Teen Titans, Volume 1 - Divide and Conquer (DC Comics Kids Collection) (2003)
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The Cartoon Network and WBTV's fine adaptation of Marv Wolfman and George Perez's '80s-era DC Comics title Teen Titans comes to DVD in a fun and extras-laden single disc. The attractive, anime-influenced episodes that comprise Divide and Conquer are the first six episodes of the series' 2003 debut season: "Final Exam," "Sisters," "Divide and Conquer," "Forces of Nature," "The Sum of His Parts," and "Nevermore," each of which pit the Titans--former Batman sidekick Robin, Beast Boy (who in the comic renamed himself Changeling), Starfire, Cyborg, Terra, and Raven--against a horde of regular foes, including Slade (voiced by Ron Perlman), Trigon, and many others. True to their age, the Titans also have to deal with issues about maturity, confidence, and even a hint of romance between team members. WB's DVD includes a featurette about transferring the comic book to the screen (with input from Wolfman and Perez) and a video for Puffy Ami Yumi's irresistible theme song. --Paul Gaita

Teen Titans is probably my favorite animated series, but season 1 -- especially the first episodes {which are in this DVD}, weren't that great.

Divide and Conquer -- not a bad episode. It was funny, it was cute, and Plasmus was disgusting. Yet, the writers wanted so bad to make a good ending -- and to make one in twenty minutes, not more, so the ending pretty much ruins the episode. Cyborg pops out of nowhere and saves Robin? How did he even get there? How did he know where Robin was? How the heck did he catch Robin when the Bird-Boy was inches away from burning into ash in acid? Out of ten, this episode would be six and a half/seven.

Sisters -- one of my favorites. I love it to bits -- Blackfire is too cool, Starfire acts like a five-year-old, and like David Slack, I believe, said in an interview you can also find in this DVD: that episode reflects the life of completely normal teenagers, just with super powers, aliens, and whatnot. Sibling rivalry is the greatest, and is also perfectly normal.
Eight outta ten.

Final Exam -- I love that episode. The HIVE's agents kick ass. Especially the Titans'. I don't have much to say about this episode, it only disturbs me that Beast Boy and Raven looked all over Jump City and couldn't find Robin, and when they need him -- Poof, Robin pops out of nowhere -- yes, just like Cy in the Divide and Conquer. Seven and a half.

Forces of Nature -- God, that episode is so cliché. Teen Titans, even though a cartoon aimed for kids, is usually quite entertaining for older people is well. This episode was just boring. Thunder and Lightning are simply bad characters, that's all I have to say. BB's prank and his fight with Starfire I actually liked, but the rest of it... the horror! Five and a half out of ten.

The Sum Of His Parts -- L-A-M-E. Pointless, like all Cyborg episodes. Don't take me wrong, Cy is truly a great character, they just don't do him justice. The Titans chasing stupid Mumbo around while Cyborg was nearly dead -- annoying. Cyborg's memories make Fixit be all... umm, human, if this thing can even be human... And once again, the Titans come near the end to fight the bad guy, even though they were too late this time. Too bad, really, this episode had some potential. 6.

Nevermore -- of course I liked the other episodes {Well, most of them}, but this episode is actually the reason I bought the DVD. All Raven episodes are serious, meaningful, and well-written. This episode is hilarious, and I'm sorry to sound like a 7 years old but... RAVEN'S MIND IS SOOO COOL!!11one. The different sides of Raven's personality are just brilliant. Especially Trigon. Raaaaage becomes youuuuuu! I love that guy. I love Raven. I love that floating strawberry thing. 10/10.

Special features: Comic Creations -- I love that thing. Creator interviews, some information about "The New Teen Titans", character discussion, about the theme song and whatnot. Funnn.

Find the Remote -- Cute. I'm sure 8-year-old TT-obsessives would like it.

Theme Song Music Video -- Again I say cute. Puffy AmiYumi can really get on my nerves, but the TT theme song isn't too bad, in my opinion.

Sneak Peek -- I have no idea what this thing's for, except for advertisement. Meh.