Book Review: Titans: The Lazarus Contract

Titans: The Lazarus Contract by Christopher J. Priest

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


In this three way crossover between Deathstroke, The Teen Titans, and the New Teen Titans, Deathstroke determined to go back in time to prevent the death of his son. To do that, he kidnaps both Wally Wests (the pre-52 one who is the Flash for the Titans and the New 52 one who is Kid Flash on the Teen Titans) and it’s up to our two teams of heroes to stop them.
The most positive thing that comes out of this story is young Wally’s growth as a character and a hero. He takes a journey and at the climax makes a key choice that changes the outcome of the story.
On the flip side, Damian Wayne’s character is hurt as he is constantly unwaveringly insufferable. Most books I’ve read in which he’s appeared such as Superman, Super Sons, and Nightwing have tried to humanize him. Here he’s at his absolute worst as he not only cuts down anyone who makes a mistake but takes an action that heaps more misery on Old Wally.
Actually except for Deathstroke, the two Wallys, Dick Grayson, and Damian Wayne, everyone else is forgettable. This felt like a crossover for the sake of having a crossover. Most of the time it wasn’t bad, although I will admit to still being confused what it was that was promised in the titular contract. I also couldn’t help thinking that Deathstroke might appreciate this more. Overall, another forgettable crossover to add to a long list.




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