speedy Professor Chang, Garsaurus Rex, Slade (cameo), Brother Blood (cameo), Phobia (cameo), Control Freak (cameo), Kwiz Kid (cameo), The Brain (cameo), Giant Eyeball (cameo) Chang creates a weapon that causes transmutations in its targets. The result is the creation of a big monster what is destroying all the city. Second appearance of the Titans Go Bot 5. 22 The Book & Listen True Master (Listen Only a Dream) Slade (Listen Only a Dream) The first issue with two chapters. The Book: Raven lends the Titans her most terrifying book. Nevertheless, she doesn't want lend it to Beast Boy, because he's very fearful. Then, he decides to "borrow" it and sneak out. Penciller: Sean Galloway

Listen: Robin is training with the True Master when he is attacked by robot commandos disguised as monks, and Slade appears to fight. Penciller: Khary Randolph. 23 Knockoff! None Red X (actually robots), Control Freak Red X reappears in the city, but seems what he can be in many places at the same time now. Besides, his new thefts are very strange and maybe it isn't Red X. 24 Power Failure Speedy (chibi), Aqualad (chibi) Katarou, Master of Games (remembrance) Katarou finds the gem used by the Master of Games and try trap warriors and use their powers. In the battle, the gem is broken and it changes the powers of the Titans. Now, they must learn with each other's powers. 25 Secret Santa Mr. Wolf (from #13), Titans East (via satellite TV) Billy Numerous During Christmas, the Titans need stop a Billy Numerous' thefts. After they resolve it, the heroes go back to the Tower and exchange gifts in a "Secret Santa". 26 Call of the Wild None The H. I. V. E. Five (Jinx, Gizmo, Mammoth, See More, and Private H. I. V. E.) Beast Boy is invited to participate in a movie called "Jungle Boy". While the changeling is busy with scenes and recordings, the other Titans need to stop the HIVE Five. 27 Love Is a Battlefield Sarah Simms, Aqualad (chibi), Gill Girl (chibi), Goth boy (chibi), Más y Menos (chibis) Jinx, Overload, Kwiz Kid (chibi), Kitten (chibi) During a battle, Overload hides itself inside Cyborg's body, leaving him "unplugged". In this condition, Cyborg wants to go on a romantic date with Sarah, but a jealous and envious Jinx will do anything to stop them having a romantic moment and nice time together. Title reference: This is based on a romantic love song titled, Love is a Battlefield. 28 Surprises Mento, Elasti Girl, Robotman, Negative Man Madame Rouge (cameo), Animal Vegetable Mineral Man It's Beast Boy's birthday, and the Titans and the Doom Patrol are making a surprise party. While they prepare, the Titans and the readers hear some stories about the little green kid. Notes: The remembrance with Animal Vegetable Mineral Man is eventually a homage to the comic book My Greatest Adventure, the first appearance of the Doom Patrol in the DC Universe. 29 Night Time Nightwing, White Raven (cameo), Older Beast Boy (cameo), Older Cyborg Warp In a sequel to the episode "How Long Is Forever", Nightwing travels back to the Titans' time to straighten out Warp's meddling with Robin's past. 30 Slings and Arrows/The Battery Speedy, Aqualad (Slings and Arrows) Trident (Slings & Arrows); Doctor Light, Professor Chang (The Battery) Slings and Arrows: Aqualad and Speedy fight Trident and his mind controlled squid. The Battery: Dr. Light tries to steal Cyborg's energized battery. 31 Who Wants Pie? Bumblebee, Aqualad (chibi), Lightning (chibi), Mas Y Menos (chibi), Kid Flash (chibi) Mother Mae Eye, Brain, Slade (chibi), Control Freak (chibi), Killer Moth (chibi), Mumbo (chibi), Atlas (chibi) Cyborg, Beast Boy and Starfire are all contestants on Who Wants Pie?, the new game show sensation. If the Titans want to get out alive and out of the host's control, they'll have to solve a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers. Although Jinx had become a hero by this point, her name is listed amongst the villains. 