Talkin’ Teen Titans : Glen Murakami Raps About His Latest Superhero Series
Dr.T: The only character I noticed that doesnt have an anime feel in fact, he feels like a throwback to you earlier work on Batman is Slade the Terminator. Was that done on purpose to set him more apart from the Titans characters?
GM: I guess so. The threat should seem real; the villain should be serious, because if hes not then you wont have any tension or drama. The Titans have to behave like normal teenagers, but in the case of Slade, I dont think you have to humanize him.
Dr.T: The original Teen Titans writer Marv Wolfman has already penned an episode for the upcoming season. Have any other comic book writers stepped forward to take a crack at the show as well?
GM: If there has been I really dont know about it, because that would be trafficked by David Slack. Theres nothing wrong with that, but I really want to make something thats more of a companion piece, rather than an extension, of whats been done before.
Dr.T: I understand that DC Comics has some influence over the show. Have they ever supplied you with a specific list of dos or donts.
GM: Not really. The Titans are their characters, so we do have to honor their property, but so far theyve been very good about what we can or cant do, and not in a restrictive way.
Dr.T: Do you feel that your team has a really good feel for the show right now?
GM: Yeah. It was real learning curve but weve pulled it off. I think weve made an entertaining show that we think people will really like.
Dr.T: A real learning curve in what way?
GM: After working with Bruce Timm for 10 years, Ive learned to focus on stories and to tell then the way that Bruce would tell stories. So I had to learn to go against what I learned from Bruce.
Dr.T: Sam Register stated that there would be no continuing episodes or event movies. If the Teen Titans really take off, could we see a direct-to-video release or feature-type events in the future?
GM: I have no idea at this point. That would be cool, but there are no plans right now. Im just trying to finish up the first two seasons at this point and then see where were at.
Dr.T: Since youve begun your career in animation, youve been working on DC Comics properties. Are there any original ideas of your own in the works that you would someday like to produce?
GM: I guess someday, but for right now Ive been pretty happy with what Ive had to work on. Hey, Batman, Superman and the Justice League thats not too bad. Sure, Id like to do my own thing someday but right now, I like what Ive been doing.

























glen Y U NO MAKE MOAR TEEN TITANS!?!?
I love Raven!!!! The show is now aired as Shorts. These Shorts are COOOL too!
I AM SO MAD THAT THEY TOOK IT OFF!!!! SOMEBODY OUGHT TO BRING IT BACK!
Without this show I cry, and I'm 16.
we should portest outside the studio!
i agree teen titans needs to come back!!!
Without the show my brother cries. Seriously,cries. So please to end both our pain, make new episodes. we love the old episodes,but we need something new!
If teen titans came back that would be HUGE news. cartoon network would have so many more viewers (including me). i know a lot of people who want it to come back. bringing slade back in 'things change' left a lot of unanswered questions which left fans hanging. it would be awesome for the show to come back to answer those questions. plus it would make a lot of people happy. i honestly dont see anything bad coming out of bringing teen titans back for new episodes. please!!!
Please bring back Teen Titans. The last episode "Things Change" left so many unanswered questions to your fans. Think of how much Cartoon Network's ratings would boost if you brought it back! I think it would be in your best interest to bring back the Titans.
Thank you for your time,
~A long-term Teen Titans Fan. (STILL!!!)
Please please please bring my favorite show back!!!! I am begging you!!
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