Recent DC fan art is imagining the popular Teen Titans' character, Starfire, as a part of the SnyderVerse. The admiration for director Zack Snyder's alternate version of the DC Extended Universe has increased following 2021's release of his original cut of Justice League. Premiering on HBO Max, the "Snyder Cut" received praise for its dark tonal shift and action, and has been better received by fans of the comics than its 2017 theatrical counterpart. After positive reactions to the film poured in, many became even more adamant about restoring the SnyderVerse and have expressed interest in seeing the director tackle other DC properties.
The Teen Titans first appeared in DC Comics in 1964 and followed a team of young superheroes made up of Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad. The series took off following a revival in the 1980s, under Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, which saw the introduction of Starfire, or Koriand'r, who has the ability to absorb ultraviolet radiation and use it to fly and release powerful blasts of energy. The character became more popular after her inclusion in Cartoon Network's animated Teen Titans show, airing from 2003 to 2006. She has since appeared in the 2013 spin-off series, Teen Titans Go!, as well as the feature film Teen Titans Go! To the Movies, and is currently portrayed by Anna Diop in HBO Max's live-action depiction, Titans.
Now, Starfire is being imagined as joining the SnyderVerse in new Teen Titans fan art created and shared to Instagram by the user youssef_defenshi. The work conceptualizes Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Fate: The Winx Saga star, Abigail Cowen, in the role. It also includes a look at some of the hero's powers and a different envisioning for the suit. Check out the official post below:
In her most recent realization on Titans, Starfire's story has changed, but fans of the comics and animated show have also noticed that HBO Max's approach to the Teen Titans material is a lot more mature. Titans updates Starfire's powers as well, giving her the ability to generate fire, something the fan art also seems to envision. Both critics and fans have responded positively to the changes made to the team and their story in Titans, indicating that a darker version of Koriand'r could be something welcomed by audiences.
For those who prefer the more lighthearted Teen Titans material, implementing its characters into the SnyderVerse would be a big change. However, with the recent success of HBO Max's interpretation, it would also be interesting to see how a filmmaker like Snyder could incorporate Starfire into a setting featuring a much darker tone. Even if he does not venture beyond Justice League, perhaps down the road, viewers can look forward to seeing members of the Teen Titans included in other big screen features.
Source: youssef_defenshi