32 Arena Kole, Gnarrk, Pantha, Herald, Tramm, Aqualad The Lanista, General Immortus, Private HIVE One Titan after another is being kidnapped and forced to fight Private HIVE, in training as a gladiator. 33 The Strangest Sports Story Ever Told Bumblebee, Aqualad, Speedy, Mas Y Menos, Fixit, Jinx (chibi) Atlas, Control Freak, Plasmus, a Slade Commando, Mumbo, Puppet King, Captain Pegleg Jack, Killer Moth, Kitten, Steamroller, Mother Mae Eye (chibi), The Brain (cameo), Monsieur Mallah (cameo) An all villain team challenges the Titans to a very unfriendly game of baseball, with the safety of Jump City at stake. 34 The Great Race Jinx, Kid Flash, Speedy, Aqualad, Argent, Mas Y Menos, Schoolgirl (Terra as a cameo), Bumblebee, Bushido, Doom Patrol, Wonder Girl (cameo), Cheshire, Punk Rocket, Gizmo, Mammoth, Ding Dong Daddy (cameo) Kid Flash challenges Mas y Menos to a race around the world as a charity fundraiser, but they have to get through both villains and groupies to reach the finish line. 35 Enemy of My Enemy None Private HIVE, General Immortus, Professor Chang, Slade's commandos, and cameo appearances for Brother Blood, Hive Wrestler, Gizmo, Mammoth, Jinx, & See More In a follow up to issue #32, Private HIVE has been cast out of the Lanista's arena in disgrace. General Immortus recruits him for an assault on Titans Tower. 36 Troy Wonder Girl (first appearance), Speedy, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Jinx, Pantha, Kole, Argent, Bumblebee, and cameo appearances for Mas Y Menos, Gnarrk, Herald, Thunder & Lightning Blackfire, the Gordanians The Titans race to stop the Gordanians from kidnapping all of the world's female heroes to sell them into slavery. The original Teen Titans from the comics (Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Aqualad, and Speedy) team up towards the end of this issue. 37 Winterlude (includes a story from sparktop. org) Sara Hunter (Story from Sparktop) Mumbo Winterlude: A spell from Mumbo temporarily gives Silkie the ability to talk like humans, and the Titans fight a giant snow monster Mumbo, with Beast Boy finally defeating him due to his cold. Story from Sparktop: The team helps Beast Boy's old friend Sarah Hunter find her father, who is trapped in an ancient pyramid. 38 It's a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World The cast of Blue Monday (cameo) Mad Mod The Titans are suddenly surrounded by crazed fans, and Mad Mod tries to make them into rock stars. Drawn by Chynna Clugston. 39 Stupid Cupid Wonder Girl, Jinx, Sarah Simms, Mas Y Menos, Pantha, Wildebeest, Kid Flash, Argent, Bumblebee, Herald, Speedy, Larry Kitten, Andre Le Blanc, Cheshire, Monsieur Mallah (chibi) This story is specifically set after the DTV Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo where Larry takes it upon himself to play matchmaker and pairing up romantic couples that he thinks should be together as inseparable soulmates such as: Bumblebee with Herald, Wildebeest with Argent, and Speedy with Cheshire. This remarks how annoying romantic love shipping is to the writers. 40 Nearly Nabbed Me & Lightning in a Bottle Thunder & Lightning (Lightning in a Bottle) The HIVE Five: Jinx (before reformation), Gizmo, Mammoth, Kyd Wykkyd (actually Raven in disguise), Billy Numerous ("Nearly Nabbed Me"); Professor Chang ("Lightning in a Bottle") Nearly Nabbed Me: The HIVE Five tell each other stories of how they barely escaped the Titans. Lightning in a Bottle: Professor Chang tries to capture Lightning and sell him as a genie. 41 Bad Girls Titans East, Argent, Jericho, Red Star, Wonder Girl Mad Maud, Pink X, Joy Stick, Marionette, & Daughter Blood (all of whom are actually Kitten in disguise), Killer Moth New female villains are suddenly causing chaos all over the world, with each claiming to be the daughter of one of the Titans' enemies. 