Geoff Johns Reveals A ‘New Version’ Of Deathstroke Is Coming To ‘Titans’

At the DC Universe New York Comic-Con panel, Geoff Johns revealed a new version of Deathstroke is coming to an upcoming season of Titans.

News on the future seasons of Titans continues to come out of New York Comic-Con ahead of the series premiere next week. At the world premiere on Wednesday, it was revealed the series has already been renewed for a second season with plans for three so far. Johns teased at San Diego Comic-Con this year Lex Luthor and Superboy will eventually appear in the series and at Thursday’s New York Comic-Con panel, he revealed a “new version” of Deathstroke is also set to appear in a future season.

Deathstroke has appeared prominently in other DC shows in the past like the original Teen Titans series and Arrow; played by Ron Perlman and Manu Bennett respectively. The character has also appeared on the big screen during the end-credits scene of Justice League, where he was portrayed by Joe Manganiello. In the comics, Deathstroke is the known as the Titan’s most infamous enemy. Are you excited to see another version of Deathstroke? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

Titans follows young heroes from across the DC Universe as they come of age and find belonging in a gritty take on the classic Teen Titans franchise. Dick Grayson and Rachel Roth, a special young girl possessed by a strange darkness, get embroiled in a conspiracy that could bring Hell on Earth. Joining them along the way are the hot-headed Starfire and loveable Beast Boy. Together they become a surrogate family and team of heroes.

The series stars Brenton Thwaites as Richard “Dick” Grayson / Robin, Anna Diop as Koriand’r / Starfire, Teagan Croft as Rachel Roth / Raven, and Ryan Potter as Garfield “Gar” Logan / Beast Boy.

Titans premieres Friday, October 12 on DC Universe.