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Creation & Design

Raven was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez as part of the Teen Titans series, designed to be a complex character with a dark background and mystical powers.

Early Years

Raven's early years were marked by her struggle with her demonic heritage and her quest for acceptance among her peers in the Teen Titans.

Character Development

Over the years, Raven has evolved from a mysterious and brooding character to a more complex figure who grapples with her identity, her powers, and her relationships with others.

Cultural Reception

Raven has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her depth and the exploration of mental health themes in her storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
Rachel Roth
First Appearance:
DC Comics Presents #26
Aliases:
Raven, Rachel Roth
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Teen Titans, Justice League Dark
Abilities:
Telepathy, Empathy, Magic, Teleportation
Equipment:
Raven's Cloak, Demon's Heart
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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DC Comics Presents #26
DC ⋅ 1980
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DC Comics Presents #26
 
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1st team appearance of the new Teen Titans: Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Raven, Beast Boy, Starfire

1st appearance of Raven

1st appearance of Cyborg

1st appearance of Starfire

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Beast Boy becomes Changeling

New Teen Titans #1
DC ⋅ 1980
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New Teen Titans #1
 
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1st appearance of Grant Wilson aka Ravager, Deathstroke's son, not in costume

2nd team appearance and origin of the New Teen Titans: Beast Boy, Cyborg, Kid Flash, Raven, Robin, Starfire and Wonder Girl

2nd appearance of Starfire

2nd appearance of Cyborg

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2nd appearance of Raven

New Teen Titans #3
DC ⋅ 1981
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New Teen Titans #3
 
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1st team appearance of the Fearsome Five: Psimon, Mammoth, Gizmo, Shimmer, Dr. Light

Origin of Raven

Origin of Starfire

First mention of the name Trigon

New Teen Titans #4
DC ⋅ 1981
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New Teen Titans #4
 
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1st full cameo appearance and origin of Trigon the Terrible, Raven's father

1st appearance of Arella aka Angela Roth, Raven's mother

Partial origin of Raven

New Teen Titans #5
DC ⋅ 1981
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New Teen Titans #5
 
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1st full appearance of Trigon the Terrible

Origin of Raven and Arella continued

New Teen Titans #6
DC ⋅ 1981
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New Teen Titans #6
 
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1st cover appearance of Trigon

Origin of Raven and Arella concludes

Tales of the New Teen Titans #2
DC ⋅ 1982
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Tales of the New Teen Titans #2
 
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Origin of Raven

New Teen Titans #5
DC ⋅ 1985
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New Teen Titans #5
 
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Death of Trigon the Terrible

Teen Titans Go #42
DC ⋅ 2007
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Teen Titans Go #42
 
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1st team appearance of Emoticlones: Red Raven, Graphite Raven, Yellow Raven, Green Raven, Violet Raven - manifestations of Raven's emotions

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Titans #8
DC ⋅ 2024
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Titans #8
 
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Raven revealed to be the Dark Winged Queen in a prophetic vision

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