42 Pieces of Me Jericho, Melvin, Timmy, Teether, Raven Red Raven, XL Terrestrial An accident causes Raven's personality to split into the "" seen in the TV episode "Nevermore". As they run wild through Jump City, it falls to Beast Boy and Jericho to help round them up and put Raven back together. 43 The Fearsome Five Jinx, Kid Flash The Fearsome Five (including Psimon, Dr. Light, Jinx (undercover for the Titans), Gizmo, Mammoth, Cinderblock, Private HIVE, Angel, XL Terrestrial, See More, Billy Numerous, Kyd Wykkyd, The HIVE Wrestler, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Control Freak, Steamroller, Adonis, Kwiz Kid) Psimon holds tryouts to assemble a new team of villains that can take the Titans down. Jinx officially becomes a Teen Titan and gets a Titans Communicator. 44 Red Raven Arella Red Raven, Kitten, Killer Moth Raven has been a bit too cheerful since her demonic zit popped. The part of her that still represents Trigon's evil is still on the loose. Like it or not, she has to reintegrate that facet back into her mind if she wants to be herself again. 45 Biography of a Beast Boy/Cyborg's Story Cyborg's and Beast Boy's parents, Doom Patrol, Justice League (including Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Flash, Zatanna, Shayera Hol (Hawkgirl), Supergirl, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Black Canary, Captain Atom, Atom, Mary Marvel), Sarah Simms Stone (flashback to "Deception"), Jinx (flashback took place during "Deception"), Cinderblock (flashback took during place "Lame") This issue shows origins for Beast Boy and Cyborg. 46 Wildfire Wonder Girl, Red Star, Jinx, Kid FlashGalforeStarfire's parents (flashback)Wildfire (as a child; flashbacks) Wildfire(Madame Rouge in disguise)Gordanian Army (flashback)Blackfire Starfire's origins and of her home world Tamaran are revealed. Starfire's long lost younger brother, Wildfire (Ryand'r) comes to Earth for a visit, but his strange behavior turns the family reunion into a free for all. 47 Regarding Robin/One Morning Batman, The Flying Graysons (brief flashback) Gizmo Regarding Robin: Batman checks up on Robin from a distance to see how his life is going. One Morning: Raven and Starfire start the morning and deal with the latest crime spree in very different ways. 48 Wrong Place, Wrong Time Herald (Mal Duncan), Brotherhood of Justice: Dr. Light (Kimiyo Hoshi), Mammoth (Baran Flinders), Madame Rouge (Laura De Mille), and Psimon. Teen Titans I:Wonder Girl (Donna Troy), Kid Flash (Wally West), Robin (Dick Grayson), Aqualad (Garth), and Speedy (Roy Harper). Team Titans: Killowat (Charlie Watkins), Mirage (Miriam Delgado), "Nightwing" (Dagon) and Battalion (Alexander Lyons). Teen Tyrants: Red Robin, Aqualad / Tempest, Red Raven, Speedy / Arsenal, and Blackfire (Komand'r). Killowat (incorrectly spelled as "Kilowatt" throughout) is accidentally pulled through a time portal that leaves him stranded in the present, and the Titans must find a way to return him to the future. Raven and Herald open an inter dimensional portal and the Titans have to find which alternate world to send him to. One reality is ruled by the Teen Tyrants, their evil alternate counterparts, and opposed by the Brotherhood of Justice, the good alternate counterparts to the Brotherhood of Evil. Notes: Blackfire is actually Gemini (Gemini De Mille), working undercover for the Brotherhood of Justice. Psimon is shown sporting a cybernetic faceguard resembling that of Brainiac. "Nightwing" is based on Team Titans member Nightrider (Dagon) rather than Nightwing (Dick Grayson). The Teen Tyrants versions of Aqualad and Speedy are costumed and armed as their adult selves Tempest and Arsenal. Raven wears the red Dark Raven costume, implying that she is possessed or dominated by her father Trigon. She is drawn to resemble Jinx; she has the same pink hair, gray skin, and specific facial markings. The Titans see a host of alternate Titans teams in their travels. Among them are a Chibi version of the Titans, a Furry version of the Titans, the Team Titans, and the original Teen Titans. 