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Warning: Spoilers for Renaissance of Raven #1-13Raven and Beast Boy are one of the Titans‘ most popular pairings, but the introduction of a new love interest in DC lore has cast doubt upon their romance. The couple has been separated across time, leaving Raven to question their relationship as a seemingly better option makes his way into her life. This iconic relationship between Titans may be nearing a shocking end as a love triangle takes shape and pulls Raven away from Beast Boy.
Renaissance of Raven by Sina Grace, Kath Lobo, and Nico Bascuñán, Katherine Lobo, Carola Borelli, and Danielle Weires is a new DC GO! webcomic that’s available for free on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE. In this story, Raven gets transported into the past and finds herself in a fantasy realm full of mystery – and attractive men, as evidenced by a new character named Denver.
The series’ cover by artist Vasco Georgiev sets the stage for a Titans love triangle as Raven struggles between two men. The romance shared by Beast Boy and Raven is beloved by fans, but the arrival of Denver could spell trouble for this love story.
Raven and Beast Boy’s Romance Hits a Snag As A New Love Interest Debuts
Beast Boy Has Some Competition Now That Denver Is In the Picture
In Renaissance of Raven #2, when Raven appears in a mystical world called Galonia on the anniversary of her mother’s death, she meets Denver and is captivated by him at first sight. Denver then shocks her by showing no fear around her, despite her powers and appearance often causing those around her to cower in her presence. She even admits that “Beast Boy still seems scared of me half the time”, hinting that Denver could be a better match for her in the long run. The two may have less history than the Titans couple, but their chemistry is undeniable.
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The series seems keen on pairing Raven with Denver, even though she’s still in a relationship with Beast Boy. The two share a dance together at a ball, then are tasked with embarking on a journey together to uncover the truth about the gem on Raven’s forehead and its connection to Galonia’s magic being sealed away. As Raven and Denver travel together, they share sweet moments together, such as when she introduces him to modern music like Olivia Rodrigo by sharing earbuds with him. With Beast Boy out of the picture, Raven is exploring a new connection that could upend her relationship.
As Sweet as This Titans Romance Is, It’s Far From Perfect
2003’s Teen Titans cartoon initially popularized the romantic pairing of Beast Boy and Raven, and they’ve since become one of the team’s central couples in the comics’ canon, but obstacles have interfered with their relationship numerous times. Beast Boy’s transformation into Garro during the groundbreaking Beast World event split them apart, while a dark counterpart of Raven manipulated Gar and tricked him into believing she was the real deal during Titans’ “Dark-Winged Queen” saga by Tom Taylor and Lucas Meyer. Furthermore, Raven is struggling with her emotions in the wake of these events, leaving Beast Boy to continuously deal with her unstable powers.
Raven’s empathy powers start going haywire in Titans #18 by John Layman and Pete Woods.
This Titans romance hits its biggest hurdle yet in Renaissance of Raven #1, when Raven seems down in the dumps and Beast Boy attempts to lift his girlfriend’s spirits with jokes. However, Raven snaps at him for his efforts and reveals that she’s dealing with the anniversary of her mother’s death. He makes his second mistake by claiming that she hardly talks about her mother, since Trigon is a recurring threat to the Titans, whereas Raven’s mother “just died”. Frustrated by Beast Boy’s poor phrasing, Raven storms off, which leads to her being displaced to Galonia.
Will Raven & Beast Boy’s Relationship Survive This Latest Hurdle?
Raven’s Love for Beast Boy May Be Strong Enough to Beat Temptation
As much as fans adore the relationship between Beast Boy and Raven, Denver’s growing closeness with Raven introduces a love triangle to their dynamic that could potentially drive this beloved pair apart. Still, even though Raven is clearly tempted by Denver and the lack of wariness he shows her, it will take much more than a pretty face to pull her away from Beast Boy. Her affection for Denver could very well be the product of circumstance rather than genuine attraction, since she’s the only man she knows in Galonia and thus her sole confidant in a strange new land.
The love that Raven shares with Beast Boy runs deeper than her superficial crush on Denver, proving that this Titans romance is here to stay.
Although Denver poses a threat to their bond, Beast Boy and Raven’s relationship has endured much worse than a prospective love interest’s interference. He doesn’t fear Raven, but neither does Beast Boy, despite Raven believing that he does. Gar recently assured Raven of his unwavering love for her in Titans #15 by Tom Taylor and Lucas Meyer, insisting that he doesn’t plan on leaving her any time soon. The love that Raven shares with Beast Boy runs deeper than her superficial crush on Denver, proving that this Titans romance is here to stay.
Renaissance of Raven #1-13 are available now from DC Comics.
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