The Fun Factor
“The DCEU is no fun.”
“The colors are so dark.”
“Where are the jokes about co-workers?”
Yes, yes, we’ve all heard these criticisms of the DCEU (more specifically, Zack Snyder’s films). To state the obvious here: Teen Titans is fun. When a group of teenagers learn to be heroes and adults at the same time, there’s bound to be laughter, tears, and life-defining moments. Take one look at the comic book series, animated shows or films, and you’ll find that this collection of superheroes is probably the Guardians of the Galaxy’s main competition in terms of the fun factor.
Also, is there a better way to wipe away seriousness than with characters like Blue Beetle and Beast Boy? Can you imagine a stoic Damian getting picked on by the rest of the team and being the butt of the jokes as he tries to defeat them all one by one? Comedy gold, I tell you.