49 Legacy Aqualad, Tramm, Kid Flash, Jinx Wintergreen, Professor Chang, Gizmo, Mammoth, Ravager (Rose Wilson) The Ravager arrives in Jump City to take over the estate of her father (Slade) and carry on his vendetta against the Titans. NOTE: The Ravager wears a hood with the left eye covered, reflecting the one she gouged out in DC continuity, but she eventually removes it to reveal two healthy eyes. 50 Graduation Day Bumblebee, Aqualad, Speedy, Kid Flash, Argent, Jericho, Kole, Gnarrk, Herald, Wonder Girl, Red Star, Lightning, Thunder, Bushido, Hot Spot, Wildbest, Jinx and Silkie Private HIVE (now Sergeant HIVE), Jinx, Gizmo Mammoth, See More (all in flashback), General Immortus, Army Brats A continuation of #32 and #35, and the introduction of the Titans' worldwide training program. Having been abandoned by both the Lanista and General Immortus, Private HIVE gives himself a promotion and trains a new squad of supervillains as his foot soldiers. 51 Metamorphosis Terra, Geo Force General Immortus, Slade Origins of Terra and Geo Force are revealed. Terra's older brother Geo Force storms into Jump City looking for her, but is surprised to learn of the events surrounding her time with the Teen Titans. 52 Dial H for Hero Robby Reed (alias Changeling, Power Boy, Lagoon Boy, Jesse Quick, Protector), Jinx, Kid Flash Punk Rocket, Billy Numerous New heroes start popping up all over Jump City at the same time that the Titans' own unique abiliites begin to fail them. 53 Wacky Wednesday/Hot & Cold Doom Patrol, Kid Flash, Jinx Kid Kold, Ice Kate Wacky Wednesday: Mento and Beast Boy recall an incident in which they traded bodies. Hot & Cold: Kid Flash and Jinx run into a pair of villains, one of whom used to be Jinx's boyfriend. Jinx and Kid Flash eventually share their first kiss (if they did actually kiss earlier in the series it was not shown in the comics). NOTES Beast Boy's full name is given as Garfield Mark Logan. 54 Makes You Wonder Pantha, Bumblebee, Aqualad, Tramm, Wonder Girl (Donna Troy and Cassie Sandsmark) Trident An ambitious high school student is determined to prove herself as a worthy partner for Wonder Woman, even if she has to go right through Wonder Girl to do it. 55 When There's Trouble Melvin, Soldier Boy, Soldier Girl, Protector, Fixit, Cassie Sandsmark, Doom Patrol, Flamebird, Mirage (in the Titans' dreams), Hot Spot, Speedy, Wildebeest, Bushido, Red Star, Jericho, Thunder, Lightning, Mas y Menos, Kole, Gnarrk (chibis) Mr. Wolf, Gordanians, Blackfire (in the Titans' dreams), Phobia, Brain, Monsieur Mallah Phobia appears in Titans Tower twisting the Titans' dreams into nightmares in order to paralyze them with their own worst fears. Robin is abandoned by his teammates and left to defend Jump City alone. Cyborg is stripped of his humanity by Fixit. Beast Boy is forever cut off from his friends in the Doom Patrol. Starfire is attacked by her sister, Blackfire and a group of Gordanians. Raven feels herself being taken over by Trigon's evil. Once all five Titans have been subdued, Phobia contacts the Brotherhood of Evil to report her success, but Silkie sets off an alarm to wake them up. Cyborg quickly updates his internal security programs to keep her from invading his mind again and dispatches her in short order, after which the Titans discuss the creation of a new Titans Tower, called North Tower, Cyborg's New Teen Titans training program, and the threat of Trigon is dismissed. At the end of the issue Cyborg receives an alert about Gizmo and the new Hive Five, the team then departs to the scene. This ending parallels the ending of the Teen Titans television series. Notes: Chibis of many Titans and villains fill the margins of this issue making various knock knock jokes and poses. The ending of the series is discussed on the letters page: "It really doesn't make sense to print an animated version of a comic book when the cartoon isn't being made".