The Justice League Heroes title has been changed by DC Comics, separating it from the DCEU and moving a hero from one team to another and being rejected from DC’s Mighty League.
Victor Stone, better known as Cyborg in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and DC Comics, has made a shocking decision regarding the Justice League. In a revelation that defies expectations, Cyborg reveals his preference for being a part of the Titans over the more familiar DC. This change in partnership is not only surprising but also highlights the fundamental difference between the two groups of heroes.
He has been a popular member of the Justice League and the Titans, joining both teams at different stages of his life. However, in the latest comic written by Morgan Hampton, Tom Raney, Travis Mercer, Michael Atiyeh and Rob Leigh, Stone shares why he identifies with the Titans. In their own words, with the Titans, all members are “on equal footing” so there’s “no need to fit in”. This sense of camaraderie and fairness is what makes him choose the Titans over the regular and distant Justice League.
Heart over Work: Why Cyborgs Choose to Be Titans
In this issue, Detroit is besieged by a wave of supervillains, including Gizmo, Mammoth, See-More, Atlas, Billy Numerous, and Jinx. The city is in desperate need of the local hero, Cyborg, who enlists the help of his friends. This decision highlights his trust and deep connection with the Titans. To him, they are more than friends; They are the extended family that enables you to be your “whole, best self.”
The feud between the Titans and the Justice League is nothing new. Past matches between the two teams have shown how the Titans see each other as true friends beyond their mission, unlike the Justice League, which is a working relationship between partners. This does not mean that one group is superior to the other, but it does explain why one is closer to another.
As a veteran of both teams, it’s understandable that he’s closer to the friends he made among the Titans than to the Justice League members, who he sometimes treats as children and adults.
Cyborg Education: Finding Where You Are
This shift in Cyborg’s allegiance to the Titans not only highlights the differences between these two legendary teams, but also reminds us of an important lesson: true ownership comes from fair and equal relationships. In a world where justice and heroism are often contested by epic war and evil, the hero’s message resonates with a more humane and poignant truth. At the end of the day, what matters is not just the battles we fight, but who we fight them with and the bonds we have in the process.
“Cyborg #5,” now available from DC Comics, is not just a story about superheroes and villains; It is a reflection on friendship, loyalty and belonging. Through cyborg eyes, we witness that even in the most fantastical world of superheroes, human relationships truly define who we are and our choices.