Story: "Lights Out. Part Three: Secrets and Lies" (22 Pages) Credits: Geoff Johns (plot, script); Mike McKone (pencils); Marlo Alquiza (inks); Comicraft (letters); Jeromy Cox (colors); Tom Palmer Jr. (associate edits); Eddie Bergenza (edits) Feature Characters: Beast Boy, Cyborg, Kid Flash, Raven VI, Robin III, Speedy II, Superboy, Wonder Girl II Guest Stars: Arsenal IV, Nightwing II, Starfire III (all three next in Outsiders Vol. 3 #20); Dove II, Hawk III (both next in Teen Titans Vol. 2 #27); Argent II, Bumblebee, Captain Marvel Jr., Flamebird, Flash III, Green Arrow I Harlequin II, Mal Duncan, Mirage II, Pantha, Red Star, Tempest II, Wildebeest III Villains: Doctor Light III (next in Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1), Deathstroke (disguised as Batman), Ravager V (disguised as Batgirl) Comment: Continued from the last issue Synopsis: Two dozen Titans, past and present, face off against Doctor Light and find that the advantage of numbers isn't as great as it should be, with Doctor Light fighting more ferociously than they are used to. Eventually, it comes down to single combat between Cyborg and Doctor Light, which is evenly matched until Starfire can land a well-placed starbolt on Doctor Light when he's not paying attention. During the course of the battle, the Titans learn some unpleasant truths about the actions of the Justice League, who altered Doctor Light's mind. They agree not to have secrets between them, and several members share things which they have been hiding - Speedy tells the others that she's HIV positive, Raven admits that she can see their dreams, and Wonder Girl reveals her connection to the war god Ares. Meanwhile, the Outsiders members who were once Titans are called back to their HQ as it has an unwanted visitor. And Doctor Light is taken away by Batman and Batgirl - or so the heroes think. It is in fact Deathstroke and Ravager, come to take the villain to the growing Society of super-criminals. |
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